Foodie Escapes Across the North East
The best getaways are all about the food
The Lord Crewe
In brief: A chic seaside pub just a short stroll from the beach at Bamburgh.
Insider guide: With award-winning contemporary accommodation, the seven individually-designed bedrooms here are supplemented by luxurious self-catered accommodation just a few doors up the street. Downstairs, enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the cosy bar area before tucking into delicious seasonal dishes in the pub’s popular restaurant.
Front Street, Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7BL
01668 214243
lord-crewe.co.uk
Bertram’s
In brief: A cosy neighbourhood bistro with rooms in the pretty village of Warkworth.
Insider guide: The five cosy rooms here are filled with natural light. Downstairs, Bertram’s is a café by day and bistro by night, and the menu takes full advantage of the nearby coast and countryside. There’s a pretty courtyard at the back for al fresco dining, and the village and its historic castle are well worth exploring.
19 Bridge Street, Warkworth, Northumberland NE65 0XB
01665 798070
bertrams.co.uk
The Pheasant Inn
In brief: A welcoming inn just a stone’s throw from Kielder Water.
Insider guide: A traditional, family-run Northumbrian inn with a cosy bar and restaurant where the hearty food served is made using local suppliers for the very best ingredients. There are eight light and airy ensuite guest rooms, as well as a self-contained holiday cottage sleeping four, and the inn is the ideal base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, with Kielder Water and Forest only a short distance away.
Stannersburn, near Kielder Water, Falstone, Hexham NE48 1DD
01434 240382
thepheasantinn.com
The Whittling House
In brief: A delightful, dog-friendly seaside restaurant with 10 luxurious bedrooms.
Insider guide: In the heart of Alnmouth village, this popular restaurant serves a great seasonal menu alongside cocktails and an expansive wine list. Cosy up by the fire after a bracing beach walk and enjoy a quick bite from the lunch menu or settle down with their à la carte menu, packed with local produce.
24-25 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, Alnwick NE66 2RA
01665 463001
thewhittlinghouse.co.uk
Lord Crewe Arms
In brief: An historic bolthole with bedrooms in the pretty village of Blanchland.
Insider guide: Choose from cosy rooms or spacious suites all of which are designed with plenty of Northumbrian charm. A great place to hide away, the food is similarly locally focused and you can enjoy carefully-curated dishes in The Bishop’s Dining Room, a cosier, more relaxed meal by the fire in The Hilyard, or tuck into bar bait in the atmospheric Crypt.
The Square, Blanchland DH8 9SP
01434 677100
lordcrewearmsblanchland.co.uk
The Rose & Crown
In brief: An idyllic 18th century, ivy-clad, dog-friendly country inn in the heart of Teesdale.
Insider guide: This cosy, characterful inn in the pretty village of Romaldkirk is the perfect retreat, renowned for its great food and quaint bedrooms which are spread across the main building, the courtyard, and Monk’s Cottage. From the kitchen, expect elevated, fuss-free classics using the very best local produce from head chef Dave Hunter, all served in the welcoming bar and oak-panelled restaurant.
Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 9EB
01833 650 213
rose-and-crown.co.uk
The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest
In brief: A refined country pub on the very western edge of Northumberland.
Insider guide: This characterful gastropub has a game-led menu from head chef Connor Wilson has earned the inn a spot in the Michelin Guide. With seasonality and sustainability at its core, all produce and ingredients are sourced within 50 miles of the pub and their field-to-fork philosophy is reflected in their staple pub classics and tasting menu. Guests can choose from four individually-designed contemporary rooms.
Slaggyford, Brampton CA8 7PB
01434 671526
theksi.co.uk
South Causey Inn
In brief: A rustic inn with eclectic accommodation in the heart of Beamish Valley.
Insider guide: There are many unique spaces here, from cosy ensuite bedrooms to themed hot tub suites, and even a converted 1960s double-decker bus. Rustic to the core, the restaurant and snug serve up locally-sourced delicacies, with private dining pods also available.
Beamish Burn Road, Stanley DH9 0LS
01207 235555
southcausey.co.uk
