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Luxury holiday cottage set in idyllic unique location close to Hadrian's Wall.

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The Cottage from the meadow
The kitchen in the 'old stables'
Vindolanda and Codley Gate from Barcombe Hill
The sitting room
The meadow in front of the cottage
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Hexham, Northumberland
  • Popular LocationVindolanda14 min walk
  • Popular LocationHousesteads Roman Fort3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHousesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall3 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Ground floor Bedroom

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury holiday cottage set in idyllic unique location close to Hadrian's Wall.

Situated in a peaceful valley at the confluence of two streams, this site would have been sacred to the Romans and is still a very special place today. With the ramparts of the fort guarding the farm yard to the west and the only Roman milestone left standing intact in it’s original position just behind the cottage, few properties in Britain can have so many traces of Rome around them.

The cottage at Codley Gate Farm has recently been converted to provide superbly appointed 5 star holiday accommodation. There is a fabulous well-equipped spacious dining kitchen, a cosy sitting room with an inglenook style fireplace and three double bedrooms, each with their own luxury en-suite bathroom. Lovely country walks can be enjoyed directly from the cottage. There is a sheltered graveled yard to sit out in on your return and use of the meadow in front of the cottage.

Ideally situated to explore Hadrians Wall Country together with the breath-taking Northumberland countryside and coastline

Setting: Codley Gate Cottage was once the main dwelling house on the site but was converted to a milking parlour when our ‘modern’ farmhouse replaced it in the 1800’s.

In 2008 the barn was sympathetically restored using the best of modern building methods combined with traditional materials to provide a spacious and comfortable holiday home. The valley is rich in British natural wildlife with red squirrels, deer, badgers and bats regularly seen from the cottage. Swallows, owls and curlews are part of the abundant bird life that surrounds Codley Gate.

Area attractions: The list is endless but a few highlights are Vindolanda and the Chesterholme Museum, The Forts along The Wall including Housesteads & Chesters. Kielder Water and Forest park. Country Houses within a short distance include Wallington Hall and Cragside. Coastal Castles at Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Lindisfarne Holy Island. The Alnwick Water Gardens and Castle.

Whether you wish to visit Roman or other historical sights, enjoy the unspoilt countryside with moorland or woodland walks, visit the Northumbrian Coastline or the Lake District or simply curl up with one of our good books or magazines by the fire, there will always be plenty to do here.

The kitchen is well equipped for those who enjoy cooking that special meal, (there are good farm shops, Waitrose and other quality supermarkets to choose from). Alternatively there is a wide choice of places to dine locally.

We will do everything we can to make your holiday relaxing and enjoyable. Please let us know if there is anything further you need.

Property manager

Colin Galloway
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hexham

Located in Hexham, this cottage is in a rural area. Vindolanda and Mr. George's Museum of Time are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at De Vere Slaley Hall Spa and Allendale Golf Club. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Hexham, Northumberland

What's nearby

  • Vindolanda - 14 min walk
  • Housesteads Roman Fort - 3 min drive
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 3 min drive
  • Hadrian's Wall - 16 min drive
  • Kielder Water and Forest Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Bardon Mill Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vindolanda - 11 min walk
  • General Havelock Inn - 7 min drive
  • Railway Hotel - 7 min drive
  • Black Bull - 7 min drive
  • Milecastle Inn - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for Hadrian's Wall
2nd visit. Cottage redecorated and kitchen re-equipped since last year. Some minor quibbles (no veg or bread knives) but nothing to stop us booking in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann C., Ely

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Codley Gate
Lovely cottage. Fifth time stay mainly to access and visit Vindolanda. Small problem with cleanliness and also hairdryer. Discussed both problems with property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Priscilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Beautiful home in gorgeous location. Well equipped. Colin easy to contact and quick to respond. Lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pippa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great holiday
We enjoyed another great stay. The cottage is ideal for our mixed generation group and the location is perfect for Vindolanda.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Codley Cottage Vindolanda
Excellent
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Galloway

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