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

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A stone building with multiple windows and a grassy yard.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a gas stove.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in oven.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, framed pictures on the wall, a vase with flowers, and a wood-burning stove.
A bed with floral bedding, a window with a view of trees, and a lamp on the windowsill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Pennines

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Allenheads, Northumberland
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Allenheads Heritage Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Blacksmith's Shop
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hexham

Located in Hexham, this cottage is in a rural area. Allendale Golf Club and De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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Allenheads, Northumberland

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Allenheads Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Armstrong Hydraulic Engine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Blacksmith's Shop - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durham University - 54 min drive - 71.3 km

Getting around

  • Bardon Mill Station - 24 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bankers Draft - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old School House, Beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the Pennines located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Allenheads Heritage Centre, Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and The Blacksmith's Shop. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay house was just wat we needed everything you wanted was there the host was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
Thanks Craig - it was a real pleasure to host you and your family. Thanks for being so considerate of the covid procedures and for leaving the property in such good order. We are delighted that you managed to have some quality time away for your celebration and to escape the madness even just for a weekend. You would be welcome back any time. Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Enjoyed the stay, fantastic service with no issues👍
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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 🙂.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Host / House

Great house in ideal setting for a group of 12 to meet up for the weekend. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We're very glad you enjoyed your stay. I would just like to add that as well as the many stunning sites you mention in the area, the view from The Old School House itself is really a sight to behold and doesn't require any travelling at all. Many thanks, Helen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you very much for the lovely review! Hope to see you again some time. Helen
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