Northumberland Arms

The Northumberland Arms is a pub, restaurant and boutique guesthouse in West Thirston, near Felton, Northumberland, England. Originally built in the 1820s as a coaching inn by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland, the building has been restored to combine historic charm with modern comforts. It is known for its seasonal menu, which uses locally sourced ingredients, and for its six individually decorated luxury en-suite bedrooms named after local landmarks. The venue also features an outdoor drinking and dining area with views of the River Coquet and a 16th-century bridge. Located about a mile from the A1, it serves as a base for exploring the North East of England. The business underwent an extensive renovation during the COVID-19 lockdown, updating décor, furnishings and technology throughout.

The Northumberland Arms was originally built in the 1820s as a coaching inn by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland. It served travellers on the historic route through West Thirston, near Felton, in Northumberland, England. Over the centuries the building retained its traditional character, and in recent years it was lovingly restored to offer modern luxuries while maintaining the charm of its past. The venue is well known for its food, with a seasonal menu popular with locals and visitors from further afield. During the COVID-19 lockdown, the property underwent an extensive renovation, with new décor, furnishings and technology throughout. The outdoor drinking and dining area was also expanded, providing views of the River Coquet and a 16th-century bridge. Today it operates as a pub, restaurant and boutique guesthouse with six luxury en-suite bedrooms named after local landmarks.

• 2021

  Outdoor drinking and dining area expanded with views of the River Coquet.

• 2020

  Extensive renovation during COVID-19 lockdown, including new décor, furnishings and technology.

• 1820

  Built as a coaching inn by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland.

A historic coaching inn reborn as a luxury pub-with-rooms, blending heritage character with contemporary comfort and a strong local-food ethos.

• Seasonal restaurant menu

  Freshly prepared food using the finest local ingredients.

• Luxury en-suite bedrooms

  Six individually decorated rooms named after local landmarks.

• Outdoor drinking and dining area

  Expanded outdoor space with views of the River Coquet and a 16th-century bridge.

1. 1The Northumberland Arms official websitenorthumberlandarms-felton.co.uk
2. 2About Us — The Northumberland Armsnorthumberlandarms-felton.co.uk
3. 3Northumberland Arms — Wikidatawikidata.org