About this property

Historic Setting: Shaftoe's Bed and Breakfast in Haydon Bridge offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a lounge, daily housekeeping service, and full-day security. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, including vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast is highly praised for its quality and variety. Local Activities: The property is situated 42 km from Newcastle International Airport and near attractions such as MetroCentre (43 km) and Theatre Royal (44 km). Activities available include fishing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    The host, comfort and amenities- delicious breakfast
  • Wendy
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely gorgeous bnb, comfortable beds, delicious breakfasts, and incredible hosts. Great location in a pretty town. Close to Vindolanda, Roman Magna Fort and a substantial chunk of Hadrian's Wall.
  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little bit of Heaven! Spotlessly clean, so comfy and everything was perfect. Super breakfast too!
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Meet and greet from host was excellent. All facilities and questions answered on arrival with excellent attendance and attention to detail
  • Craig
    Australia Australia
    A very comfy and homely overnight stop on our way to Scotland. A good sized room and bathroom (but mind your head on the low archway!). Very friendly and helpful hosts, and an excellent breakfast.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hosts who were very welcoming on arrival. Spotless room. Nice touches like chilled water in a fridge with squash where we could make our own cold drinks. Tasty cooked breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely homely B and B, hosts are so friendly and helpful, able to charge our EV overnight at the property which was a great help
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, great hosts, lovely place to stay. Will definitely come back
  • Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The warm welcome, parking outside entrance, lovely room en-suite. Great location for exploring Roman ruins and Hadrians Wall plus good info from Lois. Amazing breakfasts cooked by David. A happy place to stay
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very warm welcome and everything clearly explained. The room was spacious and the ensuite clean and bright. Breakfast has lots of choice, it's freshly prepared and delicious Lois had all the local knowledge and there are plenty of leaflets.

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.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Nestled in the heart of the village, this charming property has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. Haydon Bridge is located in the heart of the South Tyne Valley and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding tranquil countryside of Northumberland and Durham. This small family run, 4 bedroom bed and breakfast offers a friendly welcome and calm and relaxed atmosphere, where the owners David and Lois will be on hand to ensure you have a wonderful stay. The local area boasts some of the most picturesque locations in the North East of England. Haydon Bridge is only a few miles from Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda, Houseteads and the many forts and sites of the wall itself There are also the numerous National Trust and English Heritage properties and sites of Northumberland and County Durham, including Wallington Hall, Gibside, Cragside and the various Castles and historic sites of the Northumberland Coast. Don't forget the glorious heartland of Northumberland with Kielder Forest and the lovely rolling hills and valleys of the the Northumberland National Park. To the east, is the rural town of Hexham, at its heart is Hexham Abbey, which dates back to the 7th century, going on a little brings you to the city of Newcastle, whilst travelling south from Haydon Bridge takes you into the countryside of County Durham and the lovely Weardale and Teesdale Valleys, not forgetting Alston, the highest market town in England, with the amazing journey over the North Pennine Way. Whilst heading west will take you into the splendour of the Cumbrian mountains and the Peak District. Haydon Bridge and Shaftoes, truly do sit at the centre of this most scenic part of England's many green and pleasant lands, at the heart of these British Isles.
This charming property is located in the heart of Haydon Bridge at the end of the now pedestrianised original crossing over the River South Tyne. Haydon Bridge is located in the heart of the Northumberland countryside and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding tranquil countryside.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.