Keith and Annette Monnelly welcome you to their lovingly restored non-smoking old vicarage built in 1690 located in a peaceful situation next to the thirteenth century churchyard of St Marys C of E Parish Church. On arrival weather permitting you may like to recharge you batteries with a pot of coffee or tea in our private enclosed garden at the front of the house. Furnished with antiques and bric a brac collected over the years we have two large letting bedrooms suitable for four people. We regret we cannot cater for children or pets. The guest lounge has beamed ceilings wood burning stove wide screen TV and lots of comfy sofas to make your stay with us as relaxing as possible. We also have a plentiful supply of wildlife and walking books maps and information about the surrounding area. We are both keen walkers and bird watchers who love to pass on our favourite tips and spots to our guests! Belford is a unique village complete with nine-hole golf course situated half a mile away from the A1 with easy access to all the places of outstanding natural beauty that you may wish to visit. Only five miles from the beautiful Bamburgh Castle village and vast expanses of sandy beaches; four miles from the bird-watchers paradise of Budle Bay; three miles from the solitude and tranquility of Ross Sands and a short drive from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands famous for its colony of grey seals and where in June and July you can see the wonderful antics of the colourful puffins and protective terns. Inland the Cheviot Hills are close by for those of you who want to explore on foot or by car; Bowden Doors and the Kyloe Hills are famous for their rock climbing routes; Alnwick Castle and its world-renowned Alnwick Garden complete with spectacular tree house are fifteen minutes away by car; the castles of Chillingham Dunstanburgh and Warkworth are all worth a visit not to mention the Elizabethan walled town of Berwick upon Tweed.
Each room has a remote controlled flat screen television radio toiletries hair dryer iron/ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities with ample supplies of fresh milk biscuits and sweets.
The Old Vicarage is a strictly non-smoking establishment for the comfort of all our guests. Drying facilities are available if the weather has been unkind! Guests also have use of the lounge. The guest lounge has beamed ceilings wood burning stove wide screen TV and lots of comfy sofas to make your stay with us as relaxing as possible. On warm sunny days guests may also relax in our private enclosed garden at the front of the house.
Awards:
- enjoyEngland Breakfast Award
Style:
- Unique
- Stylish
- Homely
- Eclectic
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- High speed internet connection
- Refrigerator
- Internet access
- Ironing board
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Colour television
- Hairdryer
- Freeview
- Non-smoking
- Dining guide
- Iron
- Wireless internet connection
- Alarm clock
Bed Details:
- Double bed
- Twin (single beds)
Bathroom Details:
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Private bathroom
- En suite
Amenities:
- Lounge
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Ironing facilities
- Baggage store
- Internet access (wireless) in public areas
- Non-smoking (throughout)
- Internet access (high speed) in public areas
Parking:
- Off-site parking
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 2
Number of Floors: 2
Mobility Description:
N/A
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- Enjoy a hearty Northumbrian breakfast served in our slate floored dining room with beamed ceiling dating back to over 300 years ago. We have recently been awarded a Breakfast Award from "Enjoy England" of which we are extremely proud and hope that you will like our extensive breakfast menu made from locally sourced produce.
Children Policy: Adults only
Check In Time: 1753-01-01 16:00:00.000
Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 10:00:00.000
Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 18:00:00.000
Pet Policy:
- No pets
Recreation:
- Sailing
- Mountain biking
- Garden
- Cricket pitch
- Windsurfing
- Rock climbing
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Water-skiing
- Sightseeing tours
- Canoeing
- Water activities
- River
- Kayaking
- Shopping - outlet
- Fly fishing
- Horse riding
- Boating
- Walking
- Fishing
- Shopping - boutique
- Bird watching
- Gym off-site
- Shopping - antiques
- Nature trail
- Theatre
- Golf - miniature
- Beach nearby
- Golf - driving range
- Shopping
- Museums/galleries
- Golf
- Animal watching
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Internet connection (high speed)
Directions:
Head north on A1 Take the 1st left onto Cragmill Rd Turn left onto N Bank The Old Vicarage will be on the right-hand side.;