Cook & Barker Inn

The Cook & Barker Inn is a traditional country inn and pub located in the village of Newton on the Moor in Northumberland, England. Describing itself as 'a real traditional Northumbrian Country Inn', it occupies an elevated position with views over the Northumberland Coast and the Cheviot Hills, and sits close to the A1 dual carriageway, roughly 35 minutes from both Newcastle and Berwick. The inn operates as a hospitality business combining a restaurant, bar, snug, guest accommodation and private meeting space. Its clientele includes tourists exploring rural Northumberland, business travellers heading to Scotland or the Borders, and visitors using nearby Newcastle Airport and North Shields Quay as staging points for international travel. The inn's name is explained by a historical parchment displayed in the bar area, which recounts the medieval history of Newton on the Moor — originally held by the Hilton family, later passing to Rametta, daughter of John le Viscount, and known as Newton Supra Moram. The Cook & Barker offers corporate meeting facilities, including a lounge seating approximately 20 people, with packages that include tea and coffee on arrival and lunch. The business is independently run and does not appear to be part of a larger hospitality group. Its official website provides information on dining, rooms, galleries and events.

The Cook & Barker Inn is a traditional country inn and pub in Newton on the Moor, Northumberland, England. Its name is linked to the medieval history of the village, as explained by a parchment displayed in the bar area of the inn. According to that document, Newton on the Moor was an ancient township originally held by the Hilton family and by 1250 had come into the possession of Rametta, daughter of John le Viscount. The village was then called Newton Supra Moram. Rametta gave her Northumberland estate to Simon de Montford, Earl of Leicester, in exchange for lands in the South. In 1269 Henry III granted the confiscated Barony of Embleton, which included Newton, to a new owner. The inn itself operates today as a hospitality business, offering dining, accommodation and event facilities. It has been described as 'a real traditional Northumbrian Country Inn' and is located in an elevated position with views of the Northumberland Coast and the Cheviot Hills. The inn is close to the A1 dual carriageway, about 35 minutes from Newcastle and Berwick, and is positioned for visitors using Newcastle Airport and North Shields Quay. It serves tourists exploring rural Northumberland, business travellers heading to Scotland and the Borders, and those seeking a staging post for international travel. The inn provides a restaurant, bar, snug and a lounge for meetings that seats approximately 20 people. Corporate packages are available, with a charge of £20 per person including tea/coffee on arrival and lunch. The business is independently operated and does not appear to be part of a larger chain or group.

• By 1250, Newton on the Moor came into the possession of Rametta, daughter of John le Viscount, and was known as Newton Supra Moram.

• In 1269, Henry III granted the confiscated Barony of Embleton, including Newton, to a new owner.

A traditional Northumbrian country inn offering dining, accommodation and events in a scenic rural setting.

• Restaurant dining

• Bar and snug

• Guest accommodation

• Meeting and event space

• Corporate packages

1. 1About Us / History - Cook and Barkercookandbarkerinn.co.uk
2. 2Corporate - Cook and Barkercookandbarkerinn.co.uk
3. 3Cook & Barker Inn - Wikidatawikidata.org