Fairshaw Rigg

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General

Restaurant, Non-Smoking Rooms, Complimentary Toiletries, TV, DVD Player, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Packed Lunches

Activities

Garden, Cycling, Hiking

Services

Bicycle Rental, Shops, Photocopier, Luggage Storage, Souvenirs/Gift Shop

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

The hotel has free parking.

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 10:00 AM

The following questions have been answered for you by Fairshaw Rigg...

What are your breakfast options?

We offer a wide selection at breakfast including cereals, fruit and homemade bread. Hot options, all covered in the price include Full English, Smoked Haddock and a vegetarian Platter. Breakfast is served 7.00 till 9.00 on weekdays and 7.30 till 9.30 at weekends.

Where can we dine?

Fairshaw Rigg offers breakfast only however within 5 miles there are fabulous selection of Pubs and Restaurants offering a wide range of international cuisine including French, Indian, Thai and Italian. Our "Local" Pub serves a wide selection of British pies, casseroles and steaks.

Have you renovated recently?

Fairshaw Rigg was only opened in its current configuration in June 2010 when everything was freshly decorated and re carpeted. All of the beds were new as was almost all the furniture.

What traveller type is most suited?

With 2 Double rooms and a twin, Fairshaw Rigg is best suited for couples or families with children wanting their own rooms. We are also very popular with business travelers.

What transport is available to get around?

We are on an hourly bus route to Hexham which has a hub for other bus routes and a train service to Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle. There is a wide selection of taxis which is the best option for airport transfers to Newcastle, c. 25 minutes away.

The Hadrian's Wall Bus Service also operates from Hexham during the main Tourist Season.

What can I do nearby?

Hadrian's Wall and associated Forts and Museums are open year round. There are three National Trust properties, within easy reach, that open March to November. Hexham boasts an impressive Abbey and the Old Gaol as well as a popular old style cinema.

For fans of walking and cycling the Wall, National Park and North Pennines are all close by.

Slightly further afield, but great days out are Beamish, Alnwick Castle and the Northumberland Coast.

As a family, what are the best things to do?

Alnwick Castle is the "Home" of Harry Potter. Also Hexham has an indoor pool, 10 pin bowling, plenty of parks and Newcastle upon Tyne with all its amenities is just 30 minutes away.

In our own grounds visitors can meet our Alpacas, chickens and our family pets.

Do you have internet?

Free broadband Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms.

Do you provide parking?

Free off-street parking is available to all guests.

What makes your hotel the best?

Our most unique feature is being a working Alpaca farm. Our animals graze on the fields immediately adjoining the property and we are happy to introduce them to guests.

In our rooms guests also sleep under Alpaca duvets as well as being provided with quality toiletries, fluffy towels and hot water bottles. The TV's have a DVD player and radios have IPod docking stations.

Breakfast is served in our glass roofed Orangery which has fabulous views over rural Northumberland. Many of our breakfast ingredients are home or locally produced including our own free range eggs.

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