Old School House, Allenheads Hexham Northumberland – Home 357631 Cottage
- 4 bedrooms
- 12 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Old School House, Allenheads Hexham Northumberland – Home 357631
- Cottage
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 12
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 80 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
Overlooking England's highest village, the Old School House offers panoramic views over the stunning rural landscape of the North Pennines. It is an ideal place for a relaxing yet invigorating escape from the daily routine.
A great base for walking, cycling, bird watching and gazing at the night sky at our on-site North Pennines Observatory. Ask for details.
The west wing of the Victorian schoolhouse, originally used as a classroom and library, has recently been refurbished to provide spacious, self-contained, accommodation for visitors. It is a beautiful space which includes an open-plan living area with high ceilings, a wood-burning stove, big comfortable sofas and a long dining table with a fitted oak kitchen.
Since summer 2012 we have had a number of delighted visitors including groups of friends and families, artists, writers and poetry groups, musicians, film makers, photographers, and cyclists on the coast to coast route.
The property has been listed in the September 2016 edition of The Guardian’s top places to stay in the UK over Christmas and New Year and is one of the darkest regions in the country for viewing the constellations, milky way and meteor showers.
"I'm not looking forward to going back to the real world, this has been an amazing place to stay."
- Ditte Elly, Newcastle
“It would be hard to find a place more rural and remote, yet on the inside it has the feel of a New York studio loft.”
- Elaine Williams, The Guardian.
Location:
The village of Allenheads has a friendly pub, a café serving delicious home-made food, a village shop with a small range of basic provisions (supermarket deliveries available from Tesco and Waitrose), Heritage Centre and Nature Trail.
For anyone wanting to tour the North of England and Scottish Borders the Old School House in Allenheads is the perfect location, and only about one hour's drive from the A1 or M1.
At 1350 feet it is England's highest village and situated within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).
It is just over an hour's drive from the nearest cities of Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland, Middlesborough and Carlisle, but it feels a world apart within the rolling North Pennine hills.
Bedrooms:
The Old School House sleeps a maximum of 12.
There are 2 rooms with 4 bunk beds in each.
There are 2 rooms that are doubles or twin rooms. Please let us know in advance which you require.
All bedding is provided. Please bring your own towels, toiletries, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid.
Pets:
Well behaved dogs are welcome at a surcharge of £10 per dog. Please dispose of all waste properly and remove fallen fur.
Please let us know your eta and the number of cars you will arrive in for parking.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 Bunk Beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.64) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Helen R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 11 reviews
Very Good
11 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Plenty of Room for Everyone”
The Old Schoolhouse, Allenheads provided lots of space and comfort for everyone - 10 of us in all - and was adequately equipped with everything we could possibly need. Our hosts, Helen and Allan made every effort to make our week memorable and we were lucky enough to share some time with them on our first evening, stargazing. An amazing evening and an amazing week. Thank you Helen and Allan, glad we found your wonderful holiday home.
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“So homely we didn`t want to leave!”
Needed a place that could accommodate a large family for a special wedding anniversary. The Old Schoolhouse certainly fitted the bill with two twin rooms and two bunk rooms that both slept four. Two b… More
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Response from the owner Hi Steven - thanks for such a lovely and thoughtful review! It was an absolute pleasure to host your family so we're really pleased it worked well for you all. Sorry I had to leave without saying goodbye - but hope you might be back sometime. Best wishes, Helen
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“Brilliant location & wonderful living room”
We needed a place with plenty of rooms to take daughters and grandchildren away in some beautiful countryside, yet not too far from Newcastle so the sons-in-law could join us for some days. The Old Sc… More
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“Lovely retreat”
Very pleased with our break. 12 of us made very welcome. Ideal.little getaway, clean and does the job. Couldnt believe how warm it was. Beds comfy and fantastic views. Would definitely go back again.… More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the lovely review Karen. You would all be very welcome to come back in the future. Helen
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“EXCELLENT PLACE TO STAY”
Just stayed here with a large group doing the C2C. Excellent spot, clean, comfortable, roomy, everything you need. Lovely guy that runs the place, friendly and would do anything for you. Beds were gor… More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for that lovely review Stephanie - so glad your guys had a great time!!
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“Perfect place for a barbecue with a view”
Several friends and I booked Old School House for a weekend to celebrate en engagement, we brought barbecue supplies for the Friday evening and had a brilliant time cooking out front of the wonderful building. The lounge was perfect for catching up and the bedrooms were plenty comfortable. On the Saturday we had breakfast in the village, took a walk through the plentiful countryside and enjoyed an incredible meal in the Allenheads Inn. Old School House was exactly what I was looking for to have a weekend away with some friends.
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Response from the owner Thanks for the lovely review Adam. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
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“Truly Stunning location”
Really Stunning location - the Kids loved it! Plenty to do in the area. The owners were very helpfull and accomodated us very quickly. The heating was a bit of an issue on the first night, however … More
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“MARVELLOUS”
We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at The Old School House. Owner Helen was very welcome and accommodating to our needs. The setting was stunning made even better by the huge amount of snow… More
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“What a fantastic place to stay”
I booked the Old School House for a large group of friends (+ 2 dogs) over New Year - and we all thought it was absolutely fantastic. The living area (open-plan kitchen/dining room/living room) is re… More
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“Gorgeous place and people for our family Christmas reunion”
All the family, children, parents and grand-parents had a fantastic time in the Old School in Allenheads. The place is charming, well organised, perfect for 10 people and the surrounding were breath-t… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Helen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Helen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Helen (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Helen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Helen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Helen (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Helen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Helen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Helen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Helen (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Helen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Helen (the owner) a message.
If Helen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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