Been here a few times and we love it. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly and the place in general is always clean. The breakfasts are spot on and the bar and rooms are dog friendly. The view over the hills from the Beer Garden is outstanding. There is also multiple different paths for dog walking nearby. There isn't loads to do in the village but if you're looking for peace & quiet, you'll definitely find it here, although Rothbury is just a couple of miles down the road. The only downside is that the Garden Room needs some kind of a canopy to protect the patio from high winds when sitting outside on sunny days. The Garden Room could also do with some blinds to allow light in but to also remain private from people walking around the garden, rather than having to close the blackout curtains. Some outside seating areas are in need of repair and most of them need a new lick of paint/varnish. To reiterate, this place is lovely, just needs a tiny bit more attention to the cosmetic side. I've no doubt if you visit, you won't be disappointed :-)