Eshott Hall

We stayed in the stable block, a short walk on a loose pebbled path to the main house. 2 comfortable days were spent in a well room with the door opening directly into the pebbled stable yard. No sign of horses! The paths around the large house helped us enjoy the stay in a very peaceful country location, with beautifully maintained luscious green lawns, surrounded by long established trees. There are also a flower garden and a kitchen garden, with products from the latter contributing to the delicious restaurant meals. The elegance of the house interior made us feel like special guests. The road from the A1 is relatively narrow, but the absence of houses means hardly any cars!

Give it E shot! Scuse the pun but do yourself a favour and treat yourself to a break at Eshott Hall. My wife and I together with another couple decided to give ourselves an autumn pamper and booked a 1 night break with dinner in this lovely Northumberland hotel. The palladian villa sits in its own mature ground surrounded by exquisite gardens and woodland. The giant hardwoods are perhaps as old as the building! The hotel has a varied choice of accommodation from adjoining stables rooms and garden cottages but we decided that the featured rooms within the original building merited the extra expense and we were certainly not disappointed. Our room was 'The Wisteria' and I wouldn't be surprised if it was possibly the signature room for the hotel... it could well have had a total makeover recently it was that nice and fresh and faced out towards the front lawn. The lounges and bar were typical for the period that it represented with enormously high ceilings and ornate cornices and a fireplace you could have fit your car into it was so big.. We wouldn't like to cop the bill to keep the fire burning with coal and logs on those winter evenings that are about to be on us in tScusehe coming weeks however. Our next visit will probably be in the summer when we can more appreciate the delightful garden and lawns and generally make use of the tables and chairs around the entrance with some drinks and nibbles. As we have a dog he was happy as larry and was fetted by all the staff and Arlo has already mentioned that he definitely wants a return visit in the not too distant future. .. the breakfast sausages that they treated him to perhaps has something to do with that! Now would a good time to mention the staff... every member of staff was a credit to this hotel and as such the management would do well to remember this.. Particular mention should go to Victoria and Marissa who excelled in their attentiveness to our every need..

We were on Bed and Breakfast, so were paying for dinner. Breakfast was nicely portioned, lots of choice, including meat free options. Dinner had fantastic food options, and was well worth the cost. The hall is set back from any roads so it's beautifully quiet. We were staying in the old stables and I was able to park about 3 metres from the door to our room, which made packing and unpacking a breeze.

The attitudes of the staff were great, they were friendly and helpful, initiated genuine conversation and were an absolute asset to the hotel creating a relaxing atmosphere without being pompous or stuffy. The quality of food was great, the room was great.

We stayed on Sunday night and checked in late, hence not being able to rate the restaurant. Breakfast was wonderful though, so I'm sure we probably missed out! The converted stable room where we stayed was a great size. Everything was tastefully done, and the bathroom was enormous (we stayed in "Frankel"). The hotel itself is in a lovely situation, but still convenient for the A1. The staff were exceptional - couldn't fault them, and they went the extra mile for us as well whenever we requested something. I hope to bring the rest of my family up here to stay next time, and for longer so we have opportunity to explore the grounds.