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The Old School House

Awarded English Tourist Board 4 stars
English tourist board awarded 4 stars
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CONTACT DETAILS

Mrs Burton

The Old School House
Thornton
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2LP

tel: 01289 382000
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RATES INFO

Double room
from £32 - £40 p/person
Twin room
from £32 - £40 p/person
  • Tourist Board 4 stars
  • Silver Award

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The Old School House Thornton is set in walled garden with mature trees lawns and shrubs.The surrounding countryside gives pleasant views of the farms and the changing seasons from springtime with ewes and lambs, to harvest. Only four miles to the centre of the historic town of Berwick Upon Tweed. Nicely situated halfway between Edinburgh and Newcastle. 3 rooms available for accommodation, a comfortable drawing room with log fire and guests enjoy home cooking using local produce. Ample parking.

The walled garden gives the house a secluded and pleasant outlook with mature trees, flowers and shrubs also a large vegetable garden. On arrival guests are warmly welcomed with tea and home-made scones in front of a log fire or in the conservatory if they prefer. There are several good places for an evening meal, and often guests return to the one they choose for each night of their stay. The Old School House is only four miles from the centre of the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, famous for its town walls and bridges.

Directions

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By Car: Berwick-upon-Tweed
(approx 3 miles)

From the A1 at Berwick-upon-Tweed, take the A698 (Coldstream Road). In 3 miles turn left signposted Thornton. In a 1/4 of a mile, the first house on the left is The Old School House, Thornton. Map ref. 945481

Accommodation

  • Room 1 is a comfortable king size double bed room, with television and tea and coffee making facilities. and ensuite shower room.
  • Room 2 is a double bed room with television, and tea and coffee making facilities. With own private bathroom suite.
  • Room 3 is a twin bedded room, with television and tea and coffee making facilities and en- suite shower room.
  • Facilities

    Non-smoking (throughout). Lock-up facility for bicycles available.

    • Parking
    • Guest lounge
    • Home produce

    Amenities

    All rooms have en suite facilities, television and tea and coffee making facilities.

    • Shower ensuite
    • Coffee & tea in room
    • Hair dryers available
    • Central heating
    • Double glazing
    • Shaver point

    Leisure

    The Old School House is set in beautiful farming countryside four miles from the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Here in the Scottish Borders is a wealth of Abbeys, Castles and miles of wonderful scenery from the hills to the rich river valleys and Border Towns. Nearby is Holy Island and the Farne Islands famous for its birds and seals. Worth visiting from here, The Alwick Gardens and Castle also the Sea Bird centre with Bass Rock and the Gannets.

    • Horse riding
    • Walking
    • Bird Watching
    • Beaches
    • Castles
    • Historic Sites
    • Ancient Monuments
    • Stately Homes
    • Wildlife
    • Theatre
    • Countryside
    • Local crafts
    • Churches
    • National Trust
    • National parks

    Food & Drink

    Guests are served a wholesome English breakfast, cooked in the Aga, in the dining room. Tables presented with attention to detail and food artfully prepared by the owner to guests' requirements.

    Breakfast

    • Cooked breakfast (incl)

    Some of the special dining features that we have to offer

    • Home produce

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