About The Old School
Set in a national park, The Old School is an adults-only B&B in Holmrook, UK. The B&B is around two miles from the village centre.
The two
rooms and studio at the B&B are en suite and equipped with satellite flat
screen TVs, DVD players, desks, coffeemakers and ironing facilities. One unit
has an iPod dock and another has a four-poster bed. The studio also has a full
kitchen with laundry facilities and a separate living room. Wi-Fi can be freely
accessed in all the rooms.
The B&B has a front desk with staff present for limited hours. Assistance with tickets and tours is extended. A garden and library are present onsite. Self parking onsite is complimentary.
The Old
School serves cooked breakfast in the shared dining area or in the garden.
Barbecue facilities with a picnic area are featured.
The B&B is around four miles from the Cumbria coast and three miles from the National Rail trains.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Amazing base and lovely location
Guests say that The Old School in Holmrook, UK, acts an amazing base for them to visit Scafell Pike and the other walks in the area. The B&B is near the Wastwater and close to Ravenglass steam railway. Guests say that it is nice walking getaway for them to enjoy a relaxing break. Many restaurants are within a short drive, which guests find convenient. They say the area around the place is fantastic as there are no large crowds or traffic jams anywhere despite the property's central location.
positive:
Great hospitality; stupendous breakfast
Many guests
speak highly about the hosts who are kind, generous and extremely helpful. They
are exceptionably hospitable and run a highly well maintained place. The
welcome is warm and guests are treated to homemade cakes and a glass of sloe
gin on arrival. After a day's vigorous walking, guests say it is nice to come
back to a home away from home. The breakfast is stupendous with top quality
food served and with enormous portions.
positive:
Comfortable rooms; delightful treats
The rooms
are well appointed and comfortable. Guests say that there are numerous special
touches and attention to details. Guests appreciate that treats like homemade
pastries are left in the rooms to be enjoyed with their cup of tea. Chocolate
covered strawberries are another lovely treat provided in the rooms. Guests say
that a re-visit to the B&B is definitely on their cards.