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Elegant Listed former victorian village school in England's last true wilderness

Elegant Listed former victorian village school in England's last true wilderness

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Frontage of the Old Boys School
main lounge from "minstrel's" gallery
main lounge
new wood burner
landing

Overview of Elegant Listed former victorian village school in England's last true wilderness

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Carrshield, ENG
  • Popular LocationNenthead Mines8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Pennines15 min drive
  • Popular LocationVindolanda26 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Elegant Listed former victorian village school in England's last true wilderness

The Old Boys School is a sympathetically restored wing of a Grade 2 Listed former victorian village School. Built in 1851 the school closed it's doors to pupils in 1965. The house is situated in the remote and peaceful hamlet of Carrshield in an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" - the North Pennines of Northumberland. Carrshield is also in easy reach of Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District, Kielder Forest, the Pennine Way and the C2C cycle route.
Spacious yet cosy, the Old Boys School is a "home from home". The house has been dressed with some of my favourite furniture and artwork from our former family home in Hertfordshire. Some of the maps, artwork and antiques are family heirlooms. Pianists and budding pianists are welcome to play the Bechstein Upright - tuned late 2021. I have recently had installed a highly efficient and modern wood burning stove - enjoy. Bats roost at certain times of year in a small space in the the roof above the main bedroom. You may hear them scratch around a bit. They are completely harmless, endangered and protected by law.

Property manager

Geoff Kiln
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Fireplace
The Cottage from the meadow
Luxury holiday cottage set in idyllic unique location close to Hadrian's Wall.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, (55 reviews)
Luxury holiday cottage set in idyllic unique location close to Hadrian's Wall.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hexham

Located in Hexham, this vacation home is in a rural area. Weardale Museum and Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and Northumberland National Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
Map
Carrshield, ENG

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 8 min drive
  • North Pennines - 15 min drive
  • Vindolanda - 26 min drive
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 26 min drive
  • Hadrian's Wall - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Haydon Bridge Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nent Hall Country House Hotel - 8 min drive
  • Hive at Nenthead - 5 min drive
  • The Kings Head - 9 min drive
  • The George & Dragon Inn - 9 min drive
  • Miners Arms - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Lovely property full of character, well-equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergus M., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Old Boys School
This was our second time staying at the Old Boys School and once again we had a fabulous time. The property is lovely and spacious with walks across the surrounding North Pennnine moorland straight from the front door. Hexham is a short drive away with all the amenities you're likely to need. Trips out to places such as Hadrians Wall, the coast, Farne Islands and Kielder Forest are all within driving range for days out. Our host Geoof was on hand if any issues. We would highly recommend the Old Boys School if you're looking to stay in and explore this part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and quiet - A beautiful place to unwind.
Fantastic spacious house with stylish decor and magnificent views. The local area is wild and spectacular. Would recommend to all. Geoff us a great communicator and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K., Hastings

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We loved the stay ay the Old Boys School. The property was well equipped and had all we needed. Our host Geoff was very helpful and was easy to contact if needed. The views from the property are spectacular and travelling around was equally a pleasure. Would highly recommend as a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
We enjoyednour stay the peaceful location and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Geoff Kiln

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I am a father of two grown up daughters. I live in Hertfordshire, but have fallen in love with the beautiful county of Northumberland. I bought the Old Boys School back in 2004 and since then have gradually upgraded and improved the house. Over the last couple of years I have renewed the roof and replaced all windows and doors.

Why they chose this property

The Old Boys School has been sympathetically restored and upgraded to provide generous accommodation for up to 6 people.
Carrshield is located in an 'area of outstanding natural beauty' which is incredibly peaceful and unspoilt.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefit of the Old Boys School and Carrshield is the location.
The Lake District, Northumberland heritage coast, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish borders are all within easy reach.

Languages:

English

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