Rye Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast - Hexham

Historic working sheep farm and B&B in Northumberland countryside

Accommodation & Farm Life

Rye Hill Farm sits within 30 acres of working farmland and offers a range of self-catering cottage and B&B rooms. The farm is a family-run sheep farm where guests can walk around the barns and see lambs, chickens, and horses. Adapted facilities for guests with mobility issues are available in some rooms, and the property includes a three-bedroom self-catering cottage with a fully equipped kitchen.

Dining & Breakfast

A full English breakfast is served each morning using locally sourced ingredients and homemade items such as bread, jam, and gooseberry compote. The dining room has an open-log fire and patio doors overlooking the farm, and guests can also request a packed lunch for day trips. No evening meal is provided on-site, but a microwave and plates are available for warming up takeout food.

Activities & Entertainment

The property has a games room with a skittle alley, table tennis, and a pool table for guest use. A communal lounge area provides local books and maps for planning walks and visits to nearby attractions. The farm is located within the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, making it a starting point for stargazing.

Location & Surroundings

Rye Hill Farm Hexham is a 10-minute drive from Hexham town center and within 25 minutes of the Northumberland National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is reachable by car, and the historic Hexham Abbey is nearby. The farm is also close to the village of Slaley with its community pub, the Rose and Crown, serving evening meals.

Family & Pet Friendly

Pets are welcome at Rye Hill Farm without extra charges, and the family rooms are spacious enough for a dog crate. Children can feed lambs during lambing season and watch the farm animals from the window. A games room with table tennis and billiards provides entertainment for all ages, and the farm's quiet setting allows for outdoor play.

• Accommodation: B&B rooms and a three-bedroom self-catering cottage
• Dining: Full English breakfast with homemade bread and local ingredients
• Activities: Games room with skittle alley, table tennis, and pool table
• Location: 10 minutes from Hexham, near Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park
• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed at no extra charge
• Accessibility: Adapted facilities for guests with mobility issues
• Farm Life: Working sheep farm with lambs, chickens, and horses