THE owners of an award-winning Northumberland pub announced they have sold the business.
Terry and Rachel Christie announced they have sold The Manor House in Haltwhistle and handed it over to new owners.
Terry took on the pub in 2018 and said he has put 'blood, sweat and tears' into it since then.
He shared the news on social media on Monday, June 29.
"Well today has been a day of mixed emotions. I have sold my little baby, the Manor House Haltwhistle and today was handover day.
"I have had the best eight years of my life, I have put my life’s savings into the Manor House since I bought the place in June 2018. I’ve put blood, sweat and tears into the Manor.
"It’s been a rollercoaster ride and a labour of love. It’s where I fell in love and met my beautiful wife Rachel.
"I want to thank each and every one of my wonderful staff and lovely customers for your continued support.
"We have been a major supporter of local and national charities and have been proud to have contributed the way we have.
"We have won every competition going, winners of Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice awards every year, the winner of Booking.com's Traveller Review Award every year."
Terry listed some of The Manor House's achievements, including being regularly voted best Sunday lunch, Christmas dinner and afternoon tea in the Hexham Courant’s local awards, as well as cosiest pub and best dog‑friendly pub in Northumberland.
The pub featured on BBC’s Escape to the Country, with a glossy four‑page write‑up in Living North magazine, and positive coverage on ITV News, BBC News and across the regional press.
It won Channel 4’s Four in a Bed, and has received a five‑star food‑hygiene rating from Northumberland County Council every year.
The pub holds Restaurant Guru awards for best pub and best restaurant in Haltwhistle, and is listed in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for the quality of its real ales.
"The icing on the cake for us was winning the England's Business of the Year Awards Best Pub in Northumberland in March 2025, then we won the England's Business of the Year Awards Best Pub in England in November 2025.
"Once again, thank you everyone, and it’s goodbye and last orders from Terry and Rachel," he added.
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