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| Situated in the village of
Hallbankgate, nestling at the foot of the North Pennine Fells, the
Belted Will is ideally located for exploring Hadrian's Wall and the
beautiful surrounding countryside. For those of you walking Hadrians
wall free transport is provided for guests. Just call us when you tire. The Fells are a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and many county pursuits are available here including walking and hiking, mountain biking and cycling, fishing, golfing, bird watching and pony trekking. Indeed, many beautiful walks can be enjoyed right from our doorstep. Apart from Hadrian's Wall, a wealth of other interesting sites are within easy reach from the Inn, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Lanercost Priory and Talkin Tarn Country Park. RSPB Geltsdale Wildlife Reserve is on the fells directly behind the Inn and the Lake District is only 45 minutes away. |
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| Winners of the Solway Camra
Winter Pub of the Season Award 2006 and listed in the Good Beer
Guide, Britain's longest running and best-selling guide to
the Country's best pubs for real ale - the Belted Will has a growing
reputation for the best real ales and excellent food. Check out a recent review by the Cumberland News at; http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=425546 Also, an article on winning the Pub of the Season Award; http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=467313 |
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| The Belted Will currently provides
four luxury en-suite guest bedrooms and a new family room has just been
added in 2006. Each room is equipped with a colour television and tea & coffee making facilities. Drying facilities and dry storage is available for boots and hiking gear and secure storage is available for cycles. Evening meals are available in the comfortable dining room and a fine selection of cask ales, wines and spirits are available in the friendly bar. |
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The Inn gets its name from Lord William Howard. Born in 1563, he resided at nearby Naworth Castle and was nicknamed 'Belted Will' by the celebrated Scottish Poet, Sir Walter Scott on account of the broad belt he wore. Scott's work, 'Lay of the Last Minstel' presents Lord William Howard as a rough Border feudal lord of an earlier day. | ||||
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