A stop-off near Hexham is rated as the perfect place for a break by travellers on the A69, according to Tripadvisor reviews.
This quaint, award-winning tea room is praised for 'excellent' food, 'extremely friendly service', described as a 'little gem of a place', by one content Tripadvisor reviewer.
Bardon Mill Village Store and Tea Room is based on one of the main roads through the small village, on Cycle Route 72.
The store sells everything from general groceries, local arts and crafts, newspapers, household items and more, while the tea room serves hot and cold food, lunches, cakes and hot drinks.
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It is popular among tourists and locals for serving quality food with service to match, with a high 4.8 overall rating on Tripadvisor.
"Popped in after a visit to the pottery across the road for a refreshment stop," one review said. "Really friendly welcome. Coffee was fabulous. Some nice local artisan gifts. We sat outside as it was a warm day. Little gem of a place, well worth a visit if you are in the area."
"Lovely local shop, good coffee and delicious cake. Really good find. Worth a stop after visiting the pottery across the road," another said of the business.
One person travelling on the A69 stopped here for refreshments.
"Stopped here for breakfast to break up the journey on the A69," they said. "Map showed Starbucks as the next place but spotted the road sign and very glad we stopped off here instead. There were a small number of parking spaces directly outside and some outdoor seating. Friendly service, great toasties and a hot cuppa."
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