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Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines

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Avaliações

9,8 de 10
Extraordinária
4 quartosAcomoda 12 pessoas48 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Secadora
  • Lavadora
  • Churrasqueira
  • Aceita animais
  • Lareira
  • Estacionamento disponível

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Allenheads, Northumberland
  • Weardale Museum
    ‪10 min de carro‬
  • North Pennines
    ‪16 min de carro‬
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪20 min de carro‬
  • Newcastle, Inglaterra (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪57 min de carro‬

Quartos e camas

4 quartos (acomoda 12 pessoas)

Banheiro 1

Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Apenas chuveiro

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Cozinha
Área de recreação externa
Jardim
Espaço para refeições

Sobre esta propriedade

Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines

The space:

* Minimum stays vary so please contact owner to confirm minimum stay for your preferred dates.

* Ask about discounts for less than 8 people - or more than 3 nights!

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.

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.

An on-site observatory (North Pennines Observatory) is now open for guests to explore one of the country's best dark sky areas for stargazing. Additional charges and pre-booking for this are required. Please contact us for more details.

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.

“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 small shop, 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 also located in an area with some of the best Dark Sky Discover Sites in the UK and we the North Pennines Observatory at ACA is located on our premises. Star gazing equipment and telescopes are available for use before or after the completion date to give you direct access to these nationally acclaimed skies. Additional charges may apply for tuition and access to the large telescopes. Pre-booking is required.

Allenheads 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.


Facilities at the Old School House include:

Large open-plan area:
- Fitted kitchen with solid oak doors. Integrated dishwasher (please bring dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid), fridge-freezer, built-in oven and ceramic hob. Cutlery, crockery and glassware (including wine glasses and champagne flutes) for 12 people. Pots, pans and utensils etc.,
- Sturdy, solid oak dining table extending to fit up to 12 dining chairs,
- 3 leather sofas.

Bedrooms:
- 2 twin or double bedrooms
- 2 bunk rooms with 4 beds in each
- all bedding is provided

* Please let us know in advance which bedroom layout you require in the twin or double rooms

Bathrooms:
- 2 bathrooms with 1 toilet cubicle, 1 shower cubicle and 2 sinks in each.
- please bring towels, toiletries and toilet paper.

Heating:
- Central heating throughout.
- Additional portable oil filled radiators in bedrooms if required.
- Coal & log burning stove in main open-plan room for extra comfort.
- Electric instantly heated showers.

Other facilities:
- Lock up room for bikes.
- Clothes washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airer.

Other rooms and equipment for leisure or professional use:
- East wing: large classroom (8 x 8 metres) for meetings, conferences, workshops, performances or exhibitions with; big screen projection, surround sound speakers, window blackouts, slide projector, overhead projector, laptop & DVD player.
- Full size table tennis table.
- North Pennines Observatory @ ACA **from spring 2017** (extra charges will apply)
- I.T and admin services such as copying, scanning, printing.
(May incur extra cost)

In the village, in the former village Post Office and Shop, a versatile venue of approximately 7 x 4 metres can also be made available for meetings, workshops, presentations and exhibitions.

Pets:
Well behaved dogs are welcome at a surcharge of £10. Please dispose of any waste properly and remove fallen fur.

Please let us know your eta and the number of cars you will arrive in for parking.

Check in is from 4pm and check out is before 11am.

Gerente da propriedade

Helen Ratcliffe

Idiomas

Inglês

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Comodidades

Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora
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Wi-Fi grátis
Espaço externo

Propriedades semelhantes

Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 16h
Check-out até 11h
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Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos
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Eventos

Permite a realização de eventos
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Animais de estimação

Aceita animais de estimação
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Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar
Smoking allowed outdoors

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas e eventos são permitidos no local
O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade tem detectores de monóxido de carbono. Leve um detector portátil com você na viagem.
O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade não tem detector de fumaça.

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Informações a área

Hexham

Com ótima localização em Hexham, esta casa de campo fica na zona rural. Allendale Golf Club e De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course são atrações que valem uma visita, assim como as maravilhas naturais em North Pennines e North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine e Weardale Railway também valem a visita. Atividades como pesca são ótimas oportunidades para se refrescar, mas você também pode se aventurar com trilhas para caminhada/bicicleta, espeleologia e passeios ecológicos nos arredores.
Mapa
Allenheads, Northumberland

Nos arredores

  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 9 min de carro - 9.8 km
  • Weardale Museum - 10 min de carro - 10.8 km
  • North Pennines - 16 min de carro - 20.9 km
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 20 min de carro - 23.6 km
  • Vindolanda - 31 min de carro - 36.2 km

Opções nos arredores

  • Estação de Bardon Mill - 24 min de carro
  • Aeroporto de Carlisle (CAX) - 76 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪Chatterbox Cafe - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪The Hemmel Cafe - ‬3 min de caminhada

Perguntas frequentes

Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Sim, animais de estimação são permitidos na propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines?

Horário de check-out: 11h.

Onde fica Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines?

Na zona rural, esta casa de campo fica a 10 minutos a pé de Allenheads Heritage Centre, Armstrong Hydraulic Engine e The Blacksmith's Shop. Weardale Museum e Killhope Lead Mining Museum também ficam a 10 km.

Avaliações

9,8

Extraordinária

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Nota 8 - Boa. 2 de 14 avaliações
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Nota 2 - Terrível. 0 de 14 avaliações

9,2/10

Limpeza

9,8/10

Check-in

9,6/10

Comunicação

9,8/10

Localização

9,6/10

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

10/10 - Excelente

Carly D.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Charming property and pleasant stay

My family and I (there were 10 of us in total plus 2 dogs) stayed in the School House for some R&R following Christmas and what a perfect place this was for that! The School House is a charming, and cozy, building with amazing views and the hosts, Helen and Alan, were amazing with their communication and recommendations. The location was great - super for walking and taking in nature or if you don't mind short drives it's very well placed for other towns and places to explore (Allendale, Hexham, High Force Waterfall and English Heritage (Hadrian's Wall)). And, if the skies are clear, it's a great spot to star gaze! We all had a super time and would recommend a stay at the School House!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em dez. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Francine V.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Nice property in beautiful area

We had lovely stay with family (7 in total) and our dog. Inside living room/kitchen generous space, bedrooms small but comfortable beds, good electric showers and plenty of wood to keep us warm. Outside space is fenced allowing our dog to run around freely (and have fun with new best friend the dog of the owners). The view from the property is amazing. Star gazing a rare treat (thank you Alan). Allenheads is lovely little village which you get to over winding country roads. It has a small but interesting lead-mining museum. Beautiful walks straight from doorstep over land with livestock: dogs on a lead.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em nov.. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

john k.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great location

Visited with a group of mountain bikers and the location was ideal a remote very picturesque The owner was excellent and very helpful.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em jul. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Craig S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Couldn’t of asked for more.

U set the circumstances me and my family stayed for a short break to celebrate a birthday and to get away from the chaos. The owners ensured all safety measures where in place before hand to ensure our health and wellbeing and could not of been anymore hospitable. Our comfort and safety were paramount and I would highly recommend them and we will definitely go back. The property was clean, all amenities that we needed on hand and was cosy and comfortable especially with the wood burner going. The ground made for some fantastic views and all in all it was a relaxing, enjoyable time away.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2020

10/10 - Excelente

Kieran C.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Lovely

Enjoyed the stay, fantastic service with no issues👍

8/10 - Boa

Diana T.

Pontos positivos: Check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Old school house

We stayed in the property with another family with young children and had a good stay. It has a good size open plan living dining space for everyone to mingle. The childrens bedrooms are situated on the other side of the adults bedrooms so the children need to be confident at night. There is a great view from the garden but unfortunately not much space on the garden furniture (little picnic table for 4 max). We really enjoyed the woodburner.

10/10 - Excelente

Mikal P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

The Old School House, Allenheads

A great place for a family get-together: warm, plenty of room and amazing location. Owner was friendly and helpful, and property was well-equipped 🙂.

10/10 - Excelente

Robert D.

Great Host / House

Great house in ideal setting for a group of 12 to meet up for the weekend. Would highly recommend
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em mai. de 2019

10/10 - Excelente

Deba S.

A wonderful place to stay in the heart of Northumberland.

The old school house is a very special place. The interior is welcoming and comfortable, the large living space providing a place to socialise, cook and relax together. The views of the village and the rolling hills beyond are a sight to behold. Helen and Alan are great hosts, thoughtful, kind and considerate as our group arrived and left at different times. I would highly recommend the old school house to anyone looking for a place to explore and get to know Northumberland or just to relax and experience nature. I hope to return. Thank you Helen and Alan!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2018
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

KATHRYN R.

Comfortable and quiet

This cottage was cozy and comfortable for 10. It is well equipped, and the owners were welcoming and helpful (they live in the adjoining property). One thing I wish I'd known before we went is that there is no TV service so take your own DVDs if you want that sort of entertainment. Allenheads is a quiet little village serviced by a pub and a cafe - the nearest shop is about 8 miles away in Allendale. Hexham is about half an hour away by car but has lots of shops and supermarkets. There are loads of visitor attractions in the region. We particularly enjoyed Killhope Mining Museum and Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em out. de 2017
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Martin M.

Wonderful weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at the Old School House; very nice property and very friendly owners. We can recommend the Allenheads Inn for food as well.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2016
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

8/10 - Boa

laura m.

Fantastic

Excellent location for alternative to hotel for team building business meeting. My team were all very positive about the facilities and the friendly, helpful owner. Would use again and recommend.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2016
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Thomas O.

Stunning views from a beautiful accomodation

I had a wonderful stay at the Old School House in Allenheads. The owners were very welcoming and forthcoming and I felt at home immediately. The place is clean and very well kept and it was a matter of driving for a few minutes to see the most stunning sites. Doing a tour of the Lake District is also perfectly do-able from Allenheads. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone up for a nice walk in nature.
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Helen R.

Highly recommended!

Helen and Alan made us feel very welcome. The Old School House is beautiful, located in a perfect location for exploring the North Pennines. The rooms are clean and comfortable with all the essentials you need. Well stocked kitchen so easy to cook and there is a lovely wood burning stove as well. Looking forward to come back!

Sobre o anfitrião

Anfitrião: Helen Ratcliffe

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I live in a separate part of the building with my family - we don't get in your way but are here to help if you need anything. Out of season, we also run arts projects at the Old School House and offer the large classroom in the East Wing for exhibitions, functions and meetings.

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