North East Leisure News

Issue 64

The venue is perfect for a stylish gastrogetaway, located just off the A1 and thereby easily accessible from Newcastle and beyond. The handsome stone building resides in the heart of the village and offers deluxe, en-suite, guest rooms overlooking the River Coquet all furnished to that top class standard you really expect from an inn with 5* accreditation. This is a venue rich in history, originally built in the 1820’s by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland as a coaching inn where his coach horses, family and visitors could take refreshment before journeying on to Alnwick Castle. Today, the venue has been lovingly restored with a rustic appeal and classy gastro pub as its focal point. Fortunately, Owner Stuart Young has pedigree in managing such a venture and is also behind The Blackbird in Ponteland which has witnessed a real renaissance in recent years. The hotel’s six individually-decorated guest rooms…