Located just south of the town of Gateshead, Park Farm Hotel an 18th century farmhouse just a 4-minute drive from the famous Angel of the North A family-run bed and breakfast in a rural setting, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access The spacious, smartly decorated rooms at Park Farm Hotel each feature an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a TV with satellite channels, a seating area and a hairdryer They also benefit from tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk In the morning, a breakfast buffet is available to all guests It offers a selection of fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals and a number of cooked options It is served in the rustic dining room From the bed and breakfast Newcastle upon Tyne city centre is a 14-minute drive away The Intu Metrocentre, host to a number of shops and restaurants, is less than 5 miles away Castle Keep is also just a 12-minute journey in the car