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Allendale Inn
"on visiting the allendale inn i found the manager that has been in for the last few years is no longer there i did not try the food but it ..." More

Allendale Inn
"The Allendale inn is just a fantastic place for food,and meeting great people.Ian and the team who present the Allendale inn are just lovely people who know how to make ..." More

Allendale Inn
"the food in this pub is the best i have had in the last 25yrs,i live in Catton but dont normally eat out at pubs so this was a one ..." More

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Approximately nine miles south west of Hexham lies the small market town of Allendale, which serves the Allendale valley. Part of the Hexham estate, it was sold to Sir William Blackett of Wallington, Northumberland, in 1689 by Sir John Fenwick. Sir William had become mayor of Newcastle and was created a baron in 1684, serving as an MP. On the death of his only son, also William, in 1728 the estate passed to his nephew, Walter Calverley, son of Sir William Calverley of Yorkshire, with the proviso that Walter marry William’s illegitimate daughter Elizabeth Ord and adopt the Blackett surname. With no surviving children, upon Walter’s death the estate passed to the Wentworth family and upon the death of Sir Thomas Wentworth, to his daughter Diana, wife of Colonel Richard Beaumont and on to her son Thomas Wentworth Blackett, with whose family the estate remains today. The Blackett family owned the mineral rights to almost all of the land so with the development of the leadmines, which produced one seventh of the country’s’ lead, it brought the family great wealth and an increased prosperity in the Allendale valley. The Allendale valley has a strong history of religious non-conformity, housing a Wesleyan Methodist chapel and a Primitive Methodist chapel which jointly were able to seat 500 people.

Allendale B&B (0.17 miles)

Situated in the heart of the North Peninnes, an 18th Century Grade 2 listed building in the centre of the village offering well-appointed bedrooms, a friendly atmosphere and service. The Tea Rooms serve homemade cake and ... More | visit website

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Thornley House (0.51 miles)

Thornley House is a Visit Britain 4 Star Rated guesthouse located in the beautiful countryside of Northumberland near the village of Allendale and the market town of Hexham.

Hadrian's Wall is only 20 minutes ... More | visit website

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Holmcroft (0.69 miles)

A three bed-roomed house set in an area of 'outstanding natural beauty'. The house has fantastic views over the surrounding countryside which is easily explored on the many footpaths nearby.Holmcroft is easily accessed by private ... More | visit website

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Oakey Dene (1.06 miles)

Oakey Dene is nestled in the beautiful Allen Valley just a short drive from Allendale Town.This is the home of Alan and Carol Davison. On arrival you are guaranteed a warm welcome, a pot of ... More | visit website

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High Keenley Fell Farm (2.77 miles)

High Keenley Fell Farm, is situated in a stunning position in the rolling hills of the beautiful Allen Valley, which is within the North Pennines and has wonderful views across the Roman Wall Country and ... More | visit website

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Langley Castle Hotel (4.29 miles)

Langley Castle Hotel is a 14th Century castle nestling in the Northumbrian valley of the South Tyne.

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded ... More | visit website

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Shaftoes Guest House (5.35 miles)

Nestled in the heart of the village, this charming property has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. Haydon Bridge is located in the heart of the Northumberland countryside and is an ideal base ... More | visit website

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Fairshaw Rigg (6.24 miles)

Welcome to Fairshaw Rigg; exclusive 4 * Silver awarded Bed and Breakfast near Hadrian's Wall; Northumberland. The B&B; which is just outside Historic Hexham; has a warm and friendly atmosphere and is situated in a ... More | visit website

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Strand Cottage (6.40 miles)

Welcome to Strand Cottage Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country. We have a large detached ensuite room with super king sized zip and link beds with memory foam mattresses, a comfortable ... More | visit website

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Coach House (6.62 miles)

We have the pleasure of offering you privacy and independence in your own self-contained en-suite bedroom in our recently converted Coach House, which stands in our large garden next to Chainley Burn. The burn, which ... More | visit website

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