Simonburn Tearooms and B&B in Northumberland

Just popped in for a quick bite on our travels through the area Lovely people running this little tea room. I had a piece of delicious Coffee and Walnut cake served with cream and blueberries and a latte coffee served just as I asked for. Hubby had a cheese and ham toastie which he really enjoyed

Wonderful spot. Great food, nicest breakfast we’ve had in a long time. Extremely friendly and warming. Dogs allowed. We will definitely visit again when back in the area.

We had a lovely stay here while on a walk along Hadrian's Wall. Christine picked us up at the museum, providing some local history and color along the way. Simonburn is a delightful, tiny little village with a church, some homes and the tea room; that's about it. The tea room has a lovely garden, and there's a comfortable kitchen/dining area where we enjoyed a really yummy dinner and then breakfast the next morning. Christine and her daughter were lovely hosts and we enjoyed visiting with them and the other guests.

Absolutely delightful. We were welcomed so warmly. The Halloween decorations are fantastic. The white chocolate and passion fruit cake was divine. Wish I lived nearby. I’d be their best customer. Don’t miss it.

Came past the signs for this please as few times before we decided to stop, well signposted from the main road which is good situated in a small cosy village. Tea rooms it's self set in nice grounds, plenty of parking, garden area well maintained and plenty of seating outside if you wanted to sit outside, we choose to sit inside, missed the breakfast menu by about half and hour or so which was a shame as menu for breakfast looked really nice and not that expensive either. Anyway we opted for 2 mocha's which we were a bit disappointed with as they only offered whole milk or oat or soya and no chance or skimmed or semi skimmed, though the 2 jacket potato's with cheese and beans was very good and nice salad and crisps to go with it. Inside was very clear and decorative staff friendly and helpful.

We had breakfast here on Sunday 8th September while on a bike ride. We received a warm welcome and were immediately given a jug of water while we placed our order, which was a lovely touch. We sat in the garden and had coffee and a lovely cooked breakfast. Simonburn is a pretty little village and we will definitely be back to the tearoom when we are next in the area.

What a gem of a place , fantastic location . lovely garden and good service ,if you have noticed the sign on the main road don't pass take a left turn and visit the tea room

Such a beautiful location and the staff are the friendliest lovely people you could wish to meet...nine covered in mud off road bikers and we still got a warm welcome

Fabulous tea room in beautiful rural Northumberland village. A warm welcome and great tea and scones. There's a lovely garden if you wish to sit outside, well worth a visit, thank you.

Great food and fantastic hosts.. its not the first time having some homemade scone, jam and cream and it won't be the last.. if the sun is shining, I would recommend a seat in the garden...

Had lunch there which was very nice. Lovely place to visit

Beautifull B&B on a real English estate. Very nice service by Christine.

Delicious ginger cake and coffee in a lovely garden And lovely staff too. who made a real effort and presented the food beautifully. Thank you!

Great tea room in a beautiful little village, only stopped for tea and a scone but it was wonderful. Gardens are stunning too..

Just stopped for coffee and cake, was pleasantly surprised by how nice the garden was on a sunny day ☀️

We slept here during our Hadrian's Wall walk. Beautiful rooms and super good (homemade!) food. For dessert, we enjoyed an amazing passionfruit and white chocolate cake that I will recommend to everyone. The highlight is the excellent service and cozy atmosphere, which feels sincere and like home. If I am in the region again, I will definitely come back!

Big improvement from the previous visit. Food is at the standard hungry cyclists need. Good reason to go back. Towards the end of the previous owners tenure the food standards plummeted to ma very poor level. That could have affected the view taken last time but it is clear food quality has improved.

Good food, good coffee, beautiful location, friendly staff

What a superb little tearoom great service great food and a lovely sunny garden to sit in. You could do with a sign on the main road to let people know you’re there. There must be thousands pass bye and miss you which is a great shame.

Didn't stay at the B&B, but the rooms look lovely, from the pictures. We went to the tea room, what a delightful place. Beautiful garden area, where you can sit outside. Inside tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean.

Nice tea room garden in pleasant setting.

We just found this tearoom by chance. What a lovely place. They are so welcoming, we only had teacakes and a cuppa, but it was great. This is a must stop off and try as the hamlet is just a joy too.

This was part of our Hadrian's Wall Walk, and I wish we had had more nights to stay here! Wonderful people, probably the best food of our trip (which is saying something--we ate well on this trip!), and super comfortable accommodations. Best of everything! We'll go out of our way to go back to this superior stop.

We were 3 ladies on a walk along Hadrians Wall and had a sleepover at ST B&B. Lovely place. The food was perfect and the price nice too. The room was clean and beds heavenly. can really be recommended

A Beautiful hidden gem of a B&B & Tea Room . Stunning location , Fabulously decorated the art work is a wow ! We were cold & soaked through from the walk , so comforting to find two fires on. Amazing afternoon tea followed by a high powered shower in our immaculate room. Comfortable beds , with a family style dinner , we had a great chit chat with other walkers, loved the whole experience. Warm & Welcoming, thank you so much for being the best kept secret. P.s this is our second trip and we will be back to see our wonderful hosts . Would not hesitate to recommend to all whom enjoy home cooked meals in a friendly atmosphere, Interesting Hosts, A licensed bar ( yep we needed a drink,was most welcomed to find a bar sore feet ). My partner loved the shampoos provided . If you’re walking the wall it’s a must stop. Enjoy its simply Beautiful.

Lovely cafe, with attentive staff and good food

Looking for delicious food and gracious hospitality in a picturesque setting? It’s right here! Beautiful, thoughtfully appointed rooms and delicious home cooking await you. Christine, Alex and Cinders couldn’t be nicer or more accommodating. This mother-daughter team are relatively new additions to the neighborhood and we predict they will be wildly successful at attracting people from all over the world to their little slice of heaven.

What a hidden Little Gem nestled in the heart of the most pretty village, breathtaking scenery, lovely atmosphere & fabulous food menu. Service with a smile with hot coffee & lemon drizzle cake wow. I left feeling calm ,refreshed, satisfied. Looking forward to saying hello to the new owners again such an interesting conversation with fabulous hosts. See you real soon.

Friendly and helpful owners, lovely room and food, beautiful location.

A real find and just off the road, friendly staff and delicious food 😋

Disappointing. This place had a good reputation amongst cyclists for quality fare, at a reasonable price. The new owners have not managed to replicate what it used to be like. The food is below average. Things will need to improve if to be tempted back. Better quality bread, sausage, bacon, cakes would make all the difference. Hopefully the new owners have misjudged what cyclists and walkers need. It can be a goldmine if they get it right.

Fantastic place, lovely garden, nice restaurant, great food,and most importantly lovely people! Can't wait to go back!

Just called for a coffee had to wait for scones while they cooked well worth the wait. Will be back to try a lunch sat outside in hot sunshine ☀

Absolutely lovely a very pretty village was a very pretty tea rooms with a fabulous garden. The owners are lovely I believe you can stay but we were there fir tea and sandwiches in the sunshine.

We have returned to Simonburn Tearoom a number of times due to the pleasant, friendly atmosphere both due to the location as well as service, food and high standards met.

Every now and then I visit somewhere that is so special that I can’t stop myself smiling for some time after I have left. The Simonburn Tearoom is one of these. It’s more than the log fire, the warm welcome, the fantastic cake, the excellent coffee. It’s something indefinable. If you are in the area, particularly if you are cycling, don’t pass it by.

Stayed at This lovely B&B whilst doing the Hadrians way Pick up by Dave and dropped back in the morning Dave Soraya and their granddaughter Ava very helpful and friendly enjoyed the guess my job game Rooms lovely,comfy and clean Nice church nearby is worth a visit

Beautifully situated in a quiet, picturesque, historic village. Very friendly and welcoming staff, fast service and excellent food. Even on the bank holiday weekend the cafe was not busy and deserves to be better known. We will be back.

The setting of this tearoom is idyllic with a peaceful garden and water fountain. We stopped for food with two small children but unfortunately we were told they were only serving cakes at 3pm and no lunches were being served. We were with my parents who had their dog on a lead. My mother dropped the lead by accident and she was told quickly as she was going to pick the lead up to keep hold of her dog by a waitress. We asked this waitress if there was anywhere else to eat and she said she didn't know as she went off to set up in the village for the local fayre. As we left another dog came to greet us....a dog that was not on a lead and roaming about. Beautiful setting and location but didn't find this welcoming and less than helpful. Unfortunately they lost business and we took our business somewhere else who was happy to accommodate.

The day we got soaked. We were picked up by the owner, Dave, and ended up in a nice B&B. Dave had lit the fireplace and laid out a pile of newspapers to put in our shoes for us to dry. Soraya had prepared a nice dinner. The rooms were certainly in order and clean, as well as the bathroom. Slept very well in a good bed with a good mattress. The breakfast was certainly fine with enough choice.

This place is amazing please visit owners are so welcoming found out he went to the same school as my husband food was delicious would highly recommend best tearooms we have been to in a long time will definitely be back

Fantastic place in a fantastic village in Northumberland. Been a couple of times. Yhe garden is great and the staff are super friendly. All are welcome from walkers to over night stays.

We stayed here whilst walking the Hadrians Wall Way - the food was really great and the rooms lovely. Make sure you leave room for cake with your dinner!

We spent a night at the Simon Tearoom B&B on our hike on Hadrian's Wall Path. The hosts were wonderful and picked us up late afternoon at Chesters Fort and dropped us off the next day back on the trail. What I'll remember most is relaxing in the garden with a delicious piece of chocolate cake. The accommodations included a spacious bedroom and ensuite bath. Breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend this B&B and the hosts!

The home cooked food was absolutely delicious, it was a friendly place and nothing was too much trouble, Dave even took me back to my B&B The couple have a beautiful place

Il piccolo villaggio è bellissimo, tutta la casa è ben tenuta e le camere sono confortevoli. Il giardino è bellissimo. Molto buone la cena e la colazione. Siamo stati molto contenti di soggiornare da Soraya. Il Vallo di Adriano è vicinissimo e le viste sono strepitose a Housesteads, al Crag Lough e al Cawfield Quarry.

Visited Simonburn tearooms B and B whilst walking Hadrian’s Wall and just stayed there overnight. It is set in a tiny village with a handful of houses set around the village green, so is a lovely tranquil setting . The couple who run the place are delightful and extremely helpful .They collected us from a point on the Wall route (as their place is several miles from it ) and dropped us back there the following morning. The room was immaculately clean ;the evening meal and the breakfast provided were both excellent. Would definitely stay again.

went in there today with Sue and Rosie the puppy - - lovely people running the tearooms, and as the title of this review says, it's set in a beautiful place, v nice.

We stayed here whilst walking Hadrian's wall. It is such a friendly and welcoming place where the owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The food was delicious, freshly cooked and tasty. The room was beautiful with a lovely bed that allowed for a good night's sleep. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

The staff were very welcoming, even ushering us inside with the dog as it was a tad windy/cold. The venue looks great and was nice and cozy inside.Coffee's - shame they are not 'proper' Cappuccinos (though they were nicely done)and the Cakes, were very nice, though as others have mentioned not homemade, but equally they were very nice and enjoyed by all of us.

We stayed at The Simonburn on our Hadrian's Wall walk. We arrived in Chollerford tired but happy, called Soraya and were promptly picked up by Dave and taken to the B&B.This couple are such incredible hosts and made us feel completely at home. I had spoken with Soraya already to organise an evening meal, which she cooked for us specially. It was delicious.After dinner we sat in the beautiful gardens before taking advantage of the honesty bar.Rooms are very well appointed, clean and cosy.Breakfast was also excellent.Dave has a very good reflector telescope for guests, to allow you to take advantage of the incredible dark skies in Northumbria.I would recommend this B&B without reserve.

A friend and I called here for a mid-morning coffee and cake earlier today. I wish it had been later in the day, or that we had been hungrier, as I was very tempted by the lunch items on the extensive menu.If it had been a sunnier day, I am sure it would have been lovely to sit out in the beautifully kept garden.The cakes were served in generous slices, with cream and a few fresh berries as garnish. I had the, obviously homemade, Victoria Sponge. This was delightfully light and moist, just how it should be (but seldom is). In fact, I made a special point of remarking on this to the lady whom I assumed to be the proprietor.The tea room is clean, and the decor is modern. I think I would have expected something a little more traditional, but that is simply a matter of my taste. There is a large sign on the wall - 'Service with a smile'. Regretfully, this seemed to have bypassed the girl who showed us to out table and served us. The waitress was sullen, and gave the impression that she did not want to be there, and was simply going through the motions. A large family group arrived whilst my friend and I were there, and she was as unwelcoming to them as well. In particular, I noticed that four of them wanted the same thing, Quiche, I think it was. "There's only three" was the response. Maybe a response like - "I'm really sorry but we only have three left, they have been really popular this morning, but would you like to try xxxx instead?" Woukd have conveyed the same message in a more customer friendly way...Her attitude contrasted with that of the older lady who we paid. It is a pity as it left a bitter taste to the amazing cake.

Stayed here for one night on our Hadrian’s wall walk. Dave and Soraya are fantastic hosts. Lovely room and so quiet. The village is beautiful and so is the garden. Great food. Everything we needed after a long days walking. Highly recommended.

Amazing place to stay. Dave and Soraya are fab hosts who make you feel at home. Food was fab, accommodation was fab and the company was brilliant lots of lols in the garden in front of the wood burner. Dave’s poached eggs are legendary so stop buy and have something to eat it even book a room…you won’t regret it

What a find! We just had the most delicious lunch and cakes and couldn’t fault this place. Beautiful gardens. The staff were friendly and helpful; it felt more like sitting in a family garden. Gorgeous place.

Great place lovely garden and the food was very good .this place is dog friendly and the garden has sunny and shaded areas . We found the staff very friendly and we will definitely be back .

Previous review was 11 June - excellent. Lovely quiet garden, birdsong the only sound. Visited again today - not so good (as far as we’re concerned) due to music being played over speakers in the garden. It appears that today was the first day they’ve used music. Before we visit again we will phone to see if music is being played - and if so will go elsewhere for a quiet coffee etc.

A gorgeous setting with a beautiful garden and well spaced tables. Tea was piping hot and service was good. However we were somewhat disappointed with the food. We ordered fruit scones and a pice of chocolate cake, expecting homemade produce. The scone was plain (not fruit) and it had been microwaved, which meant it soon went stale. The chocolate cake was obviously not homemade. Whilst the location, venue and the service all get full marks, unfortunately the food we had was mediocre.

My Friend and I stayed here while walking Hadrian’s Wall and absolutely loved it. Soraya and Dave could not have been nicer or more accommodating, they made us feel as though we were staying with friends and we relaxed immediately in their lovely garden after a very long 21 mile day of hiking!Our rooms were luxurious and spotless clean and we felt very safe with regards to the Covid rules. The home cooked evening meal was absolutely delicious ( thank you Soraya for my vegetarian lasagne ) it was the best meal of the week! Breakfast too was freshly prepared with a fantastic choice of fruit and a cooked breakfast to set us up for the day.Dave who is an absolute star picked us up and also drove us back to the starting point the next morning and told us to call if we needed any help which we were very grateful for his kindness.If you’re ever in Chollerford Simonburn Tearooms and B&B is a must visit!

Soroya and Dave gave us a very warm welcome, and we we charmed by the lovely village, the garden at the inn, and lovely dinner (good thing, as there's nothing nearby) and the great room. It's a very nice place to stay if you find yourself in this part of the world; highly recommend!

Stayed here overnight as part of our Hadrians Wall adventure. What an idyllic place to stay. Comfy accommodation and a lovely evening meal provided by Soraya. Nothing was to much trouble for our hosts Soraya and Dave. If you want the perfect B&B to stay at then look no further, thanks, guys, Alan & Debbie

Dave and Soraya couldn't have been more accommodating, nothing too much trouble, lovely people, amazing home cooked food, beautiful house and garden.

Friendly folk and lovely tea and scones served with a smile in a sunny garden. Owner shared garden knowledge with us. When we arrived the sign said closed but the girls were happy to serve us and make us welcome.

Breakfast this morning was lovely. We had had a very unsettled little one after waking up from a sleep in the car. Nothing was too much hassle at all, made to feel welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our time spent there. We will definitely be back soon.

Called here for the second time in three weeks yesterday. Both times it was lovely to sit in the garden and hear only the sound of the birds and the garden fountain. Both times staff were friendly, service was swift, and the coffee and tea cakes were ordered were nice. Well worth a visit.

Spotted a sign for Simonburn tea rooms and followed it to this excellent tearoom. Very tranquil and well kept garden for dining or chilling out on a sunny day. Had tea in very nice friendly surroundings- outdoors- as it was a sunny day. Cake for me and a scone for Janet. Both high quality as was the service and friendliness . It’s a bit off the main road- 1 mile- from the road to Wark but well worth the visit. Also it’s licensed so can have a beer or a alcoholic beverage if you’re so minded . In that area you’ll be glad you visited.

We were cycling the Sandstone Way and stumbled across this little gem of a place. Beautiful garden with tables really spread out so easy for social distancing. Food was good and staff were friendly.

Stayed 3 nights to explore Roman ruins. Dave and Sorya are the most pleasant and helpful couple . Rooms and food first rate. Would give it 10 stars if I could

Lovely B&B which we used as a stopover whilst walking Hadrian’s Wall. Great room, fantastic home cooked supper and the owners just brilliant . Boots were dried, we were so well looked after. It was more like staying with friends.

Soraya en Dave zijn zeer gastvrije mensen, hebben een prima keuken en verhuren keurig nette en comfortabele kamers.

Stayed here while walking some of Hadrian's wall. Arrived extremely wet and tired but the owners made us feel right at home - they picked us up from Chollerford for free.* Lovely owners, nothing was too much trouble for them - dried our clothes and boots for us* Room was nice, had private bathroom and spacious.* Dinner was great and good value, we had a lot of fun chatting to the other guests as well.Overall a great place to stay and meet other people.

Went at a Sunday afternoon, very busy indoors and outdoors. Good selection of food good friendly service. Great location if a little difficult to find. Very relaxing visit.

We stayed here after booking.com cancelled our nearby booking without informing us but the way it turned out, we could not be more pleased. We booked with about 5 minutes notice and were welcomed immediately. The garden here is beautiful and great to sit in on a warm afternoon with a glass of wine from the honesty bar. We had an observatory experience booked in Wark and got a lift there and back at the times we needed for £4 each way. Breakfast was good quality and included fresh fruit, juices, cereals, coffee and a full English.Overall this was a very nice if short stay and I would happily return if in the area.

Stopped at this place on a whim whilst on holiday in the area, having seen the sign at the side of the road. I’m sorry to say that the food was disappointing. Soup was lukewarm & tasteless and the very basic sandwich was uninviting - similar to one intended for a fussy child’s lunchbox. For the price paid, we expected a bit more. There is one toilet for customers & it was desperately in need of a thorough clean. The toilet bowl itself was awful, the hand soap had run out & the ancient electric hand dryer would not function. There was a filthy looking blue hand towel hanging right beside the toilet bowl for all to use. Needless to say, our jeans did the trick instead. Such a shame, the waitress was very friendly and the garden beautiful however we wouldn’t return or recommend.

Found this via trip advisor after visiting the Housesteads Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall. Need a place for lunch and this was spot on, great food and quiet.

We were the only ones in the garden when we called - it was a lovely place to eat. The food was OK and it was good value.One or two suggestions - Ploughmans Lunch had no bread and no apple and a hunk of cheese would have been better than a couple of meagre triangular thin slices. Charge a pound extra and make it a proper Ploughmans!We will certainly come again and hope to add that final star. 4 out of 5 ain't bad, though. We enjoyed it.

David was a blast. Told many stories and we had so much fun. Food was excelent, too. Stayed for one night.

Absolutely beautiful place! Sunny warm morning so sat in the stunning garden and had the breakfast which was very good too. Highly recommend.

My family absolutely loved this place. Our hosts were congenial and fun. They helped us in so many ways get to the right spaces. They were also incredibly gifted builders and gardeners, having recently built the interiority of the B&B; and created the gorgeous garden. I am quite grateful that Dave himself got the key to the local 12th century church a few meters from the B&B; and let us in to see the insides. The food was quite good! We loved the Simonburn Tearoom and highly recommend it!

We had a lovely lunch here in the garden. The space is lovely and the position is beautiful. The people serving were really nice and friendly. The garden is well kept. We will certainly be back. Thank you.

we stayed in this BB as part of our Hadrian's Wall Hike. owner provide transportation from and to the trail. so it's actually quite convenient. BB has a beautiful garden, and a old church near by for you to visit. room is recently remodeled and super clean with nice amenities. they provide both breakfast and dinner service. you have to try their famous lentil and ham soup, it was the best lentil soup that we ever have. we will miss the soup. also David. the host is super friendly, he will provide advise and options on where to start the next day hike depending on how tire you are. Thanks David

Just pulled off for a cup of tea. Found this place. Good size tea room. Lovely outside space. Extensive menu

We arrived on the day 120 odd cyclists had come unannounced for lunch so staff were slightly struggling. Nevertheless it was great and I look forward to coming back again

Soraya and Tearoom Dave make a visit to the Simonburn tearoom a truly special event. From the moment you meet this warm and hospitable couple you feel that you are part of their family.

What an amazing find - fantastic hosts, great hospitality, beautiful rooms , grounds and guests area - yes you have a living room with a reasonably well stocked bar at really good prices . We took the option of eating in and we had the fire lit , lovely music and an attentive host - so glad we didn’t bother going to a pub !!!!

We would like to think this was a hidden gem, but it is clearly a magnet for passers by and locals alike. We sat in the garden on a delightful sunny day, and were richly entertained by other visitors, and by the owners, who are most welcoming and engaging. The food was good too...think ploughman's lunch, hot chips, bacon and egg rolls, etc. Nothing too complex, but certainly tasty and affordable. Highly recommended for a meal break; we didn't stay.

On a walking tour of Hadrian’s Wall, we spent the night here. It was the best experience after an exhaustive day of walking. Dave and Soraya were fabulous host and hostess. Very personable and warm and attentive. The whole flavor of the experience was first class. The house was very comfortable and all the food was freshly prepared and delicious.A couple of neighbors dropped by for a chat and it was so much fun!! If you are on the wall or near Hexham, this spot is a must!

Our tea and coffees were correctly served in traditional china. The scones were so light and fluffy. This is a wee gem on a place and well worth a visit.

A group of us cycled up from Newcastle area and was greeted very warmly and with it being a hot glorious day, immediately received two large jugs of iced water without even asking for it. The menu and cost was very good, the service was friendly and polite. Will definitely come back again when. Thank you!

This was our second stay in the B&B; and we were not disappointed. Hosts, Suraya and Dave are wonderful. The breakfasts are plentiful and fabulous. The setting is perfect. Dark skies for an astronomer, picturesque countryside for anyone who appreciates the outdoors. Great attention to detail in the bedrooms too. Thank you for an amazing weekend.

Soraya and Dave are excellent hosts of this beautiful establishment in the heart of the Northumberland countryside.

BIG welcome, amazing broth, masses of sarnies, lovely fire - fabulous in every respect. Ideally located on the Sandstone Way MTB route and loved by everyone who calls in or stays overnight.

A lovely quaint tea house with great cakes, scones and teas. Just one thing - please get rid of the televisions which spoil the experience. No-one is watching them and they detract from the quaintness and ambience of the place.

Having pack up our soggy tent in the least wet window of the weather forecast (too early to recall) we ended up on the road earlier than expect, too early for breakfast at Kielder Water so we carried on driving and my husband looked out for signs of food.

Well run, very clean Bed and Breakfast. Delicious breakfast. Run by a truly delightful family. We are already looking forward to a return trip.

What a lovely tranquil place, gorgeous scones and tea, charming room or sit out in the perfectly English garden, with a choice of garden furniture. I would highly recommend.

Stopped for breakfast while away Glamping. Met by the owner who was lovely. Nothing was too much trouble and cooked us a beautiful breakfast. Mushrooms were delicious (lots of people struggle to cook mushrooms to perfection) hubby enjoyed his too. Black pudding and sausages awesome too. Lovely big pot of tea and coffee with refills and set in a beautiful location. Thank you again for quality and service. Very nice start to my day.

The first B&B; Hillwalktours booked for us on our Hadrianspath hike and what a nice place it is! Big garden, beautiful cosy rooms and good beers, wines and ciders on the honesty bar.

The owners are wonderful, welcoming people. Good meal in the evening, great breakfast and perfect rooms. Dave picked us up in Chollerford and dropped us off the next morning and kept reminding us to call him if we ran in any trouble (as it was going to be a warm day). If you need a place to stay along the trail in the area of Chollerford, stay here!

I’ve stayed at a lot of nice places but this was one of the best. The owners are warm and welcoming and treat you like an old friend. Great breakfast and evening meal as well. Got a piece of fruitcake to go for my Hadrian’s Wall hike and it was excellent.