Battlesteads
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby...
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Location
Located in Hexham, Battlesteads Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Chipchase Castle and Bellingham Golf Club. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from St Cuthbert's Well and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Northumberland National Park.
What's nearby
Chipchase Castle(2 miles)
Bellingham Golf Club(5.6 miles)
St Cuthbert's Well(5.6 miles)
Northumberland National Park(5.6 miles)
Bellingham Heritage Centre(5.7 miles)
Chesters Roman Fort(6.3 miles)
Brocolitia Roman Fort(6.7 miles)
Temple of Mithras(6.7 miles)
Falconry Days(7.2 miles)
Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall(11 miles)
Wentworth Leisure Centre(11.1 miles)
De Vere Slaley Hall Spa(11.2 miles)
Hexham Abbey(11.6 miles)
Queen's Hall Arts Centre(11.6 miles)
Segedunum(11.6 miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(29.2 miles)
Carlisle (CAX)(34.6 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Garden
Hiking
Location
Wark, Wark, England, United Kingdom
Chipchase Castle (2 miles)
Bellingham Golf Club (5.6 miles)
St Cuthbert's Well (5.6 miles)
Northumberland National Park (5.6 miles)
Bellingham Heritage Centre (5.7 miles)
Chesters Roman Fort (6.3 miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 878 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
76%
Family
10%
Group
10%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Battlesteads, guests frequently praise the friendly staff, comfortable, spacious rooms, and consistently good food and breakfasts, while recurring downsides include a limited dinner choice for some, occasional bathroom or cleaning smells, and occasional lapses in service.
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At Battlesteads, guests frequently praise the friendly staff, comfortable, spacious rooms, and consistently good food and breakfasts, while recurring downsides include a limited dinner choice for some, occasional bathroom or cleaning smells, and occasional lapses in service.
The quiet village setting offers pleasant walks and makes a convenient base for Hadrian’s Wall, Roman forts and wider Northumberland. Facilities noted include a cosy bar, attractive gardens, good parking and a well-regarded Dark Sky observatory, with pet-friendly touches mentioned by some guests. Overall, it suits travellers seeking a relaxed base with character and stargazing, while being mindful of occasional inconsistencies.
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Facilities
Cosy bar and attractive gardens are appreciated, and on-site Dark Sky observatory experiences are frequently praised. Parking is considered good, and pet-friendly touches (e.g., dog welcome kits) are noted by some guests.
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james
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay, comfortable room and very nice bar with very friendly staff and a resident Cat :) . Food was very good and fantastic breakfast options. They also have an observatory at the back of the hotel if you want to experience Dark Sky astronomy, unfortunately cloud cover on our stay but would certainly go back.
Had a lovely one night stay, comfortable room and very nice bar with very friendly staff and a resident Cat :) . Food was very good and fantastic breakfast options. They also have an observatory at the back of the hotel if you want to experience Dark Sky astronomy, unfortunately cloud cover on our stay but would certainly go back.
10
sandra
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay including a lovely evening meal in the hotel restaurant. The special touch of treats, ball & blanket for our dog was wonderful. We will be back
Great stay including a lovely evening meal in the hotel restaurant. The special touch of treats, ball & blanket for our dog was wonderful. We will be back
10
Hilary
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
staff were very friendly, room was bright clean and quiet. Menu was varied and interesting. Venue was very rural which was what was needed, good car parking all in all a good place to rest and relax.
staff were very friendly, room was bright clean and quiet. Menu was varied and interesting. Venue was very rural which was what was needed, good car parking all in all a good place to rest and relax.
10
Colby
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I mean, Northumberland is a beautiful place, and this property was no less beautiful. It is the most eco-conscious hotel we've ever stayed in, with it's own garden, solar panels. and I believe a rain catcher? There's so much wildlife in the area, bird feeders and cats roaming around. We got lucky and there was a bit of clear sky our second night, so we headed to the observatory and got to spots some stars since it's in a Dark Sky Park. It was also a great distance to all the sights in the area, particularly Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts. Breakfast was fantastic, staff was friendly, food and drink were great. An overalls really fantastic stay.
I mean, Northumberland is a beautiful place, and this property was no less beautiful. It is the most eco-conscious hotel we've ever stayed in, with it's own garden, solar panels. and I believe a rain catcher? There's so much wildlife in the area, bird feeders and cats roaming around. We got lucky and there was a bit of clear sky our second night, so we headed to the observatory and got to spots some stars since it's in a Dark Sky Park. It was also a great distance to all the sights in the area, particularly Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts. Breakfast was fantastic, staff was friendly, food and drink were great. An overalls really fantastic stay.
10
Peter W
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great room, great staff, great food, and magic stargazing as well. Thank you. A truly memorable stay.
Great room, great staff, great food, and magic stargazing as well. Thank you. A truly memorable stay.
10
Murray
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good room, cosy bar, great meals, good parking
Good room, cosy bar, great meals, good parking
10
Nicholas
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One nights visit, lovely food and breakfast, friendly staff and the Dark Sky Observatory was an excellent evening (hopefully fewer clouds next time).
One nights visit, lovely food and breakfast, friendly staff and the Dark Sky Observatory was an excellent evening (hopefully fewer clouds next time).
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Mike
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a room with two singles as were quite late in booking the room the room itself was nice, a decent size but the bathroom had a slight smell, not an unclean smell, just a smell. The bar and restaurant was great. The food for our evening meal was lovely and breakfast was really nice as well. We booked to go to the Dark Sky observatory on the night which was really good, not something we have done before. Roy who led the evening was very good, a fantastic knowledge of all things Astronomical. Overall we were very happy with Battlesteads.
We had a room with two singles as were quite late in booking the room the room itself was nice, a decent size but the bathroom had a slight smell, not an unclean smell, just a smell. The bar and restaurant was great. The food for our evening meal was lovely and breakfast was really nice as well. We booked to go to the Dark Sky observatory on the night which was really good, not something we have done before. Roy who led the evening was very good, a fantastic knowledge of all things Astronomical. Overall we were very happy with Battlesteads.
10
Alastair
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the garden setting and overall ambience.
Loved the garden setting and overall ambience.
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Van
Mar 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful one night stay that topped our expectations. First class hospitality which even included a dog welcome kit! A great dinner followed by a 12year old Dalmore (who knew!) and a superb breakfast. We highly recommend Battlesteads, great value for money too.
A wonderful one night stay that topped our expectations. First class hospitality which even included a dog welcome kit! A great dinner followed by a 12year old Dalmore (who knew!) and a superb breakfast. We highly recommend Battlesteads, great value for money too.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless. A few report strong cleaning or bathroom odors.
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Pat
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
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LEE
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a disabled room (which i asked for) room had a really bad smell of bleach to the point off we had to leave to window open all night. Also we had friends staying at the same time and they had a full fruit bowl we had nothing in our room.This is our second time staying here and i have to stay the quality had dropped and i dont think i would stay here for the a third time ( also the breakfast has declined in quality also).
We had a disabled room (which i asked for) room had a really bad smell of bleach to the point off we had to leave to window open all night. Also we had friends staying at the same time and they had a full fruit bowl we had nothing in our room.This is our second time staying here and i have to stay the quality had dropped and i dont think i would stay here for the a third time ( also the breakfast has declined in quality also).
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Joanne
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Poor menu choices bland food very expensive drinks and horrible smell in bathroom
Poor menu choices bland food very expensive drinks and horrible smell in bathroom
10
Robert
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable, spacious room and bathroom. Worth paying the extra cost. Food very good. Staff most attentive.
Comfortable, spacious room and bathroom. Worth paying the extra cost. Food very good. Staff most attentive.
10
David
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
10
Mike
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a room with two singles as were quite late in booking the room the room itself was nice, a decent size but the bathroom had a slight smell, not an unclean smell, just a smell. The bar and restaurant was great. The food for our evening meal was lovely and breakfast was really nice as well. We booked to go to the Dark Sky observatory on the night which was really good, not something we have done before. Roy who led the evening was very good, a fantastic knowledge of all things Astronomical. Overall we were very happy with Battlesteads.
We had a room with two singles as were quite late in booking the room the room itself was nice, a decent size but the bathroom had a slight smell, not an unclean smell, just a smell. The bar and restaurant was great. The food for our evening meal was lovely and breakfast was really nice as well. We booked to go to the Dark Sky observatory on the night which was really good, not something we have done before. Roy who led the evening was very good, a fantastic knowledge of all things Astronomical. Overall we were very happy with Battlesteads.
10
Jacqueline
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A last-minute decision for us to stay having booked to eat in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Our room was spotlessly clean and more spacious than expected. We needed to look for someone in order to check in but in all other respects the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
A last-minute decision for us to stay having booked to eat in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Our room was spotlessly clean and more spacious than expected. We needed to look for someone in order to check in but in all other respects the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
10
Matthew
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place. Very clean and spacious - the room I had anyway. The food was fabulous too, tasty, wholesome and respectable portions. The staff were very helpful. Just right.
Great place. Very clean and spacious - the room I had anyway. The food was fabulous too, tasty, wholesome and respectable portions. The staff were very helpful. Just right.
10
Paul
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Rooms are immaculate. Even has a Dark-sky observatory. Will definitely stay again!
Lovely hotel. Rooms are immaculate. Even has a Dark-sky observatory. Will definitely stay again!
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Edward
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a proper little gem of a hotel. The room was spacious and clean with lots of little extras like fruit and home made biscuits. The staff were professional and helpful and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had in a hotel. There was a great selection of continental breakfast choices (home made bread of the day is a must) followed by top quality hot dish (I recommend the haddock omelotte).
This was a proper little gem of a hotel. The room was spacious and clean with lots of little extras like fruit and home made biscuits. The staff were professional and helpful and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had in a hotel. There was a great selection of continental breakfast choices (home made bread of the day is a must) followed by top quality hot dish (I recommend the haddock omelotte).
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable and well equipped, often with thoughtful extras like fruit and biscuits. Some guests received accessible rooms or found certain rooms darker than expected.
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Pat
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
10
Katherine
Jun 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great family room with plenty of space. My son really enjoyed the plate of fruit we were given. Great facilities and a really comfy bed. Perfect for a long weekend visiting Hadrian's Wall.
Great family room with plenty of space. My son really enjoyed the plate of fruit we were given. Great facilities and a really comfy bed. Perfect for a long weekend visiting Hadrian's Wall.
10
Alison
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay for one night. Beautiful village and lots of walking and lots to do. Wonderful room amenities. Thank you for a great stay.
Wonderful stay for one night. Beautiful village and lots of walking and lots to do. Wonderful room amenities. Thank you for a great stay.
10
Sandra
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good size room, very comfortable bed, plenty of towels supplied. Good choice of drinks, biscuits and fresh fruit for the guests in the room. We ate in the restaurant and has a wonderful meal and a delicious breakfast each morning
Good size room, very comfortable bed, plenty of towels supplied. Good choice of drinks, biscuits and fresh fruit for the guests in the room. We ate in the restaurant and has a wonderful meal and a delicious breakfast each morning
10
David
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
10
Murray
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good room, cosy bar, great meals, good parking
Good room, cosy bar, great meals, good parking
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Malcolm
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Our second visit to this hotel. Not disappointed with the standard of accommodation or the excellent menu. Our room was the accessable room in the ground floor of the main building, well appointed but quite dark. The hotel looks great and lives up to its reputation
Our second visit to this hotel. Not disappointed with the standard of accommodation or the excellent menu. Our room was the accessable room in the ground floor of the main building, well appointed but quite dark. The hotel looks great and lives up to its reputation
10
Jacqueline
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A last-minute decision for us to stay having booked to eat in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Our room was spotlessly clean and more spacious than expected. We needed to look for someone in order to check in but in all other respects the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
A last-minute decision for us to stay having booked to eat in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Our room was spotlessly clean and more spacious than expected. We needed to look for someone in order to check in but in all other respects the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
8
Trevor
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel in lovely village with nice walks around, our room was spacious with a large bed, nice touch with the fruit and biscuits. Given a disabled room although we didn’t book one. Lovely gardens and great food both in the restaurant and breakfast. Service disappointing at dinner as we sat with empty glasses throughout meal until we had to go and ask the same with ordering desserts. Lacked a bit of friendliness by staff.
Hotel in lovely village with nice walks around, our room was spacious with a large bed, nice touch with the fruit and biscuits. Given a disabled room although we didn’t book one. Lovely gardens and great food both in the restaurant and breakfast. Service disappointing at dinner as we sat with empty glasses throughout meal until we had to go and ask the same with ordering desserts. Lacked a bit of friendliness by staff.
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Edward
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a proper little gem of a hotel. The room was spacious and clean with lots of little extras like fruit and home made biscuits. The staff were professional and helpful and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had in a hotel. There was a great selection of continental breakfast choices (home made bread of the day is a must) followed by top quality hot dish (I recommend the haddock omelotte).
This was a proper little gem of a hotel. The room was spacious and clean with lots of little extras like fruit and home made biscuits. The staff were professional and helpful and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had in a hotel. There was a great selection of continental breakfast choices (home made bread of the day is a must) followed by top quality hot dish (I recommend the haddock omelotte).
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, attentive and helpful, with some going above and beyond. A few reports cite slower or less friendly service at times, including check-in or dinner service lapses.
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Pat
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
10
james
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay, comfortable room and very nice bar with very friendly staff and a resident Cat :) . Food was very good and fantastic breakfast options. They also have an observatory at the back of the hotel if you want to experience Dark Sky astronomy, unfortunately cloud cover on our stay but would certainly go back.
Had a lovely one night stay, comfortable room and very nice bar with very friendly staff and a resident Cat :) . Food was very good and fantastic breakfast options. They also have an observatory at the back of the hotel if you want to experience Dark Sky astronomy, unfortunately cloud cover on our stay but would certainly go back.
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Angela
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Limited Menu Staff Miserable No atmosphere Staff Attitude Breakfast not good for palate.
Limited Menu Staff Miserable No atmosphere Staff Attitude Breakfast not good for palate.
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Doreen
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I have only given four stars for staff because there was an issue with one member only.
I have only given four stars for staff because there was an issue with one member only.
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David
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
10
Richard
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
First time in the area. Booked on-line based only on what was on the website. Absolutely outstanding place. Faultless in every respect and great value for money. Staff very, very efficient and attentive. Will return.
First time in the area. Booked on-line based only on what was on the website. Absolutely outstanding place. Faultless in every respect and great value for money. Staff very, very efficient and attentive. Will return.
10
Jacqueline
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A last-minute decision for us to stay having booked to eat in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Our room was spotlessly clean and more spacious than expected. We needed to look for someone in order to check in but in all other respects the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
A last-minute decision for us to stay having booked to eat in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Our room was spotlessly clean and more spacious than expected. We needed to look for someone in order to check in but in all other respects the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
10
Paul
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place. Food lovely. Staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Great place. Food lovely. Staff couldn’t be more helpful.
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Trevor
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel in lovely village with nice walks around, our room was spacious with a large bed, nice touch with the fruit and biscuits. Given a disabled room although we didn’t book one. Lovely gardens and great food both in the restaurant and breakfast. Service disappointing at dinner as we sat with empty glasses throughout meal until we had to go and ask the same with ordering desserts. Lacked a bit of friendliness by staff.
Hotel in lovely village with nice walks around, our room was spacious with a large bed, nice touch with the fruit and biscuits. Given a disabled room although we didn’t book one. Lovely gardens and great food both in the restaurant and breakfast. Service disappointing at dinner as we sat with empty glasses throughout meal until we had to go and ask the same with ordering desserts. Lacked a bit of friendliness by staff.
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Charles
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very enjoyable stay Helpful, friendly and efficient staff Excellent food
Very enjoyable stay Helpful, friendly and efficient staff Excellent food
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Location
Quiet rural village setting with pleasant walks. Well placed for exploring Hadrian’s Wall, Roman forts, Kielder and wider Northumberland.
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Martyn
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet location ideally located for exploring Northumberland.
Quiet location ideally located for exploring Northumberland.
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Katherine
Jun 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great family room with plenty of space. My son really enjoyed the plate of fruit we were given. Great facilities and a really comfy bed. Perfect for a long weekend visiting Hadrian's Wall.
Great family room with plenty of space. My son really enjoyed the plate of fruit we were given. Great facilities and a really comfy bed. Perfect for a long weekend visiting Hadrian's Wall.
10
Graeme
Nov 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is such a fantastic place to stay. The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. We stayed in a superior double room and it was perfect, spacious and with a very comfortable bed. Relaxing in the bar is a pleasure, with a roaring fire and a good selection of drinks to choose from. Well placed for a visit to Kielder.
This is such a fantastic place to stay. The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. We stayed in a superior double room and it was perfect, spacious and with a very comfortable bed. Relaxing in the bar is a pleasure, with a roaring fire and a good selection of drinks to choose from. Well placed for a visit to Kielder.
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Alison
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay for one night. Beautiful village and lots of walking and lots to do. Wonderful room amenities. Thank you for a great stay.
Wonderful stay for one night. Beautiful village and lots of walking and lots to do. Wonderful room amenities. Thank you for a great stay.
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David
Nov 24, 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
Conveniently situated for exploring Hadrian's Wall, the National Park & Newcastle. Breakfasts and evening meals were very nicely cooked, although the latter offered a somewhat restricted choice and seemed to remain the same. Staff were obliging and hard working.
Conveniently situated for exploring Hadrian's Wall, the National Park & Newcastle. Breakfasts and evening meals were very nicely cooked, although the latter offered a somewhat restricted choice and seemed to remain the same. Staff were obliging and hard working.
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Hilary
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
staff were very friendly, room was bright clean and quiet. Menu was varied and interesting. Venue was very rural which was what was needed, good car parking all in all a good place to rest and relax.
staff were very friendly, room was bright clean and quiet. Menu was varied and interesting. Venue was very rural which was what was needed, good car parking all in all a good place to rest and relax.
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Colby
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I mean, Northumberland is a beautiful place, and this property was no less beautiful. It is the most eco-conscious hotel we've ever stayed in, with it's own garden, solar panels. and I believe a rain catcher? There's so much wildlife in the area, bird feeders and cats roaming around. We got lucky and there was a bit of clear sky our second night, so we headed to the observatory and got to spots some stars since it's in a Dark Sky Park. It was also a great distance to all the sights in the area, particularly Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts. Breakfast was fantastic, staff was friendly, food and drink were great. An overalls really fantastic stay.
I mean, Northumberland is a beautiful place, and this property was no less beautiful. It is the most eco-conscious hotel we've ever stayed in, with it's own garden, solar panels. and I believe a rain catcher? There's so much wildlife in the area, bird feeders and cats roaming around. We got lucky and there was a bit of clear sky our second night, so we headed to the observatory and got to spots some stars since it's in a Dark Sky Park. It was also a great distance to all the sights in the area, particularly Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts. Breakfast was fantastic, staff was friendly, food and drink were great. An overalls really fantastic stay.
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Trevor
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel in lovely village with nice walks around, our room was spacious with a large bed, nice touch with the fruit and biscuits. Given a disabled room although we didn’t book one. Lovely gardens and great food both in the restaurant and breakfast. Service disappointing at dinner as we sat with empty glasses throughout meal until we had to go and ask the same with ordering desserts. Lacked a bit of friendliness by staff.
Hotel in lovely village with nice walks around, our room was spacious with a large bed, nice touch with the fruit and biscuits. Given a disabled room although we didn’t book one. Lovely gardens and great food both in the restaurant and breakfast. Service disappointing at dinner as we sat with empty glasses throughout meal until we had to go and ask the same with ordering desserts. Lacked a bit of friendliness by staff.
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Dining
Food and especially breakfast earn frequent praise for quality and choice. Several reviews note a limited dinner menu and, less often, disappointing dishes or pricey drinks.
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Pat
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
The staff were all very helpful & attentive to our needs. The room was very spacious & well equipped with the added gesture of complementary fruit. An excellent range of food to choose from for breakfast & the quality was very good, along with the service. The hotel was clean & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
10
james
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay, comfortable room and very nice bar with very friendly staff and a resident Cat :) . Food was very good and fantastic breakfast options. They also have an observatory at the back of the hotel if you want to experience Dark Sky astronomy, unfortunately cloud cover on our stay but would certainly go back.
Had a lovely one night stay, comfortable room and very nice bar with very friendly staff and a resident Cat :) . Food was very good and fantastic breakfast options. They also have an observatory at the back of the hotel if you want to experience Dark Sky astronomy, unfortunately cloud cover on our stay but would certainly go back.
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David
Nov 24, 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
Conveniently situated for exploring Hadrian's Wall, the National Park & Newcastle. Breakfasts and evening meals were very nicely cooked, although the latter offered a somewhat restricted choice and seemed to remain the same. Staff were obliging and hard working.
Conveniently situated for exploring Hadrian's Wall, the National Park & Newcastle. Breakfasts and evening meals were very nicely cooked, although the latter offered a somewhat restricted choice and seemed to remain the same. Staff were obliging and hard working.
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Joanne
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Poor menu choices bland food very expensive drinks and horrible smell in bathroom
Poor menu choices bland food very expensive drinks and horrible smell in bathroom
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Colby
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I mean, Northumberland is a beautiful place, and this property was no less beautiful. It is the most eco-conscious hotel we've ever stayed in, with it's own garden, solar panels. and I believe a rain catcher? There's so much wildlife in the area, bird feeders and cats roaming around. We got lucky and there was a bit of clear sky our second night, so we headed to the observatory and got to spots some stars since it's in a Dark Sky Park. It was also a great distance to all the sights in the area, particularly Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts. Breakfast was fantastic, staff was friendly, food and drink were great. An overalls really fantastic stay.
I mean, Northumberland is a beautiful place, and this property was no less beautiful. It is the most eco-conscious hotel we've ever stayed in, with it's own garden, solar panels. and I believe a rain catcher? There's so much wildlife in the area, bird feeders and cats roaming around. We got lucky and there was a bit of clear sky our second night, so we headed to the observatory and got to spots some stars since it's in a Dark Sky Park. It was also a great distance to all the sights in the area, particularly Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts. Breakfast was fantastic, staff was friendly, food and drink were great. An overalls really fantastic stay.
10
David
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
We were walking the Reivers Way. We had a great welcome. The room was excellent, very spacious, clean and comfortable with a bath, just what was needed after a days walk. The restaurant food was excellent and good value. Unfortunately my wife said her hip was hurting. The following morning my wife hip was still hurting so we decided to discontinue our walk and to travel home. Unfortunately because of a road closure the bus from Wark to Hexham wasn’t running. The receptionist, contacted her father who very kindly gave us a lift to The station. For which I gave him some money which was to be donated to the hotels charity ‘Water aid’. A fantastic service by a great hotel. We will return again to continue our walk once my wife is feeling better.
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Murray
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good room, cosy bar, great meals, good parking
Good room, cosy bar, great meals, good parking
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ALAN
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
You can see the owners are ploughing the profits back into the hotel. Lots of attention going into the detail of the hotel and hiring of profesional tradesmen. Although the food was good it had a limited menu for our tastes.
You can see the owners are ploughing the profits back into the hotel. Lots of attention going into the detail of the hotel and hiring of profesional tradesmen. Although the food was good it had a limited menu for our tastes.
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Edward
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a proper little gem of a hotel. The room was spacious and clean with lots of little extras like fruit and home made biscuits. The staff were professional and helpful and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had in a hotel. There was a great selection of continental breakfast choices (home made bread of the day is a must) followed by top quality hot dish (I recommend the haddock omelotte).
This was a proper little gem of a hotel. The room was spacious and clean with lots of little extras like fruit and home made biscuits. The staff were professional and helpful and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had in a hotel. There was a great selection of continental breakfast choices (home made bread of the day is a must) followed by top quality hot dish (I recommend the haddock omelotte).
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Charles
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very enjoyable stay Helpful, friendly and efficient staff Excellent food
Very enjoyable stay Helpful, friendly and efficient staff Excellent food
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Stuart
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay for two nights at Battlesteads. Two things really stood out - the food was excellent (except chips - a minor thing), and the staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and welcoming without being overbearing. The last point, about how all staff were nice to interact with, was a major selling point and is why we will return. A special shout out to Dan ("Dan, Dan, the beverage man") for being so helpful and recommending Flyte - a top tip! Ad Gefrin sold two bottles to us as a result! Such a pleasant time, great food, and drink, and an impressive walking guide (which we used) and an observatory on the door step!
We really enjoyed our stay for two nights at Battlesteads. Two things really stood out - the food was excellent (except chips - a minor thing), and the staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and welcoming without being overbearing. The last point, about how all staff were nice to interact with, was a major selling point and is why we will return. A special shout out to Dan ("Dan, Dan, the beverage man") for being so helpful and recommending Flyte - a top tip! Ad Gefrin sold two bottles to us as a result! Such a pleasant time, great food, and drink, and an impressive walking guide (which we used) and an observatory on the door step!
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Christine
Jul 7, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous hotel very friendly clean rooms bar very reasonable and the food was brilliant Can’t fault anything about this hotel
Fabulous hotel very friendly clean rooms bar very reasonable and the food was brilliant Can’t fault anything about this hotel
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Julie
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay here. Our room was a good size, as was the bathroom, including a jacuzzi bath. We enjoyed the little extras, such as fruit and cookies and bottled water. The bed was really comfortable and we had everything we needed. The hotel is in a good location to enjoy Hadrians wall and the roman forts, also the Sycamore Gap walk. The food and service at breakfast and dinner was very good. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. There is also a star gazing observatory on site, which we have enjoyed on a previous visit.
We had a lovely stay here. Our room was a good size, as was the bathroom, including a jacuzzi bath. We enjoyed the little extras, such as fruit and cookies and bottled water. The bed was really comfortable and we had everything we needed. The hotel is in a good location to enjoy Hadrians wall and the roman forts, also the Sycamore Gap walk. The food and service at breakfast and dinner was very good. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. There is also a star gazing observatory on site, which we have enjoyed on a previous visit.
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Neil
Apr 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely stay in a beautiful part of the world. We stayed in one of the accessible rooms, so can’t comment on the other accommodation, but our room was clean, if a little dated. The real positives were the staff, genuinely lovely and welcoming – along with excellent food and a great selection of local beers on tap. We also enjoyed chatting with some fellow guests who were repeat visitors, which says a lot about the place. Overall, a relaxed and friendly hotel in a fantastic location, and somewhere we’d be happy to return to.
A lovely stay in a beautiful part of the world. We stayed in one of the accessible rooms, so can’t comment on the other accommodation, but our room was clean, if a little dated. The real positives were the staff, genuinely lovely and welcoming – along with excellent food and a great selection of local beers on tap. We also enjoyed chatting with some fellow guests who were repeat visitors, which says a lot about the place. Overall, a relaxed and friendly hotel in a fantastic location, and somewhere we’d be happy to return to.
10
Vivien
Mar 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Easy parking Very very comfy bed Lovely spacious bedroom
Easy parking Very very comfy bed Lovely spacious bedroom
FAQs about Battlesteads
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. An electric car charging station is also provided.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Additional details regarding specific room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Hexham, within a 10-minute drive of Chipchase Castle and Bellingham Golf Club. It is approximately 5.6 miles from St Cuthbert's Well and Northumberland National Park.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though the specific age is not mentioned.
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- 2026-09-17: 195.90171817016602USD
- 2026-09-18: 195.90171817016602USD
- 2026-09-19: 168.87526178894043USD
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- 2026-10-10: 195.85172565612794USD
- 2026-10-11: 168.87526178894043USD
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- 2026-10-22: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-23: 195.90171817016602USD
- 2026-10-24: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-25: 168.65496510620116USD
- 2026-10-26: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-27: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-28: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-29: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-30: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-31: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-11-01: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-11-02: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-11-03: 168.87526178894043USD
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This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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