The Cook and Barker Inn

Cannot speak too highly of the Cook and Barker - friendly and welcoming staff, great food, comfortable accommodation . Lovely atmosphere in bar and restaurant with an amazing menu choice. Reasonably priced. Have stayed here a number of times since 2005 and never been disappointed.

Spent 3 nights here, had a very comfortable stay, room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with a large and varied choice. We ate dinner every night and the food was tasty, especially the pie and fish and chips. What makes this place exceptional is the staff, they are welcoming and couldn’t be more helpful. Location near the A1 is perfect for exploring Northumberland.

This place is lovely, visited quite a few times now. Nice bedrooms comfortable beds. Friendly and professional staff, an example, when a confused elderly lady came in who could not find her husband, Enid (who i think was in charge) got her coat and off she went up the road, with the lady to find the husband. The pub is smashing, the food is excellent, good lunchtime/ early bird meal. Of course we will be back.

Good size and comfortable rooms and we slept well. Bathroom sanitary ware not well thought through, wash hand basin wrong choice for size of bathroom. Plenty of car parking spaces for residents However, the food is mediocre and the dining room could do with a good Spring clean. Handily placed to explore places like Alnwick and Bamburgh.

We had been told about this place by a local couple whilst staying at the Northumberland arms hotel. They had said the food was good. We arrived about 5pm ,and we were immediately greeted by a friendly face behind the bar who was keen to help us with the menu on offer for the evening. We sat for a drink and after a short while decided to stay for dinner. The menu was great, as well as the specials board everything was covered from small plates to three course dinner. Our waitress Gladys was lovely , so helpful, and gave us a smile and a cheery word all evening. We had the rack of lamb to share…..absolutely delicious, and so well presented …..treat yourselves to that! A good price too! Our starter was Camembert platter to share, plenty for the two of us with olives , onion relish and bread . Didn’t have a sweet because we were full. The place is so friendly , it was our first ever visit and we felt so welcome. Thank you all, it was quite obvious you are a great team and work hard to give us customers a lovely experience We will be back 😋

Coming back from Edinburgh and needing a place to stay for the evening found this gem of a hotel online! Was not disappointed, the buzzing bar and friendly staff made the place feel very welcoming. The food was amazing! We spent a night in an annexe room, what can I say, other than it was excellent, very nicely decorated and the huge bed was very comfortable, had a good nights sleep. The bathroom was clean but dated, my partner struggled having a shower as the shower head was quite low so couldn’t stand directly under it. Other than than a perfect pit stop, definitely recommend it!