Old School House Haltwhistle

04/02/2026

Delighted to have achieved a 9.9 award again on booking.com and thank you to all our guests who left such positive reviews.

01/12/2025

We’re in the news this week. On Saturday The Guardian published an article on the new Roof of England Trail that comes through Haltwhistle while on Wednesday 3 December Channel 4 is running a two-part documentary The Sycamore Gap Mystery that includes an interview filmed in our dining room.

29/04/2025

So pleased to be once again awarded a Tripadvisor award based on our lovely guests' reviews. One of top 10% of hotels in the world, so its says here.

17/10/2024

Thank you to every guest who has stayed with us in 2024 and for all the lovely reviews. We're so pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious North East England Tourism Awards 2025. 🌟

The awards showcase the quality and diversity of the region's incredible tourism industry, shining a light on all the fantastic things to do for visitors to North East England. We're in the category of best B&B. Now looking forward to the Awards Ceremony next spring. ✨

04/10/2024

We now only have a few weekends left.

How about a couple of nights at the Old School House?

From the first weekend in November 2024 to the end of March 2025, you can have all rooms (up to nine people) on Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun nights including our award-winning breakfast for a total of £500.00. Dogs are also welcome!

The following weekends are available: 1-3 Nov, 20-22 Dec, 3-5 Jan, 10-12 Jan, 24-26 Jan and 14-16 Feb.

Please book by emailing: [email protected] or call Ian on 07792 270 262. No deposit or prepayment required.

A five-bedroomed Bed & Breakfast close to Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance footpaths and World Heritage sites. Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award winner 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; VisitEngland Silver, ROSE and Breakfast award-winner.

04/10/2024

As a companion piece to my recent '20 Most Played Songs at Breakfast' from the 'Ultimate Breakfast' playlist, here are the 20 songs that have had the fewest run-outs, mostly because they have been added recently, including one that was just added this morning.

12/09/2024

Speaking to a Dutch guest a few months ago, I mentioned I liked the band Focus. Today he returned, gifting an album personally signed by Jan Akkerman.

31/07/2024

A few weekends have gone so don't delay if you're thinking of a getaway with friends or family this winter.

How about a couple of nights at the Old School House?

From the first weekend in November 2024 to the end of March 2025, you can have all rooms (up to nine people) on Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun nights including our award-winning breakfast for a total of £500.00. Dogs are also welcome!

The following weekends are available: 1-3 Nov, 15-17 Nov, 22-24 Nov, 13-15 Dec, 20-22 Dec, 3-5 Jan, 10-12 Jan, 24-26 Jan, 14-16 Feb and 21-23 Feb.

Please book by emailing: [email protected] or call Ian on 07792 270 262. No deposit or prepayment required.

A five-bedroomed Bed & Breakfast close to Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance footpaths and World Heritage sites. Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award winner 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; VisitEngland Silver, ROSE and Breakfast award-winner.

25/05/2024

In the B&B we play music in the communal rooms, including a playlist at breakfast, all covered by our PPL/PRS licence. Here are the top 20 breakfast playlist songs since we started. If you like this kind of stuff, come and stay. oldschoolhousehaltwhistle.com

06/05/2024

Fourth year on the trot we have won a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award, putting us in the top 10% of hotels in the world, based on reviews by our guests. So it's all down to our wonderful guests. Again. Thank you x

A five-bedroomed Bed & Breakfast close to Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance footpaths and World Heritage sites. Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award winner 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; VisitEngland Silver, ROSE and Breakfast award-winner.

15/01/2024

UPDATE: Only the following dates are now available:
2/3/4 February, 1/2/3 March.

Are you looking to get away with the family or perhaps a lovely place for a friends’ reunion? How about a couple of nights at the Old School House?
From now to the end of March 2024, you can have all rooms (up to nine people) on Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun nights including our award-winning breakfast for a total of £500.00. Dogs are welcome too.
Please book by emailing: [email protected]
No deposit or pre-payment is needed. Cancellation is 24 hours before arrival.