My wife and I stayed at this hotel recently and this is the first time that TripAdvisor has let us down. I had read the reviews on here and was expecting another pleasant trip, safe in the knowledge that I had checked up on reviews prior to booking. The room cost me £72, which I considered expensive for the area,... more

We stayed at six B&B's/hotels during our walk along the Hadrian's Wall national trail and this was my husband's favorite place to stay. This hotel is about half a mile off the trail, which isn't bad and the walk there is all down hill. It was certainly great from a convenience perspective; We walked in, checked in, ate dinner, went... more

Stayed a night walking Hadrian's Wall trail. Three real ales was a good start. But the room was a disappointment. No central heating on and the fire gave up the ghost during the evening. Curtain rail was coming off. The hot water was anything but and there was no heating in the bathroom. No shampoo supplied which was a surprise... more

Stayed at this hotel for one night and it was delightful. Booking via the hotel's website was very straightforward. On arrival staff were very helpful and we were shown to a lovely big room, complete with 4 poster bed. The decor in the bathroom was slightly jaded, but everything was in working order! The number of locals eating in the... more

I stayed for three nights in December and was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is basically a pub but all no smoking of course but has a well above average kitchen for a pub! All meals are generous and relatively cheap for what you get. This is just as well as there is nothing else around you as an alternative. Vegetables... more

We discovered this hotel on a recent trip through the English countryside tracking Hadrian's Wall. What a delight to find a hotel which identified so keenly with the stories from "All Creatures Great and Small." Expecting to have bland, English fare, I was pleased to receive a flavorful, generous portion of Steak and Ale Pie with fresh broccoli as a... more

What a wonderful Hotel and pub, great stay on the Hadrian's wall path. Great food, drink and staff. Very walker friendly and even did us sandwiches for the next day. more

The food here was particularly good. I would certainly be happy to go back again. more

I thought the atmosphere was great, friendly and comfortable whilst the staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and I thouroughly enjoy going here again and again. Highly recommended. more