The Old School House

Just stayed for 2 nights and I absolutely cannot fault the place. Kate and Ian were such amazing hosts and nothing was a bother to them. Very comfy bed, very clean and the breakfasts are amazing. A 10 minute walk from the train station. 3 minute walk to the main street. 3 minute walk to Haltwhistle Burn which is a beautiful walk right round. Well worth a visit

Oufff, where to start!?! This was our first bed & breakfast experience and we couldnt ask for a better one! Easy check in process. We got there, Kate welcomed in and showed us around and gave us some local information about the local attractions. We reserved our spot for breakfast time, etc. Room was spacious, comfy, well decorated and very clean. Breakfast was fresh, tasty, big portion!! Each morning there was a treat and chocolat in our room. There is also free parking on site for our vehicle. We were there to hike the world-famous Hadrian Wall, so to avoid back-tracking, Ian offered to bring us and drop off our car rental at one spot while he bring us at another location about 10kms away so we could hike back to our car. I truly believe that Ian and Kate made our experience much easier in the area. Thank you so much, you both deserve to be recognized. JF & Celine

Wonderful stay and the most perfect B &B experience. Ian and Kate were absolutely lovely and really made the stay. The rooms are immaculate and the breakfasts are perfect to get you up and about in the morning. IT is so nice to be able to wash and dry your clothes which in our case were extremely muddy after our walks. We stayed two night and Ian helped our tweak our itinerary so we would get the best out of walking the wall and seeing the museums along the way. I can't recommend this accommodation enough and it was the best one during our walk. They have done a wonderful job making you feel at home while at the same time you have plenty of space for your self.

Lovely welcoming venue and great hosts. I’ve stayed before and will definitely stay again- totally recommended - beautiful accommodation, Breakfast first class - bikes can be secured. Nothing too much trouble and great craic. Some of my fellow guests had stayed many times before.

A lovely stay Thank you Ian and Karen .lovely people . Picked me up and dropped me off during my Hadrians,Wall hike last week .Nice room great breakfast nice cake in room . Sainsburys was just across the road which was,handy . Will definitely stay again next year to explore haltwhistle . Thank you Ian and Karen

t can be difficult to provide a useful review when previous guests have used all available superlatives. The Old Schoolhouse is why one stays at a B & B instead of a hotel or self-catering accommodation: pleasant interactions with one’s fellow beings. The proprietors, Ian and Kate, are charming and thoughtful. They make you feel at home and offer courtesies such as transportation and laundry facilities. During my stay, guests were from around the world. They provided a friendly, informative addition to extraordinary breakfasts—the menu for which is broad and varied, with the border breakfast (full English breakfast with haggis) available every day. In the evening, you come back to a serving of dessert in your room. The rooms are spotless and have all needed amenities. If you don’t want to spend time in the room, there’s a central sitting area that feels like a cozy library. The place is quiet, but only a short walk from a grocery and the town’s main square. It’s also close to the Haltwhistle Burn Footpath, which provides a lovely setting for a stroll. There is a parking area on site. For all you receive, the Old Schoolhouse is an exceptional value.