Allenheads holiday cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, golf and walking

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  • Cottage
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

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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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Bunk Beds
  • Bedroom 4: 2 Bunk Beds
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided

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Interaction with guest

You have your own entrance to your private accommodation in the west wing of the old school house, so you can come and go as you please; the hosts live on location in the middle part of the building and are available for any help needed or any questions you might have.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Helen R.
Calendar updated:
29 Mar 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 12. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 28 Mar 2013. Located in Northumberland, it has 11 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £1890 to £2371.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 29 Mar 2024.
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Plenty of Room for Everyone
Aug 2018

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… More 

Reviewed 28 Aug 2018

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StevenG3073

So homely we didn`t want to leave!
Aug 2017

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 

Reviewed 19 Aug 2017

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Owner's reply:
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

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

drcolin
Newcastle

Brilliant location & wonderful living room
Aug 2017

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 

Reviewed 15 Aug 2017

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Karen M
Birtley

Lovely retreat
May 2017

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 

Reviewed 15 May 2017

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Owner's reply:
Thanks very much for the lovely review Karen. You would all be very welcome to come back in the future. Helen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

stephanie005_12
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

EXCELLENT PLACE TO STAY
Jul 2016

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 

Reviewed 25 Jul 2016

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Owner's reply:
Thanks very much for that lovely review Stephanie - so glad your guys had a great time!!

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FAQs

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Why can't I call Helen (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

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?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday 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 my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday 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 holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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11 reviews
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11 reviews
from

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/ night
Total