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NORTH-EAST B&B OF THE YEAR 2010
ENJOYENGLAND - SILVER - B&B OF THE YEAR 2011
NORTH-EAST GREEN TOURISM OF THE YEAR 2011
As featured in the Independent's 50 Best B&B's.
Here are some of our Awards and Accolades:
...from our guestbook
It's lovely to have people saying how much they've enjoyed their stay, in our guestbook as they leave. Here are a smattering of their comments, in the scrolling panel below. The most recent ones are first!
You can also look at these reviews from previous guests who have booked online:
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Our new number 1 place to stay.
Johnny & Mags 11th October 2011
Quite simply - the best weekend stay we have ever had
Alan & June 10th October 2011
It is so worth travelling several hundred miles for a return visit. Outstanding care and attention
Alan & Mary, 6th October 2011
Every time I look around, I find something to delight the eye
John & Mavis, 6th October 2011
Outstanding. Could not ask for better. Quality with such attention to detail
Kath & Tim 2nd October 2011
Your attention to every little detail is fantastic
Jane & Bill 30th September 2011
Perfect, perfect, perfect. Can't wait to return
Jeff & Lindsay, 25th September 2011
Breakfast - out of this world
Rob & Lynne 21st September 2011
We really love St Cuthbert's House... so much more than a B&B
Jenny & Dave 6th September 2011
Another wonderful stay. Can't wait to come again.
Glenn & Jane, 5th Sept 2011
A real treasure. Perfect.
Margaret & Richard 30th August 2011
Beautiful. Really special place and a memorable experience
Vicky & Peter 27th Aug 2011
Rested, relaxed and renewed. Thank you.
Martin & Wendy 20th August 2011
A haven of peace and tranquility. Thank you...
Sue and Dave 19th August 2011
Warm, welcoming and wonderful.
Tom & Diana 17th August 2011
What a beautiful, waarm-hearted welcoming place to stay - a delight.
Edward & Maureen, 7th August 2011
The website promised a lot, and reality fulfilled the promises.
Mick & Agnes 4th August 2011
Many thanks, it was a lovely stay. I want your beds.
Sury, 31st July 2011
Thank you both, it was perfect in every way.
Anne & Julia 24th July 2011
Professional, stylish, homey. We could not have expected any more
David & Celia 19th July 2011
You made us feel as though we were coming home. This return visit was very special...
Dilys & Gerald 4th July 2011
A perfect place to spend my birthday. We'll be back!
Susan & David, 27th June 2011
Supreme comfort and impeccable service. We'll be back.
John & Linda 25th June 2011
Best we've stayed in for care and forethought.
Karl & Claire 21st June2011
Truly exceptional... Don't change a thing!
Ian & Gaynor 18th June 2011
Truly felt this to be one of our best ever short-break choices. Fantastic.
John & Sue 14th June 2011
So homely yet indulgent. Thanks, we'll take lots of memories of a great stay.
Jeanne, 12th June 2011
It was certainly worth crossing the globe to visit such a special place.
Pauline 12th June 2011
Absolutely perfect
Victoria & Philip, 22nd May 2011
As soon as we stepped inside, we felt at home. We WILL be back
Paul & Grace, 18th May 2011
Attention to detail - amazing!
Dave & Carla, 17th May 2011
St Cuthbert's House just oozes quality...with attention to every detail
John & Liz 30th April 2011
The best breakfast we've had in the whole of England.
Bob & Marie, 29th April 2011
Thanks for your great hospitality. It left us wanting more! We WILL be back.
Judith & Stan 25th April 2011
Excellent... you seem to have thought of everything.
Liz & John, 17th April 2011
Perfect B&B... just such a welcoming home
Christine & Robin 7th April 2011
Perfect - in every way
Janet & Ken 4th April 2011
We loved St Cuthbert's
Rupert & Jill, 1st April 2011
We'll definitely be recommending this to everyone
Stephen & Elizabeth 13th Feb 2011
Hospitality and comfort out of this world. Outstanding attention to detail. A special birthday treat!
Paul & Marilyn 21st Nov 2010
Certainly a cut above the rest. You definitely deserve the Award.
Dicon & Leila 30th Oct 2010
We will definitely be telling others about this
Amy, Simon & Margaret, 28th Oct 2010
Well deserved Gold Award... difficult to improve on 'perfection'
Colin & Jane 26th Oct 2010
We loved the huge bed, and the shower!
Wendy & John, 8th Oct 2010
We could not find a fault anywhere
Kathy & Peter 29th Sept 10
As soon as we entered... we felt really uplifted by its special ambience
Elizabeth & Ruth 25th Sept 2010
Fabulous. What a lovely place to return to...
Janette & Garry 25th Sept 10
A very happy stay. A genuine welcome and thoughtful attention to every need.
Alan & Mary 19th Sept 10
One of the best places we've ever stayed.
Rob & Kerry 18th Sept 10
A very special place. We enjoyed every minute.
Barbara & Hartmut 16th Sept 10
What a remarkable conversion. We have loved our stay here. Excellent...attention to detail... thank you!
Joanna, Rosalind & Jill 10th Sept 10
Diolch yu fawr y chi
Derek & Margaret 10th Sept 10
(I hope this is polite and encouraging - I think so, in the context of everything else they wrote. If I've 'shot us in the foot' by posting this, please tell me...)
Outstanding in every way
Eileen & John 9th Sept 10
We all felt part of the family - and the furniture.
Paul & Amanda, Stuart & Sally 4th Sept 10
Best accommodation ever. Nothing wanting
Trevor & Anna 27th Aug 10
Can't wait to come back
Alistair & Rona 26th Aug 10
We love all the small touches you made to make us feel special
Steve & Christine 24th Aug 10
We expected a B&B but it was more like a 5-star hotel. Thank you for that. Our batteries are well and truly recharged.
Mick & Sue 25th Aug 10
You've thought of everything. We'll defiinitely be back.
Steve & Jane 22nd Aug 10
B&B for grown ups!
Dave & Sue 13th Aug 10
Once again, a perfect break
Rod & Sue 22nd July 10
Wonderful to be back again... thanks for all you give...
Jan 22nd July 10
Lovely touches just make it special
Keith & Janet 21st July 10
So much thought put into all aspects... a lovely stay
Veronica 21st July 10
Slept better than we do at home
Eve & Stuart 14th July 10
Deep sense of hospitality. Many thanks,
Nils & Carole 2nd July 10
We agree with Aled Jones - it's 'heavenly'
Brian & Gill 25th June 10
The perfect place for a honeymoon.
Mr & Mrs Rymill! 17th June 10
...the best B&B we have ever stayed in.
Martin & Maureen 12th June10
Inspirational. Thank you.
Ken & Wendy 4th Jun 10
Fabulous B&B. Food, service, rooms - everything in fact - top notch.
Nick & Tim 27th May 10
Wonderful standard, beyond our expectations.
David & Angela, 22nd May 10
You went the extra mile... I appreciate that.
Erica, 17th May 10
An oasis of calm, comfort and care.
Jeff & Carole, 14th May 10
Facilities and service a 5-star hotel would be proud of.
Averil & Terry, 12th May 10
One word - stunning
Karen & Martin, 6th May 10
Thanks for making us so welcome in your beautiful house
Ian & Paula, 3rd May 10
Lives up to expectations
Max & Susan 2nd May 10
So glad we found you
Adrienne 21st April 10
Thank you for your kindness and care once again
Peter & Jenny, 19th April 10
Enjoyed everything, in elegant and peaceful surroundings
Ann & Bill 16th April 10
What a gem of a place. Everything perfect
Barbara & Bernard 7th April 10
An oasis of peace in the chaos that is our usual life. Thank you both
Steve & Sally 5th April 10
Fantastic... out-of-the-way hospitality. Our best find
Guy & Ruth 31st Mar 10
Simply wonderful - a beautiful oasis
John & Penny 28th Mar 10
Faultless. To be highly recommended.
Raymond & Margaret 18th Mar 10
What more could you want?
Sheenagh & Ray 21st Feb 10
We left vowing to return again before too long and with everlasting memories of our time at St Cuthbert's.
Pete & Sue, 14th Feb 10
Brilliant weekend... nothing we could fault... great food, company, hosts and room!
Sarah & Simon, 14th Feb 2010
Our third visit; we can't get enough of this lovely place. We'll carry on recommending you...
Kate & Roger, 1st Nov 09
We've had a fantastic time here and will definitely be back
Sue & Mike 31st Oct 09
Your excellent hospitality has overwhelmed us. We have been thoroughly spoilt!
Alan & Geraldine 25th Oct 09
At the end of 120km on the bike... thank you so much for such a wonderful welcome.
Tracey 24th Oct 09
Thank you for a wonderful week with the Celtic Saints.
Joan, 23rd Oct 09
Top notch accommodation with lovely finishing touches. Thanks!
Peter & Jennifer 2nd Oct 09
Jeff & Jill have worked their very own 'miracle' at St Cuthbert's...
Vince & Margaret 29th Sept 09
Excellent in every detail
Mark & Claudia 26th Sept 09
So comfortable - and the disabled facilities are perfect
Alan & Wynne, 11th Sept
I must let you know how thrilled Ann was with the way you marked her birthday... something she will savour for a long time. Please accept our gratitude for making us so comfortable and being so welcoming.
Chris & Anne, in a letter 9th Sept 09
St Cuthbert's is a gem in a sea of general apathy.
Derek & Pat 9th Sept 09
Easily better than most hotels! Quality, care and friendliness.
Anne & David 4th Sept
Thank you for making our honeymoon break so special!
Andrew & Tamsen, 31st Aug 09
What a wonderful place - like staying at a friend's house rather than a hotel. Just lovely.
Claire Balding, BBC
26th Aug 09
Our meal at St Cuthbert’s was among the top ten of any we’ve had in Britain (maybe even the US, too!)
Alan & Sarah, by email from USA 24th Aug 09
Very nice
Janet Street-Porter, 18th Aug 09
St Cuthbert's is a real delight. The perfect place, and surrounded by so much history. Thanks to all the family
Gordon & Mary 15th August 09
You have done a fantastic job restoring the building and creating such an attractive space.. The real problem staying with you is where to go for a decent evening meal when your restaurant is closed!
Jeffrie & Ann 8th August 09
We can't wait to get back.
Dave & Jean, 8th Aug 09
The most sleep-inducing bed ever...
Christopher, 8th Aug 09
Enjoyed every minute - like visiting friends
Mike & Sheila, 6th August 09
The little details, like knowing my name, added that extra personal touch...
Cheryl & Gary 26th July 09
Welcoming, friendly and very comfortable - we don't want to leave - thank you!
Jane & Len 23rd July 09
Such attention to detail - brilliant.
Di & Ian, 22nd July 09
Another lovely visit. See you again soon.
Marilyn & Bill, 19th July 09
Lovely, comfy, welcoming. In fact - we're not leaving...
Carrie & Joe, 18th July 09
Excellent - you have thought of everything (including spare spectacles!!!)
Keith & Ann, 16th July 09
Exceeds all expectations. Absolutely brilliant - enjoyed every moment.
Sue & Roy, 6th July 09
Difficult to say how this could have been better.
Roger & Maureen, 4th July 09
We enjoyed all the individual touches which made our stay so relaxing...
Lynn & Rob 2nd July 09
Thank you... especially to Jill for serenading us with the pipes!
John & Hazel
What a treasure... we thank you so much
Jill & Richard, 21st June 09
We have been royally looked after in lovely surroundings...
Glenn & Jane, 21st June 09
A wonderful place - we love it...
Anne & Bob, 19th June 09
Thanks for your care, consideration and company...
The Watsons, 17th June 09
Thanks for a memorable 40th birthday celebration - never to be forgotten!
Julie & Martyn 10th June 09
A little piece of heaven one can call 'home'.
Freda 5th June
09
Some wonderful memories to store away and pull out when needed. Restorative!
Claire & Kevin 1st Jun 09
Fab. We love you!
David & Lyndsay 28th May 09
Beautiful place. Love the detail. But the best thing.. is the wonderful hospitality
Chris & Colette 19th May 09
A most wonderful week in a beautiful place. We were made so very welcome. Thank you so much.
Steve & Alison 16th May 09
We really appreciated all the details, and the warm friendly welcome
Jaime & Martin 8th May 09
For luxurious beds, great breakfasts and a warm welcome to your remarkable home - thank you
David & Jen 27th April 09
...I love your tea-set
Nick and Julie-Anne 19th April 09
A beautiful place...with so many thoughtful details
Charles & Joanne 19th April 09
Best ever for both comfort and hospitality
Keith & Kate 15th April 09
We've taken all the details of the bed
Tim & Wendy 5th April 09
Fab brekie - and I loved the backlighting in the bathroom!
Rachel & Stephen 2nd April 09
Never stayed anywhere where I've felt so much at home. Thank you for making us so welcome
Noel & Christina, 30th March 09
Lovely place; lovely room; lovely people; lovely food; lovely time!
Alan Hart, UK Travel Writer of the Year 2008, 23rd March 09
Thank you so very much for all your wonderful generosity and hospitality
Brynna & Maggie, 21st March 09
Thanks once again for a lovely, relaxing stay... I feel like I have been off work for a couple of weeks, not a couple of days.
Jeanette & Steve, 18th Feb 09
Simply stunning.
Helen & Simon 15th Feb 09
The perfect place for a Valentine weekend...
Dave & Penny 15th Feb 09
Your place is 'heavenly'. Thanks for having me.
Aled Jones, from Songs of Praise
Click here to see the video (in a post dated Tuesday 20th January 09)
Wonderful hospitality and luxurious accommodation - but Jill's Northumbrian Pipe performance topped everything!
Howard & Catherine 8th Dec 08
A very lovely experience. 100% all round. We'll be back
Steve & Soo 13th Oct 08
A very enjoyable second stay! Can't wait for our next visit.
Sally & Dave 6th Oct 08
You have got everything just right. I won't forget my 50th
Pete & Lorraine 26th Sept 08
Lovely stay... even the music was perfect
Rosalie & Jan 19th Sept 08
An oasis of (chintz-free) loveliness... please can we move in?!?
Claire & Paul 5th Sept 08
...you have provided the oasis we have sought... thank you so much... sorry to be leaving after only 2 days
Colin & Sybil 23rd August 08
Better than most 5-star hotels I've stayed in...friendliness, warmth of hospitality and sense of peace - perfect!
Paul 22nd August 08
Thanks for making us so welcome. I feel like we've made some new friends...
Barbara and Alan 10th August 08
Truly an exceptional B&B. A home from home.
Chris & Caroline 10th August 08
The best B&B we have eer stayed in. Thanks for making us feel so welcome. We'll be back
Lisa & David 3rd August 08
I've never slept so well!...Thanks
Julie & Danny 14th July 08
We can't sing the praises of St Cuthbert's House loudly enough
Sally and Derrick 9th July 08
More 'boutique hotel' than 'Bed and Breakfast'... an exceptional B&B - we appreciated all the special touches.
Sue 6th July 08
A wonderful place - truly inspired in its creation
Ernie & Mary 5th July 08
The most luxurious B and B we've ever stayed in
Lyn 30th June 08
An exceptional house with an exceptional atmosphere...Thank you until the next time
Mike & Anne 27th June 08
What a place! Good luck...although I don't think you will need it!
Chris & Sue 24th June 08
This house has.. been a great blessing to us. May all who come through its doors be blessed as richly
Ian & Joy 23rd June 08
...we stayed extra days - that says it all
Pam & Steve 18th June 08
We've had a wonderful time, everything perfect - we're coming back...
Jennie & Graham 16th June 08
This beautiful home certainly has the 'wow' factor. Lovely room and bed. We are thrilled to find such a lovely place. Look forward to returning.
Ian & Mary-Rose 14th June 08
Our first visit to Northumberland - it won't be the last. Perfect accommodation and welcome.
Roy & Maureen 9th June 08
Very enjoyable visit to Northumberland. Excellent accommodation and hospitality. We'll return again!
David & Sally 3rd June 08
Loved the bed, loved the bedroom, loved the chandelier!
Jackie, 5th May 08
There are lots more similar endorsements in our guestbook - so come and read them for yourself!












