Riverdale Hall Hotel, Hexham

This hotel can be found just outside the village of Bellingham, overlooking open fields. There is a decent size garden at the rear. The entrance displayed a sign requesting visitors called a telephone number to announce their arrival. This was the first time I'd seen this procedure during these strange times. A temperature check and track and trace was also required in addition to the government's track and trace, before you could get a drink. As such, I wasn't surprised to see the bar empty. The bar area has 2 separate rooms. Both are typical of a country hotel. We sat in a bay window overlooking the garden. The real ale was First & Last Reiver. But unless you're staying here, there's very little to encourage you to visit.

Riverdale Hall Hotel site - www.riverdalehallhotel.co.uk

Riverdale Hall Hotel site - www.riverdalehallhotel.co.uk