Butterchurn Guest House enjoys a location in Otterburn, 27 miles from Alnwick Castle and 31 miles from St. James' Park. This guest house provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. Wallington is 13 miles from the guest house. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 25 miles from Butterchurn Guest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Otterburn
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  • 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.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleasant and comfortable accommodation. Clean with large, well equipped rooms. Very kind and hospitable staff. good quality breakfast.

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
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

Amenities of Butterchurn Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Butterchurn Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    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

    Mastercard Visa Cash Butterchurn Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    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.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    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.

    FAQs about Butterchurn Guest House

    • The prices at Butterchurn Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Butterchurn Guest House include:

      • Suite
      • Double
      • Family

    • Butterchurn Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Horseback riding
      • Live music/Performance
      • Bicycle rental

    • Butterchurn Guest House is 150 feet from the center of Otterburn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Butterchurn Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.