We used the hotel as a base while cycling Hadrian's Wall. Started at the hotel and caught a train to Maryport, stayed again on the way through Carlisle, and then caught a train back from South Shields and stayed again, leaving our car at the hotel. Very convenient location for anyone walking or cycling Hadrian's Wall. Breakfast was a buffet, with plenty of choice. The 3 rooms we had all faced the carpark and were quiet. There was space to leave our bikes inside, which was handy.