The Queens Arms Hotel Acomb

An immaculate hostel in an old stone cottage tucked away in a beautiful North Pennine valley. For those who like to get away from it all Ninebanks cannot be beaten. We loved our stay.

This was so bad we did not stay and went home a day early. The room was located above a seedy looking pub which looked as if it had not be decorated for many years. The room was approached by a dingy staircase with a brown nylon carpet which did not look clean. The bedroom was dated but the bed looked clean and firm with plenty of towels. The shower had black mildew in the grouting and was in serious need of decoration and modernisation. The final straw was the toilet which would only flush if we climbed on the seat and pulled the chain from the top. This was not a Victorian cast iron toilet. It was circa 1960s plastic and shabby. When I asked about breakfast I was told that they hadn't done food since the pandemic. We booked a hotel in Hexham and all the documentation said Hexham but it is in Acomb which is 4 miles from Hexham.

Excellent food (the apple crumble is divine) and great rooms, the couple are friendly and wonderful hosts. Close to a bunch of great heritage sites. The local area is beautiful and great for hiking. Also, nice view of sheep being fed as you eat breakfast. 10/10, would stay again.

What an amazing find! Booked as accommodation for a college trip - exceeded all my expectations in every way. Excellent rooms, very clean, home cooked meals, comfy place to relax at the end of the day and the best weekend of sleep I’ve had in a long time. We will be returning! Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend!

Absolutely brilliant. A hidden gem. We wanted somewhere to stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary and happened upon the chalets at Ninebanks YHA. It was absolutely lovely. It was very clean, had a self-contained kitchenette area, wood burner and bathroom. It was very quiet and private, away from the main hostel. The hostel is rural, surrounded by fields and really well-maintained. We will definitely be back.

Little gem of a hostel run by Ian and Pauline, with excellent facilities. We booked an en-suite bunk room and it was perfect for the two of us. Kitchen had everything needed. Lovely sitting room. Outdoor area with tables and chairs and great views. Parking. On the remote side, literally where the road ends in the pennine hills. Lovely walks but need good boots, although the roads are quiet and very walkable too. We loved the curlews.