This hotel was built at the beginning of the 19th century in the Georgian style. Carefully renovated in 2005, this hotel has a total of 50 rooms of which 3 are suites, spread over 2 floors. The historical hotel lies amidst grounds spanning 180 hectares that include a golf course. Facilities include an elegant reception area with a safe, a 24-hour service and a lift. Additional facilities include a traditional English pub, a cosy breakfast room and a recently acclaimed and stylish à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs for children. Various modern seminar facilities are available for business guests and for special events. Guests are also to take advantage of the room and laundry services offered by the hotel. Car parking spaces are on offer for those arriving by car. Inside the hotel is very elegant. The lobby area has a large sweeping stair case, and elegant paintings and antiques.There is also a drawing room with fine antique furnishings, where traditional northumbrian afternoon tea is served in front of a roaring log fire.

This hotel enjoys a peaceful and secluded location in the county of Northumberland on the border with Scotland. Due to its convenient location close to the A697, the closest largest town of Morpeth is only a 10-minute drive away. Shops and other entertainment attractions are all located in the centre. Transfer to Newcastle Airport takes about 25 minutes by car. Northumberland National Park is situated in the proximity of the hotel.

All guests are offered breakfast in the morning. Lunch and dinner may be selected from a set menu or taken à la carte.