Bed And Breakfast in Bearsbridge

This luxury family hotel, in 3 acres of secluded gardens beside the River Nent, in the picturesque Eden District of Cumbria, has been awarded 2 rosettes for food by the AA. An elegant Georgian Country House Hotel standing on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor on the Pennine Way between the Lakes and Newcastle. Situated 2½ miles from Alston in Cumbria the location makes it an ideal centre from which to visit the Lake District, Hadrians Wall, the North Pennines, Durham Cathedral and the Yorkshire Dales. The bedrooms are individually styled and furnished in keeping with the ambiance of the hotel, offering traditional design along with a full range of modern amenities all guests would expect from a hotel of this caliber. Bedrooms are equipped with full en-suite facilities, widescreen televisions, DVD players and a luxurious range of furnishings. The hotel restaurant provides elegant surroundings in which to enjoy the AA 2 rosette award winning cuisine prepared by resident Master Chef. Menus are imaginative and varied using mostly local produce. They have been described as being "British with continental excursions". The wine list offers over 100 wines and has been short listed for the Wine List of the Year, and have previously been awarded North-West Wine List of the Year by Les Routiers. There is also an intimate cocktail bar along with a library and lounge with log fires. Lovelady Shield specialise in hosting house parties, whether for private celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, retirements or for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Hotel also makes an idyllic spot for small conferences, seminars and management meetings. Unlike so many larger venues the hotel is ideally suited for those wanting a venue for private dining and small intimate meetings. Alston is a small market town with cobbled streets in the Eden District, on the borders of Cumbria, Northumbria and County Durham. The beautiful countryside has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty making the hotel an ideal centre from which to visit three of Britains most popular national Parks - the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the Northumberland National Park. Close by is the World Heritage site of Hadrians Wall and the beautiful cathedral city of Durham. Due to its location the Lovelady Shield offers a perfect stopover point for those traveling to and from Scotland.

Nent Hall is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers the perfect location for a romantic getaway or as a base for exploring this beautiful area of Cumbria. Facilities include free WI-FI, Free DVD hire, local and national telephone calls, Restaurant and Bar. All rooms are en-suite with bath and shower.

Top chef Tony Binks took over the 1870s pub in 2006. Already voted “Destination Restaurant of the Year,” the pub sits at the heart of Barrasford village in the North Tyne valley. Tony’s cooking style is traditionally English with French influences, a homage to his friend and mentor, international cuisinier Albert Roux, who pays the occasional visit. There are comfortable, newly refurbished bedrooms. Stay in a place with a warm and homely atmosphere that youll never forget. Come and enjoy some fine Northumbrian hospitality while you stay with us and explore what Northumbria and Hadrians Wall Country has to offer. Please note that there is no evening meals served on a Sunday. The restaurant closes at 15:00 hrs.

Carraw Bed and Breakfast, a Four Star Gold Guest House, situated on the foundations of Hadrians Wall is set in wonderful open countryside offering lovely south facing views of Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The accommodation, as featured in the Guardian, consists of four south facing first floor en-suite letting rooms Chesters, Brocolitia, Housesteads and Vindolanda, offering a range of options including two family rooms. All rooms offer en-suite facilities with modern efficient showers (and some with baths), bathrobes, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities with full hospitality trays, remote control colour televisions (with freeview, DVD Player and IPod docking facilities) and a supply of toiletries just in case things get forgotten. Carraw Bed and Breakfast are also participants in the National Walkers and Cyclist Welcome Scheme offering secure cycle storage and laundry/drying facilities. There is a guest lounge with Satellite TV, DVD/video player, a selection of DVD’s and videos, games, books, maps and guides, or you may prefer to relax and enjoy the garden and make the most of the setting sun. We are fully licensed; offering a range of locally produced bottled beers and lagers, a range of wines, champagne for that special occasion, as well as a selection of spirits.