The Bowes Hotel - Bardon Mill

The Bowes Hotel Bardon Mill: a family-friendly pub with rooms near Hadrian's Wall, offering British and Thai cuisine and live archaeology experiences.

Dining

The Bowes Hotel offers both British and Thai cuisines in its restaurant, with home-cooked meals including Sunday roasts and a large full English breakfast. The chef, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, prepares generous portions with fresh ingredients, and the bar serves a selection of drinks in a lively pub atmosphere. Special diet menus for vegetarian, gluten-free, and other needs are available, along with kids' meals and packed lunches for walkers.

Rooms

The Bowes Hotel has corner studio apartments with balconies and garden views, as well as the Pottery room with a fridge and private balcony. Deluxe King Rooms and Superior Studios offer spacious accommodations with en suite bathrooms, comfortable beds, and high-quality toiletries. All rooms are non-smoking, centrally heated, and feature daily housekeeping and luggage storage.

Location & Outdoor Activities

The hotel is located 5 km from Vindolanda Roman Fort and 6 km from Housesteads Roman Fort, making it a base for exploring Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park. Guests can fish, cycle, play billiards and darts on-site, or arrange horse riding and golf nearby. The hotel offers secure bike storage and a shuttle service to the wall, with staff providing lifts for a small fee.

Family & Pet Amenities

The Bowes Hotel Bardon Mill welcomes families and pets, with dedicated family rooms and a garden and sun terrace for outdoor play. Children can enjoy kids' meals and a lively pub environment with darts and billiards, while the hotel provides a designated smoking area and BBQ facilities. Pets are allowed in designated areas, and the staff can recommend local hiking trails suitable for all ages.

Community & Extra Services

The hotel hosts yearly leek competitions and other community events, fostering a local pub atmosphere with regular interactions among locals and visitors. Extra services include an electric vehicle charging station, an ATM on site, laundry service, and packed lunch preparation upon request. The privately owned hotel employs locally knowledgeable staff who provide detailed recommendations for nearby attractions like Mr. George's Museum of Time.

• Dining: British and Thai cuisines, home-cooked meals with vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Rooms: Corner studio apartments with balconies and garden views, Deluxe King and Superior Studio
• Location: 5 km to Vindolanda, 6 km to Housesteads Roman Fort, near Hadrian's Wall Path
• Activities: Billiards, darts, fishing, cycle hire, horse riding, secure bike storage
• Extras: Electric vehicle charging station, ATM on site, luggage storage, daily housekeeping
• Events: Yearly leek competitions and community gatherings