Market Cross Guest House in Belford, England

Market Cross Guest House is run by owners Steve and Amanda, who focus on guest experience with attention to dietary requirements. Guests receive homemade cake on arrival and find homemade biscuits and Lindisfarne mead in their rooms. The hosts provide local insights for sightseeing and can arrange packed lunches for early departures.

Amanda, a trained chef, prepares a full English or Irish breakfast using locally sourced ingredients. The breakfast includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus homemade granola, yogurt, and Seville orange marmalade. Guests order the night before so everything is cooked to order.

The guest house has four rooms - Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow - each with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and high-quality toiletries. The Blue Room offers a roll-top bath and separate shower, while the Red Room overlooks the market square and church. All rooms have tea and coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and homemade treats replenished daily.

A rear garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area is reserved exclusively for guests. The garden has comfy chairs at the bottom where guests can sit with a bottle of wine. Seasonal fruit is grown on-site and used in breakfast dishes.

Market Cross is 9 km from Bamburgh Castle, 12 km from Chillingham Castle, and 19 km from Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. The bus station is directly in front of the house, providing mobility without a car. The village of Belford has pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

Breakfast: Locally sourced full English/ Irish with vegan & gluten-free options

Rooms: 4 individually decorated rooms with homemade biscuits and mead

Garden: Private guest-only garden with picnic area

Extras: Homemade cake on arrival, fresh milk, and toiletries

Hosts: Owners provide local sightseeing advice and packed lunches

Location: 9 km from Bamburgh Castle, bus stop at the door