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Reviews of The old Farm House

3 out of 5
The old Farm House
North Ancroft Farmhouse, Berwick-upon-Tweed, England

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 61 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique, so what? See previous comments for why we liked it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

jane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

crawford

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host cancelled due to COVID the evening before.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
terrible
When i arrived the property was deserted. neighbours told me they were away. the postcode was nowhere near the property. i emailed the owner and got no response. i had to find alternative accomodation late at night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely old farmhouse away from the noise of roads and town. Barbara (and Fergus the Labrador) is very welcoming. Large comfortable bedroom with sofa, good breakfast, nice lounge/TV room to relax in and splendid views. If anything needs attention I would say that some of the bathroom fittings (taps, etc) will need upgrading soon but nothing to distract from a great 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was execellent no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B
Had a lovely stay at The Old Farmhouse. The people were really lovely and accommodating to us helping us out with having an early check in, quickly showing us to our room because we had to rush off to a wedding. Lovely full English breakfast, catering to vegetarians too with a view of the beautiful countryside. Would definitely come back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and peaceful b&b
Friendly welcome, helpful hosts, lovely rooms and lounge area. Stayed one night to break journey down from Scotland and it was peaceful with tremendous views. Breakfast was delicious. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute gem of a place
Fantastic place to stay, owners were lovely, couldn't have been made to feel more welcome. Quiet location, comfy bed, great breakfast, huge bathroom, wonderful views from the bedroom window during the day, and the amount of stars to be seen at night was amazing and also a lovely dog to welcome you back in each day. Really enjoyed my stay here, thank you.
View from the room
Single room
The resident dog
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful
Absolutely wonderful stay, they could not have done more for us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personal service - preparing me a take-away breakfast on the last day as I was leaving early One bathroom was shared by three guest rooms which was challenging at times
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Disliked: Cleanliness
Almost there
Lovely quiet location, although I had to wait for about 30 minutes to be let in. Confused about what I could/couldn't use from the fridge which was in the public area. Alcohol was also in this unlocked fridge which would have been accessible to children. There were also out of date food items in the fridge. Storing teas and coffees in an old, dusty, take away container doesn't look very nice. The old loo rolls on the window sill from one day to the next, likewise! The breakfasts were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the place has that charm of a B n B you have seen in the movies. We felt very welcomed and were given great travel tips as well. Would highly recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed head board was broke pillow kept falling throw..apart from that all was good..breakfast very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Farm House Stay
The room was comfortable and clean, but a bit cramped in size.The curtains were very light with no blind or otherwise to obscure the light. The view was very limited. There appeared to be rooms with better views which I assume were not available. Overall the hosts were very nice and helpful. Other breakfast options could have been indicated
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay to visit local attractions Very friendly reception and service. Room spacious and comfortable And excellent breakfast A few points to note however which are not intended as criticisms 1. Sat nav postcode location May not be accurate Search instead for address 2. Proprieter (at our time of visit) does not accept card payments - so prepare for cash or bank transfer payments. 3. In room amenities include coffee satchets with powdered milk - so if you want it black ask on arrival or bring your own.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we stayed the five nights booked, we would not recommend this property for a holiday to anyone. It was in a pleasant enough location but in places it was dusty, towels were sometimes provided but washed out and the proprietor operated in an unbusiness-like manner. No card or cheque facility for payment but was asked to do a bank transfer to an account that could not be properly verified by our bank. At £90 a night we would have hoped for the excellent standard we experienced at other guest houses visited during our holiday which were all at a slightly lower rate.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location, in a character filled “Old Farmhouse”. The Hostess, Barbara is a warm & friendly person, providing a wonderful welcome. Full English breakfast was both tasty & plentiful. Ideal base for Lindisfarne, Holy Island & Berwick upon Tweed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and friendly farmhouse
Lovely farmhouse on a working farm. Barbara was very friendly and welcoming as was her morning helper too, sorry cannot remember her name. Fergus the resident Labrador was a very friendly and welcoming addition, eager for a cuddle or 3. Rooms were nice, the gold room was very spacious. Beds comfy too. The tea and coffee facilities in the bedrooms needed to be more Covid friendly. The full English breakfast was really tasty, fresh fruits and with freshly made bread, this added an extra nice touch. I thought it needed a good dusting, but maybe being a working farm, this was the reason. Definitely visit again as fairly close to Holy Island and Banburgh. This farmhouse is a good drive away to nearest pub/ restaurant, so transport is needed. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good night's sleep.
Very comfy bed, nice spacious room and very peaceful. Had a very good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was spot on . and an amazing breakfast.very noticeable how big a standard this place is.spotlesly clean.will be returning.thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Fiona, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Glorious view of The Cheviot hills in the distance. Beautifully tranquil location with a gentle morning wake up call from the cattle outside the window, waiting for their breakfast. Helpful hosts who made up a packed breakfast for our early departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tasha, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place & staff. Really friendly and gave good advice on where to go in Scotland. Thanks for having us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Manchester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is amazing, food is great and the view is amazing also the patrons are amazing will go out of there way to help you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rural retreat
Lovely welcome, I had difficulty finding the place via sat nav and they talked me in. Good breakfast with a lovely view and a comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, East Yorkshire

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and a great base for lindisfarne and the Northumberland coast, breakfast was fab and our kids loved the jacuzzi bath. We booked at short notice but were very impressed. Would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Remote farmhouse
OK, very remote, good if all you need is a bed. A farmhouse & as such not as clean as a typical B & B. Friendly dog in residence & evident by doggy smell but not in the room, which was a good size shower very good. Heating not on all night, which was need, so my head got cold. Hosts available if you want a bit of a chat. Will leave a take away breakfast if you start early.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Roy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view from the conservatory where we had breakfast. Really enjoyed sitting in the garden reading our books as the sun went down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mint place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

LynMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Robert, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Extremely friendly and caring, but dated
Very welcoming and friendly. Rooms well looked after, good breakfast etc. However, quite remote location and the rooms are very dated in the end therefore not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Red

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Handy for the A1
We just needed somewhere to break a long journey. If you're coming from the A1 don't follow your satnav when it tells you to turn right near Oxford Farm. Keep going towards Ancroft until you see the sign which says 'Farmhouse B&B' (NB not 'Old Farmhouse') You'll receive a warm welcome from owners & dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Simon, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incorrect information; disappointing.
Beware - there seems to be differences between the information they present on Expedia and that in place at the B&B itself with regard to check-in times (more limited) and payment methods (signs in room say cash only...). Dogs are present in the house and clearly have accessed the guest rooms - this is not mentioned above. It's probably a nice location if you actively want a remote rural farmhouse, with all that entails (wind, smells, accommodation within the main farmhouse).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
NICE!
Lovely old house, not posh but clean & comfortable. Proprietors were very friendly & welcoming. Breakfast was plentiful & tasty & whilst a shared bathroom is not my first choice it was spotlessly clean with a huge shower & humongous bath. There is a nice lounge to sit in with a super size TV but the room had a small set with Freeview. The base was broken but a little ingenuity with a teaspoon soon fixed it. The dining room looks out onto an amazing valley with views to enjoy & a lovely patio to sit in better weather. Overall for the price a really great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
A most enjoyable stay at this picturest hotel. Would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome. Greeted outside and as I was in a van, I was even guided in to park. Warm staff, very friendly and helpful. Lovely room, clean and tidy. Have everything I needed in the room. Thank you Old Farm House for a very restful and relaxing stay. Just what the doctor ordered. :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
really beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tired decor, uncomforta poor low quality breakfast
The room decor is tired and it's shared bathroom except for the dbl room. Uncomfortable beds. The worst breakfast I had in some time. People were nice....but left allot to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely rural rest stop
Very friendly hosts and an excellent breakfast overlooking the fields. The place is very comfortable and was a bargain for the price. Make sure you know where this place is before setting out to find it as there's only one small sign directing you from the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B
Soft, comfy beds. Nice hosts. Great breakfast. It was difficult to find at first as my gps was confused.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great countryside experience
It was a great experience at an authentic English farm. There were cows just outside the porch which made us very happy. The service was really good and we had a nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Superb B&B accommodation. We had the Gold room with a very comfortable bed and the best nights sleep in a long time. Very friendly hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017