This 250-year-old lead miners’ house offers a special place to stay in the North of England. Situated in a beautiful rural location in a quiet corner of Northumberland, YHA Ninebanks is in a peaceful valley but accessible from main roads. It is a good stopover if travelling north or south.It offers four-star accommodation; six en suite rooms, a great social space, a barbecue area and a terrace with wonderful views. The sitting room is a lovely relaxing space with stone floors, beams and a log burner. There is free Wi-Fi, a laundry room, efficient drying room and secure bike storage. There is also a Chalet which has two self-contained deluxe cabin rooms situated in a quiet location. Hadrian’s Wall is nearby with good walking and many Roman sites. Or you can explore the small villages of the North Pennines. On Isaac’s tea Trail, a 36-mile circular walk. Getting to the hostel: Service X81 to/from Alston bus stop on main road 1 mile away; 688 from Hexham nearest point Allendale Town 7 miles from hostel 1.5 miles from A686 main road. Free roadside parking at hostel