Centre Of Britain Hotel in Northumberland

We stayed here for 3 nights whilst walking Hadrian’s Wall and visiting Vindolanda for a day. We had a fantastic stay. Huge rooms, very friendly staff and a central location, including the AD122 bus stop being just by the hotel. Food was wonderful, including the best breakfast menu we saw on this trip. My daughter is vegan and they had a great selection of items she could eat. Sunday lunch was excellent. Highly recommended.

Stayed here for 6 nights on a HF walking holiday. The stand out is the staff who are so keen to please and always have a smile. The rooms are comfortable with plenty of hot water after a long walk along Hadrians Wall. The food deserves a special mention as it was delicious and varied. The Sunday Lunch was excellent with a great selection of vegetables and a Huge Yorkshire pudding. We also had a tapas evening which was great and to finish the week we had a Roman banquet with a talk about Roman weapons and uniforms. All in all a delightful stay and would recommend it to everyone. Thanks go to David and all his staff as they were so kind, helpful and attentive

A great place to stay while walking Hadrian’s Wall. We had a very comfortable and large bedroom with a very impressive en-suite bathroom. Lots of history to the building itself and a lovely village to check out. We enjoyed a fine roast dinner on Sunday afternoon and slept very well, followed by a fine breakfast. We definitely recommend for staying in the area.

We had a delicious meal this evening. Rather than have main courses we made up a tapas meal from the excellent selection of starters. We loved everything but particularly the Burata salad with caramelised peaches and Parma ham and the baked Camembert with honey. Sadly we were too full to have dessert but the menu offered a good choice.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this small but very comfortable and welcoming hotel that is situated in the heart of Haltwhistle. All staff were superb, nothing was too much trouble. The choice at breakfast was very good, including Full English, pancakes, cereals etc. Special thanks go to Grethe for the hot kipper breakfasts! We enjoyed three evening meals in the restaurant which were excellent & good value.

The hotel is ideally located for visiting the Roman Wall and the historic sites within easy reach of the hotel. Whether using a car, cycle or just walking. The hotel has been refurbished but the quirky bit is that the old billing revelied during the refurbishment have been made features as this was originally an old coaching inn before the railways arrived. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The courtyard rooms have an idividual sauna so you can ease the muscles after a hard days walk or cycle. Bed comfortable and up narrow stairs at mezzanine level. Hard to access if you are a large overweight person. The breakfast is of good quality local produce and when the plate arrives it looks as if there is enough to feed a Roman legion. It was enough to keep me filled for the rest of the day. The whole town has not yet been fully wired for fibre broadband so getting a signal in parts of the hotel not easy. The lodge upstairs quiet and relaxing. Peeped into some of the upstairs bedrooms and they are large and some with sofas in them. Would recommend this as a pleasant place to stay.

Very friendly hotel with lovely room. We had been hiking and did not get back until late but the manager had saved us some food which was delicious. The breakfast the following morning was excellent too. The staff were friendly helpful and very efficient. A very good place to stay. Only downside was no draught beer which would have gone down a treat after our walk.

Got a free upgrade on arrival as inclement weather meant a few cancellations!! Room was superb (suite) upstairs apartment with whirlpool bath & was spotless. We also booked in for an evening meal which was also superb, the cheese board was exceptional. Breakfast was also really good! Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here. I tip my Hat to Dave & his staff 👏👏 Special mention to our waitress Olivia who give us all local knowledge and was very friendly In and around Town.. We also ate at the Manor house also, really good pub food, had a Gin in the little gin bar in the square with street food available but we already ate & a pint in the Black Bull which was a tad too busy but nice enough outside.

Stayed overnight. Room comfortable lovely bathroom. Staff were great. Friendly and did not visibly react to one of our party who has dementia and some occasionally unusual behaviour.

This hotel is fab. It is absolutely spotless, the room was big and has everything you need. The staff were very friendly. I would definitely go back.

The Centre of Britain Hotel far exceeded all my expectations at every level. So much so I rebooked again for my next business stay 2 weeks later. From my arrival, tired after a long days tour hosting my own clients, met with a genuine warm welcome and shown to my room - wow what a suite in a nearby adjoining building. It was spacious and most comfortable with pillows I’d not slept so soundly before. Small fridge & TV In adjacent lounge area. Dinner was prepared for me and that was outstanding. I felt relaxed, cared for and happy. The breakfast was delicious and again served in a comfortable quiet spacious dining room. The staff were perhaps the best too, the best most sincere customer focused I’ve yet met at any / all hotels to date. Christine and her younger colleagues well trained motivated and happy, top of their game for certain. When in the area again I would only seek out this hotel , for business or leisure and will recommend to others for the reasons above. Thank you.

An absolutely mega meal at a friendly hotel. Really impressive local knowledge and interesting character to the hotel. We weren't staying there but the waiter was very helpful with advice and facts about the local area. Really wonderful experience.

We spent a very enjoyable night at the Centre of Britain Hotel and enjoyed an excellent dinner. It was the little touches that earned my 5-star rating: a warm welcome at reception, being taken to our room, great service at dinner and breakfast and even a sausage for our Border Terrier.

We returned for a second helping of the fantastic hospitality that we received last September when we booked in for the Best of Hadrian’s Wall with HF Holidays. We contacted the hotel ahead to request room 3 as we wanted to use the sauna. The room was perfect, it was spacious, clean and well stocked with towels, coffee, clean bins etc. the bathroom had a jacuzzi bath, large fast shower and a sauna ❤️ Breakfast was always fresh and cooked to order. Grethe was always keen to ensure everyone had enough to sustain them until lunch 🧺 up on the wall 🥾. Generous, packed lunches 🥪 were provided to order, with extras laid out for selection. Evening meal was a treat on every night, served promptly with plenty of seasonal vegetables that were always polished off before dessert. Wasn’t disappointed when we all opted for the Danish Christmas pudding on Thursday night, didn’t get the whole almond this time but did come away with the recipe. We had five full days of full on sunshine walking 58 miles along Hadrians wall, fortunately we had a lovely breeze for the most part, there was a lot of steep and long ascents and descents which were a bit of a chore in the heat (although they felt equally as tricky in September when the weather was a lot cooler a damp.) We were fortunate to have a really good HF trail guide. Roy really knows his history and was able point out all the geological features and explain their formation and structure from end to end. We came away enriched with a better understanding of the landscape. I took every opportunity to grill him on all subjects, especially on our minibus journeys on the way back to base every afternoon. We’ll definitely return to do this holiday again, and have plans to visit the hotel for a short break in September.

The staff and the owner could not be more friendly and accommodating. Breakfasts were amazing and the dinners, particularly for the meat and fish eaters were also good. My room was enormous, with beams, leather chairs and a spa bath - just what I needed after walking Hadrian’s wall

The staff couldn’t do enough for us and our dog. The breakfast was excellent and they accommodated us needing to eat slightly later than normal. Spotlessly clean, great value.

We had a lovely stay at the centre of Britain hotel for new year 31st/1st of January. Myself, my husband and our two daughters stayed in Flat C above the laundrette. The room was beautiful, comfortable and clean with plenty fresh towels. My girls loved their side of the room with large single beds and we had a massive king size bed which was so comfortable. The bathroom was our favourite as it had a fantastic spa bath which was very relaxing. We have stayed at the hotel a few times over the years and always love coming to the hotel every room we have stayed in has been unique and David and the staff have always been so friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Wish you all a very happy new year and a successful 2022 Danielle Defalco

Stayed 2 nights in a triple room (3 adults). We had a lovely clean room in the annex. Breakfast was amazing and thw staff could not have been nicer. Very reasonably priced too.

We visited mid week and although only one other couple in the dining room we had a very pleasant night and the food was both well presented and tasty. Staff very good and overall excellent value.

I recently was looking for accommodation whilst I took part in a coast to coast charity cycle ride in aid of Cancer Research UK. Setting off from the East Coast I was looking for somewhere after around 50 miles. I found online and contacted the Centre of Britain Hotel, Haltwhistle, fortunately, they had a single room at a very competitive rate which included breakfast. They also informed me they had a secure lock-up to store my bicycle overnight. On arrival, I received a very warm welcome from the lady owner who offered to dry my wet cycling clothes as I had received a good soaking for the last 20 miles of my journey. This was an excellent gesture as my dry clothing was delivered to my room later that night. The room was excellent, clean, spacious and very comfortable with TV, free WIFI and tea/coffee making facilities. I dined in the hotel that night and opted for steak with a blue cheese sauce. It was one of the best steak meals I’ve had for a long time. An excellent ‘massive’ steak, lovely sauce, that came with boiled potatoes, roast potatoes, green beans, carrots, roll and bun. It was tremendous! After a good nights kip, I went for breakfast and opted for the full English, that too was tremendous 5*. Forgot to mention the dining room/restaurant was light airy, clean and a pleasure to dine in. The couple who run the hotel could not have done more for me during my stopover and their staff provided excellent service. All in all, a fantastic place to stay, especially if you are a cyclist looking for a convenient place to stay whilst attempting the coast to coast run on Hadrians Cycle path. It was tremendous! After a good nights kip, I went for breakfast and opted for the full English, that too was tremendous 5*. Forgot to mention the dining room/restaurant was light airy, clean and a pleasure to dine in. The couple who run the hotel could not have done more for me during my stopover and their staff provided excellent service. I hope to return one day.

On holiday in Haltwhistle we had 3 evening meals here. 3 courses for £20. Each evening there was a changed menu. Really nice choices very pleasant room. Staff very attentive. Nothing could be better

Well what can one say? From the moment you arrive you receive the warmest of welcomes. We were shown to our family suites (rooms C and room 5). The decor is beautiful and in keeping with the history of the building. A well needed luxurious jacuzzi bath after a very long walk along Hadrian’s wall and a very near perfect sleep in the Egyptian cotton bedding was most welcome after two nights camping. The breakfast was outstanding and the care and attention received from Grethe was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and myself, my sister and 6 children absolutely loved our stay and look forward to returning next year!

Wir haben uns zuvor im Internet und vor dem Eingang über die Menüs informiert und aufgrund der Auswahl für dieses Restaurant entschieden. Drinnen dann die erste Ernüchterung: die Auswahl war ziemlich reduziert. Nun gut, es hörten sich dennoch einige Sachen gut an, so dass wir blieben. Zur Vorspeise wurde u.a. Hering, Pilze und die frittierten Scampi mit Tartar bestellt. Hering und Pilze waren i.O., die Scampi wurden ohne Kommentar mit komplett anderer Sauce serviert. Als Hauptgericht wurde mehrmals Steak mit Pepper und Brandy Sauce bestellt, 1x Steak mit Pilzen und Tomaten und 2x Pork Steak. Gebracht wurde 3x (!) Steak mit Pilzen und Tomaten, auf Nachfrage dann eine Kanne mit der Sauce, die nur weniger Alkoholgehalt als ein Brandy selbst hatte. Die Steaks waren weit entfernt vom bestellten Medium und das Pork Steak war ebenfalls von minderer Qualität, und meines Erachtens nicht ganz durch, gemessen am Preis. Zu all dem gab es schliesslich für alle eine Schale mit Gemüse: fade, geschälte Kartoffeln, Pommes, Karotten, und irgendwelches Krautgemüse. Auf Nachfragen, ob alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit sei, und verhaltener Antworten unsererseits, wurde eher mit Desinteresse reagiert. Das Brot war immerhin selbstgebacken.

We came here for an evening meal on the basis of a recommendation from friends. The menu was fairly limited and the bar selection also, but neither if these should have been a problem. The food was adequate (but no more than that) but our main concern was the service. We were served by a waitress who was clearly very new (her colleague confirmed this) and she was, frankly, terrified. She did her best but had clearly not been well trained (ice cubes in a glass of beer?) and was not supervised adequately. We felt very sorry for her as she was clearly trying hard.

Recently stayed at this hotel as myself and family were walking Hadrians Wall, brilliant service, brilliant food.

I won't go into details because the problems were so numerous it would seem trite to try and document them. Needless to say, we are well travelled and have a wide variety of dining experiences and without doubt this was the most disappointing we've ever had. A complete disaster! AND they had the temerity to charge us for it. It did however explain why there were only two other diners (visitors) during their peak evening period. A complete shambles.(One star is one too many)

Our guest house didn’t provide breakfast; but this hotel was quite happy to allow us to eat at their hotel. Service was good, though a little on the slow side, but the food was excellent.

I have visited Haltwhistle many times over the past 20 years and have stayed and eaten at the Centre of Britain on every occasion. This week I wasn’t able to book accommodation as they were full but ate there with work colleagues. The food was quite simply excellent as was the service, and at very reasonable cost. I must add special thanks to David the owner who has been there for all of that time as we found ourselves unable to get a taxi back to our hotel in a nearby village several miles away, and after several attempts he very kindly drove us home. I would recommend this hotel as it never disappoints, but great service from the owner who didn’t have to help us out

What can I say the food is amazing the staff are fantastic keeping the little one entertained great to have the pele tower for private functions we were in for a family birthday we will be back

We are regular diners here and it never disappoints us. Dined last night and had a superb meal. Gravalax and pate followed by Roast lamb and chicken. Outstanding!! Lovely wine and great service. Always excellent value We will be back!!!

I booked a meal for two on 22nd Dec. We were handed a Xmas menu . I asked if there was another menu available to be told no. On the plus side the menu looked good so we decided to go ahead. My wife ordered melon followed by salmon main course which she said was very nice. I had prawn starter with a thin sauce which I thought was poor. Main course was a tough sirloin of beef and tough Yorkshire pudding. Soggy roast potatoes and well cooked veg. We ordered a bottle of wine which was left on the table unopened. I complained about my meal and the mediocre service went downhill from that moment. We had the small cheeseboard and were asked if we wanted the bill. We pointed out that we hadn`t had our tea/coffee which was included in the menu. While drinking our tea/coffee we were again asked if we wanted the bill. To add insult to injury an additional charge was added to the bill for tea and coffee when in fact it was already part of the £80.+ cost of two meals and a bottle of wine. I pointed out the error on the bill and the reply was " I`ll double check! ". First and last visit!.

Awesome history and special hotel. Breakfast good and not too pricy. Traditional. Had lovely Scottish kippers for breakfast. Mmmmm

Stayed here one night and would return again. Staff could not have been more helpful. Excellent breakfast.

Stayed for two nights so I could explore Hadrian's Wall. Room was big and comfortable, mattress a bit too soft for me. Breakfast was great - I had a full English. I ate in the restaurant in the evenings as there was practically nowhere else to eat. The food was a fixed price menu only and I can only describe it as 'odd'. The same vegetables were served regardless of the main course eg with scampi you had roast potatoes etc the same as if you had the chicken or lamb.

Once again beautiful meal cooked by Christine. Couldn't fault anything we had, there was six of us and we all had steaks 5 medium cooked one well done and that's exactly what we got absolutely delicious. All the staff were lovely very friendly couldn't do enough for us even though they were kept going it was a very busy night as they were doing there valentines menu.

Dined in the restaurants twice during our stay in Haltwistle. The price/quality ratio is very good. The food was well prepared and nicely presented. The service was also ok.

The food was lovely I had a soup to start that was to die for. I had steak as my main and they had no steak knives, minor I know but weird as if you serve steak you should have steak knives. All in all the food was nice and the service was ok. Don't be expecting great service as staff seem lovely but undertrained in hotel service!

This is not only the center of Britain, but the center of town. I get the feeling they change the menu frequently. The food seemed fresh, and well prepared. Delicious and some unique desserts.

It took 90 minutes between when we placed our order to actually receive our food, with no explanation or apology. Once the food arrived, it was very good but not worth the wait (nothing would have been).

We were staying at this hotel and reserved a table. Both entrees and mains were fantastic, followed by desert. The wine was a good choice and the room had an elegant atmoshpere.

Stayed at this hotel for four nights. The staff were lovely and extremely helpful. Staying in the annex was handy, as we were "walkers" and were able to go straight to our rooms in our muddy gear, without having to go into the main building. Having an outside tap and bush for boots was a great idea. There was an extensive menu for breakfast. Will certainly stay there again.

No alojarse en este hotel, pero me fui en una comida.

Tried to book a room, they were full, no worries there, went there to eat in the evening, lady behind the counter was rude and very unhelpful.

Fuimos al centro de Gran Bretaña para mis amigos 40 cumpleaños, no suelen hacer ellos un sábado, pero no para nosotros. Hay 3 diferentes tipos de sándwiches que eran todos muy agradables, enormes rollos de salchichas caseras con crema seguido de bollos, mermelada y mini trozo de limón y jerez casablaca el mayor trozo de tarta de queso Bailey's. Como muchas tazas de té y café que se podía beber. El personal apareció en regular a sed si necesitábamos algo más, y todo por 13 libras por persona. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente. Gracias Christine y su personal, nada era demasiado problema.

Visitamos el sábado el 10 de junio para la cena. La comida de 3 platos por £21. 95 tenía un menú muy completo. Había 3 en nuestro grupo que pedimos para empezar, gambas y dos champiñones con ajo las raciones eran increíbles para el plato principal pedimos pato, hombro de Cordero y el pollo con jamón todas las comidas fueron servidas con generosas porciones de verduras y patatas fritas, patatas caseras mayo l añadir. Nos obligó a nosotros a comer postres que nuevamente estaban muy bien hechos

Great location and very reasonable price with good breakfasts - very friendly staff would recommend for a short break in the area. Be careful of annex rooms if you have mobility issues - beds are upstairs and loo is down!

I live near here and eat here as the food and prices are excellent. I have had friends stay at the hotel and they love the quality and decor of the rooms and yes the Manager Christine is very friendly and attentive.

The Owner or Manager - Christine Hancock runs a lovely small hotel. We were 3 Walkers and the hospitality and food were all first class. We were looked after extremely well.

Had another great meal fantastic food lovely atmosphere Christine and her love!y staff make it special

Had a fantastic one night stay at Centre of Britain Hotel. Had a big family room perfect for us and the kids, all very comfortable. The staff were lovely and very helpful and the breakfast was particularly good. Great location close to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads and Vindolanda. We had a nice takeaway dinner from the Tandoori place across the road. Highly recommended

We stayed here on two separate occasions,the 20th and 27th December and had a wonderful overnight experience. The hotel is steeped in history and the owners have preserved much of this in the fabric of the building. The rooms are very comfortable ,tastefully furnished and with fabulous bathrooms. The underfloor heating is a welcome addition!On the first date we dined in the hotel and had a very enjoyable four course evening meal. We could not fault the portion size nor the quality and presentation of the food. Breakfasts on both dates were enormous,we opted for the full cooked breakfast,and again the quality was delicious.The hotel is ideally located in the centre of the town and sightseeing is very easy from here.The staff in the hotel were very friendly and Christine,the Manager, has to be one of the most helpful people I have met. All credit to her for making both our stays so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this hotel and will certainly book again for a return visit.

Once again visited this restaurant with my parents who live locally and once again a fabulous meal. I would fully recommend this restaurant to anyone. The quality of the food was amazing and the portion size magnificent. Looking forward to our next visit to my parents as we WILL be back for more gastronomic delights

The Hotel is so nice, clean and a great place to eat , my Son and his wife were booked into the Hotel for two nights , their room was very spacious with Spa bath ,sofas and the biggest most comfortable bed .We joined them for dinner and had a private room which was beautifully furnished and the dinner menu had a superb choice of starters , mains and desserts or delicious coffee .and was beautifully presented . I can't praise this Hotel enough , we all thoroughly enjoyed the evening .

We stayed for 3 nights in room 9. The hotel is unusual and a great little place. The staff were superb. Breakfasts were included and so hearty that they really set us up for our days of walking. My top tip is to visit their website to select your room as they are all unique.

we had a very nice family suit, very clean and nicely decorated! a beautiful historic building. lots of comforts in the room and very central for visiting the Hadrian's wall.

Lovely people, great food and spacious accommodation! All round value for money and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone interested staying in the area!

We were walking Hadrian's Wall and stayed for two nights here to have a rest day. It is a little gem. It's very convenient for travelling around the various Roman sites using the AD122 bus and we enjoyed our trip to Housesteads. We had a huge suite with a sauna in the bathroom. Just what you need in the middle of a walking holiday. Christine, the manager, is one of the nicest people we have ever met and although she is very busy she always has time for friendly conversation. Very good breakfasts and excellent and reasonably priced dinners.

We were walking Hadrian's Wall and this was a two night stop to rest up before the last three days. We were surprised to be offered a suite with a Jacuzzi bath which was very welcome. Dinner in the restaurant was very good indeed with a great menu and good wine list. Haltwhistle is a charming little town with its own railway station.

The restaurant was quite busy despite this being a midweek evening. That is a sure sign that they must be doing something right. We were glad that we had booked a table.The young serving staff were very polite yet friendly, efficient without being too brusque and very helpful.Starters arrived in good time and the herring was a very special experience. The main courses did not disappoint either.My only small gripe was that the dessert (roulade of something sticky) was ibviously bought in. Nevertheless it was OK.

We stayed here ovetnight. The staff were really friendly and very helpful and the room, most comfortable - although we did have to wrestle with a broken shower door. We ate in the restaurant where we were locked into a set menu that we didn't really need .... the food was delicious though

I booked this hotel for a meal for our 30th wedding Anniversary.When we arrived we were shown the menu which had been specially printed for us with 'Happy 30th wedding Anniversary' on it. The Manager/Receptionist/Cook, Christine also had specially made some small bread in the shape of a 30 and two hearts. very thoughtful. The meal was a good size, delicious and not of an outrageous price. The dining room was well appointed in décor and very clean. Many thanks to Christine and her staff for a thoroughly memorable occasion.

The restaurant was really accommodating fitting 11 of us in on short notice. Just what we needed at the end of a long day's cycling.

Although the call is disputed, Haltwhistle claims it is at the center of Britain. We generally seek a decent meal, not cheap eats, when traveling, and the number of restaurants offering a decent non-ethnic meal in Haltwhistle being somewhat limited, we on recommendation from our guest house tried out the nearby Centre of Britain. The food was fine, but we unfortunately were seated at a table near a scholarly fellow who was holding forth on mine explosives to a visiting businessman the entire time, rather loudly and obtrusively. All of those who survived the ordeal glanced at each other in relief when he left. The long and short is that the acoustics and layout give one no respite from the dreaded obnoxious diner.

6 of us for an evening meal. Interesting menu and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Good service, friendly staff and nice venue.

Good evening spent at the Centre of Britain Hotel, good choice of freshly prepared food,excellent value. Portions a bit on the large size, I couldn't manage a pudding!

regulalry have family get togethers here - the food is good and plentiful and the ambience very pleasant

While in Haltwistle on business, we stopped overnight at this hotel. Room was very comfortable and surprisingly very spacious. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good. I will look forward to returning to explore the area further.

I have dined here on several occasions during the last ten or so years and have always been impressed by all aspects of the experience. I am amazed at the variety on the menu and quality of the food. A considerable achievement for what is a fairly small establishment. There are about six to eight tables in the main dining room and a larger room where we once ate when we had six guests. This is a superb room for a special occasion meal. The decor is tasteful, uncluttered and scrupulously clean: well deserving of the top food hygiene rating which is displayed on the door.. Some other establishements in the town should display theirs! My three friends and I chose different dishes. We enjoyed the food immensely. The portions were generous. It is possible to order a glass of wine or a coffee and mints instead of one of the three set courses. Fresh water is placed on the table without a request at the beginning of the meal and wonderful homemade warm bread with ample butter is also routinely provided. The dishes were all high quality with superb sauces, fresh garnishes and a good selection of vegetables. I don't think either the food, the service or the venue could be improved upon. Definitely the best place in town and on a par with the very best places in the entire country.

Christmas menu with friends.....food staff and atmosphere was fantastic. Lovely night, would highly recommend it.

Friendly staff, good food, large spacious rooms. Would definitely recommend. One of the rooms had a sauna it it- a nice surprise.

Visited on many occasions always excellent value, good food, good choice, waitresses Yvone and Ebony friendly efficient and attentive Christine manageress/Chef friendly and welcoming the best place to eat in town never dissapointed.

The restaurant was almost empty when I got there at 8:45pm. Even though I was not admitted under the pretext it was fully booked. Second time it happens in less than a year.undepretext ir

A group of 25 of us sat down to evening meal. We all felt that the food was good quality, came out hot which is no mean feat when catering for a large group and the portions were bigger than some people could eat even though we'd been doing some strenuous walking during the day and were ready to eat. The staff were efficient and friendly. We had the room at the back. It was light and welcoming with its own bar. Only downside; there wasn't any 'real ale'.

We dined here in the company of a group of friends. It was a lovely dining area and as we were a large group we had the room to ourselves (well apart from one couple who had been seated there because no other table was available for them, which they had accepted).. The service got off to a slow start in that we did not take our seats at the tables at the time of the reserved time. It was approx. 15/20 mins before we were invited to take our seats. The bar area where we were waiting was very small, with limited seating, The starters were very large, well presented, and tasty. The mains were reasonable, my husband and I both had the Roast lamb which had some very thick pieces which were quite tough to cut through - the best part being the large selectioin of vegetables which were served to us with the main course. I then had Lemon Pavlova roulade for dessert and I was not impressed with this, not very lemony and all cream,. I left it!

We stayed at this hotel for 6 nights whilst we walked sections of Hadrians Wall from Brampton to Corbridge.The staff were all very helpful and friendly and our room was very comfortable.The front rooms are very spacious but quieter rooms are at the back.Breakfast was very good .

Excellent. Don't consider anywhere else in the area! Good choice of food, beers and wines. Beautiful dining room as also is the breakfast room. Decent bar and lounge area. Fast service.

I stayed at this hotel having spent a glorious day cycling up from South Shields. I was therefore in a great mood and ready for food. The food was not good. Started with Pate which was dry and pretty flavourless. The Lamb main course was served in an ocean of sticky sauce. Floating in the sauce were a couple of lettuce leaves with a slice of tomato and some orange. The vegetables were cold and bland. I had to ask the waitress to name the parsnip such was the odd flavour. Against my better judgement I ordered a cheese board. This comprised a huge wedge of Stilton which was served with strawberries (a first for me) and mango chutney. The cheese was flavourless and over facing. A huge disappointment after a great day in the English countryside.

Excellent food with very generous portions. Lovely service where nothing is too much trouble. This is an exceptional hotel - certainly up there among the best - where nothing is too much trouble.

restaurant seems a lttle "cold" with stones on the floor ..but the food is really really nice , fresh product, home made . Service is lovely....just push the door!

A lot of businesses close early on a Saturday so be warned! Christine provides an excellent and varied menu to suit all tastes!All portions are that filling that you may not have room for the delicious puddings on offer especially if you had a starter which always include Christine's home made bread which is scrumptious!

We went for the set evening menu and were very impressed .The food was excellent quality and very generous portions.Amazing value at only £20 each. Lovely setting in dining room and thoughtful service

We came for dinner (for which you need a reservation, if fills up quickly). The food was amazing! You could tell everything was relatively fresh. We had so much food during the first three courses that we didn't have room for dessert! Turned out we substituted our two desserts for two glasses of wine so nothing wasted. Seriously though, we made ourselves sick trying to finish that third course because it was so good! Our waitress was excellent, very attentive (which is a little surprising for Britain!). I would definitely eat here again.Just a note for other potential customers: The earliest dinner reservation is for 6:30pm. We ended up finishing around 8:45-9:00. After a long day hiking Hadrian's Wall, we were exhausted! But this was an excellent meal.

Good wine list, great food, hand-prepared by owner Christine. Main courses for 4 different entrees were terrific but save room for dessert!

We went as a group of 11, it took a little while to get the starters as we had pre ordered, it should have been quicker.The food is good, with plenty of meat, though a little light on the veggies.It's the second time we've eaten here and both times have been enjoyable.Wine is reasonably priced, about what you would expect to pay.Nice decore, I personally don't like tiled floors in restaurants, if your into tiles on the floor, it makes it a little cold looking to me. It doesn't lend it's self to making a cosy atmosphere.

The ambience, table, service and menu choice were excellent but one dislike would be the deserts which unfortunately were very

Eaten here twice the first time was for Christmas dinner which was not outstanding. Turkey was tough vegetables were cold, the roulade tasted strange undercooked which I informed staff of and hey took it away, I had to dash to ladies on my return I was informed they had tasted meringue and it was fine I informed them I had been ill in ladies and they just shrugged their shoulders. I paid full amount for whole meal no reduction offered.We only returned for second visit as someone had bought us a voucher and what a difference pork was beautiful staff very helpful, and dessert was wonderful. Obviously it is better going for an individual meal rather than the mass produced at Christmas.

Best foodBest peopleBest place,badroom,dinner roomBest locationThanks to Ms Christine for her kindness and good cookingThanks to Mr David Taylor for his kindness and for the opportunity to be with a such kind of engkish gentleman and a very knowledgeable person.

Very nice birthday meal some nice special touches.we had a private room for six of us.here is not a view as it is on main street

I've eaten here a few times for special occasions and not so special ones and it's always been lovely. The food is really nice, my favourite is the duck. The staff are very friendly and professional. They like to give that personal touch like homemade bread and birthday wishes on the menu.

The Sunday lunch was delicious.Plenty of food and served in a lovely restaurant atmosphere. The room at the back of the hotel is beautiful and is the perfect place for a quiet family lunch

While the service was attentive the food was average and something that you might have eaten in 1970 with orange slices garnishing everything. Over boiled vegetables gave them a grey look and you have to have the three course menu as it is set.The wine list is good so that you can drink your disappointment at the food away. Don't know why it has such a high ranking.

We had stayed at this hotel some years ago, and we thought the dining room a good deal smarter now - everything was very well presented and the menu was interesting and the quality very good. Yes it's a bit more expensive than other restaurants in the town, but the style and cooking are better too. On the weekday night we were there it was a bit quiet and lacked some atmosphere, but on the other hand we were served promptly by pleasant staff and enjoyed a relaxing meal in the company of best friends.

Excellent meal, freshly prepared with first class service. Good sized portions lovely relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for a meal

Enjoyed the set menu at the restaurant one evening last week We were very impressed by the premises, beautifully laid table,and choice of food. The service did not disappoint, nor did he food.The accompanying sauces were delicious and generous in portion.The starter and main course could not be faulted. The cheese andbiscuit platter was the best I have ever seen, and even tastier to eatWe will definitely call into this restaurant when we return to the area.Would certainly recommend to others.

Actually booked a table but got worried when we were the only customers (a few more did come in later) but no need, food was fine and service good. Only disappointment that only bottled beer available.

We ate in here on one night. The food was excellent and fantastic value for money. Would highly recommend it.

We were staying at the Centre of Britain Hotel for the second time, but had only experienced the wonderful breakfasts previously. We ate in the hotel restaurant for an evening meal this time and can highly recommend it, although the portions for some of the dishes were frankly overwhelming in size, although that is some people's preference these days. The service was excellent as well.