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Alnwick Travel and Heritage Information


Historic Bed and Breakfast in Alnwick, Northumberland


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Newton on the Moor
Alnwick
Northumberland
England
NE65 9JY

The Old School, Alnwick

Accommodation Description:
Award winning nationally regcognised distictive accommodation serving exceptional breakfasts. The Old School is a 5 star Gold Award property, in an 18th Century stone building, in the small conservation village of Newton on the Moor, The village boasts one of the finest old coaching inns in Northumberland (excellent bar meals and a la carte restaurant), and it is just a 300 metre walk from The Old School. We are situated in the heart of rural Northumberland, a most tranquil part of the country



Book On-Line special offer 3 nights for the price of 2 during October 2008 - March 2009 Silver Winner National Enjoy England Awards B&B/Guest Accommodation of the Year, 2007 NorthEast England Bed & Breakfast of the Year 2006-7 Voted one of the 50 Best British B&Bs by The Independent (August 2007) Listed by the Sunday Times in The 100 finest places to stay in England (October 2007). "Superb accommodation, exceptional service and outstanding breakfast.? Judges comments in The Daily Telegraph, April 2007

The Old School, a 5 star Gold Award property, in an 18th Century stone building, originally a village school, with lovely south facing gardens surrounded by woodland in the small conservation village of Newton on the Moor, The village boasts one of the finest old coaching inns in Northumberland (excellent bar meals and a la carte restaurant), and it is just a 300 metre walk from The Old School. We?re a short drive from the acclaimed Northumberland coastline. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this superb stretch of coast is also home to one of Britain?s best views - Bamburgh Castle - and other jewels including the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands

Nearby is the bustling market town of Alnwick where you?ll find attractions such as Alnwick Castle of Harry Potter fame, The Alnwick Garden and Treehouse and superb Alnwick Rum! We have three first floor double letting rooms, each with en suite facilities with power showers and w.c. You will find a thoughtful selection of finishing touches and home comforts to enrich your stay

FREE Wi-Fi is available in most parts of the house. Newton on the Moor is situated in the heart of rural Northumberland, a most tranquil part of the country, yet only 1 mile from the A1, and Newcastle airport is only ? an hours drive. The Old School is the last property on the left hand side as you leave the village heading towards Longframlington

Ample on-site parking.

From: £80.00

Accommodation Rating: rating5 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Wireless internet connection
Tea and coffee making facilities
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Internet access
Hypoallergenic pillows
Hairdryer
Freeview
Dining guide
Desk with lamp
Colour television
CD player
Alarm clock

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Wakeup call
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
Baggage store

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)
Desk

Dining Facilities
Our breakfast (described as outstanding by the judges of the Enjoy England Excellence Awards) is served at your own table in the dining room. Serve between 8.30 and 9.30 and cooked to order (no pre-ordering). Earlier breakfasts are available on request. In September 2008 we were awarded a North Northumberland Gold Food Award for our use and promotion of local produce, and in November 2009 received a Visit England Breakfast Award.

Meals
Breakfast (Full cooked)

Child Facilities

Pet Policy
No pets

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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 Nearest Attractions

Edlingham Castle - 4.2 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Warkworth Castle - 4.9 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Alnwick Castle - 5.3 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Bailiffgate Museum - 5.3 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Brinkburn Priory - 5.4 miles (Abbey) Heritage Rating

Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse - 5.5 miles (Abbey) Heritage Rating

Cragside - 6.2 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Hulne Priory - 6.5 miles (Abbey) Heritage Rating

Cartington Castle - 7.9 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Alnwick Garden - 9.3 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating



  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Shilbottle - 2.7 miles away Heritage Rating

Edlingham - 3.6 miles away Heritage Rating

Warkworth - 4.7 miles away Heritage Rating

Amble - 6 miles away Heritage Rating

Alnmouth - 6.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Whittingham - 6.5 miles away Heritage Rating

Alnwick - 6.9 miles away Heritage Rating

Rothbury - 7.1 miles away Heritage Rating

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Heritage Rated Bed and Breakfast Heritage Rating
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description.


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Directions:
Alnmouth for Alnwick Train Station|Train|6|The nearest station is six miles at Alnmouth for Alnwick and is served by both National Express East Coast and Virgin trains. A taxi service is based at the station, although car or cycle hire is essential for exploring the local area. A1|Road|1|On the A1 the turn off for Newton on the Moor is sign posted - 13 miles north of Morpeth and 5 miles south of Alnwick. Once you have left the A1 follow the road signs for Longframlington Pass the village hall on your right, and we are the last property on the left, approximately a mile after turning off the A1. Pull in through the white gates. Sat Nav users our postcode NE65 9JY covers the whole the village. From the pub - The Cook and Barker Inn follow the signs for Longframlington.


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