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Nice and quiet with very helpful hosts following good covid precautions.

A delightful, comfortable, relaxing place to stay with friendly and helful host. Room and private sitting room all cosy and welcoming.

The Holmhead Guest House is beautifully located in the shadow of the spectacularly photographic Thirlwall Castle.A very hosptiable house with warm hosts, the bathrooms and features and common area need to be upgraded (particularly for the price charged).

Amazing Location surrounded by nature and history. Very friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, very nice and clean room.We really enjoyed our stay.Julia and Philipp

A great place to stay on your walking adventure.Very friendly owners and good breakfast.

Beautiful location, tasty breakfast, gracious hosts.A wonderful visit!

A lovely guesthouse in a fabulous spot. Walking onto Hadrian's wall was easy from here. The accommodation is comfortable and warm and the hospitality is excellent. Pub in walking distance serves good meals. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights while walking the Pennine Wat. Alan picked us up from a spot on the walk and took us back next morning, then to the station next day. Great breakfast and cosy lounge.

Thank you for a wonderful stay near Hadrian's wall. You have the perfect spot to start exploring the best preserved portion of the wall.Eddy

It was fine. Comfortable room and excellent breakfast. Very clean. It is quite difficult to find although they do send you directions.

It was fine. Comfortable room and excellent breakfast. Very clean. It is quite difficult to find although they do send you directions.

A beautiful, tranquil setting, under Thirlwall castle. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly,breakfast was delicious.We had the twin room which was lovely, the beds were uncomfortable though, hence the 3 stars rather than 5.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in comfortable, clean and tranquil setting at Holmhead B and B. We were served a delicious breakfast every morning and our hosts couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend for sight seeing on Hadrian's wall and ideal for walkers too.

We stayed here as part of our honeymoon, walking the Pennine Way. Judy and Alan are great hosts, and a very sweet and considerate couple.....and the food was top notch.

I can’t recommend this B&b highly enough. Hosts are so kind they even offered to drive my husband to the he station. The B&b is very comfortable, short walk to pub and beautifully decorated, and if it doesn’t get better than that it is straight onto the Pennine Way in the morning.

It is so good to be made welcome after a tough, windy and cold day walking along Hadrian’s Wall.

Lovely welcome, nice rooms, really helpful hosts (phoned local pub for us to arrange dinner), and fantastic breakfast.A full gluten-free breakfast was provided for our children - wonderful!

We have enjoyed several inns during our travels through England.Holmhead was comfy and peaceful and reasonably priced.But what made it special was Judy and Alan, the hosts.While attending to our needs, they let us be to enjoy the region and suggested spots to visit when we asked.Our tastes seemed to line up nicely -- I would love to return though this is unlikely (we are from Massachusetts USA).This is just one of those preciousmoments on a glorious journey called life.

Holmhead is in a lovely location. The room was comfortable and breakfast a very good start to a day walking. The hosts went out of their way to be helpful.

Stayed in the Cottage for our holiday. Absolutely lovely cottage and in a great location for all the Hadrians Wall sites (that and your actually staying on the wall!! Can't get much better than that!!). Judy and Alan are fantastic owners always checking that we were okay, we had an 8 month old with us and they had the travel cot ready for us and lots of spare blankets for him, really lovely people. Views from Holmhead are amazing. Amazing place and will come back again to explore more once our little boy is older.

A stunning setting - wake up to the beautiful Northumberland countryside right next to Hadrian's Wall. Cosy comfortable rooms and a superb breakfast including vegetarian choices.The bunk house is also very well equipped and extremely good value!

Once we found the correct location, we liked where it is located. Friendly staff, good breakfast.

A friend and I stayed at Holmhead Guest House for 1 night for a walk along Hadrian's Wall.The House is quiet and remote (on a private road away from traffic).The owners (Alan and his wife Judy) could not have been more welcoming and helpful.Alan even picked us up from the train station upon our arrival!Judy cooked us a terrific english breakfast and packed us a lunch for our 10 mile walk the next day.The Hadrian's Wall walking trail goes past their back fence, so it is in a great location for walkers of the wall.I highly recommend a stay here!

Very clean tidy accomodation, the sitting room/breakfast room was delightful. The twun room was slightly cramped and the beds a tad on the narrow side, but everything else was top class. The proprietor is a very nice lady who provided an extra early breakfast so we could get an early start

Amazing location, full of character, tucked away yet within an easy walk of an excellent pub/hotel for evening meals.Very helpful hosts, excellent breakfast, comfortable beds and room. Access by exterior steps might be awkward for less mobile and ensuite bathroom a bit cramped, though didn't bother us. Fabulous view from bedroom window.

Friendly welcome, comfortable rooms,tasty breakfast,Beautiful location.

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay at Holmhead; friendly service and well thought-out accommodation of a good standard. Perfect location when walking the Pennine way - a charming building in a beautiful, quiet setting. A short walk to the local pub for dinner and a drink. Definitely recommend staying here. If I may suggest- some lighter weight bedding for warm summer nights would be appreciated.

My friends and I had a lovely stay while doing The Pennine Way,we were very comfortable and very well looked after,great to have our own lounge to relax in after a hard days walking!

Judy and Alan are quintessential hosts. The locations was ideal given its proximity to Hadrian's wall and the castle ruins. Quotidian essentials like an English Breakfast were outstanding. They are kind and generous hosts befitting the English ideal. When we return, we'll be staying at Holmhead.

Perfectly clean, welcoming, and with a lovely sitting room lined with books. Couldn't ask for better hospitality and the location is Amazing!!

After a long days walking it was good to recuperate in such a marvellous establishment. I cannot find anything to criticise, accommodation and hosts were brilliant.

A gorgeous B&B bang on the PW -we had a lovely room overlooking the fields with a huge bed. Very comfortable.We had a warm welcome and breakfast was great too.We would highly recommend this B&B to others.

Very nice accommodations, dinner at the suggested Greenhead pub was excellent, and the window view of Thirlwall Castle ruins for our breakfast was a most fitting way to end our holiday.We will certainly book there again and are recommending it to friends.Follow the host's driving instructions they e-mail you, not Google or Apple map apps.Otherwise be prepared to feel foolish when the road ends below the castle and you see the back side of the guesthouse from the wrong side of the river.

Up from Kent to celebrate my brother's Ruby Wedding anniversary, (And, coincidentally, that of his wife too !!).Thank you so very much Judy and Alan for making us so welcome and comfortable for our two nights with you.What a wonderful location, what friendly hosts, what a fabulous breakfast, unhurried and with views of Thirlwall Castle to enjoy. And, the muffins. Well !.....If this is how I'm going to spend my retirement then roll on September when I break free !!!ps Judy and Alan - all the very best for the Wedding !

We enjoyed our stay at Judy & Alan's home! The setting of their home is beautiful. There are castle ruins in the backyard and peaceful sheep in the front. We took a short, easy walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner. After a restful sleep, we enjoyed a delicious, fresh-cooked breakfast. The area is filled with historic sites related to Hadrian's Wall. Holmhead House actually sits on the Wall's foundations!

A very comfortable place to stay. Owners lovely and friendly. Happy to accommodate. Booked a table for us at the local pub for evening meal

Enjoyed the stay with a colleague. Peaceful surroundings, warm welcome.Helpful people. Would like to be back.

Comfortable room and good breakfast.

Whilst walking the Pennine Way we stayed at numerous B&B's and were very impressed not only by the fantastic position of Holmhead but the excellent service provided by the hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to oblige, offering advice on the local area and the walk. Thank you and well done keep up the good work.

Excellent historical location right on Hadrian's Wall path and overlooked by castle ruins, the home is beautifully situated and perfect for walkers. Breakfast was fantastic and the hosts offered a ride to the nearest restaurant for supper as well as a ride to the nearby train station. All in all a wonderful experience I'm a nicely appointed home.

Located on hadrians wall walk. A quarter of mile from pub. Comfy bed great breakfast.

Located on hadrians wall walk. A quarter of mile from pub. Comfy bed great breakfast.

An absolutely wonderful place to finish a long day of hiking on Hadrian's Wall.Warm and welcoming hosts, an inviting and comfortable guesthouse right along Hadrian's Wall path, and easy access to both the village of Greenhead and Thirlwall Castle, Holmhead is the perfect spot to overnight along the trail.

Our group of four had a really enjoyable stay at the Holmhead Guest House (HGH). Judy and Alan were excellent hosts and really made us feel welcome. We highly recommend HGH and we'll certainly visit again if in the area. Thank you!

Just and Allan are very friendly and hospitable - willing to provide advice on walks and offer lifts. Wonderful location. The breakfast was lovely - beautiful fresh summer fruit salad every day followed by full English breakfast from locally sourced ingredients and cooked to order.

We had a lovely two days stay while we walked the Pennine Way, comfy beds, super showers and a great breakfast!

This is a lovely place in a beautiful setting.Comfortable room, excellent location, great breakfast and friendly hosts. What more could you ask?

My friend and I stayed at Holmhead for a night whilst running the wall. It was cosy, clean, well equipped and tranquil. The owners were exceptionally friendly and helpful and we would recommend Holmhead to anyone passing through. The freshly baked muffins on arrival were an absolute treat!

Nicely appointed rooms, comfortable lounge, delicious and full breakfast, beautiful grounds.Alan very kindly picked up by group at the railway station and got us well-settled in.Both Alan & Judy are wonderful, very personable hosts.Our 1-night stay was very enjoyable.

We enjoyed our stay in Holmhead Guest house and look forward to returning some day.The hosts were most hospitable.

Very pleased with all aspects of this stop-over: silent surroundings, well appointed rooms withcomfortable beds and en suite shower and WC, good wholesome breakfast and a welcoming host. Thank you.

We stayed for 3 nights, walked sections of Hadrian's wall and explored the area. Our room was comfortable and we were well looked after at Holmhead. The location is perfect for wall/pennine walkers, and the warm welcome made us feel at home at Holmhead.

I came with my two adult sons so we took two rooms. They were both comfortable with small but clean bathrooms in each. The best thing was the excellent breakfast made from fresh local produce and the warm welcome from our hosts.

Great location, right on the Hadrian's Wall path.Genial and welcoming hosts.Good value.What more can anyone ask for?If we come back to the area, we'll be staying here again.

Ideal location for visits to scenic parts of the wall. Beautiful setting, quiet,comfortable and clean.Brilliant breakfast, charming and helpful hosts.

Nice room. Good breakfast. Helpful owners.

We arrived late after a long walk and had a warm welcome, they are directly on the Hadrians Walk path.Room was fine, good value with breakfast very nice with lots of variety.The local pub is 10mins walk and was great for the evening.

We really enjoyed our one night stay at this excellent B&B. We arrived tired after a long walk but quickly felt at home. We had a lovely greeting from the owner. We were directed to a good pub for a meal which was within easy walking distance. Breakfast was very good.

Friendly and warm welcome to this lovely guesthouse. Our room was very comfortable, quite big and very clean. Delightful view from window.Pub for evening meal is a pretty short walk away. Wonderful generous breakfast beautifully served. We felt very rested to continue the Pennine Way, Thank you to owners.

A comfy, friendly B&B in a central position and right on the Wall too.Great bed, big breakfast so all you need in a very good B&B

You are made feel welcome and comfortable from when you get there. Both the room and the bathroom are clean and bright. Breakfast is delicious!Staying there is a delight!

I stayed in Room 2 which is a double and is well appointed and spotlessly clean as is everywhere.I appreciated being offered a jug of fresh milk and a homemade muffin on arrival after a day's walk,and later on I enjoyed sitting in the very comfortable lounge and browsing a good selection of books and magazines.Next morning, breakfast was served in the same room, with an excellent choice, and to a high standard.However, there are two comments I would make for the benefit of others thinking of booking at Holmhead.I don't know about the other guest rooms but the ensuite with Room 2 had what I call a Mediterranean shower arrangement ie a shower head with a 3/4 length shower curtain, not a shower cubicle.Water therefore went all over the floor of the ensuite, supposedly draining away.This didn't work fully as English temperatures are not Mediterranean ones (!) and so the floor remained wet then still damp for many hours.I managed ok, being on my own but I am not sure how a couple would have found this - my guess is that it would not have been easy to manage.The other comment I would make relates to the fact that there is a bunkhouse beneath the guest rooms.Room 2 appeared to be directly over the kitchen/living area of the bunk house. The occupants of the bunkhouse went on talking well into the night.While they were not making excessive noise, just generally chatting and laughing, the sound carried right up into Room 2 and rendered sleep impossible.This may only affect that particular room - I don't know.In all other respects, as I have indicated, I had a very enjoyable stay at an excellent and friendly b&b.Leaving aside the noise filtering up from the bunkhouse, which it is not fair to factor in, but taking into account the "quirky" shower arrangements, I am rating Holmhead with four stars, as below.

What a wonderful place to stay. This B and B ticks all the boxes and the hosts Judy and Alan make you feel really welcome. The location is just perfect for the walkers or anyone who just what a quiet location with excellent facilities. Well recommended.

The whole area of Hadrian's Wall is fabulous, and offers so much to do.Holmhead Guest House was the icing on the cake.The situation is idyllic, at the end of a lush and quiet valley with a castle as a backdrop.The Wall Walk goes right past the garden gate, allowing you to explore the Wall in two directions without getting in the car.It is a great overnight location if you are walking the Wall.We stayed in the cottage, which was cosy and well appointed, with everything you need.It has its own section of garden allowing you to sit out in seclusion, if you want.We received a warm welcome, including muffins!And for a pad literally on Hadrian's Wall the price was reasonable.

Good value for money and a very comfortable place with very welcoming owners. Nothing was too much trouble

After walking 17 miles from Alston (along the South Tyne Trail rather than the official Pennine Way) it was a delight to find such a hospitable and comfortable place to spend the night!I was met with the offer of muffins and a drink, but as I'd just had tea at the cafe down in Greenhead I declined (much to my later chagrin). The place is beautifully kept and I had the best night's sleep on the whole PW. The owners are wonderful too!Many thanks

There was very lovely welcome for my son and I as we arrived having completed the Hadrians Wall Trail. The room was comfortable and our hosts couldn't have been more helpful. The local pub for supper is only 5mins away and is also very friendly. Highly recommended.

Ideally sited on the Pennine Way and Hadrian's Wall with just a 10 minute walk to the village pub for evening meals and good beer. The rooms are comfortable, a good freshly cooked breakfast is provided and there was also fruit, yoghurts and quality preserves available. There is a separate sitting room for guests and the guest areas are effectively separate from the private residential part of the property so. This was my second visit, this time with my wife who also enjoyed Holmhead. Owners very friendly but not intrusive - just got the balance right. Ideal base for walking in Northumberland & Cumbria.

Excellent proximity to Hadrian's wall and Roman museum. Hosts were very helpful with directions about local sights and B&B was warm and comfortable.

Enjoyed my brief stay as part of my Pennine Way trek. Offer of tea and muffins of arrival (always a good start). Comfortable bed, good sleep (very quiet) excellent breakfast with perfect crispybacon. Lovely location and friendly hosts. 10 minutes walk from Greenhead Hotel with good real ale and food. I shall return with the missus next time.

Super location, superb breakfasts - but would like a TV in the room itself!

Beautiful surroundings, Good bed, excellent breakfast, nice owners.Try walking up the hill behind the B&B and enjoy the view!

Ideal B&B location right on Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. Comfy room, good breakfast with good variety of options (eg fresh fruit salad), short walk to the centre of Greenhead, nice sitting room with TV and board games, friendly hosts and a welcoming muffin!

I loved Holmhead.It's the perfect place to stay for exploring the wall. The owners are such nice people and so helpful, and the place itself is amazing with the ruins of Thirlwall Castle right above it.Rooms comfortable and quiet; breakfast great.I would love to come again.

After five days of walking the Hadrian's Wall Path, we could not have asked for more. A beautiful farm home with lovely amenities, we were so charmed by the Holmhead we decided to linger for an extra day. The Thirwall castle ruins, the Roman army museum, and the nearby village of Greenhead, provided a sampling of everything that drew us to Northumberland, while the Holmhead provided respite, a delicious breakfast, and the company of our very gracious hosts.

excellent centre for visiting the wall.nice comfortable room with a good view.very good breakfast and made very welcomeby lovely and helpful hosts.

Great location with warm friendly hosts. Excellent breakfast and great pub meals nearby

After a long hard day's walk it was a welcome sight to see our night's accommodation right on the wall.We were wet and dirty but this did not deter our hosts who welcomed us warmly and even provided us with freshly baked muffins.Breakfast next morning was one of the best we had eaten with the fresh fruit salad a definite treat.Thank you

my son and I stayed one night when on the Pennine Way. we couldn't have asked for anything better. judy and Alan were very welcoming and even ranus to the stationin the morning. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast excellent, but the best thing was the location. Absolutely stunning! thank you

A great place to stay if you are walking Hadrian's Wall as it literally sits on the foundations of the Wall itself.The owners were very friendly and welcoming, the breakfast was tasty and the room was perfect for my needs, although I did find the ensuite a little too small.Would definitely recommend.

When the world is crazy and you need peace of mind - head for Holmhead, it's so peaceful (apart from a rare passing freight train) You will be made so welcome by Judy and Alan - you will sleep soundly and wake to the most wonderful fresh fruit salad and full English breakfast.This is my 3rd visit and I can't wait to go back again! I have visited with my husband and son before, but this time I traveled alone, but never felt lonely.There is lots to do in the area come rain or shine and a gentle evening stroll to the local Pub at Greenhead is the perfect way to wind down.Thank you again for another wonderful stay.

I stayed at Holmhead 23/05/2014 and it has to be said it is one of the better places to stay especially as it is situated on the route of Hadrians Wall. The welcome is as good as the food, and is a place I would stop again.

Arrived here after a tiring week mountaineering in Scotland and was treated to a very well presented bedroom, comfy bed, hot shower and a great night's sleep.Owners were super friendly and provided us with a very nice breakfast, their local knowledge and willingness to impart advice meant we could go on to make the best use of our day walking the Roman wall.All in all a superb B&B and one we would most definitely recommend!

Could not of picked a better place to stay for our first Hadrian's Wall trip. What a great location, the wall trail right on the door step, fantastic hosts and breakfast and great accommodation. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone visiting the area to book here.

Beautiful location, friendly hosts, great food, rooms clean and fresh - "it doesn't get much better than this".Our stay was both relaxing and inspiring!

Walking the wall and at any time a great place to stay. Brilliantly friendly and warm and cosy. Only a hop skip and jump (or hobble in our case) to the pub. We'd come back anytime!

This is a lovely B+B with very friendly hosts who made us very welcome.It is situated in the heart ofHadrian's Wall country and so much was near at hand-great walking and hiking.The local hotel recommended by Judy and Alan served great home-cooked food .It was also friendly and welcoming.Altogether very highly recommended by us both

10/10. Holmhead was incredible, best place to stay. Lovely, peaceful, fantastic hosts, we will be booking there again soon.

Thank you for your hospitality, you made us very welcome.

While we were only there for one night and got there rather late, the place is lovely, and very comfortable.Be sure to follow the directions to arrive safely, but once there, the rooms are spacious and you'll get a great night's sleep.Breakfast is fantastic and they are close to many fun things to see at Hadrian's Wall.

We had a great stop over here for one night on the Pennine Way. The room was excellent with some very comfy beds. The hosts were both extremely pleasant and did everything they could to help us enjoy our stay. Thank You

We enjoyed our visit here on Hadrians Wall.. Fine place, nice people and an outstanding lovable setting near one of the Worlds finest monuments... We loved it!

Just a lovely experience. In our two nights stay at Holmhead, Judy and Alan made us feel like family, and it was difficult to leave. Crossing the small bridge and driving down the quiet lane past sheep has the effect of calming nerves after hours spent on the motorway, and then to enter their beautiful home is further tonic. Clean, quiet, with well-stocked bookshelves, the temptation is to pull up a chair, but gorgeous scenery is just outside the door. Definitely one of the most enjoyable stops of our trip.

The location is prefect, the hosts are perfect, the breakfasts are delicious, the setting is quiet and restful and the cost is very competetive.Located literally on Hadrian's Wall, it is the perfect loaction to visit the wall especially if you are on a tight budget.Holmhead is also with walking distance of a lovely tea shop and an oustanding pub and restaurant at Greenhead Hotel. Judy and Alan go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.Judy, in fact, kindly offered to wash some of our laundry for us.We hope that we have the opportunity to stay with them, again, soon.

Lovely location with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.Comfy rooms plus spacious residents' lounge. Delicious breakfast. Oasis for weary walkers.

It was a perfect stay for us two hiking the Pennine Way - bang on the trail. A good breakfast and nice host - overall a really nice stay.

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We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Holmhead Jenny, it was lovely to meet you.

There is no way to improve this place/experience: great location; informed hosts; wonderful inn nearby for meals.

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Thank you Sherry, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Judy and Alan Clark have a gorgeous guest house that is hidden off the main road. It is right on Hadrian’s Wall and in front of Thirlwall Castle. The room was wonderful and the bed comfortable. Judy and Alan made a delicious English breakfast for me the next morning. In addition to the wonderful boarding and food, Judy and Alan helped me to make plans for travelling down Hadrian’s Wall to make sure I saw as much as possible in the little time I had. They also assisted me in making sure I had directions to my next lodging in Nottingham. They were extremely kind and so helpful!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments Jody, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Holmhead.It was a pleasure to meet you and help you with your plans.

We stayed at Holmhead Guesthouse for two nights in May while exploring the Hadrian's wall area. Judy and Alan go out of there way to make you comfortable. Room was clean and bright and breakfast was excellent. It was a very convenient place to use as a base for visiting the Hadrian Wall sites. Exploring the ruins of Thurlwall Castle located a very short walk away was a real bonus. We would not hesitate to recommend this B&B to others.

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Thank you for your kind comments Walter, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here at Holmhead - it was a pleasure to meet you.

Quiet Place with excellent service just next the Hadrian Wall Path. Lovely views among sheep and cattles.

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It was lovely to meet you Ann - we are so pleased you enjoyed your few days here at Holmhead.

Holmhead Guest House is located in a beautiful area of Northumberland and the welcome made to us by Judy and Alan was very much appreciated after our long walk.

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It was good to meet you Mark, so glad you enjoyed your stay at Holmhead.

Judy & Alan made us very welcome in their home at Holmhead and went the extra mile to make our stay a very pleasant experience. We was walking The Hadrian's Wall Walk and Holmhead is right on the Wall itself. It was my second visit and I will return again. The location is great and The Greenhead Hotel and the Tea Rooms opposite for food made for a very pleasant stay. Thank You Liz especially for the Choc Ice. Shaun

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It was good to see you again Shaun, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Very good accomodation,warm and friendly welcome and great breakfast.Very well situated for walkers and to see Hadrian's Wall

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Thank you for your kind comments Francoise, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Holmhead.

A marvellous house with lots of history and such friendly hosts.I would recommend it to anyone.The freshly baked tarts when we arrived was such a nice touch.

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Thank you for your kind words and recommendation Sheila, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

Enjoyed our one night stay at Holmhead.Firstly, a lovely welcome, then a delicious home-baked muffin!Comfortable bed and lovely view from the window.Everything spotlessly clean.1st Class breakfast.

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Thank you for your feedback Euan, we are so glad you enjoyed your brief stay at Holmhead.

We were made very welcome at this lovely B&B with a view of Thirlwall Castle and the Pennines. The rooms were comfortable and we had a lovely lounge to relax in. The breakfast was delicious, a lovely fresh fruit salad, cereals and yogurt to start us off, then a delicious English Breakfast with lovely locally sourced sausages. Judy and Alan could not have been more helpful.

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Thank you for your lovely comments Andy and Carol, we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

We would recommend Holmhead Guest House. The proprietors are extremely friendly and helpful. The accomodation is lovely, great attention to detail. Breakfast was delicious and plenty.

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Thank you for your comments Beatrice, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Holmhead.