Cook & Barker Inn

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01665 575234
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A traditional Northumbrian country inn in an elevated spot at Newton-on-the-Moor, with views taking in both the coast and the Cheviot hills. Close to the A1, it's an easy stop whether you're travelling north to Scotland or exploring inland.

Alongside the restaurant and bar, there's a beer garden and 16 rooms — 14 en-suite doubles plus two larger suites — making it a popular choice for an overnight stay as well as a meal, and a regular venue for weddings and private events.

Good to know

  • 14 en-suite rooms from around £100/night, plus two suites from £180/night
  • Restaurant serves lunch and evening dining
  • Beer garden and bar areas
  • Hosts weddings and corporate events

The Cook & Barker Inn

This is another of our favourite places when we’re in the mood for proper, home-cooked food.

Tom’s idea of the perfect rainy Wednesday is remarkably specific: Aberdeen Angus mince & dumpling, fresh vegetables, followed by sticky toffee pudding. Preferably with rain running down the windows outside and absolutely nowhere else we need to be.

Rain on the window, comfort in your tummy. That pretty much sums up the Cook & Barker.

It sits just off the A1, north of Felton, and we’ve often thought that if they had a big sign on the A1 telling everyone they were there, they’d probably be even more popular.

But we’re not telling them that. We quite like being able to get a table.

And perhaps the best recommendation we can give it? It’s one of those places where plenty of the over-70s come for lunch. They’ve had decades to work out where the good food is — we’re following their lead. 😁

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