Some excerpts from the website of The Pheasant Inn that might be useful
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Restaurants, Evening Meals near Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, UK. While you're out working up an appetite in the clear Northumbrian air, or having a relaxing
drink in the
bar, we're busy in the
kitchen preparing wholesome, tasty dishes for you to enjoy. The attention to detail is staggering. Robin and Irene cook with relish, again nothing fancy, but more than enough to keep a smile on your face:
game pies, salmon and local lamb as well as wonderful Northumbrian cheeses. - Food is freshly prepared - one interesting starter is avocado with grapefruit and Stilton; trout comes with a sauce of yogurt and herbs. -
Breakfast (8.00 - 9.00am). To get your day off to a fine start, tuck into fruit juice, cereal and natural yoghurt, followed by a hearty English cooked
breakfast, with a choice of
coffees and teas, rounded off by toast and home-made preserves. - See. (Earlier
breakfast can be arranged, if required). Evening Meals (7.00 - 9.00pm). Served in our mellow
dining room, decide between a mouth watering range of traditional, home-cooked dishes, cooked with enthusiasm and imagination using fresh local ingredients. - See. Light suppers available.
Bar Meals (12.00 - 2.00pm and 7.00 - 9.00pm). Eat in either of our cosy
bars, or al fresco in our pretty
garden courtyard. We change the menu daily according to seasonal availability - choose from a range of traditional favourites. Our special roast Sunday
lunches are popular with locals and visitors alike and excellent value for money. - See. Special Diets We would be delighted to cater for vegetarian or any other special dietry needs - just let us know in advance. Packed
Lunches If you are planning to be out all day, we can provide you with tasty sandwiches or a full packed
lunch. If you are spending the day in and around the village we also serve morning
coffee.
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Breakfasts, BBs, Inns near Kielder Water Hexham in Northumberland, UK. We have
4 double rooms,
3 twin and 1 family room which sleeps 4/5. All
rooms are set around a pretty
courtyard and barn, and enjoy delightful countryside views. Delightful country inn. Mr Kershaw and his family could not have been more friendly and courteous, our
room was spotlessly clean, the food truly delicious - we look forward to a return. A real
pub, very good food, friendly and helpful staff. - Staying Off the Beaten Track. Eight
En-suite Bedrooms. All our
rooms are bright and appealing, with large en-
suite shower rooms, and combine comfortable furnishings with modern facilities, including: Colour
TV radio alarm.
Hairdryers and
toiletries provided.
Tea/
coffee making facilities. Pets accepted by arrangement. Drying and
laundry facilities are available (we are in England after all) and if you are feeling particularly energetic we can arrange cycle hire on your behalf.
Accommodation for Holidays near Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, UK. Cycling, sailing, walking, fishing and golfing at nearby Kielder Water. Explore Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland's castles, countryside and coastline. Ideally situated for day
trips to Newcastle, Durham, Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in Europe, is a haven for activities such as cycling, fishing, sailing, riding and watersports. Kielder also has Europe's largest man-made forest which is surrounded by open countryside and wildlife, with red squirrels, deer and rare birds, where you can enjoy walking, sightseeing, mountain hiking, nature safaries and visit the. Birds of Prey
Centre. There are also a growing number of sculptures landmarks on display along the walking and cycling trails, such as a camera obscura, 12 bronze rubbing plaques, the award winning take place here throughout the year, such as husky dog racing, cyclo-orienteering and sailing competitions. For the ultimate activity experience try quad biking, kart rallying, 4x4 off-road driving and paintball combat at nearby. Visit Northumberland. Northumberland National Park. A nature reserve stretching from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills with superb walking scenery, a variety of wildlife and many historic sites. To the north you can visit the famous. National Trust properties. Visit beautiful and historic properties such as Cragside and Wallington. Large unspoilt stretches of white sands in a region of strong Christian Heritage where you can visit.
Gardens - Stroll around
gardens open under the. National
Gardens Scheme. Day
Trips - Visit County Durham's award winning. Beamish Open Air Museum. Go shopping and sightseeing at. Gateshead Metro
Centre. Activities in Northumberland. There are a wealth of beautiful. Challenging long and short distance across hills and uncrowded beaches. Our local course in. open 7 days a week to visitors, is only 10 minutes drive. This is an 18 hole rolling parkland course with magnificent views and an abundance of natural hazards. With prior notice a day's
golf can be arranged. Alternatively you may like to play some of the spectacular courses Northumberland has to offer. on virtually traffic-free lanes, forest roads and bridleways. Horse Riding - at the. Redesdale Riding
Centre. Upland, lowland and coastal species. Alnwick Castle and Hadrian's Wall location photography by
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Pubs with
Breakfasts,
Bar Meals and Evening Meals nr Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, UK. Starters Selection of fruit juices; Grapefruit and prunes; Natural yogurt.; A choice of cereals. Main Course
Grilled Bacon; Sausage; Tomatoes; Butter Fried Mushrooms; Black Pudding; Eggs: Poached, Scrambled Boiled or Fried. Afters White or wholemeal toast; Honey and home-made preserves; Freshly brewed
coffee; A selection of teas, including herbal. In the evening you may find some of the following dishes: Starters Roast Tomato and Red Pepper Soup; Smoked Scottish Salmon;
Grilled Fresh Asparagus with a Balsamic Dressing; Sweet Marinated Herrings; Creamy Garlic Mushrooms in Puff Pastry; Filo Pastry Basket filled with Mildly Curried Vegetables; Coarse Farmhouse Pate. Main Course Roast Northumbrian Lamb with a Rosemary and Redcurrant Jus; Prime Fillet or Sirloin Steaks cooked to your liking with perhaps garlic butter or a green peppercorn sauce; Fish from North Shields Fish Quay; Salmon; Lemon Sole; Monkfish or Sea Bass may be simply
grilled with Herb Butter or served with a Light Cream Sauce; Hearty Home-made
Game and Mushroom Pie; Pan Fried Breast of Marinated Chicken with Honey Roasted Peppers. Vegetarian and salad choices will also be available. Sweets Sticky Toffee Pudding; Raspberry Creme Brulee; Tuile Basket filled with Ice Cream and topped with Summer Fruits; Lemon and Lime Cheesecake. Our blackboard menu changes from day to day, and includes traditional favourites plus a few more adventurous dishes, for example: Delicious Home-made Soups; our own Steak and Kidney Pie; Home-made Lasagne; Ploughman's with a selection of cheeses and a range of freshly prepared salads and sandwiches. Many of our daytime favourites are also available in the evening. Sunday
Lunches (12.00 - 2.00pm). On Sundays we serve sizzling traditional roasts with all the trimmings, such as Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, or Roast Northumbrian Lamb with fresh mint sauce. For vegetarians Alternatively, vegetarian options are available (and we're not talking flabby omelette), or for those with a less hearty appetite, a selection of crisp and tasty salads.
For Traditional Real Ale English
Pubs near Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, UK. Originally a farmhouse, the Pheasant Inn has two comfortable
lounge bars with stone walls, original beams and cosy open fires in winter. The stone walls hold 100-year old photos of the local community: from colliery to smithy, a vital record of their past heritage remains - special indeed. The
bars are wonderful; brass beer taps glow, anything wooden - ceiling, beams and tables - has been polished to perfection with varnish and the clock above the fire keeps perfect time. - Visit us and enjoy the traditional warmth and friendly atmosphere of this cosy English
pub which has been owned by our family since 1985. As a change from our wide range of wines and spirits, why not sample our house real ales - Timothy Taylor's Landlord. Or perhaps one of our guest ales, such as Wylam Organic, Whistle Stop or Hedonist from the local. Our wine list features sensibly priced wines from around the world, and we also carry 35 of the finest malt whiskies which are sure to tempt you to linger in the
bar well after your usual bed time. Our mellow
dining room is the place to enjoy some of the best traditional home cooked in the area - individually prepared, using fresh local produce.
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Breakfast Accommodation near Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, UK. Comfort, Service and a Warm Welcome. Enjoy a holiday, short break or simply a relaxing meal in the warm surroundings of a traditional English
pub, nestling in the peaceful, unspoilt Northumberland countryside. A really super little inn, the kind you hope to chance upon. It is not grand, not scruffy, just right. The Kershaws run it with huge passion and an instinctive understanding of its traditions. - Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay. Comfortable Accommodation. Spacious
en-suite rooms with countryside views. Mouthwatering menus freshly prepared. Real ale, quality wines and fine whiskies. Castles, countryside and coastline. Don't just take our word for it - see us in the following publications: Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay - (. ) The Good
Pub Guide - (. ) Ashley Courtenay Highly recommended Hotels - (. ) Staying Off the Beaten Track - (. ) Rambler's Yearbook and Accommodation Guide - (. How to find us - ( see. ) We are 20 miles north-west of Hexham and just 1 mile south-east of Kielder Water. Easily accessible to the A68 from Corbridge to Jedburgh. The Pheasant Inn Stannersburn, Falstone, Hexham Northumberland, UK NE48 1DD. Contact : Robin Kershaw.
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Fax : +44 (0)1434 240382
stay@thepheasantinn.com