Ninebanks Youth Hostel & Chalet, Orchard House Mohope, Hexham, NE47 8DQ

Positioned under the crest of a hill overlooking a picturesque valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is Ninebanks Hostel and Chalet. Close to the hamlet of Mohope and reached via a small lane from the A686 (one of the most spectacular roads in the UK) which links Haydon Bridge in Northumberland and Alston in Cumbria, the hostel is superbly positioned to attract visitors to the region, whether it be for walking along Hadrian’s Wall, rambling in the Pennines or cycling one of the many national cycleways in the area.

Although peaceful and secluded, Ninebanks has Superfast Broadband and is close to a number of market towns including Hexham, Allendale and Penrith while nearby villages provide cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.

The Lake District is less than an hours drive and Northumberland National Park, home to one of the world's largest Dark Sky Park is a similar distance to the north. The A69 connects the area to the cities of Newcastle and Carlisle and the M6 motorway provides links to the Scotland and the North West.

The Hostel
Formerly two attached cottages dating back to the 1700s and retaining much of its original charm, the hostel has recently undergone refurbishment and now provides high quality accommodation. There are six en suite bedrooms incorporating 28 beds in total, providing spacious and versatile letting space, each named after minerals from the lead mining industry- a heritage of the areas past. There is also a lovely sitting room with wood burning stove set in an “Inglenook” fireplace, a stone floor, oak ceiling beams and a large window offering stunning landscape views.

The large farmhouse style kitchen is well equipped to provide for all guests whether that be self catering or full service meals and the spacious breakfast room/restaurant can seat over 20 guests at a time.

The Chalet
At the rear of the hostel is the Chalet which provides two further interconnecting bedrooms providing a further four bed spaces. Each room has a wood burning stove and en suite shower room plus a small modern kitchenette and dining table. Similar to the hostel, the Chalet is very well presented with a “lodge” feel and is a very useful and versatile addition to the bedroom stock.

Owners cottage
Also dating back to the 18th century is the owners house, a lovely, detached period cottage adjacent to the hostel and chalet. It is very rare for living accommodation attached to a business to be so spacious, charming and able to provide such stunning views of the surrounding fells. The lounge features a stone “Inglenook” fireplace with wood burning stove, and the farmhouse style kitchen features a Ryaburn range cooker. There are four bedrooms over two floors with two bathrooms plus parking to the side.

To the front of the hostel is a pretty patio garden laid to gravel with low “railway sleeper” retaining walls and this provides a very peaceful and picturesque environment for guests to enjoy outdoor drinks and meals while enjoying the breath-taking views. Between the buildings, the walkways and paths are well kept with occasional seating all of which is in keeping with the natural appeal of the business, the buildings and the surroundings. The site extends to 0.27 acres.

It is difficult to imagine a more idyllic lifestyle than running a leisure led business in such a beautiful part of the world. With living accommodation just a few steps away from their business and with clientele who are invariably on holiday, our sellers are able to enjoy a peaceful and versatile working life with as much or as little free time as they choose while still making a healthy living and maintaining an excellent level of customer service and reviews.

Profits are approaching £60,000. Trade accounts are available on request.