The Old School House, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Haltwhistle, 7.7 km from Thirlwall Castle, 12 km from Housesteads Roman Fort, as well as 39 km from Bywell Castle. The property is situated 43 km from Prudhoe Castle, 48 km from Wallington and 34 km from University of Cumbria. Free private parking is available and the bed and breakfast also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. With a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. Guests at The Old School House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Haltwhistle, like cycling and hiking. Bellingham Golf Club is 40 km from the accommodation. Newcastle International Airport is 56 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Haltwhistle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    The gracious hosts made our trip an even better one The breakfast was outstanding and was cooked fresh to order each morning.
  • Donald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great base for walking. Lovely B&B with a real homely, cosy family feel to it. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming and everything was top notch, from the comfy bed, great shower, complimentary home made cookies, good wi-fi, onsite parking...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredibly comfortable, amazing breakfast, able to eat my take away at a table with plate and cutlery. Very helpful and friendly owners.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow, what a wonderful stay! This is probably the nicest B&B we have stayed in around Northumberland, and there’s been some competition! We were welcomed by Kate and Ian who are so lovely. Our room was fantastic, the bed was extremely comfortable....
  • Alicia
    Canada Canada
    This bed and breakfast was wonderful! The hosts go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The house was very clean and welcoming from the bedroom with tea and coffee and a little treat to the fully equipped en-suite...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly hosts, lovely big room, nice large sitting room, fabulous breakfast , we all sat together which made a nice change if you are a single traveler.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Homely, clean, warm and quaint. Food and welcome was exceptional and being collected from the station was above and beyond.
  • J
    Jez
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed in the single room as I was travelling alone walking Hadrians wall. The room was immaculately clean, extremely comfortable and appointed to an exceptional standard. The private bathroom was exactly the same. The breakfast was delicious,...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Overall excellent B&B. Comfortable well equipped rooms furnished to a high standard which were spotlessly clean. Home-baked cakes/biscuits, chocolates and fresh milk in rooms were a lovely treat. Delicious breakfasts with good choice of hot and...
  • Ken
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely Brilliant, what more can I say, The very best breakfast that I have ever received at a holiday accommodation.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old School House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about The Old School House

  • Room options at The Old School House include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
  • Check-in at The Old School House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Old School House is 250 yards from the centre of Haltwhistle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Old School House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old School House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental