Market Cross Guest House

1 Church Street, Belford, NE70 7LS, United Kingdom
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Market Cross Guest House

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
109 reviews

Experience world-class service at Market Cross Guest House

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Market Cross Guest House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Belford, 10 km from Bamburgh Castle. Among the facilities at this property are a housekeeping service and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a walk-in shower. The bed and breakfast features some units with city views, and the units have a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast offers a selection of packed lunches. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Lindisfarne Castle is 20 km from Market Cross Guest House, while The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 24 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 71 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Belford

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jools
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely selection of cereals, fruits and cooked breakfasts. It was nice to be supplied with fresh milk from the cooler to make tea or coffee in our room. We were greeted by our friendly hosts Steve and Amanda with delicious home made banana cake.”
  • Ryan
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful rooms and welcoming hosts. Beds were wonderfully comfortable and the breakfast was outstanding.”
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Superb breakfast, excellent service from our very caring hosts”
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything we needed for our trip. Room very comfortable. Good location for visiting the area. Amanda and Steve were excellent, friendly hosts who greeted us with delicious cake on arrival. A lovely thoughtful touch. Breakfasts were amazing, great...”
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent Host. Greated with some home made cake. Breakfast, best ever, so so tasty. Bread freshly baked every day. Room excellent, very clean, bed and pillows so comfy, which made for a good nights sleep.”
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exceptional guest house. Complementary cakes and biscuits, quality bathroom products. Fresh milk supplied for teas and coffees, and so many little extras. Included. Breakfast selection is excellent, well cooked and tasty. Steve and Amanda go...”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very convenient, beautifully appointed, lovely owners”
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “breakfast was spot on could not fault it, all local produce, Steve and Amanda were exceptional hosts and catered for our needs, room was excellent, tea, coffee everything what you need, the little treats was great, home made biscuits and cake, my...”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet location, but within easy access of Bamburgh/Lindisfarne. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly hosts. Excellent breakfast with home made/locally sourced produce.”
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really enjoyed our stay at market cross guest house. Amanda and Steve were lovely and very welcoming. The food was outstanding. We stayed in the blue room with it having a bath which was extra nice. Cant wait to go again. Would highly recommend.”

Managed by Steve and Amanda White

Company review score: 10Based on 109 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Following a successful career with British Airways Amanda retrained as a chef and has worked at such places as Swinton Park cookery school and Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire. Running a Guest House has always been her ambition and Market Cross benefits not only from her skills in the kitchen but also her eye for design. Steve comes from a background of logistics and Health and Safety on the British railway network and never expected to be running a Guest House. Unexpectedly, he loves it and is responsible for front of house as well as the background work. He also looks after the garden and is chief washer up.

Property information

Market Cross Guest House is the winner of the Gold Award "Best B&B in Northumberland 2023, 2022 and Bronze in 2020. With 4 individual rooms, each subtly decorated around a colour theme Market Cross is a place to relax and enjoy your stay. With king size beds, comfortable mattresses and crisp linen you will sleep well and be ready to make the most of your day in the local area. There are large screen LED Smart TVs with Netflix and Amazon for you to watch all your favourite shows. Nespresso coffee machines, soft bath sheets, toiletries from The White Company and homemade sweet treats in every room. We have sourced local artwork for each room as this is an area with a wealth of artistic talent. Our food is sourced as locally as possible right down to the watermill producing the flour for our homemade bread. Our jams, marmalades and other preserves are all made by us as is the muesli granola and even our baked beans. Our breakfasts are cooked to order and we cater for as many dietary requirements and life choices as possible. We always try to only use seasonal, British fruit where possible. We offer a slice of homemade cake on arrival and fresh milk for tea/coffee to help you relax and begin your stay.

Neighbourhood information

Belford is a small friendly village near the coast of North Northumberland. Surrounded by the major attractions of the area Belford is the ideal place to base yourself to explore the stunning locations of this part of Northumberland. Bamburgh Castle, Lindesfarne Island, The Farne Islands, Warkworth and Alnwick Castles and Historic Berwick are all within easy reach from Market Cross Guest House. There is something for everyone in the area from excellent walking routes to historic houses and castles. Alnwick of course has the ultimate Harry Potter connection as it was the film set for the first two films. An ideal day out for kids big and small.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Market Cross Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Market Cross Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Market Cross Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Market Cross Guest House

  • Market Cross Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing

  • Room options at Market Cross Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at Market Cross Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Market Cross Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at Market Cross Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Market Cross Guest House is 350 yards from the centre of Belford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.