Crabtree & Crabtree invites you to reimagine self-catering and define your own luxury with our exclusive portfolio of holiday cottages, set in the very best spots of some of Great Britain’s wildest regions: the North of England and South of Scotland.

A beautifully-appointed former school set amidst rolling Northumbrian countryside.

Edlingham, a small hamlet six miles southwest of Alnwick, is set in a beautiful Northumberland valley filled with bracken and heather. With Edlingham Castle’s leaning solar tower a striking feature of the surroundings and the impressive five arch Edlingham Railway Viaduct directly visible from The Old School this is an area filled with history. The village is overlooked by Corby Crags which offer splendid views across the Northumberland countryside and the Cheviots. This view was used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy advertising posters. In nearby Alnwick you will find an excellent range of amenities and an eclectic mix of charming specialist shops. Here you can wander the cobbled streets and gift shops around the marketplace, or stop-off at one of the many quaint cafes across the area, including Strawberry Lounge, for a very lovely lunch, cream tea or delicious cake! Sit by the fire in the old station waiting room of Barter Books in Alnwick reading one of their thousands of second hand books. For provisions, you will find plenty of choice - try award-winning Turnbull’s for fine food and quality meats; The Alnwick Deli for delicious local produce, cheeses, hampers and gifts; or the Alnwick Bakery for home-baked breads, pies and pastries. There is a market every Saturday, a farmer’s market on the last Friday of every month, and a large supermarket nearby for all your holiday essentials.