Rye Hill Farm is in an idyllic, quiet and stunning location and we (family with teen) would return in a heartbeat. We loved the countryside, sheep and proximity to beautiful small towns and Hadrian's wall. Breakfast included a good variety of quality options including self-serve (yoghurt, homemade bread, cereals, etc.), good tea and coffee, and a hot breakfast cooked to order. The host was easily available and absolutely lovely. We appreciated all of the details of the historic farm in the room and surroundings. We stayed in the family room and appreciated the real twin bed in addition to the larger one. As for the area, we loved visiting Vindolanda and walking along the wall from the Steel Rigg Car Park (less than 5 minute walk to the wall from the parking lot and the option of going further).

In case one cares about soft vs. firm, the large bed in the family room was pretty soft, but we still slept well. Please note that restaurants in the area may need reservations and dinner is served quite early. Arriving at 7pm was apparently too late for many restaurants.

What a lovely place to stay! The bedroom was spacious and had a gorgeous view over the garden, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was beautifully decorated and laid out. We even had the pleasure of watching two swallows come and go from their nest under the eaves above the window. The cooked breakfast was delicious (my husband LOVED the fried bread!) and we had the best blackcurrent compote I've ever eaten. The farm is well positioned for both Hexham and the Rose & Crown pub in Slaley for good meals, and there is plenty of room for parking. Loved the extra touches on the table out on the landing, such as plates and glasses and a shelf or two of books - very thoughtful and convenient. Thank you, Elizabeth, for making our visit so pleasant - we would certainly return if we come to the area again!

A delightfully peaceful and charming location to stay. The room was large with a great ensuite (shower in bath). We stayed in a family room which had garden views and a view of the onsite car park. We were met on site by the host who recommended a local place to have dinner a short drive or a perfect stroll down the road. The building is over 400 years old however the slightly squeaky floor boards are the only evidence as all the renovations, while keeping the character, have modernised the accommodation. Plus there is wifi and streaming options if you need them. There is also a washing machine on site and a microwave in a common room. Breakfast was yummy and made to order. The only problem is deciding how long to stay.

A wonderful quiet fam location away from all others, and in a building converted from farm use into very comfortable accommodation. The room was large and well appointed with a good bathroom, and downstairs is a microwave so that we could eat in one night to save going out to find a pub. The breakfast was perfect to our choice with eggs that were like those we had as children, from chickens hand fed in the buildings. We even had Netflix on the TV! Our hostess, Elizabeth, was so charming and helpful that this has been one of the most memorable B & B stays.

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Everything about Rye Hill Farm is perfect. Delightful hostess, wonderful location, impeccable accommodation with many small extra touches, very tastefully decorated, every comfort. Breakfast included real treat of freshly homemade gooseberry compote picked from the garden, showed the thoughtfulness of Elizabeth - alongside a very professional farm diversification business. We have worked with many farm businesses and never encountered a better one or a more comfortable stay. Thank you Elizabeth.

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A super short stay on a working farm in beautiful surroundings. The farm was well signposted and there was good parking for our car. There is a small lounge for guests on entering the farmhouse. Our room was on the first floor. On a soggy drizzly day it was good to find the room warm and welcoming. There was ample tea coffee and hot chocolate and apart from the wifi, everything worked as it should. The bed was very comfortable. The following morning we were treated to a wonderful proper farmhouse breakfast, with home made produce and ample choice. Elizabeth was a lovely welcoming host. We would definitely return.

Everything - I go for a night every year en route to family in Scotland & it's like arriving at home. Lovely, warm host family, wonderful location - the surrounding scenery/wildlife/farm environment, & perfect location for my onward journey. Delicious homely farm-fresh breakfasts - at communal tables for very delightful interractions with other guests: I was very struck by that on my first visit. Elizabeth has even been a tender counsellor once when I arrived in a state of great personal distress. I could not rate Rye Hill Farm more highly. It's connected as well to my own deep historic roots in Hexham area.

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Rural Idyll, absolutely nothing around this farm apart from a small campsite. Lovely an quiet. Village pub (the Rose and Crown) only 2 minutes drive away though and they serve tasty evening meals. Lots of parking in the farmyard and the room we had was spotlessly clean. Wonderfully comfortable double bed and it was so nice to have a bath rather than just a shower in the bathroom. No issues with the Wi-Fi connection and the host was welcoming and kind.

Cooked breakfast was very good rather than superb. We personally didn't like having to share the table with other guests.

We liked the excellent provision in a peaceful location within easy reach of main routes. The room was clean and comfortable with ensuite facilities and there was a lovely sitting area downstairs for guests. The hostess was very welcoming and provided an excellent breakfast choice including an outstanding full English. The sitting area in the garden was lovely catching the evening sun. This was an ideal place for a single night stopover but equally would have suited us for a longer stay in such a beautiful area.

No issues at all. We recommend this farm accommodation. We would also advise future visitors to follow the written directions rather than relying on SatNav.

Elizabeth was extremely welcoming and friendly. The views were absolutely stunning. We loved hearing the sheep/lambs and seeing the horses. I personally loved my 1st ever experience of bottle feeding a lamb 😍 x the beds were super comfy. We will definitely be coming back but next time it will be just myself and my partner. We didn't want to come home to all the noise and pollution of the traffic. My partner and I could really see ourselves living somewhere like this when he retires in about 20 years or so. Thank u so much once again Elizabeth xxx