The Ravensworth Arms Hotel Gateshead

The Ravensworth Arms Hotel

Hotel The Ravensworth Arms Hotel 3 class

Gateshead, Greenford Lane

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Situated on the site of Clubbon Hall, taking its name from the nearby Ravensworth Castle, this characterful pub offers quality food and accommodation, and boasts a wealth of literary connections.

The Ravensworth Arms is famous as the place where Lewis Carroll wrote his immortal classic ‘Alice in Wonderland’, it is also believed that Catherine Cookson was conceived here as her mother Kate worked behind the bar. This quality establishment is situated in a peaceful countryside setting in the charming village of Lamesley. Despite its peaceful location, it is within reach of the many amenities in Tyne and Wear, with quick connections to all major transport links, business areas and local attractions.

Situated in a picturesque setting yet conveniently just off the A1, The Ravensworth Arms is a great option, whatever your reason for visiting.

All rooms recently refurbished to a high standard.

Rooms: 19
Rate: 50 - 80 GBP


Hotel information

In keeping with the traditional atmosphere of the building, we have quality meeting facilities for up to 60 people. Wedding ceremonies can also be held at the Ravensworth Arms as a civil wedding licence is held here.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Heating, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Services:   Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Room information

The Ravensworth Arms has 13 quality rooms available, both doubles and twins for twin or single occupancy. The rooms are all en suite with flat screen colour TV and Sky channels. There are tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, telephone and hairdryer in all rooms. Z-beds can be supplied for children if needed.

Food & beverage

The hotel offers an extensive menu of fresh, seasonal dishes; we pride ourselves on sourcing only the finest of quality ingredients. Our steaks are cut from 35 day matured British beef to bring you a more tender, succulent meat. We use British farm assured chicken and outdoor reared pork selected for their superior taste. We also offer a selection of our chef’s very own speciality dishes selected and prepared by our very own team of chefs.

Area information

The Ravensworth Arms is situated in a peaceful, countryside setting, yet is close to all amenities with quick connections to all major transport links, business areas and local attractions. Just off the A1, the Ravensworth is ideal for visitors of such places of interest as the MetroCentre, St James' Park, Newcastle's Quayside and there is even a picturesque view of the Angel of the North from the hotel.

Travel information

By Car (from the A1):
- Leave the A1 at Team Valley Retail World and take the Lamesley exit from the roundabout.
- Follow the road for approximately 0.75 miles and at the mini roundabout take the right hand turn signed Kibblesworth.
- Take your first left and the hotel is about 200 yards on the right.

Other Transport:
- The hotel is close to both Newcastle Airport and Newcastle Central train station.
- There is a very reliable bus service which goes through both Newcastle and Gateshead with access to the Metro rail system.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-23:00
Check Out:   07:00-11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
There is no capacity for cots in the room.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast costs GBP 4.95 per person.
Full English breakfast costs GBP 6.95 per person.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, PIN, Solo, Switch, Visa