A simply brilliant place. We have been several times for DBB as a break in a journey - it's just off the A1 so highly recommended if you are travelling that way often - but it would also be lovely as a base for Northumbrian...exploration. It is warm, welcoming, the bedrooms are super comfy, and the staff are universally lovely. My husband was a little unwell and they looked after us so well. The food is excellent. Pub classics galore to a very high standard, but other very interesting options too - and a very good wine list. Go!More