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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Butterchurn Guest House in Otterburn offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the bar, and utilize the coffee shop and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a lounge, picnic area, barbecue, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 25 mi from Newcastle International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Alnwick Castle (27 mi), St James' Park (31 mi), and Wallington (14 mi). Hiking and cycling activities are popular in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, room cleanliness, and convenient location, Butterchurn Guest House ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely accommodation in great location for a wedding just a hundred yards away The bathroom was excellent...huge shower with toiletries provided.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My wife and I were in Otterburn for a wedding so only stayed 1 night. The room was very clean and comfortable. We were contacted by the owner on our way there to tell us that their hot water system had broken down and if asked we wanted to...
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accommodation, gardens, surroundings and the friendly warm atmosphere from both owner and staff.
  • Peart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was very welcoming we were at the butterchurn for my nieces wedding lovely b&b would recommend this....
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cleanliness of the room, the lovely breakfast and location for a wedding in the village. The rooms were a good size. Decor was lovely.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very spacious and clean. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing amazing property maintained to very high standards. Self check in was simple as had very clear and simple instructions sent to us. The staff were so friendly and absolutely brilliant to a point it seemed like I knew them. We used the...
  • Kevan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, ideal for us attending sons wedding in village, comfortable room, excellent breakfast and great staff.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All round lovely property, comfortable, clean and well organised
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, breakfast, check in simplicity, pleasant staff.

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
Run by owner Darren Taylor the four star Butterchurn Guest House in the heart of the village of Otterburn provides a warm welcome and friendly family atmosphere. The large stone built house offers excellent year round accommodation. It is an ideal base for those wishing to explore the unspoilt and historic landscapes of Northumbria. Otterburn is situated on the edge of the Northumberland National Park on the A696, making The Butterchurn Guest House a natural overnight stop en-route to and from Scotland. Guests have all day access to their spacious rooms, the house, and the large garden, which runs down to the River Rede. Help yourself to cereal and fruit juice at the buffet table, followed by a full English breakfast. Relax in the comfortable TV and residents lounge, which you can use all day. There is ample off street private parking and secure storage for motor cycles and bicycles. The Butterchurn Guest House is the nearest accommodation for guests attending weddings at Le Petit Chateau (125 meters) Woodhill Hall (1 mile) and and Otterburn Castle Hotel (300 metres)
Darren has successfully operated a bed and breakfast in Alnwick since 2020 and he is delighted to have taken over the prestigious and well loved Butterchurn. He hails from a hospitality background with much of his career having been spent in senior management within the healthcare profession as well as having had some experience in the entertainment business as a singer. He is fortunate enough to have been very well travelled. His travels have inspired his attention to detail philosophy for creating a comfortable and safe home from home and friendly atmosphere
Situated in the village centre on the River Rede. Central for Roman Wall and Kielder Water. Within easy reach of Northumberland Coast, Alnwick Castle and Gardens.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Butterchurn Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.