3 Best Hotels in Hexham, The Northeast

Located 10 miles north of Hexham and "beyond the wall," this delightful old inn combines three virtues: good food, cozy rooms, and eco-friendly credentials. Bedrooms are simple but modern, with colorful decor and good-size bathrooms, and four rooms are fully wheelchair accessible. The best option is the luxury lodge on the grounds of the hotel, complete with supersized spa bath and terrace. The restaurant uses produce grown in the hotel's own gardens, and is especially crowded on Sunday.

Close your eyes and imagine an English castle: you're probably picturing Langley, a lavish 14th-century fortification complete with turrets and battlements. Today, the castle is a romantic hotel, offering large, well-appointed rooms—both in the castle and out in the grounds (with castle views)—as well as one of the region's best fine-dining experiences. The romantic baronial dining room, with little candlelit alcoves draped in rich fabric, offers an excellent three-course prix-fixe menu of traditional English dishes with Italian twists; think ravioli stuffed with ox cheek. There's also a lighter (and cheaper) snack menu, served in the equally attractive drawing room. Langley Castle is six miles west of Hexham. Stick around after breakfast for the free morning tour of the battlements.

A short stroll from Chesters Roman Fort, this boutique country estate offers beautifully appointed rooms, a sophisticated fine dining restaurant, and a modern spa with a glass-walled pool. Each of the 10 bedrooms is tastefully decorated with muted colors and tartans and includes a king bed, coffee machine, smart TV, and marble bathroom. The refined Dining Room restaurant, with its elegant floral wallpaper and pastel-colored chairs, serves seasonal menus of British specialties, from roast lamb to seared sea trout. Guests can also enjoy the fitness suite, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and steam room, and there are spa treatments available.