Facilities

Provider Features

• Celebrity connection - The beauty of Blanchland has attracted the attention of two of England's most celebrated poets. Both Philip Larkin and W.H Auden were impressed with its honey-coloured buildings and surrounding landscape. What's more, its natural beauty makes the village a frequent setting for period films set in the 18th centuty, such as those based on the novels of Catherine Cookson.
• Country house - Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Blanchland & surrounded by woodland trails and open moors, guests are invited to relax in rural tranquility.
• Film or TV location - The beauty of Blanchland has attracted the attention of two of England's most celebrated poets. Both Philip Larkin and W.H Auden were impressed with its honey-coloured buildings and surrounding landscape. What's more, its natural beauty makes the village a frequent setting for period films set in the 18th centuty, such as those based on the novels of Catherine Cookson.
• Haunted - Still awaiting the return of her beloved brother Thomas Foster, the ghost of Dorothy Foster has been heard by many as she roams her quarters still in hope that one day he'll come back...
• In countryside - Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Blanchland & surrounded by woodland trails and open moors, guests are invited to relax in rural tranquility.
• Inn
• Non smoking establishment
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age) - Children under the age of 12 sleep FREE when sharing a room with an adult, paying only for their food. Children over the age of 12 will be charged at the full adult rate.
• Childrens Play Area
• Cot
• Food/Bottle Warming Available
• Highchair

Parking & Transport

• Car parking - Ten spaces available outside the main hotel with ample free parking in the large village car park less than one hundred yards away.
• Coach Parking Offsite - The large village car park offers ample space for coaches.
• Off site parking
• On site parking

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course - Internationally renowned Slaley Golf Course is a five minute drive away.
• Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
• Fishing
• Other sporting facilities - Off roading and clay pigeon shooting.

Catering

• Bar
• Cater for vegetarians
• Room service - Room service is available. Charges will be applicable
• Serve breakfast
• Serve evening meal
• Serve lunch

Payment Methods

• American Express accepted
• Diners Club accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Special group rates - We are happy to quote for groups and can tailor packages to suit individual tastes and budgets. Please inquire.
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• Visa accepted

Bookable Product Facilities

• Colour television in all bedrooms
• Four poster beds available
• Ground floor bedrooms available - The hotel has several ground floor rooms available. To discuss your individual needs please contact the hotel.
• Hairdryer in all bedrooms
• Non smoking rooms available
• Radio in all bedrooms
• Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
• Telephone in all bedrooms

Provider Facilities

• 24 hr return laundry service
• Accept coach parties - With prior warning please.
• Available for wedding receptions
• Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
• Central heating throughout
• Conference facilities
• Currency exchange service
• Event venue
• Garden/patio for guests use
• Ironing facilities
• Licenced for civil marriages
• Pets accepted
• Public telephone
• Real log/coal fires
• Separate guests' lounge
• Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Target Markets

• Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
• Marketed as gay friendly - Gay weddings.
• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
• Marketed to any other specialist market - Country pursuits, walking, fishing etc.

Travel & Trade

• Wi-fi available