The George Hotel in Northumberland

Value for money provided you book a deal. Beautiful, quiet riverside setting and ideal location for walking. Lovely, helpful staff, communal areas cosy, comfy bed, adequate breakfast and food is pub grub, plenty of free parking but… very tired decor in a lot of places, slapdash paintwork, cold bedroom (radiator not working - small electric heater provided as alternative) and only a towel rail to heat bathroom, leisure facilities closed and no boot room for drying walking gear - essential for walkers. I would recommend as a walking base but not for a relaxing break.

Had a lovely 2 night stay and the staff were fantastic

Lovely location. Unsuitable for even mildly disabled people due to steps everywhere. Couldn’t get to see the choice for breakfast

The Sunday lunch is tasteless. It was our 3rd attempt as we live nearby and someone said it had improved but sadly that was not the case. The beef tasted like it was from a supermarket sliced meat pack, the roast potatoes were worse than Aunt Bessie's, the carrot was just one large chunk and the gravy was like water.

Loved it, would definitely go back. It was in the middle of nowhere but that's what I like. You can easily get a taxi to Hexham.

We stayed here on our trek of Hadrian's Wall west to east raising money for our local hospice to purchase a cuddle bed. We were worried after reading some of the reviews on here but thought we would approach with an open mind. On arrival reception staff were really welcoming and friendly, we were directed to our rooms. One room had a bath which was a welcome sight after a long walking day! The room was tired as other people had described but it had everything you needed, was spacious and beds were really comfortable. The leisure club area was a let down the steam room and sauna were not working, the changing rooms were really cold and the jacuzzi was luke warm. We'd been told the food wasn't great but there seemed to be plenty of people eating so we gave it a try, the food was nice and there was a good selection. We did find a hair in the pudding and waiter apologised and took it off the bill no quibble. Breakfast the next day was a good selection but not very warm, we think there were issues with electrics and weather wasn't great so this probably contributed to it. Despite the negative reviews we found all staff helpful and friendly and would say it was only lack of leisure facilities that let it down. We understand there are new owners and work is already underway to enhance what is already there. The Riverside location is beautiful.

This was a last minute break away and it was great! Lovely, clean hotel and staff. There was a cosy log fire and beautiful grounds to sit and have a drink, overlooking the river. The lady on reception was lovely and helpful. Thank you :-)

Weve just got back from a four night break at The George in Chollerford and this is the second time we have stayed .The hotel is very clean and the hotel is under refurbishment .The hotel does need improvements but our room was spotless as was the rest of the hotel .The improvement to the bar ,and dining room is lovely .All the staff were great and helpful and the buffet breakfast was lovely .The only downside for us was the evening meal menu was the same all week ,a good variety ,but needs more selection ,having said that what we had was cooked to perfection .Thankyou to the hard working staff who made our stay an enjoyable one .We will certainly return for another visit .

After a long wet day walking along Hadrians Wall we dried out by the fire in the bar here with our dog ; then had delicious Fish n Chips and a crisp Chicken Caesar Salad . All washed down with a couple of pints of local Sycamore Gap pale ale. Great stuff. When we couldn’t get a taxi back to our accommodation ( book early ! ) the manager went above and beyond and gave us a lift through the dark and the rain ! Amazing !!

By far our worst accommodation on 8 day walk song Hadrian’s Wall. We arrived very wet - no drying facilities- room cold and damp; neither towel rail nor radiator worked. Nowhere to hang wet walking gear - no hooks, hangers fixed in wardrobe. Staff eventually brought an electric heater. Bathroom a disgrace - very, very tired - looked like a 5 year old had applied silicon seal…. Staff (apart from one grump man on reception) were cheerful and as helpful as they could be under the circumstances. Food mediocre- hot, edible, but not much better than that. ‘Spa’ roof leaking rain, jacuzzi not warm enough- and general feel of a public baths that should have been closed down years ago

We stayed in The George as we were walking the Hadrian's Wall path and it's right on route. It looked lovely on their website and they boast a swimming pool and spa area so I felt that justified the price of £128 for B&B in a basic twin room. We were welcomed by a friendly receptionist and given instructions to find our room as it was a long walk from the reception area. The room was very basic indeed, overlooked the bins and the bathroom floor had an unpleasant concrete floor. There was no dressing gown to wear down to the pool and spa area and when we got there the only thing on offer was the pool and a jacuzzi. The steam room and sauna were closed and the good sized pool had black mould all around the edge. We ate in the hotel for dinner and it was good. The breakfast had a nice coffee machine and there was a good choice on offer although the fried eggs had been cooked for some time and kept warm in a heated container, so not edible. On the whole, an okay place to stay and very convenient for walkers but I felt we did not get valuable for money. Definitely not a three star hotel.

Sadly the steamroom and the sauna were out of order. The pool was very cold and the jacuzzi was absolutely freezing. A few people simply walked straight back out while we were there.

Stayed 4 nights lovely location breakfast buffet style. . Only down part the rotary toaster never toasted bread first time then put in again sometime too dark. Evening meals were fanatic everything we tried we couldn’t fault. Piping hot. Only shame the doors to rooms to close most other guest slammed then so late night woken up. Walls little thin could hear other guests talking. Swimming pool jacuzzi were good. But the steam room and sauna were both out of action the pool area could do with a make over . Showers poor couldn’t get water to come out more than a trickle.and most of the lockers didn’t have locks.

Room was very dated and needed redecoration with a strange smell. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Room was old and tatty, smelled of damp, wallpaper had started to peel. Bathroom was tatty. It was clean. Staff were polite and helpful. Breakfast was good and cheap. Wouldn't go back.

A great location- pretty even in the rain and handy for the AD122 to Housesteads if required. Another big plus is super friendly and helpful staff. I hope they are all valued. We appreciated the vestibule area with towels to dry the doggies.The hotel does have a nice atmosphere . Now for the bad bits… it’s tired- very much in need of tlc and an injection of cash. Our room had a terrible smell of damp and it was so depressing and dark. I would imagine a lot of walkers with soggy kit stay here and there is nowhere (except a log burner in the bar) to dry boots. Our boots were still sodden in the morning and there was no hope of drying anything else. Our bathroom was clean enough but old and shabby. On seeing the pool area, I almost turned around but did have a quick dip. The changing room was rank. So sorry, but I wouldn’t stay again or recommend it to others.

Luxurious rooms and very aware of the clientele. Boot covers and dog towels at the door.

Nice hotel by the river, better than my last visit about 2 years ago, it was really run down and dirty then

I was walking Hadrians Wall Path and had walked over 30 miles desperate for some help to just phone a taxi. For context, there is literally nowhere else for the preceding 15-20 miles or so where you see civilisation and by this time it was 8pm. The George hotel was literally the 1st opportunity to ask for help for what I imagine is for many Hadrians Walll walkers after the toughest section of the walk. I know I would have looked weather beaten and tired considering I had been walking for 13 hours in the constant rain, but I’m sure this would be somewhat a regular occurrence. I went to the reception and waited in line for 5 mins whilst an older couple described what kind of coffee and tea replenishments they required in their room and they were certainly treated with respect and like they were important. When it was my turn i simply asked “would you mind ordering a taxi for me or providing a phone number for a taxi service”. The receptionist said “well thank god you didn’t go through with asking me to actually call you a taxi!” and instead shoved a taxi business card into my hand like that is literally all we will do for you. She obviously thought I was below her regular clientele and looked down on me as such, in my time of need. Note to manager, this was Tue 9th July 2024 at 8pm if you want to identify a training need to improve the customer experience if that is something you care about

We were in one of the furthest away rooms from reception room looked very tired. Main parts of hotel do look good. Staff very friendly, particularly the lovely Scottish lady on reception. Evening meal was beautiful, the restaurant was very busy and they still managed to fit us in

Beautiful setting on the banks of the North Tyne.Was travelling to Scotland and only stayed one night but would happily return for a longer stay and in depth exploration of Hadrian's Wall.Chesters Fort is within walking distance.My bedroom had a lovely view over the river, made use of the swimming pool and walked along the riverbank.

The hot tub was barely warm. There was a group of 14 year old boys doing what they do being rowdy between the pool and hot tub and after a rally long hike in Hadrians Wall it was so disappointing to not having a hot relaxing soak. The Sunday Roast was tough meat and the breakfast was sitting in oil in the pans. Most disappointing stay for the price along a difficult 8 days of very wet weather and lots of hiking.

The receptionist could not have been more helpful when we stopped by to ask about local taxi services and went above and beyond to not only find a number but also call them and arrange our taxi. She then offered us use of the toilets and bar. Her excellent manner needed praise as we have stayed at luxury hotels which do not offer such a warm and helpful greeting. Thank you so much from 3 tired walkers - you were our hero!

We have recently had a four night break at The George, Chollerford. Bed, breakfast and dinner. We found the staff absolutely amazing especially Rebecca on reception and the supervisor in the restaurant. The bedroom was clean and comfortable. The refurbishment is brilliant and has improved the hotel so much. We love the location and will definitely visit again. Well done everyone. Jean & Bob Baldwin

Stayed in a standard room, which was shabby and looked dated. There were marks on the walls and the carpet had seen better days. In the public areas there were marks on some of the arm chairs

Beautiful Place Bar Staff Fantastic.Waitresses disgusting ordered Steak was just fat replacement was Lovely. Been coming here since my son was 9 He is now 15 came .I will be back Even though Waiting staff terrible especially the 1 with the dark hair .....

Wet!! Roof leaking in multiple places and spa not fit for purpose. If wish did Hotels this would be it. Terrible.

Excellent value, food top quality and staff really friendly and helpful. Obviously not a modern city centre hotel but rooms clean tidy with all you need plus a lovely view of the river. Drinks reasonably priced and bar and snug has a lovely warm fire. Couldn't fault for the money and will be returning.

Stayed for 2 days and nights staff are fantastic food was unreal felt very welcome will definitely return

Lovely hotel. Only issue was the walk to the bedrooms - no lifts.

Top hotel to stay overnight during the wall hike. Comfortable beds, great beer, great: hot tub

Great hotel, it's our second time here and would thoroughly recommend it

Let’s start off with the positives. The hotel was the best value in the area, at immediate notice. I was in a bit of a pickle with no nearby campsites open in the off season, so a massive relief to have a room. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the self-service breakfast was good, and plentiful The reception are looked lovely and the location is excellent. On the wall path and overlooking the river, the warm lights were a treat for sore eyes (and achy legs). The towels were good and the bedding was crispy white and clean That said, the room was awfully decorated and shabby - two of the three student accommodations I had were better. Whoever does the maintainence, is either heavily overworked and deserves sympathy, under resourced and likewise; or is just completely incompetent Either way there’s no excuse for hotel management (who must have income based on high hotel rates) to allow the rooms to be so poor. They could outsource to third parties if their own maintenance team isn’t up to the job The flush handle was coming out of the wall, caulk repairs look to have been done as part of a festive game involving blindfolds, wallpaper coming off and paint repairs and mold coverup obvious and mismatching. Paint drips everywhere. It was a surprise because everything outside the room was lovely, so if they just have a few bad rooms and I got unlucky you might be ok. Like I say, glad of their existence, and I’d pay maybe £30-£40 just for the clean bed, but don’t plan a romantic getaway here unless they have two classes of room and you’re sure you aren’t getting one like mine

Very enjoyable experience. Lovely,hardworking staff make everyone feel welcome and looked after. Our bedroom was fresh and comfortable with lots of hot water and fluffy towels. We enjoyed the food at breakfast and dinner. Its a lovely relaxing place to stay whilst walking in the area . There are cosy seating areas with real fires to return to. There is obviously a lot of work being continually done to improve this lovely old hotel. Great value stay.

Brilliant staff made to feel welcomed Including our dog Right next to the river plenty of outdoor seating Room nice and quiet Needs a bit of updates in places Will definitely be going back for another visit

Homely comfortable place to stay

Hubby booked as a surprise after seeing the gorgeous location & spa for me as i have chronic pain, unfortunately that was the only beautiful thing, we waited 20 mins at reception before anyone came to the desk, once we had our keys, we had to walk through the gardens to the end of the hotel to find our room, the entrance was pouring in water from the roof making the stone stairs very slippy, once in our room we noticed the walls were filthy, around the light switches were disgusting, there was mold on the wallpaper above the window, we had driven a long way so decided to make the most of it and go into the spa, the changing rooms have ceiling tiles missing while blowing in freezing cold air, once into the jacuzzi it was jetting out freezing cold water, so we changed to the pool, only to find a ring of black mold around the top of the pool , there were 2 men sitting on seats fully clothed jackets on just watching I didn't feel comfortable at all, we left and went back to our room, we couldn't shower as the door was stuck and to be honest the filth in it I didn't really want too, sat on the bed and felt nothing but springs, so I had no sleep and was in so much pain the next day, the TV was tiny, then we were phoned at 21.30 to ask when we were checking in then again 10 mins later, needless to say we were up early and out, my hubby was so angry as he had booked this, this whole place needs upgrading and cleaned, can't complain about the staff, they couldn't have been nicer, pity about the rest... AVOID!!

Having a wonderful two days here... very welcoming, beautiful room overlooking the river. Staff have been brilliant, nothing has been too much trouble, friendly, making it a relaxing place to chill and made us feel immediately at home. Place is getting refurbished, and new menu...setting very picturesque... can't fault it at all...will definitely return...big thank you to all the staff who looked after our every need, and a mention for the young chef who made us a yummy afternoon tea 😋😁

Stayed in the standard room which was comfortable and clean with the expected amenities. Happy with the restaurant food. Tried the spa. Pool temperature fine but the jacuzzi was too cold! 😯

Fantastic stay, great service, drinks and food. Special thanks to Heather for her great customer service and friendliness

Very nice so far good value for money. The shower in room 301 is far to small take bath out and replace will walk in shower.

Honest review. The location is great, the bar and restaurant and gardens are pretty and cosy. The rooms are dated but clean with comfy beds and bedding. The 'spa' was really grim. Accessed via a dilapidated corridor with leaks and chipped and peeling paint. Not staffed so you need a code to get in the gym. Sufficient equipment but the space dirty. Water stains and leaks every where, not maintained or cleaned in a long time. The changing rooms really old, unclean, cold broken doors and lockers and hand written signs sellotaped up everywhere. The pool was quite nice and warm, the jacuzzi and sauna both broken. The flooring was concrete, old and very cold. Paintwork was peeling everywhere. First night we got no sleep due to couple fighting in room above us. Went to reception at 2am for help, to see a note with a number to call for night manager. Left 4 messages all unanswered. When I complained to staff next day we were offered nothing in terms of compensation for the awful night we endured. I'd rate this a 1 or 2 star place not 3 star.

Got a special deal that included breakfast. Lovely sized room, used the pool and steam room which were good although the changing rooms are a bit cold. Restaurant staff very good and when I asked for peppermint tea it was provided. Lovely buffet style breakfast overlooking the River. For the price we paid it was excellent and would recommend.

***Please note we have not stayed here but I couldn't bypass the room/service stars when leaving a review. We visited recently to take my 4 year old daughter swimming for a few hours. The reception area is lovely, clean and inviting and in my opinion a false representation of what was to come. We headed towards the leisure facilities and was less than impressed. The changing facilities were filthy, not to mention freezing. There was a vent in the ceiling blowing cool air into an already freezing room. While we were dry and getting dressed there was condensation dripping off the filthy ceiling. The water was so hot in the showers that I couldn't wash my daughter properly before getting dressed. The lockers had the coin part taken out so there wasn't anywhere to leave valuables locked away. I understand that mould builds up in a pool area. But, we could tell that the place hadn't been cleaned at all for some time. There was also a strange scale laying on top of the water. The floor was filthy and it smelt of sweat and damp. I was in two minds whether to raise my concerns with the manager. But, it was a family day and we tried to make the most of it. To be honest the place needs money spending on it and a renovation and it's seems like the hotel owners know this and they have given up maintaining and cleaning it.

Nice and cosy hotel with a good sitting area in the evening for drinks and food. The bartender went above and beyond to make sure we were having a good time and being looked after- very friendly. Houseteads is only a 10 minute drive if this is on your agenda.

Great location and a good night's sleep, and the pool, sauna, and gym aren't bad either.

We booked 2 nights here for a very reasonable price. Absolutely no complaints about any aspect of our stay. The bathroom needed a bit of a revamp, but believe the hotel was being refitted just after we left. Everything was good - the room was warm and cosy and had everything we needed. The breakfast was good quality and plentiful and we had a swim each morning in the heated pool. The staff were absolutely lovely and so friendly - nothing was too much trouble for them. The riverside location was stunning, with leaping salmon an unexpected bonus. A great base for exploring the area and we would definitely stay here again.

We had a great time here. Got a deal with diner, bed and breakfast and were just looking for a relaxing night away. On arrival the staff were just lovely. Friendly, helpful and professional. My birthday weekend away and we were looked after very well. Many thanks for this. As others suggest, the hotel could do with some updating in parts, but the staff more than made up for this. Our room just above the reception area was great and even had a four poster bed. Really enjoyed sitting by the fire in the lounge. And again the bar staff were great. Breakfast and dining area also all totally fine and food was good quality pub food. Very happy. On check-out the staff were great again and offered good suggestions on local walks. Many thanks and will certainly be back when we are in the area next.

Buffet breakfast only warm other wise place great staff great

Really friendly staff, place outside it's amazing and have lot to offer to do inside hotel. Definitely will come back.

The Standard room was not up to standard. Rather scruffy & in need of some updating. The TV was tiny smaller than a computer screen. The Hotel is a bit out of the way, 5miles from the town & better for walkers. As the bus service is only every 2 hours. Food was very good & the serve yourself breakfast worked really well. No room service, we found out on the last day of a 4 day stay that you put the sign outside your door for more towels, tea, coffee & the milk filling up.!

We were having peaceful evening away, doing a bit of stargazing and having a quiet night away as a couple. We picked the hotel based on the website, it’s lovely grounds and situation by the river. Sadly, the reality was far from the glossy marketing photography. We were put in a room at the furthest end of the hotel, a 1970s annex with endless stairs and corridors (and no lift), Our room was next to the leisure centre entrance which was leaking severely in the rain. On entering our room, we were hit with the stink of stale tobacco. It was horrid! I was worried about my clothes taking on the foul odour. The room was also in desperate need of decoration; the paint was peeling and the walls marked and scuffed throughout. This was echoed in all of the communal corridors. Only the main centre of the hotel looked somewhat fresher, but even then, the toilets were grubby. We won’t be staying again. We could have paid less for a Premier Inn and have been assured of a clean and well decorated room. I feel sad as our experience should have been memorable for all the right reasons.

We stayed here last night. I wasn't expecting much as it's a 3 star but it's lovely. The hotel itself is a bit tired, but everything was clean and the staff are so helpful. We had the afternoon tea and it was delicious. The member of staff that served us couldn't do enough. We were lucky to get a garden view from our budget standard room. Wow what a fantastic view. Lovely hoek and we would stay here again.

Excellent hotel and service with a very interesting history and location

A perfect place to start a walk along the Wall. Friendly welcome, wonderful location, quiet and a barman that understands and anticipates every need of a weary walker! Lots of potential for improvement (new management is taking over soon - the next night I stayed at their current place) and this will be _the_ venue to stay at.

Plašs numurs. Pieejams restorāns un bārs. Brokastis salīdzinoši labas. Traucēja pelējums uz logu ailēm un zirnekļu tīkli.

Lovely food and service and nice to relax in the jacuzzi after a long walk

My stay here was overall very nice. I was impressed even before setting foot in George Hotel. I got a phone call to inform me that the hot water was not working, they provided me with two options, I could either get a full refund and find elsewhere to stay or if I stayed I could have a free 3 course meal, a free breakfast and also got offered a glass of wine to be put into my room (I don't drink so got given some cans of coke fresh out of the fridge on my arrival!). The staff were all super welcoming and helpful. I had a single room. The room was lovely and warm and I initially felt like it had everything I could possibly need for a night of sleep. The room certainly needs a good update though. I feel like it wouldn't hurt or be too costly to update the carpets or to re-plaster the ceilings etc. The bathroom was also a little old too but it was fine. The location was lovely - my view was of the River Tyne surrounded my nature and I could see the lovely bridge to the right. The hotel is situated next to a roundabout but it was quiet enough as it is not a busy area. The breakfast was very nice and the restaurant also looks out onto the river which is a lovely peaceful setting to have breakfast at. I would certainly stay here again - the hotel seemed very popular with those exploring hadrians wall.

Our room had beautiful views, the food was delicious and we had a lovely walk along the river.

Like a premier inn , very standard clean , decent dinner breakfast and hotel bar , staff were friendly and most importantly genuinely dog friendly .

A group of us stayed for one night - paying £119 for a double room each. From the pictures, we were expecting a bit of luxury, but unfortunately, this was not the case. The hotel felt dark, depressing and desperately needed updating. The dining room was dark and the food uninspiring and bland. The pool made me want to cry - so run down with a cold jacuzzi, the steam room out of order. It makes me sad to write such a review, but some changes need to be made in a massive scale to bring it back to life. Sorry.

Nice people and service but rooms a little bit tired

Great hotel on Hadrian's Wall.. Hotel is in need of some updating but the service is excellent

Staff are fabulous. Our room 209 wad ok. The bathroom was way below what I expected to receive from a hotel of this quality.

Great pretty, by 18th century bridge, location. Lovely gardens and grounds that need more care, especially food growing area and green houses. "Spa" desperately needs updating as do common areas. Room was okay. Pool is deceptively small. Sauna benching was falling apart. Steam room closed and jacuzzi worked intermittently Paid for bed, breakfast, and dinner for one night. Food was just okay, only just. Staff were a little short on warm welcomes and a friendly smile. Overall a little disappointing.

After a week on the Hadrian's Path Trail, I had my Ice Cold in Alex moment with Egyptian bar tender Haitham who served me with a lovely cold Carlsberg. He made me feel like John Mills. What a great guy!

The whole hotel stinks of cheap cleaning products and mold (the corridors to the rooms being the worst), the bathrooms could be those of a prison with dirty plastic flooring, the windows were moldy and not cleaned properly. Restaurant closes at 20:30 (???), so we missed dinner after a long day hiking. Also, the swimming pool and sauna close similarly early… but customers are forced to check out at 10am, essentially preventing them to enjoy them in the morning either. I’ve never come across a hotel with such an early checkout (and management refused to arrange a later check-out for us). That’d be an easy solution guys! Close your amenities a bit later and check-out later as well, come on.

Nice and clean place. Staff very nice and kind. Cocktail Bar open - midnight. Breakfast was good and taste. Room clean and tidy. Very nice views outside. Garden is beautiful. Visiting highly recommend.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was a disgrace, dirty ,tea making facilities not washed properly, bathroom cracked sink,tiles, mould on ceiling ,holes in bedding and duvet cover needs a complete refurb .

Een wat ouder hotel, maar best prima. Vriendelijk personeel met prima eten

Hotel could do with repainting.Very tired

Hotel is in a prime location but is desperately in need of a complete refurbishment. The rooms are very tired and very basic. The bar and restaurant staff tried their hardest and were very accommodating, receptionist had a bit of an attitude though. Wouldn’t stay again.

Pleasant, great beer and sandwiches

A great place to wrap up our walk along the wall.

Lovely place very peaceful and the food was outstanding, credit to the chef, one of the nicest meals I've had in a long time,will definitely be back 😀

Room was chilly, bed was well used, not made properly, there was a smell of damp and no hot water so no shower in the morning, not exactly the Ritz and not cheap either. The only saving grace was the food, the evening meal was excellent and great staff, the floor manager was great The only let down at breakfast was cold plates

Dropped by for a coffee, well looked after.

Hotel is run down, quality of food very low and service bad. For these prices, this quality is not justified. When we ordered dinner and drinks, the latter did not arrive with starters. When asked about three drinks we were told that we would be better queuing at the bar! Only got the drinks but threatening not to pay if drinks did not arrive in time for main course.

We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family locally to here so very convenient for us . We have stayed here on 3 visits at different times when seeing family up here , it's in a lovely setting & rooms are comfortable & food is average. Another thing we like is being able to use the swimming pool here .

This is a hotel that could easily do so much better, but on the hole the staff do their best to make it work. The hotel is located right on the bank of the River North Tyne and is very tranquil. There is a reasonable car park at the front and rear of the hotel. The room I stopped in was poor to say the least, the layout of the bathroom was awful. Sitting on the toilet was difficult due to it's closeness to the wall and the poor choice of location for the toilet roll holder. Most aspects of the room seemed to be an after thought (no planning here). The windows are single glassed sash, the winter would not be fun. Everything in the room looked tired and dated. My room was located above the kitchen's, which ment I could here all the banging and crashing. I could also smell all of the cooking, which would normally not bother me but I could really smell old fat, which was not great. Another room point is the door, it uses a conventional key (very unusual these days) which on my room was hard to turn and the door was heavy to open. This was not too much difficulty for me, but I did see a lot of older people there which I would imagine would really struggle. With regard to the bar and resteraut things got a little better. These are decorated to a higher standard, the barman is excellent. He treated us with respect and spoke in a friendly and helpful manner. (He was the shinning star on our visit). We booked a table in the resteraunt for our evening meal. The table layout seemed rather strange as they were position so that one person had a view of the river and their guest had a view of the back wall. Sugestion to the staff, lay the tables in a diamond shape and site both guest's so that they can view the river. I have seen this done in another hotel with a view and it works well. The menu is set and is rather limited (I guess you have to expect this these days July 23)? Our food was served to us by a very uncamunacative young lady that litterally dumped our food on the table. This attitude seemed somehow to suit the quality of the food which I would rate as just about edible. The barfood looked better but I never had a chance to try it. Overall I did not think much of the hotel or the service offered. Just for a bit more fun there is no lift for those who are less abled and the corridor upstairs felt like you were in a fairground fun house. So would I recommend this hotel or return. No, in simple terms. If you are using this as a pitstop and a bed for the night, then just make sure you ate on route. The location is lovely but that is by far the best aspect of this hotel.

My wife & I stayed 2 nights (26.07.23 & 27.07.23) in the annex (room 104) at The George Hotel, Chollerford. The hotel is situated on the bank of the River Tyne. The hotel is ideally situated, for those working their way along Hadrian’s Wall, as either a base, or transit stop, – consequently it is, basically, an overnight stop. The setting is tranquil with gardens and seating area. There is ample parking. The hotel itself, as do the gardens, desperately need attention. The exterior paintwork (windows etc) need attention. The interior is, although a little tired, good. It should be mentioned that the hotel is currently being sold, by the Coast & Country Group, to new local owners therefore the current owners are loath to invest. Our room was adequate but on the first night the shower was broken – this was fixed the next day. Another interesting point was that the power socket next to one of the twin beds could only take round plugs (the annex had been “opened” in 1979!). The sockets for the kettle & T.V were the new type. There was a small gym area with a heated pool. At the time fo our visit it was being used, although guests were advised to be aware of problems with the pool lining. The food was acceptable & the staff were excellent. D.B York

This was a superb stay. Walking Hadrians Wall and we took a detour to stay here and it was a well calculated decision. Place was great and staff are fantastic, we will be back. Superb Hotel.

Lovely hotel situated in an ideal location for access to the Northumberland countryside. It does cater for less abled people in a fashion with ramps etc inside but to have a room on the ground floor you have to travel outside to access restaurants and bar . That said the staff are very very helpful .

Great location, excellent staff. Hotel room was large but very dated needs investment. Bathroom large but tiny shower smaller than a telephone box. Great views from the garden.

This hotel/restaurant is wonderfully situated and having driven past it over many years I have long though it would be good to dine there. This was to be a special evening and having booked a table by the window we looked forward to a first class meal. The receptionist greeted us warmly and we were directed to the restaurant. To our horror we found the menu only fit for Joe's Caf'. Before we sat down I was informed that fish was not available and had been replaced by a type of fish cake. That was one of four options for main course and whilst I don't recall the exact description, the other three choices were basically bangers and mash, spaghetti bolognese and Mediterranean vegetables. We had expected so much and found so little. The bar menu did seem rather more extensive but we were so disappointed we left without eating and had a nice bar meal elsewhere. What a let down. I do not think I have seen a worse menu anywhere! We won't be going back.

We dropped in for lunch as we spotted a lovely riverside garden in the sunshine - it looked quite busy. We grabbed a nice table near the river and pleased to have fresh water bowls for our dogs. The lunch menu was very limited but we were told the pizzas were great and the chilli was home made. Both were pretty dreadful as was the £3 mixed salad to accompany the food. Keep driving past would be my recommendation I’m afraid.

Hadrian wall in a superior room was good for bed and breakfast. Had a swim. Bed comfortable. All facilities very tired. Food was very poor. Menu poor. Virtual whole menu deep fried. My wife would describe it a “ Digestive Hell” Sadly very badly lacks a chef. Salad served with meals indescribable. Sad wilted dried out and must have been out for days. Tasteless. Stay for position to Hadrians Wall but eat somewhere else. The lack of any paint inside or outside for years will lead to disaster for woodwork outside which in many places is beyond rotten.

Great stay,amazing staff,food good, comfortable room with lovely view, some parts of hotel a bit tired,but we will definately be returning .!!

We had dinner in the bar. Very good freshly made pizzas with lots of topping. Good bar selection. Friendly staff

Interesting old original building with some rather soulless modern additions. Good location next to the river Tyne. Hotel was made by its staff who without exception were friendly and helpful even when clearly under pressure.

We stayed for 3 nights. A very basic hotel, but nothing basic about the staff. such a lovely bunch of people made us feel right at home and so helpful! the food in the bar was really good too after a long day of hiking! A real family feel to this little spot!

it was truly a marvellous experience ...a big part of it was the service and Haithan was an absolute gent.. if he was to leave it wouldn't be the same he is truly very special.

The hotel is a little dated but clean. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. We were in a room with an adjoining door and could hear everything from the room next to us. The plus was that we could take our dog . The food was pretty much the worst we’ve ever had in a hotel. I had a piece of fish in passata, with roasted potatoes….awful

Really nice stay. Fab value for money. Staff were amazing, especially Hisham, could tell he worked very hard to please everyone, working the bar aswell as serving meals. Hopefully this review gives him some recognition as he really deserves it and made our stay a welcoming one.

Helpful friendly staff - nothing too much trouble! Food at dinner and breakfast was adequate, ample quantities, tasty and not expensive. The bar served a good range of interesting spirits, the list was refreshingly traditional and not clogged up with overpriced garbage gin. Wine list worthy of your attention, esp. at the pricy end of the scale where I can’t see the mark-up.

Coming back from the Wall wanting a pub lunch. To be fair the hotel is not a pub. This is only a review of the lunch. Staff were excellent and friendly. The “bar” is a vestibule off the corridor with 2 tables and a six foot long bar. Had the driest most tasteless burger ever after a longer than expected wait bearing in mind there was only another couple present.

All of the meals were brilliant no complaints at all, our compliments to your Chef. The variety was very good lots of veg, and the sweets were to die for

We stayed at the George for four nights. It is in a very picturesque setting and close to Chesters Roman fort. We received a warm welcome on arrival and our room was clean and comfortable, with plenty of hot water and a good shower. The room was cleaned daily. Meals were superb. At breakfast there was a wide choice of freshly prepared food and drinks and the evening meals were delicious, generous and well presented with a varied menu that made us spoiled for choice. What I will remember most is the friendliness, helpfulness and courtesy of the staff. They work very hard to ensure guests enjoy their stay.

We spent 4 nights at the George. We had breakfast every morning, lots to choose from. We also had two evening meals, all the food was cooked to perfection. The staff were polite and friendly. After being out all day it was a lovely place to return to for a swim in the pool before dinner.

As we were staying in the hotel, it was the place to start with a good hearty breakfast before spending the day exploring. And a lovely place to come back to in the evening for a pre-dinner drink in the gardens.