Besides our superb Spa, we have taken advantage of our extensive grounds to provide a wide range of outdoor leisure activities for our guests.

Our outdoor leisure facilities include ...

... an Adventure Playground - younger children will love this large, covered adventure area; with its wood chip flooring, this is a safe yet exciting area for the younger child.

... the Tennis Court is a green en-tout-cas court, which is available from dawn till dusk. It is south facing and sheltered and is playable all year round.

... the Games Room is a large, heated room next to the pool. Equipped with table tennis, pool, bar football and a lounge area with colour TV, this makes a great meeting place for children of all ages (allowing their parents to enjoy the Spa in peace and quiet).

... Riding is available at Kimmerston Riding School near Wooler (telephone 01668 216283). It is possible to go on beach rides on the sands at Lindisfarne - this is a superb experience! Slate Hall Riding Centre in Seahouses (telephone 01665 720320) have a varied selection of horses and ponies and can offer lessons and treks suitable for both novice and experienced riders. Riding times can change daily, so please telephone in advance to book your ride. In winter, riding is usually available only in the mornings and weekends.

... the Cricket Net has a green hard surface and has proved popular with children of all ages. We also have a cradle slip catcher, although most guests think it is either a deck chair or 'something to kill sheep in'!

... the Football Pitch is situated to the west of the gardens. 'Look, Dad, there are proper nets!' is the usual comment. Why this is so unusual, I am not sure, but many aspiring David Beckhams seem to have fun between the posts.

... the Croquet Lawn seems to provide a location for many friendly arguments - mainly about the rules!

... the Trampoline is 12 feet in diameter and seems to be a magnet for children of all ages.

... the Harry Potter Trail in the 20 acre Beech wood adjoining the gardens is great fun and is something the whole family can enjoy - and there are prizes for those indomitable souls that complete it!

... Fly Fishing at Meg's Lake is an idyllic pastime. Our guests are welcome to fish on our beautifully located two-acre lake, which is set within a 20 acre nature reserve established on the farm in 1997. The views from the lake are breathtaking and, as one guest remarked, 'One is surrounded by birdsong and tranquillity.' The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and may be fished all year round.