Curl up after lovely days walking in the Cheviots or Simonside Fells in a handful of beautifuly scatterd countryside pubs with warm welcomes log burning fires and home made localfood.

The Bird in the Bush at Elsdon a 1 mile walk from Soppitt Farm Holiday Cottages to your local pub. A friendly hub, pre book a meal. Nice slection of wines and local beers. A vegetable stall and homemade cakes. Book at  0191 816 1045

The Hollybush – hobbitt esk pub, friendly & welcoming with tales of the Border rievers, a cosy pub with homemade menu. https://www.hollybushinn.net/

Theres the Pheasent for a gastro treat near Kielder. https://www.thepheasantinn.com/

The Star inn is a good pub in Harbottle offering wood fired pizza. Its a short walk from Drakes Stone. Combine it with a visit to this large legendery standing Stone. Legend said has healing properties when you touch it. I mile circular walk further along from the Star inn Pub, Park in the Car park at The Forrest Path.https://thestarinnharbottle.co.uk/

The Rose & Thistle pub a gateway to the Cheviots & Ranges. Is at Alwinton. Its got a pool table and good local food. https://www.roseandthistlealwinton.co.uk/

Rothbury is home to Bewicks if you like local oysters, champagne by the glass and equally a homemade soup – Beaututifully done. https://www.bewicks.uk/bewicks-rothbury/

Further in land Theres The Lord Crewe Arms in the Derwent Valley is an old treasure with a gastro menu and open fires. https://lordcrewearmsblanchland.co.uk/