Old Rectory Howick

We were 2 couples that stayed in this lovely location for one night! No need to repeat all the good comments on previous reviews ! We simply concur ! Very very impressed with both the evening meal and breakfast ! The Craster kipper bon bons are outstanding

We were 2 couples that stayed in this lovely location for one night! No need to repeat all the good comments on previous reviews ! We simply concur ! If Dave could please send us the recipe for Craster Kipper Bon Bons that would be great! I think there’s another business opportunity selling bon bons Thanks for everything

What a lovely find for a short break. Close to the lovely coastal path in a quiet little village. Greeted by runner ducks and hens as you come up the drive and a warm welcome awaits from the hosts. Lots of space to chill out in and the breakfasts and evening meals (optional) are excellent. Will definitely return.

The hosts are lovely people and the atmosphere is just so relaxing and peaceful. The local walks are easy and you can get on to the coastal path easily if you want longer walking. The owners do wonderful food- lamb shanks with mashed potatoes was delicious! Very relaxing to sit in lounge with lovely music and a very friendly kitty cat and beautiful real fire plus an honesty bar. What more could you want! We loved every minute. The bed room was spacious and comfortable and nice and warm. Thanks for a truly wonderful treat of a birthday weekend. Howick Hall gardens and tea shop surpassed expectations ( where the Earl Grey tea comes from!) with its fascinating history.

What a lovely place to stay after a day's cycling. David and Jude are fabulous hosts and, after we tucked our bikes away, we settled into a gorgeous room to relax before enjoying a cocktail (what a treat) followed by dinner. If the couple ever decided to start a restaurant we'd be there in a flash. So delicious...breakfast too. Can't recommend highly enough.

We enjoyed four nights at the Old Rectory in July. We chose it as a base for a cycling holiday as there was plenty of secure storage for bikes and Howick is in a fabulous position right on the coast and castles cycle route. Also Howick Hall is just a walk away and well worth at least one visit for the pots of tea and egg sandwiches, not to mention the beautiful gardens. The hosts at the Old Rectory couldn't have made us feel any more welcome. We loved our sumptuous room (Jack) with windows on two sides, one of which looked out onto the sea. The room was big enough to accommodate a roomy seating area and the bathroom had everything we needed. Jude very kindly left us a cafeteria and a Northumberland brand of ground coffee which we enjoyed every evening after dinner. There was oodles of choice at breakfast and we would especially recommend the omelettes. There are a couple of pubs nearby for food but nothing could compete with the home cooked evening meals at the Rectory. Absolutely superb, particularly when served up with a chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc! We had the lamb one night and the salmon en papier on another. All utterly delicious, good value and we had a tiny bit of room left for the delicious and interesting puddings. We will definitely visit again. The chickens and cats and relaxed ambience made this place unbeatably charming and unique.