Newbiggin, The Old School
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Newbiggin, The Old School
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Poor Parking, Dusty Rooms, Lack Of Privacy And No
Poor parking, dusty rooms, lack of privacy and no milk for tea in rooms. Should not state parking for 4 cars when you are always having to move your car for others even when you are eating. I would not recommend The Old School.
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I Would Happily Recommend It To A Friend Who Likes
I would happily recommend it to a friend who likes, as we do, informality and friendly personal attention. I would however mention the single big table system although it is implied on the web site.
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A Beautifully Laid Out Bed And Breakfast/ Evening
A beautifully laid out Bed and breakfast/ Evening meal facility which I would recommend to anyone. Definitely the Thumbs Up
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We Found A Warm Welcome ,the Host & Hostess Friend
We found a warm welcome ,the host & hostess friendly and helpful The food was carefully cooked &served freshly using locally sourced ingredients and bread was made each day.
The rooms were cleaned each day fresh towels replaced sweety jars & biscuits refilled
A lovely place to stay.
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The 5* Rating Was Presumably Given Due To The Qual
The 5* rating was presumably given due to the quality of the fixtures and fittings, however the place lacks any warmth. I did not feel comfortable there. A couple who were there at the same time asked to pay by cheque, under their card guarantee limit. The response was, I'm not going to the bank today, can you pay by switch.
It says a lot that while many similar facilities nearby had no availability, this places was not fully booked at any time.
Having stayed at the Old School 3 times and at the proprietors previous establishment numerous times i feel that i can comment.
I have always received a warm welcome from the staff, the way in which I pay has never been a concern or a problem. They have provided a service and i pay for that in which ever way suits both of us.
The location is good for the lakes, penrith and keswick and within 5 minutes of junction 40 of the M6.
The rooms are excellent, I would recommend the blue room (double) which has a big bathroom and looks out over paulines well kept garden. The red room, a double, is also a good size and well equipt. They also have a single room, the name or colour of which I am not sure.
Best I can say is try it out, 5 stars and entry into the michelin guide isn't handed out for free, they have earned it.
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