As mentioned in my title it would be difficult to beat this one. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and the wife of the owner assisted us with our bags into our rooms followed by a tray of tea and shortcake. Ask for the rooms overlooking the river and Carlisle park. The rooms are lovely with showers that simulate the Indian monsoons. Spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds I awoke feeling totally refreshed from my long drive the previous day. Brace yourselves for the breakfast!! A typical Northumbrian breakfast which starts with the cereal, creatively served with a choice of strawberries or prunes for the daring. However, make room for the the cooked course which is, to be quite honest, spectacular. Croissants toast and coffee to abundance we were really set up for the day. You will find your hosts extremely affable and I will stay here again the next time I am in Morpeth.