In the Scottish borders, around 23 miles north of Carlisle, Sorbietrees B&B offers high-quality bed and breakfast accommodations. In an 18th-century farmhouse, its individually styled rooms have free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Each room has en suite or private bathroom facilities with a shower or bath and complementary toiletries. All have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and tea and coffee facilities. A full cooked breakfast starts the day, with eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, black pudding, haggis, mushrooms, hash browns and fried bread. There is also cereal, jams, marmalade, honey, toast, yogurt, croissants and fruit, all served with tea, coffee or juice. Newcastleton is right on the edge of the spectacular Kielder Water & Forest Park, covering 250 square miles just over the English border in Northumberland. The village itself also has a small selection of cafés.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Newcastleton
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful old house in a lovely peaceful setting. excellent off-road parking for our touring motorbike
  • Curtis
    United States of America United States of America
    If you are looking for a rural stay on the southern border of Scotland, this is your B&B. Sandy was a wonderful host. The room was quite comfortable and large. Breakfast was wonderful.
  • Carin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional breakfast , beautiful room lovely location

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Sorbietrees is an 18th century farmhouse which was once the home of William Armstrong, famous for his untimely death - read more about William on our website. Today it is a warm, homely and welcoming 3 star GOLD B&B and an ideal base for exploring the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria and Northumberland. We are also home to some of the darkest skies in the UK. Stay with us to visit Kielder Observatory (prior booking essential). Sit in our garden and admire the stars, planets and milky way on a clear night.
There are plenty of things to do while staying at Sorbietrees. Kielder Water, the largest manmade lake in Europe, Kielder Observatory, Hadrian's Wall, Gretna Green, Castles and Abbeys of the Borders, Hermitage Castle, Walking, Cycling, golf, or just relaxing
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Sorbietrees B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Sorbietrees B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:30 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 over 12 are welcome.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Cash Sorbietrees B&B 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

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.

    You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

    A deposit is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Sorbietrees B&B

    • Room options at Sorbietrees B&B include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Sorbietrees B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Archery

    • Check-in at Sorbietrees B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

    • Sorbietrees B&B is 1.9 miles from the center of Newcastleton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Sorbietrees B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Yes, Sorbietrees B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.