Roses Bower
Three properties available to rent. The Hayloft , The Drum Barn and the Old Woodworker’s Cottage (Together, they can accommodate up to 20 guests).
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Local services
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Accommodation
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Eating out
Errington Coffee House
Local tea and coffee with traditional home cooked food, served in comfortable surroundings with open fires. Lots of seating and an area inside for dog owners. Fresh baked cakes and pies, jacket potatoes and sandwiches.
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Robin Hood Inn
A favourite with both locals and travellers alike, many of those walking the wall choosing to spend the night with us or pop in for refreshments en route, with the pub itself acting as an Official Stamping station for the official Hadrian’s Wall Walk!
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Vallum
Enjoy tea room treats and fabulous views across open countryside from our tea room or soak up the sun on our wonderful deck, while the youngsters enjoy the children’s outdoor play area.
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The Black Bull, Matfen
A traditional pub, welcoming and friendly. We pride ourselves on the quality of our beer and local ales. Good food at reasonable prices. Dog friendly. Pub games. Pool & Darts. Private dining on request.
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The Angelfish Takeaway
Not only can you get freshly cooked cod and chips but can you recall ever being able to order them alongside Champagne, Prosecco, a pint or even a bottle of Gin & Tonic?
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Mobile food vans
Fire and Dough
Neapolitan wood-fired pizza van. You'll find us roaming around Northumberland and Newcastle. Parking at Matfen on a Wednesday and Corbridge on a Friday. Also available for private hire.
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Frosts Fish and Chips.
Great fish and chips. Mobile van covers many nearby villages. Fridays in Great Whittington around 7.15pm parked at the village green.
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Fresh 'N' Thyme
Reliable first class service of fresh fruit and vegetables to your door. No order is too big or too small. Orders also taken.
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Shops
Matfen Village Shop
Our store provides good quality food and convenience products including fresh produce. Open all year round we offer the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a selection of beverages and light bites from our menu . In the summer months why not enjoy our garden terrace with beautiful views across the village.
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Annie's Baking Boxes
Catering for large and small events such as birthdays, kid's parties, funerals, christenings, family gatherings etc. We offer a large range of home baked goods for treats and gifts as well as our famous "afternoon tea in a box". Delivery service available.
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Mobile Post Office
Matfen Mobile Post Office
Van parks outside Matfen Village Hall, Southside, Matfen, Northumberland, NE20 0RP. Wednesday's 14:45-16:45. Services include Stamps, Benefits collection, Vehicle tax, Foreign currency, Travel Insurance, National Express Tickets
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Medical
Corbridge Medical Group
We are a six partner GP practice based in Corbridge, Northumberland providing medical services to around 7,000 patients in Corbridge and the surrounding area. We dispense medication to patients living in rural areas visit their website
Defibrillator
We have a defibrillator on the wall of the village hall. A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called de-fibrillation, and it's an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who’s in cardiac arrest.
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Window cleaning
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Dog matters
Town and Country Canine
Providing dog walking in a group so your pet can play, make friends, be well rounded and socialised or individual walks are available for those needing more one to one care. Also provides cat visits while you're away on holiday or unable to care for your cat, offering feeding, letting in/out and making sure litter trays are clean. visit their website
Linnbank boarding kennels
Give your dog a holiday and call us today or call in to have a look around and discuss your dog's needs. We expect all dogs to leave the kennel having had an enjoyable stay, and want to make it their No.1 holiday destination. visit their website
Hadrian Pet Hotel
A luxury Dog Boarding Kennels, Cattery and Dog Grooming service. We strive to make your pet as happy as possible, so that he or she will enjoy their holiday with us, allowing you to go on holiday, having no worries about the welfare of your pet. visit their website
Horse matters
DLC Horse rug cleaning
The north east's favourite and most recommended horse rug cleaning company. Service the north east for the last 10 years. If you would like pick ups just drop us a message.
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Gardens and landscaping
Gardener's Cottage Plants
A family run nursery set in the beauty and tranquillity of the small hamlet of Bingfield. The nursery specialises in growing a varied range of perennials, herbs and wild-flowers using sustainable and organic methods. We pride ourselves in the robust, healthy plants which are the result of the systems and ingredients we use.
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Farm services
Scott Bros.
Steel fabricators
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Art and Photography
Photography by Lisa Scott
Based in Great Whittington, Lisa has been involved in a number of sport and leisure projects in schools and communities in the North East. She is currently participating in the '100 strangers' project on Flickr, where photographers from all around the world approach strangers and take a portrait of them.
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Churches
Holy Trinity Church
Matfen parish church is a popular attraction for local visitors, who love its peaceful, prayerful atmosphere. The church has a particularly unusual outside staircase, and some beautiful 16th-century alabaster reliefs depicting scenes from the early childhood of Jesus.
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