Riverdale Hall Hotel & Leisure - 3-Star Hotel in Bellingham, England

Riverdale Hall Hotel has spacious en-suite bedrooms, some with balconies or patios overlooking the grounds that lead onto the banks of the North Tyne River. Four self-catering apartments are available within the hotel grounds, offering an independent stay with access to all hotel facilities. Large grounds include a cricket pitch, scenic trails for hiking and cycling, and direct access to the riverbank for walking.

The hotel's restaurant has been recognised with a Les Routiers Gold Plate and AA Rossettes for its use of fine local produce and seasonal menus. Open log fires in both the restaurant and bar create a warm atmosphere for meals, with the bar also serving a separate bar menu. Breakfast includes a full English cooked option as well as smoked kipper, while dinner menus feature game and locally sourced meats.

An indoor heated swimming pool is open year-round and can be booked for exclusive one-hour sessions, with a sauna also available for guest use. The hotel offers exclusive salmon and trout fishing on private beats of the North Tyne River, and guests receive discounted rates at the nearby Bellingham Golf Course. A unique falconry experience is available on the grounds, and purpose-built trails suitable for hiking and cycling start right from the hotel.

Dog-friendly rooms are available, and the hotel provides pet bowls and welcomes dogs in the bar area, where bar meals can be ordered from the restaurant menu. Families have access to a kids' outdoor play equipment, babysitting or child services on request, and grocery deliveries to the room. The hotel offers family rooms and has facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair-accessible rooms and lowered bathroom fixtures.

The hotel sits just outside Bellingham, close to Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site and Northumberland National Park, with Kielder Water a short drive away for water sports. On-site parking is free, with two electric vehicle charging points and accessible parking spaces available. The hotel has a business centre with fax and photocopying, meeting and banquet facilities, and offers packed lunches for day trips.

Awards: Les Routiers Gold Plate & AA Rossettes

Fishing: Exclusive salmon and trout on private beats

Activities: Falconry, hiking, cycling, discounted golf

Leisure: Indoor heated pool & sauna with private booking

Dining: Seasonal menus with locally sourced game and fish

Accommodation: Self-catering apartments plus hotel rooms

Location: 10 min from Hadrian's Wall, gateway to Kielder