About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Old School House in Haltwhistle offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, work desk, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian options. Additional amenities include chocolates or cookies, tea and coffee maker, and a washing machine. Convenient Location: Located 56 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Thirlwall Castle (7 km) and Housesteads Roman Fort (13 km). Activities include fishing and cycling. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the friendly host, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

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

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rafal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for walks and close to town. Very friendly staff. Very nice breakfast with a lot of choice. Highly recommended.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My wife and I were amazed at how lovely the property is and it certainly exceeded our expectations in every way. It was so homely and the hosts were super friendly and helpful. Comfortable, clean and modern rooms and the breakfast was...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was fantastic with the added bonus of a drying room and a comfortable lounge. The dining room was also available to use for lunch and/or dinner which was great for takeaway food etc. The breakfast was exceptional...fantastic...
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best veggie breakfast I have ever had; Open cap mushroom with spinach and goat cheese and home cooked hash browns with perfectly poached eggs. (I didn't have the beans)
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay here as part of my Pennine Way walk. Very welcoming and helpful hosts, outstanding breakfast and extremely comfortable room and facilities. Thank you Ian & Kate, I hope to be back!
  • Dragan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional hosts. Amazing breakfast. Thank you once more for all your kindness.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning as always. The food, hospitality and accommodation is perfect. It is my favourite bed and breakfast!
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ian and Kate have created a relaxed, welcoming haven for guests. Comfortable, quiet room with fresh decor, and a private bathroom, at a reasonable price for a solo traveller. Fabulous breakfast choices too! Home made cake in room also much...
  • M
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful house and rooms, and such a warm welcome. The breakfast was superb, and there was fruit available for us throughout our stay.
  • Keith
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable room. All previous reviews commented on the fantastic owners. We agree totally. Private off street parking. Great breakfast.

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.

Managed by Old School House Haltwhistle

Company review score: 10Based on 282 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Kate and Ian have owned the Old School House since 2018 and opened in April 2019. we love this house and the area and delight in welcoming guests from all over the world to this beautiful and historic area of England's border country.

Property information

4 star, 5 bedroom B&B in Haltwhistle, Northumberland. VisitEngland Silver Award, VisitEngland ROSE Award 2023, Breakfast Award 2025, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 winner. Situated close to Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance footpath in Northumberland. A warm welcome, excellent facilities for walkers and cyclists and a brilliant breakfast. Comfortable bedrooms, spacious guest rooms and laundry facilities. We are delighted to have won VisitEngland Silver, Breakfast and ROSE awards in 2023 as well as TripAdvisor Travellers Choice awards for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The house is close to the centre of Haltwhistle in Northumberland, itself described as 'the centre of Britain' and within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance footpaths. Five rooms are available, four on the upper floor and a double room on the ground floor. They are simply but neatly decorated, all with TV and tea/coffee making facilities and each with an ensuite or private bathroom. There's excellent wifi throughout the house and a utility room to dry out any wet gear. There is also a communal lounge and dining room. We have secure storage for bikes and a range of bicycle repair and cleaning equipment. We believe that a good breakfast is the perfect start for a day exploring this beautiful part of Northumberland. Our communal dining table allows you to share your plans for the day with the other guests. Try our famous Border Breakfast, which adds haggis, if you like it or fancy trying it, to a traditional full English cooked breakfast, or our vegetarian breakfast. All ingredients are home made, locally sourced or the best we can find. Bread is homemade whenever possible and we offer a range of cereals, porridge, fruit and yoghurt. Take your time to enjoy Northumberland produce and the personal, communal feel of our breakfast table.

Neighbourhood information

The house is close to the centre of Haltwhistle in Northumberland, itself described as 'the centre of Britain' and within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance footpaths. The Old School House is on the corner of Fair Hill and Willia Road and the entrance is on Willia Road. There is on site parking for five cars. We are a short walk from Haltwhistle railway station, which is on the Carlisle to Newcastle line. Buses stop in the Market Square, a couple of minutes' walk away.

Languages spoken

English,French

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From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.