Property highlights
Breakfast
Exceptional breakfast
Parking
Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Electric charging
Free WiFi
Internet services
Kitchen facilities
Electric kettle
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
About this property
Historic Setting: Shaftoe's Bed and Breakfast in Haydon Bridge offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a lounge, electric vehicle charging station, and full-day security. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a work desk, sofa, and outdoor furniture. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, including vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast is highly praised by visitors for its quality and variety. Local Attractions: Located 42 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is near attractions such as MetroCentre (43 km) and Theatre Royal (44 km). Activities include fishing and cycling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Danielle
United Kingdom“Absolutely beautiful place. Lois could not do enough for us.
The place was so homely with lots of personal touches and it was spotless..breakfast beautiful too especaillt the tomatoes.”
Margaret
Australia“The host, comfort and amenities- delicious breakfast”
Wendy
Australia“Absolutely gorgeous bnb, comfortable beds, delicious breakfasts, and incredible hosts. Great location in a pretty town. Close to Vindolanda, Roman Magna Fort and a substantial chunk of Hadrian's Wall.”
Gordon
United Kingdom“A little bit of Heaven! Spotlessly clean, so comfy and everything was perfect. Super breakfast too!”
Christine
United Kingdom“Meet and greet from host was excellent. All facilities and questions answered on arrival with excellent attendance and attention to detail”
Craig
Australia“A very comfy and homely overnight stop on our way to Scotland. A good sized room and bathroom (but mind your head on the low archway!). Very friendly and helpful hosts, and an excellent breakfast.”
Nigel
United Kingdom“Lovely hosts who were very welcoming on arrival. Spotless room. Nice touches like chilled water in a fridge with squash where we could make our own cold drinks. Tasty cooked breakfast. Would definitely stay again.”
Wendy
United Kingdom“Lovely homely B and B, hosts are so friendly and helpful, able to charge our EV overnight at the property which was a great help”
Emily
United Kingdom“Excellent breakfast, great hosts, lovely place to stay. Will definitely come back”
Diana
United Kingdom“The warm welcome, parking outside entrance, lovely room en-suite. Great location for exploring Roman ruins and Hadrians Wall plus good info from Lois. Amazing breakfasts cooked by David. A happy place to stay”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.9
Host review score
Nestled in the heart of the village, this charming property has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. Haydon Bridge is located in the heart of the South Tyne Valley and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding tranquil countryside of Northumberland and Durham.
This small family run, 4 bedroom bed and breakfast offers a friendly welcome and calm and relaxed atmosphere, where the owners David and Lois will be on hand to ensure you have a wonderful stay.
The local area boasts some of the most picturesque locations in the North East of England. Haydon Bridge is only a few miles from Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda, Houseteads and the many forts and sites of the wall itself
There are also the numerous National Trust and English Heritage properties and sites of Northumberland and County Durham, including Wallington Hall, Gibside, Cragside and the various Castles and historic sites of the Northumberland Coast.
Don't forget the glorious heartland of Northumberland with Kielder Forest and the lovely rolling hills and valleys of the the Northumberland National Park.
To the east, is the rural town of Hexham, at its heart is Hexham Abbey, which dates back to the 7th century, going on a little brings you to the city of Newcastle, whilst travelling south from Haydon Bridge takes you into the countryside of County Durham and the lovely Weardale and Teesdale Valleys, not forgetting Alston, the highest market town in England, with the amazing journey over the North Pennine Way.
Whilst heading west will take you into the splendour of the Cumbrian mountains and the Peak District.
Haydon Bridge and Shaftoes, truly do sit at the centre of this most scenic part of England's many green and pleasant lands, at the heart of these British Isles.
This charming property is located in the heart of Haydon Bridge at the end of the now pedestrianised original crossing over the River South Tyne.
Haydon Bridge is located in the heart of the Northumberland countryside and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding tranquil countryside.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
