We have had a wide variety of visitors to our farmhouse bed and breakfast in Weardale.
Attending family weddings in Auckland Castle or The Derwent Manor Hotel, catching up with family after 50 years' emigration to Canada, cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats, breaking the journey to and from Scotland, looking at local Universities, bell ringing, attending and competing at Witton Castle and Hexham Horse Trials, competing, judging and spectating at Working Dog and Gun Dog Field Trials.
Short holiday breaks to take in Beamish Museum, Durham Cathedral, The Angel of the North, Hadrian's Wall, and many more established landmarks.
May 2011
Absolutely wonderful.
McEachern { Alberta, Canada }
May 2011
Breathtaking views. Friendly hosts.
Mr and Mrs Round { Suffolk }
April 2011
Relaxing stay, gorgeous weekend.
Tim & Jan { Billingham }
Sept 2010
I hope and intend to pass this way again!
McDougall { Oslo }
Sept 2010
Another great break and very warm welcome back.
Frances & Jean
Sept, 2010
Such a friendly and comfortable place.
Townsend { Norwich }
August 2010
Look forward to a return visit.
Catherine & William { Cumbria }
May, 2010
Lovely warm welcome and comfortable accommodation. Watching hares in the field.
Frances & Jean
April, 2010
Back again. Great food and so comfortable. Lovely welcome from Harry and Angela
The Carrs { Herts }
March, 2009
Made very welcome, lovely room, Lovely breakfast – We'll be back.
Griffin { Malvern }
December, 2008
Thank you for welcoming us into your home and looking after us. A wonderful breakfast.
Isabel and Michael { Wirral }
October, 2008
Great, comfortable B & B and fabulous breakfast
Mr James { Leics }
July, 2008
Made to feel very welcome in a beautiful place to stay. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Would definitely recommend it.
Mr and Mrs Roberts { Ohio, USA }
April, 2008
I had a lovely stay. The views are amazing and the rooms are gorgeous. Very friendly service & all in all a great place to stay. I would definitely come back!
Laura { Sheffield }
February, 2008
A very special place, welcoming, homely. Lovely friendly people "excellent".
Wendy & Dave { Ossett }
September, 2007
Wonderful stay. Warm & homely hospitality. Highly recommended.
Lonsdale { Canada }
September, 2007
A wonderful stay – comfortable bed, breathtaking views and an excellent breakfast.
Colin & Nicola { Oxfordshire }
August, 2007
Very special in every way! Made to feel like part of the family.
The Brookfield Family { Ulverston }
June, 2007
A first class B & B – very tidy, lovely accommodation, super breakfast and a very warm welcome. Thank you very much for a super 3 day stay.
Ken and Joan { County Durham }
May, 2007
Just how a B & B should be. Very warm and welcoming.
McGuirk { London }
What's in the area?
Walking Routes
The hilly nature of the Wear Valley provides medium difficulty walking. Walking routes are available.
Find out more... Secret Gardens
Birkhead Secret Gardens is a 3 acre garden with adjoining plant nursery & coffee shop.
Find out more... Weardale Railway
The only heritage railway based on part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway line.
Find out more... Hexham
Overlooking the beautiful Tyne valley with medieval buildings forming an imposing skyline.
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