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The Bowes Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn in Hexham with a restaurant and a bar

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The Bowes Hotel sits in the heart of the city, where guests enjoy free breakfast each morning and unwind in the cozy bar. The hotel offers a popular billiards table and convenient luggage storage. Past visitors consistently mention the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Highchair
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Highchair
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Highchair
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, Ensuite (The Pottery)

Superior Studio, Ensuite (The Pottery)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bardon Mill, Hexham, England, NE47 7HU

What's nearby

  • Vindolanda - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Housesteads Roman Fort - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • De Vere Slaley Hall Spa - 16 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Chipchase Castle - 27 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bardon Mill Station - 2 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Twice Brewed Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sill Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Milecastle Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bowes Hotel

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bowes Hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bowes Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Bowes Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bowes Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bowes Hotel located?

Situated in Hexham, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vindolanda, Thirlwall Castle, and Crag Lough. Housesteads Roman Fort and Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall are also within 6 mi (10 km). Bardon Mill Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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The Bowes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and comfortable room. Nice en suite with modern fittings. Good wardrobe space for clothes and luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and efficient. Rooms clean and modern. Easy access to surrounding towns and attractions. Food plentiful and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Friendly Hotel

Lovely Hotel, surrounding area beautiful too. Close to Gateshead & A69, but so peaceful. Rooms are lovely, and food and service to match , will return for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Bowes. Food was excellent too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay at The Bowes Hotel

Our room was excellent. Extremely comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time here. We were driven to the starting point of the walk by Catherine, who was fab. Food was delicious, and the room was very cosy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous little hotel

The Bowes Hotel is fabulous. Very comfortable room, friendly staff, good food and the perfect end to a day of walking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming and friendly

Very welcoming and friendly. Rooms clean and up-to-date. Food good and reasonably priced. Will definitely stay again if I am in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly staff, the food was plentiful and good, its central to what we wanted to see, we will definitely go again and stay longer. I would recommend a visit to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to Vindolanda and walking on Hadrians Wall where we spent our day. Dinner at the pub and the breakfast included was one of the best full-English meals we've had on our 3week journey in the UK. Room was newly remodeled and very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleased with our stay.

Very welcoming and friendly staff. The room was modern and well equipped, very clean and comfortable. Food and drinks were of a high standard. We would definately stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is set in a beautiful location close to famous sites like hadrians wall. The hotel is very clean, friendly and has good food. Next door to the hotel is a brilliant pottery place. It is very reasonably priced and great for gifts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only two days staying in Bardon Mill, but it's a excellent place to walk or visit the Hadrian's Wall. All the people from the hotel were very nice and always tried to help us in our visit. The menus for lunch or dinner are very recommendable as well.

10/10 Excellent

arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accommodation for Hadrian’s wall

A simple location but very nicely and recently renovated with everything one could need. Close to Hadrian’s well and it’s famous Sycomore tree
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bowes is perfect for visiting Hadrian’s Wall and the many forts and museums around. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We ate both nights at the Bowes and the food on both nights was very good. The Thai food was delicious and you could tell it was all freshly prepared and cooked. The bed was comfortable and ideal for us after long walks. We would have no hesitation in staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect little getaway

The pub was great, cosy and food was fantastic as well as being reasonably priced. The staff are polite and very welcoming and provided lots of help throughout our stay. The room was very clean and tidy and comfortable. We will definitely be staying again and recommend this hotel to anyone. We are not dog owners but its extremely dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Breakfast 👏

Fantastic two day stay here. Couldn't fault it. Fab & friendly sraff. The food was excellent. My partner and I both agreed that the full English breakfast on a very cold winters day in front of the roaring fire was really first class - possibly the best breakfast ever! Room was lovely, very comfortable. Beautiful little village. Well worth a visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb relaxing stay at the Bowes Hotel. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. The food was excellent, all home made and plenty of choice on offer. They also cater for vegetarians and vegans which made my day! All the Thai dishes on the menu are authentic and very good. The Thai mains can be made vegan or vegetarian with tofu or quorn. The breakfast was also brilliant with plenty of choice for all dietary requirements. They cooked me a full vegan breakfast and supplied me with oat milk for my coffee and cereal and vegan spread for my toast. They certainly made a real effort to accommodate my dietary needs. The hotel is spotless and the bedrooms are finished to a very high standard. The bed and pillows are very comfortable and the shower nice and powerful. The train station is a stone throw away and the location is perfect for exploring Northumberland. I will definitely return to this hotel and would highly recommend it to my family and friends. Thank you for such a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent value clean good food nice staff. I'll cone again thank you. The beer is very very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the area to visit Hadrian's wall. This hotel is an ideal base and close to many sites. Comfortable room and great food for breakfast and dinner. Staff friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location just off A69 very handy for Vindolanda. Clean modern rooms. Friendly helpful staff.
Railway Station near hotel
Pottery next door to Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Staff were excellent. Room small but cosy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We'll be back!

Lovely place to stay and visit Vindolanda and Hadrians wall. Thai food and breakfast were faultless, nicely decorated rooms and comfy beds. The staff were really friendly with a fantastic sense of humour. Can't wait to come again! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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