The School House

We've had a wonderful time here in the School House, a truly relaxing and enjoyable stay! The walk around the estate was lovely and we really enjoyed our trips out to Cragside, Alnwick, Amble and Alnmouth for fish and chips! We also walked Hadrian's wall to sycamore gap and visited the Twice Brewed Inn for lunch. Also enjoyed a lovely meal at the Highlander. Thanks for a fantastic break.

Chris, Kieron, Judy & Troy the greyhound - December 2025/January 2026

Thank you, we have loved staying here. So comfortable and cost and wonderful walks. Louise, you have helped us so much through a tricky situation (house sale) and made things bearable. the snowy days were an added bonus. A huge thanks you for all your help.

Paul, Domini, Betsie & Jilly - November/December 2025

We had a thoroughly wonderful stay here. So relaxing and perfect for family time. We loved our daily walks in the woods and around the Lake, and meeting Paddy the most wonderful greyhound at the gate house. We will definitely be coming back.

The Carr family with Ted and Daisy the whippets - August 2025

What a wonderful place! The cottage was so relaxing to stay in, well equipped and a perfect place to explore the Northeast. The guided tour around the walled garden was the highlight of our trip - we will definitely be coming back. Thank you very much!

Martin, Sarah, Evie and Bernard the hairy Visla - August 2025

Rafe (4) enjoyed exploring the toys in the large box; all children liked playing in the garden. The Lake walk was an adventure, beautiful spring flowers. Adults were able to relax in the cosy, homely surroundings and the historic interest sparked off further investigation into the Hall. Perfect location for visiting Belsay, Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads and Beamish. Thank you so much for your care and attention.

Rafe, Maisie, Finlay, Hannah, Dave, Margaret & Simon - April 2025

Our second stay at this lovely house with our children. Brisk daily walks around the Estate on frosty mornings followed by log fires and breakfast. As ever lovely trips to the coast, Newcastle, the Borders, Hadrian's Wall and local towns. For the children the Life and Science Discovery Centre in Newcastle, Beamish and the new Brocksbushes Farm Shop and Play Barn. Thank you again.

Kieron, James, Alexandra & Harriet - February 2025

Our 4th stay here at Capheaton - we have now stayed in Alice, Emily, Edward and the School House. A wonderful stay where the house has enabled us to 'host' our friends who stayed in Edward and Emily. Great times and happy memories made here and on the beaches and lovely places we visited. The Fish Shack at Amble is lovely and The Beresford Arms nearby - great menu and the welcome of the local people is enveloping. Look forward to our next stay. Thank you also Louise for your attentiveness and making all of our stays so perfect.

Liz, Rob & Ziggy (golden doodle) - December/January 2024/2025

We all loved Northumberland!! Stunning countryside and the friendliest, smiley people. We had the best time here and loves the cosy cottage - it was toasty!

Dianne, Ian, Ben, Joey, Sonny & Luca - October/November 2024

Loved the peace and quiet and delighted to find a new Running Fox cafe opened at Kirkharle - 5 min drive or 1 hour walk along country lanes. Fab for breakfast and dog friendly - even a walk around Capability Brown Lake. Wallington fab too! And if you love quirky interiors, RE in Corbridge is a must - well hidden behind the petrol station, and we have to admit, one of our reasons to return to Northumberland.

James & Sarah - September 2024

Beautiful house and friendly host. Many dog walks through the lovely grounds of the Hall and generous gifts of tomatoes etc - thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting the coast, Beamish museum, Newcastle, Bamburgh Castle, Hexham, Whitehouse animal farm and Wallington Hall - will definitely be back - thank you.

Kieron, James, Alexandra and Harriet - August 2024

A fantastic stay in a lovely well equipped cottage on the occasion of our son Will's wedding and marriage to Ellie on 24th August. Wedding reception at Capheaton. All so much fun and beautifully put together. So much joy and love and sunshine (thanks to Kate & the bridesmaids!) We will return... Thank you

Miranda, Ed, Kate & Poppy - August 2024

Thank you for a wonderful week at The School House, which we used as our base for continuing our walk around the coast of Britain. We loved watching the house martins through the window from bed!

Simon and Joanne, Daisy & Ginger (Vizslas) - August 2024

Perfect celebration weekend in a lovely house and garden. Gorgeous as always. See you again.

Martin, Stan, Joan, Denise & Barnaby the cocker spaniel - July 2024

Another wonderful stay at The School House. Even the rain didn't spoil it (much)! Hope to be back next Summer.

Gordon & Jenny - June 2024

A lovely quiet and comfortable place to stay for a long weekend. We enjoyed walking in the grounds and even saw a pied flycatcher down by the Lake on the first evening. thanks for providing a relaxing weekend.

Kathryn, Paul, Joy & Ronnie - April 2024

Lovely stay, beautiful views and walks. The cottage was well appointed and very cosy, would come again!

Tim, Rachel, Tom, Sophie & Rory - March/April 2024

Lovely house, well equipped. The fire was fab! The tea room was great - only open Sat/Sun but really lovely cakes.

Morag, Alan, Lewis, Megan & Aero - February 2024

What a superb Autumn weekend. We have loved our stay here and look forward to returning. Highlights have been walking on the Estate, the tea rooms and Housesteads fort. Thank you.

Sue, Sam, Megs, Dom - November 2023

Beautiful 3 nights - beautiful cottage and loved the area - thank you.

The Grasso family - November 2023

Cosy times. Loved Autumn Lake walk and kale from the walled garden with our pie and mash. Lots of reading, relaxing and fires. Louise was extremely friendly, warm and welcoming. Thank you for sharing your property with us.

The Stephensons - October 2023

Had a lovely time, enjoyed the circle walk, very cosy house, just perfect! We will be back

The Spencer Girls - September 2023

We have had a lovely time, beautiful spot. Enjoyed the walk to the Lake watching the wild life, and visiting the walled garden. Was fun to watch the geese on the Lake and the hedgehog in the garden. Would love to come back.

Kate, Debby and Jacqui - September 2023

A lovely but brief stay in your beautiful house! A wonderful setting, enjoyed our walk on the Estate.

Ruth and John Houghton - September 2023

We have loved our stay, particularly the walled garden on the Estate - beautiful! Enjoyed a trip to Wallington and exploring Northumberland. A fabulous property to come back to each day. Thank you.

Andrew, Grace and baby Flora - August 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - fabulous property - great access to Hadrian's Wall and beyond. Thank you.

Doughty Family - August 2023

Had a lovely stay and enjoyed the local walks, the local peaches and cucumbers grown on the Estate. Thank you from us all!

Mark, Lisa, Osker, Jacob and Bessie - August 2023

Probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in. Just fantastic!! Hope to return.

Hought family - August 2023

We run out of time every time we visit, so we're already looking forward to our next stay!

Gordon and Jen - July 2023

Lovely stay - thank you.
Northumberland is breathtaking. Loved waking up to the lambs and house martins. Lovely setting.

Jackie & Andy Ward - May 2023

Wonderful house, perfect setting! Loved walking local on the Estate. Highlights – sunset/sunrise on the Estate, Lindisfarne, Cragside (a must!), Wallington, Bamburgh Castle and beach, Barter Books – Alnwick, and Hadrian’s Wall. Estate office lady – Louise – super helpful. Loved the curtains, really loved all the vibrant pottery in the house! Thank you.

Johnson Family - April 2023

What a lovely time we have had. Thank you.

Davies & Phillips families - March 2023

Lovely cosy cottage in a lovely but remote setting. Loved our stay.

MW – March 2023

Thank you for a lovely stay in such picturesque surroundings. A truly wonderful holiday home that we enjoyed very much. Thank you.

Name supplied – February 2023

Such a beautiful little house in a beautiful setting – we truly felt cosy and at home for the entire stay. Makes a great ‘base’ from which to explore Northumberland and the Coast. Thank you!

Name supplied – November 2022

Beautiful house and surroundings. Perfect for a family birthday get together. Loved the real fires. Great walk in Kielder and drove out to Twice Brewed Inn for Hadrian’s Wall, great Sunday lunch and truly dark skies. Stunning landscapes – such a beautiful area of the country. Thank you!

Wrigley – Dearden-Mallows families – November 2022

Beautiful homely and individual house. Loved the art work on the walls and the two log burners. The setting is stunning, peaceful with far reaching views. The house is very comfortable and makes a superb base. It is a short drive from pubs, restaurants and local stores so stock up well if you don’t want to be driving for an evening meal. The generous dining room makes meals at home after a day exploring a perfect solution we found. We loved the area - very beautiful. With Kielder water accessible and Hadrian’s Wall and the Northumbrian countryside - we had a wonderful relaxing break. Thank you.

SW – November 2022

We loved our short stay at The School House. We had a lovely nature ramble around the Lake with the kids spotting the wildlife and had a picnic at The Boathouse. We also visited Wallington nearby. The house is beautiful with the amazing photography linking the house and village history to the stunning Estate. We will certainly have to return!

Hopkins family – October 2022

This cottage is an absolute must. The location is amazing with beautiful surroundings the lake was stunning. The cottage had everything we needed to make it home from home. It was very spacious and enjoyed having a cuppa in the window seats. The kids did have a fight which bunks they were sleeping in. I would recommend and love to come back.

EM – October 2022

Lovely house - would recommend. Near to hadrians wall housesteads fort and not too far (1hr20) from other places such as holy island. House is sweet, cosy and remote. Would have liked to stay longer!

JP – October 2022

We loved the early morning flights of the house martins swooping for the insects and later the menace of the buzzards. We recommend a daily walk to the lake, a visit to the walled garden and the Blacksmiths coffee shop in Belsay, the cheese scones in the garden coffee house in Hexham (and the cinema) and Chesters Hadrian’s Wall museum.

Bowerman family – August 2022

We had a lovely time on our first family holiday. Didn’t explore as much as we planned due to the few extremely hot days! However, kids enjoyed the respite in the cool living room watching TV. Lovely cottage and garden in such beautiful surroundings.

Johnston family – July 2022

We came seeking tranquillity and found peace. Lovely seeing Roseate Terns at Amble and Tree Sparrows – and as for Hadrian’s Wall…!

Buckle family – June 2022

This is just the most lovely property, beautifully renovated and in a stunning location. Ideally placed for either the coast or the moors . A brilliant choice for families or if you just want to get away!

JK - April 2022

Really enjoyed our stay at this cosy cottage. Great peaceful location. Very comfortable. Would definitely return.

JW - February 2022

Beautiful house with idyllic view over the Lake. We had a lovely time getting away from city life. Very good location for cycling as well.

TA - December 2021