The Old School

“We have been fortunate to stay in some lovely cottages and this is up there with the best. It has been so stylishly decorated and furnished – the ornaments and pictures are beautiful. Thank you for the welcome pack – the bread was delicious. We hope to be back at some point.”

“We had a relaxing week in one of the best properties we have rented. Wonderful location for all the main attractions. We had some wonderful walks along the coast and on Simonside ridge. Cragside is definitely worth a visit. This was our first visit to Northumberland but not our last.”

“A gorgeous cottage in an idyllic setting in a beautiful part of the country, all made for a truly wonderful stay. Our only disappointment is having to leave!! Thank you for the warm welcome, the pre-arrival call, delicious hamper and friendly ‘hello’ from Toby, which were all very gratefully received. With ‘dark sky’ star gazing and such an abundance of wildlife literally on the doorstep, this truly was the perfect place to stay.”

“A big thank you for the delicious welcome pack. It was much appreciated. We have all enjoyed our stay in this amazing old building, so beautifully restored. Although we’ve been coming to Northumberland for fifty years, we have not been to Edlingham. We are most impressed with the outstanding beauty of the surrounding countryside. Thank you for making our holiday so enjoyable. We hope to return.”

"We were delighted with The Old School.  A really large amount of thought has gone into the interior design and furnishings, which are of high quality and easy for a holiday stay.  Set in beautiful surrounding countryside, just 15 minutes from the attractive town of Alnwick, the house is within easy reach of the many sites along the Northumberland coastline.  The owner is extremely responsive to any queries and the welcome hamper was excellent - thank you!"

“Loved being here this week. The local area is fantastic with the church, castle and viaduct. The Bistro in Alnwick served great food, we’ve fallen in love with Low-Newton and Beadnell, and we had a great walk along the beach. Worth a drive to Druridge Bay and Warkworth. Too much to see in one week!”

“We have had the most wonderful break at The Old School. The house itself is beautiful and really comfortable. The location is stunning and has acted as the perfect base for us to explore Northumberland. The welcome pack upon arrival was such a treat and I especially enjoyed the gluten free treats. Thank you! We have had some lovely meals out. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return.”

"At the exact moment we arrived, we were greeted by an owl hooting as if to let us know that we had made a wise decision to stay at The Old School - and so it has proved. The cottage's tasteful, warm and welcoming accommodation has provided us with a wonderful base from which to explore this lovely part of the country. We greatly appreciated the most generous welcome basket; the kind courtesy call from the owner ahead of our holiday; the creatively personalised welcoming postcard; and, the spotlessly clean accommodation. Our thanks for providing us with such a comfortable place to stay for our short break."

"Thoroughly enjoyed our week here and have had great weather. The cottage is very comfortable and well-equipped, and we appreciated the welcome hamper. The Running Fox scones were excellent and we can certainly recommend their cafe at Longhoughton - stopped there on a circuit from Craster for very good coffee and cake. Thanks for providing a great place to stay."

"We had a fabulous week despite the weather. The welcome hamper was lovely and appreciated. One of our favourite parts of the country; plenty of great walks, lovely scenery and lovely people. Had a great meal at Cook and Barker - in fact it was outstanding! Barters Books has the best scones in the area. The Running Fox at Shilbottle - great food too. We really enjoyed Cragside NT. Alnmouth Bistro 23 is a new discovery for us and well worth it. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the quality of the accommodation is outstanding!" 

"Thank you for providing such a warm and welcoming home away from home. The quality of the décor is superb and we have fallen in love with your owl! We are new to the area and have been delighted with the scenery and the beaches. Cragside was a particular favourite as were Cook and Barker, and Lilburns for lovely food."

"A wonderful week in in a lovely house.. thank you! We have loved the castles, the beaches but most of all, the people. We are currently touring the UK, looking for the perfect place to retire to.. Northumberland is high on the list!"

"One of the best properties we have rented. Had a lovely week, visited the treasures of Northumberland. Weather was kind but still a lot to do on a rainy day. Thank you for the great holiday"

"What a lovely cottage for a week away from it all! We felt relaxed the moment we walked in and saw of what a high standard everything is, and the effort taken to ensure guests have everything they need. We have driven all around the area and walked miles. We have been very lucky with the weather too! Hope to be back again, soon!"

"The Old School is a beautiful, tastfully furnished place to stay! We loved it! Thank you for the lovely hamper of Northumberland delights, we thoroughly enjoyed them. We would love to visit again soon!

"This is a beautiful, relaxing holiday cottage. It oozes style and quality. We could not want more.. we will be back!"

"The Old School is a hidden gem! What a special week we have had in this gorgeous, comfortable and stylish property! Walks by the coast in Bamburgh and Holy Island, a boat trip to Farne Islands. We will definitely return"

"What a beautiful place! We enjoyed a very comfortable stay here - a lot of thought and detail has gone into the property. The welcome hamper was a lovely surprise and the marshmallows went down a treat on the fire pit! There is so much to do in the area. We particularly enjoyed Cragside, the beach near Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle. We very much enjoyed cosy evenings back at The Old School after long days out. The week was not long enough though!"