Converted from an 18th Century farmstead, this four-star Inn and Restaurant provides a warm welcome to residents and non-residents alike, with a traditional character and friendly atmosphere combining to make a memorable stay.

The 14 bedrooms have been carefully modernised to provide comfortable accommodation, all rooms are en-suite and have colour television with freeview, DVD, ironing boards, and hairdryer. Four rooms specifically for visitors with disabilities are on the ground floor and close to parking spaces. For laptop users, internet access is available in all rooms.

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The traditional Northumbrian bar features a cosy open fire, excellent bar meals and a la carte menus (including vegetarian) using fresh, local produce, good choice of wines, 5 cask ales and a wide range of bottle conditioned beers from local micro-breweries.

The restaurant offers a wide range of meals and snacks freshly prepared in Battlesteads’ own kitchens. Chefs source the best of local ingredients to ensure freshness and flavour, including game and Cheviot reared lamb as well as prime Northumbrian Angus beef. Fish and seafood are sourced from North Shields Fish Quay. Vegetarian choices are always available. Residents with special dietary needs are welcome to discuss their requirements with the chef.

Meals, snacks and sandwiches are available throughout the day, with both a set menu and 'Chalk Board' specials, which change weekly, those with a sweet tooth should check out the mouthwatering home-made desserts. Packed lunches are available for residents and, for sunny summer days, there is a large walled beer garden.

A range of traditional roast dinners featuring locally reared beef, lamb and pork are available at the popular Sunday Carvery, all at set prices.

Dinner is served from 6.30pm, last orders 9.30pm

The small Village of Wark is situated on the B6320 Bellingham road, 8 miles north of Hexham on the River North Tyne and is well placed for exploring Northumberland’s Border country, Hadrian’s Wall and Keilder Forest whether by car, cycle or on foot.

Rooms: Single1 Twin7 Double4 Family2

Your Hosts: Richard and Dee Slade

Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3LS

Telephone: (01434) 230 209