You Don’t Have to Go Far to Eat Well
One of the quiet joys of staying at The Old Post Office is that you barely have to leave the village to eat properly. Chatton is small, but it punches above its weight when it comes to a decent meal, and everything within reach leans towards hearty, unfussy, locally sourced food rather than anything overly precious.
The Local, Two Minutes Away
Start with the obvious choice: the village pub, two minutes’ walk from the front door. It’s the kind of place that does a proper Sunday roast, a good pint, and a warm welcome for muddy boots and tired dogs after a day on the moors. On a cold evening, it’s hard to beat a table by the fire here after being out in the Northumberland air all day.
Alnwick for a Bigger Choice
Twenty minutes down the road, Alnwick has a good spread of cafes, bakeries and restaurants if you fancy a change of scene. It’s an easy stop if you’re heading that way to see the castle or the gardens, and there’s enough variety to suit a quiet coffee and cake or a proper sit-down dinner.
Fresh Seafood on the Coast
If your day takes you to the coast, save your appetite. Craster is famous for its kippers, smoked in the village for generations, and Seahouses has a string of chippies serving fish straight off the boats that morning. Bamburgh and Alnmouth both have good options too, so a coastal day trip doubles nicely as a food trip.
Dinner Without Leaving the Cottage
And if you’d rather not go anywhere at all, we’ve partnered with Yhangry to bring a private chef straight to The Old Post Office kitchen. It’s a lovely option for a special occasion, or simply an evening when the log burner and the sofa are winning. Menus are built around what you fancy, from a relaxed family dinner to a proper multi-course meal.
Wherever you decide to eat, Chatton makes a brilliant base for it. Check availability at The Old Post Office and start planning your food stops around Northumberland.