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The Old School Room, Longhorsley

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4.8
out of 5
Northumberland » Longhorsley
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 1

The Old School Room is a converted stone-built cottage in Longhorsley village in the heart of Northumberland countryside. This ground floor property adjoins the owner's home and sleeps two guests. It sits 14 miles south of Alnwick and 5 miles north of Morpeth.

The village has local shops and the Shoulder of Mutton pub within walking distance. You can explore Rothbury 9 miles away or drive to the Northumberland coast in 20 minutes. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and cycling routes.

The accommodation features one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen area with electric oven and hob plus microwave and fridge. Two double sofa beds provide flexible sleeping arrangements.

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About The Old School Room

The Old School Room is a converted stone-built cottage in Longhorsley village in the heart of Northumberland countryside. This ground floor property adjoins the owner's home and sleeps two guests. It sits 14 miles south of Alnwick and 5 miles north of Morpeth.

The village has local shops and the Shoulder of Mutton pub within walking distance. You can explore Rothbury 9 miles away or drive to the Northumberland coast in 20 minutes. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and cycling routes.

The accommodation features one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen area with electric oven and hob plus microwave and fridge. Two double sofa beds provide flexible sleeping arrangements. Entertainment includes Sky TV with Movies and Sports packages. You'll have access to the owners' rear garden with furniture and BBQ.

Visit Cragside Hall (8 miles, 20 minutes), Warkworth Castle (12 miles, 25 minutes), Alnwick Castle (14 miles, 25 minutes) and Bamburgh Castle (25 miles, 40 minutes). Brinkburn Priory sits nearby for history enthusiasts.

Perfect for couples wanting a countryside retreat with pet-friendly accommodation. The Old School Room offers comfortable ground floor living with excellent access to Northumberland's coast and castles.

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The Old School Room Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Old School Room during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Cragside Hall & Gardens
Distance: 8 miles
NE65 7PX
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 14 miles
NE66 1NQ
Warkworth Castle
Distance: 12 miles
NE65 0UJ
Brinkburn Priory Woodland Walk
Distance: 4 miles
NE65 8AR
Rothbury Riverside Walk
Distance: 9 miles
NE65 7YL
Longhorsley Village Trails
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE65 8UU
Morpeth Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
NE61 1LZ
Alnwick Market Place
Distance: 14 miles
NE66 1TN
Longhorsley Village Store
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE65 8UU
Morpeth Bus Station
Distance: 5 miles
NE61 1BE
Alnmouth Beach
Distance: 15 miles
NE66 2RJ
Rothbury Visitor Centre
Distance: 9 miles
NE65 7TL
Cragside Hall & Gardens
Distance: 8 miles
NE65 7PX
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 14 miles
NE66 1NQ
Warkworth Castle
Distance: 12 miles
NE65 0UJ
Brinkburn Priory Woodland Walk
Distance: 4 miles
NE65 8AR
Rothbury Riverside Walk
Distance: 9 miles
NE65 7YL
Longhorsley Village Trails
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE65 8UU
Morpeth Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
NE61 1LZ
Alnwick Market Place
Distance: 14 miles
NE66 1TN
Longhorsley Village Store
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE65 8UU
Morpeth Bus Station
Distance: 5 miles
NE61 1BE
Alnmouth Beach
Distance: 15 miles
NE66 2RJ
Rothbury Visitor Centre
Distance: 9 miles
NE65 7TL

Is The Old School Room Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Old School Room is better suited for adults rather than families with children. The property sleeps just two people in a twin bedroom with additional sofa beds. A cot and highchair are available if needed. The shared garden provides outdoor space. Nearby attractions like Alnwick Castle and the Northumberland coast offer excellent family days out within easy driving distance.
For Couples
This ground floor cottage offers couples a peaceful countryside retreat in Northumberland. The twin bedroom converts easily for double occupancy with en-suite facilities. Sky TV with Movies and Sports packages provides cosy evenings in. The shared garden with BBQ creates opportunities for outdoor dining. Two pets welcome means you can bring dogs along. Northumberland's castles and coast sit within 20 minutes' drive.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Old School Room. The property includes shared access to the owners' rear lawned garden where pets can exercise and play. Lockable bike storage doubles as secure space for pet equipment. Northumberland countryside walks start from the doorstep. The village location means local walks to the pub and shop. Welcome gifts for dogs are often provided by the hosts.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old School Room

Shoulder of Mutton

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE65 8UU

The Anglers Arms

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 3RX

Toby Carvery Morpeth

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 2DB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old School Room

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Old School Room does not have a hot tub. The property does offer shared access to the owners' rear garden with furniture and BBQ for outdoor relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Old School Room. The property includes shared use of the owners' lawned garden where pets can enjoy outdoor space.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
The cottage has one ground floor twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. The open-plan living area contains two double sofa beds providing flexible additional sleeping space.
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, off-road parking for two cars is provided at The Old School Room. Electric vehicle owners can also use the on-site EV charging point for an additional cost.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen area features an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. All essential cooking equipment and utensils are provided for self-catering.
How far is the nearest beach?
The Northumberland coast is approximately 20 minutes' drive from Longhorsley. Popular coastal destinations include Warkworth, Alnmouth and Amble with their sandy beaches.
What entertainment is provided?
The cottage includes Sky TV with full Movies and Sports packages, DVD player and radio. There's also a selection of books, games and DVDs for guest use.
Are shops and pubs nearby?
A local store and the Shoulder of Mutton pub are both within one mile walking distance. Morpeth town centre with more shops and restaurants is 5 miles away.

The Old School Room Reviews

The communications we had prior to our arrival were all very helpful. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and as described. We loved every moment of our stay in this lovely village and found everyone very welcoming. We enjoyed exploring the area and found Scott and Claire ready to offer advice and suggestions about places to visit. The EV charging was also a great convenience.
Natalie
A gorgeous comfy and snuggly cottage, like home from home with everything you need. Fabulous garden which must be beautiful in the summer, not quite warm enough this time to sit out. Village shop was good for sandwiches and pastries, also supply's most of the basics. Great for visiting places in Northumberland. I loved the welcome pack, milk, bread, local fudge and biscuits. The fresh presse apple juice was amazing and much better than the usual bottle of wine. 10 out of 10.
We had a fantastic stay at this lovely cottage. It was spotless, comfortable, and full of thoughtful touches that made it feel like home. The peaceful location was perfect for a relaxing break. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would happily return.
Jeffery
The cottage matched the beautiful and scenic surroundings. We had a wonderful time with the added pleasure of meeting Clare and Scott.it is a serious contender for a return visit very soon Jeff and Debs .
The accommodation was excellent the building very quaint,and central in the village,a thorough guide book about the house amenities and where to visit. Will recommend the cottage when back at work
A great property and location. Shame that there was no ice compartment to make cold drinks. Otherwise fantastic.
We enjoyed the school room very much. Everything was there that we needed, plus a lot of local products and produce. Much appreciated and enjoyed. The Leg of Mutton public house is well worth a visit for good value food and beers .Situated two minutes walk away.
Ellise
Lovely property as advertised
Yvonne Elizabeth
Lovely placearea to stay. Welcome gifts a lovely touch for us and the pooches thank you.Sofas not the most comfortable to sit on,but fine for a short time with a cuppa after a day's exploring. We found the singlebed mattresses not supportive,but this is personal preference. Village shop is superb,and locals very friendly. Owners nice and helpful,nothing too much trouble.
A comfortable cottage with everything we needed, and in a great location for exploring the area from the coast to the Cheviot hills.
Lovely cottage, very comfortable and just right for the two of us. Very near lots of great places to visit. Highly recommended.
Philip
We found the cottage clean, cosy and wellequipped with plenty of space for our two Springers. The welcome pack was appreciated, also the dogs approved of their treats. Being able to use the garden was welcome we loved it, especially being able to chill out watching the birds at the feeding station. Clare and Scott made us feel so welcome and helped explaining the local attractions as it was our first time visiting Northumberland, and it will not be the last time we will be returning. The location of the cottage is excellent for exploring the beautiful Northumberland countryside and parks with our dogs. The pub Leg of Mutton and village shop are so close, everyone we met have been so friendly. Every Friday evening a Fish & Chip van visits the village excellent value for money.
Windows not able to open in bedroom and lounge area need fixing. Bedding too heavy for summer, more suited to winter months. A freezer box would be an advantage. The sofas although look nice are very low, difficult for elderly persons to get up from. The garden area is lovely but we were requested not to have our dog out there unless loose due to owners pet recovering from operation, also final afternoon the back electric gates to the main road were open so couldnt use the garden again. Rang owner but couldnt be fixed until following day. Loved the area but unfortunately will not return to the cottage as not dog friendly as advertised
Generally, the cottage location was good with the use of the owners' rear garden and was easily accessible to all the main attractions. Local amenities, the Shoulder of Mutton for food, and the local shop were excellent. All in all, a good location and pleasant stay.
Claire and Scott very welcoming great hospitality thanks for a lovely week.
Comfortable and cozy cottage in the pretty village of Longhorsley. The owners Clare and Scott live next door and were easily contactable and helpful for any queries while we were there. It was nice and quiet and in a convenient place for exploring Northumberland. We enjoyed our stay and would return without any hesitation.
Jennifer
Lovely little property, great base for visiting Northumberland. There are some lovely touches, welcome gifts of biscuits, milk and fudge and the cupboard full of condiments. We did have issues with the hot water, needed to use the override on the boiler to get a hot shower but in all fairness we did not tell the owners as we werent there long. Sky was a fab extra, WiFi was fast and I would recommend the Old School Room to anyone thinking of a visit.
Alexander
Excellent. Claire and Scott were helpful and friendly throughout. The cottage is small and cosy neat with everything that you need. We will be back soon!
Friendly and he
The cottage was a great place to explore the surrounding beautiful coast and countryside. And we also had a wedding at the lovely Linden Hall which is just up the road. It is a lovely little village and a week there had us all feeling calm and relaxed. The only problem we had was with the Sky which Scott sorted out quickly and we had a good natter with him at the time also. Although it wasn't a problem to us, if two couples stopped there, it might be awkward going through the bedroom to get to the toilet ! All in all a lovely stay with friendly and helpful hosts and we would recommend it and would love to come again.
Pamela
Brilliant location for exploring the local and surrounding area. Property was well equipped and a lovely quiet spot with some nice walks on the doorstep.
A small problem with EV charger limited our excursions,
The property is in a delightful place within the village with lovely gardens and a short walk to the shop and pubrestaurant. The property is very comfortable and well equipped although a freezer compartment in the fridge would have been useful. Any issues were dealt with quickly and efficiently and we will definitely consider returning in the future.
Alexander
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay The Old Schoolroom, just as we did last year. Plenty of places to see and walk our greyhounds. We will be back just as soon as we can.
Really enjoyed my stay in comfortable cottage. Appreciated welcome pack and just about everything had been thought about in providing what visitors would need from an iron to poo bags. Lovely enclosed garden for my dog. Cottage ideally situated for visiting different areas of Northumberland.
Darran
A lovely, dog friendly place to stay if you want to visit the beautiful Northumberland coast and further. Well appointed cottage, quiet location but only a short drive to the A1, lots of places to walk the dogs, and a really nice shop and pub a few hundred yards away. Friendly owners, we will definitely be back!
Angela
Really comfortable accommodation and well appointed. Good secure garden for our dog, who loved playing with the owners dog. The welcome pack including dog treats was great. One of the best information packs weve seen for a long time!
Heather
Great cottage in a great location. Ideal for a short stay for a family of 3 and a dog . Lots of added extras such as milk , bread , dog biscuits and much more. Washer and tumbler drier available in case needed . Owner was very helpful . Local shop and pub were great .
An ideal position to explore this beautiful part of England. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and you are made to feel most welcome with some basic provisions along with some treats from the local area. I would definitely stay again.
Christine
Beautiful cottage really well equipped with super hosts.
Really pretty cottage, obviously well cared for, nothing too much trouble for the owner
Owner Clare extremely nice and welcoming. Shared garden but we didnt see anyone the whole time we were there which was nice. Lovely size too for our 2 dogs. Stay was perfect lovely location, quite area, clean cottage. Only downside was the closest takeaways or supermarkets were in Morpeth but we actually liked it, it added to the experience being away from everything. All in all, 1010 would definitely stay again. Anyone with dogs especially, this is your place! Kyle and Katie
Our third visit to this cottage! All great as usual apart from flaky wifi a couple of days, but this is something outside the owners control. Longhorsley is ideally situated for trips around the county, and Morpeth is only 10 minutes away if you want retail therapy. Local pub does good meals also. An ideal spot to explore the county from. Highly recommended.
We had a wonderful weeks stay at the School room cottage. We arrived to a lovely welcome pack of essentials plus treats for our dog. The home was spotless and had everything you could possibly need and more. The use of the garden was lovely... you got to watch the village life go by over a cuppa of a morning. Clare and Scott go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and carefree making this place a must for anyone looking for a bit of Northumbrian beauty. We will definitely be returning.
Katherine
This is a lovely little cottage in a peaceful location, which is also great for travelling around Northumberland across to the coast and the national park. The Village Shop does lovely freshly made sandwiches and a great breakfast in a box. The welcome pack in the cottage was really generous with bread, milk, margarine, biscuits, fudge, apple juice, hand made dog biscuits and lots of bits and bobs such as shower gel, condiments etc. We visited Craster and did the walk to Dunstanburgh Castle, Cragside and walked up to the lakes, Wallington with its lovely walled garden and river walk, Druridge Bay which is a great beach for the dogs, we visited Amble and had a mooch around the harbour and shopping pods. All in all we had a nice relaxing break.
Gillian
The cottage was amazing all you could wish for and more. The garden was stunning my dog loved it,only thing missing was the games room ?? Claire was perfect host always on hand if needed,also gave us some great information on the surrounding areas to visit which we did. Longhorsley village is quaint friendly and spotless. Fab little pub which we visited often ,the walks in and around the village were fab. Thanks again Claire we will Deffo be back
Nice cottage friendly owner made sure we we ok
Off road parking limited when used by other local residents. Security to property could do with being improved,door locks ,window latches.
The cottage is well sited, easy to find in a quiet little village, corner shop and a pub just a few steps away and the locals were very friendly. A really comfortable and relaxing stay. Small tip, don't park under the telegraph wires !!
Very nice place, quit area. Nice owners. Nice house, Everything is there you need when on holliday.
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