Winter Wrapped Up!
Come stay with us and enjoy the North Pennine’s in all it’s furor – rugged beauty at it’s best – and if you’re lucky you might even catch a dusting of … Read more →
Best Pubs with Rooms 2025 – The Good Food Guide – November 2025
We were delighted to see The Good Food Guide agreeing with The Times and The Sunday Times and including us in their Best Pubs with Rooms line up. What could … Read more →
Best of Northumberland – Food and Drink Business of the Year 2025
On the 13th November Connor attended the Best of Northumberland Awards dinner in Hexham and brought home the Food and Drink Business of the Year Award!!! We are so proud … Read more →
Britain’s Best Pubs for a Winter Walk by The Good Food Guide
The Good Food Guide searched the country for the most glorious winters walks with a pub at the end of it – and we are proud to say they included … Read more →
The Good Food Guide 100 Best Pubs 2025
We are over the moon to be included in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2025 – proudly claiming 51st position in this prestigious list! A huge thank you to everyone … Read more →
North East England Tourism Awards – Pub of the Year Award
We are utterly delighted to have been shortlisted for the North East England Tourism Awards – Pub of the Year! It means so much to be recognised for the customer … Read more →
3 AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence!
The AA Hospitality Awards took place in London on Monday 22nd September 2025 and we are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Kirkstyle Inn was awarded 3 AA Rosettes! Achieving … Read more →
Restaurant Magazine – Flash Grilled : Connor Wilson
Restaurant Magazine interviewed Head Chef, Connor Wilson! Read the article to find out what Connor would choose as his last meal, his most overrated food, what dish he wishes he’d … Read more →
New Experiences and Concierge Services at The Old Rectory
Thank you Opulence Magazine for announcing our concierge service available to guests staying at The Old Rectory, and highlighting some of the amazing experiences guests can enjoy when staying with … Read more →
The Story Behind the Dish – Series Thirteen
In series thirteen of The Story Behind the Dish Connor takes you behind the scenes into the kitchen to show you how he prepares his Rabbit with Morels Dish. He … Read more →
The Story Behind the Dish – Series Twelve
In series twelve of The Story Behind the Dish Connor describes his delicious Softley Farm Lamb, Jerusalem Artichoke and Girolle dish from the main menu. Softley Farm is one of … Read more →
The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay 2025 – ‘Best Pub Stay’
We are incredibly proud to be named ‘Best Pub Stay’ and be included in the The Times and The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK 2025. … Read more →