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Delightful stone cottage on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland National Park
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area
Hexham, England
- Vindolanda13 min drive
- Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall13 min drive
- Housesteads Roman Fort17 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Delightful stone cottage on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland National Park
A warm northern welcome awaits you in our comfortable well equipped traditional stone cottage on our working family farm in Northumberland . Situated in the peaceful Northumberland National Park we have fantastic views and you may enjoy wonderful walks, and bird watching from a Hide at Greenlee Lough Nature Reserve on our land. There is a log fire to keep you cosy in winter, and a patio where you may relax and enjoy the summer sun.
A brand new Shaker kitchen with fitted dishwasher , new gas hob and new electric fan oven have been installed in February 2024.
The Sunday Times Best Walks in England starts here. During your stay here you may visit the new award winning National Park visitor centre at The Sill. The pretty market town of Hexham is only 25 minutes away, and Durham , and the north east coast are in easy reach. Two exceptional National Trust properties , Wallington and Cragside are a pleasant drive , and all of the main Roman sites are only 5 minutes drive away. The cottage is very popular with archaeologists who come to dig at Vindolanda..
A brand new Shaker kitchen with fitted dishwasher , new gas hob and new electric fan oven have been installed in February 2024.
The Sunday Times Best Walks in England starts here. During your stay here you may visit the new award winning National Park visitor centre at The Sill. The pretty market town of Hexham is only 25 minutes away, and Durham , and the north east coast are in easy reach. Two exceptional National Trust properties , Wallington and Cragside are a pleasant drive , and all of the main Roman sites are only 5 minutes drive away. The cottage is very popular with archaeologists who come to dig at Vindolanda..
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Amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Hexham
Located in Hexham, this cottage is in a rural area. Vindolanda and Great Chesters Fort are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at De Vere Slaley Hall Spa and Allendale Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hexham, England
What's nearby
- Vindolanda - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
- Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort - 17 min drive - 9.7 km
- Hadrian's Wall - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
- Kielder Water and Forest Park - 50 min drive - 58.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 11 min drive
- Greenhead Tearoom - 15 min drive
- Greenhead Hotel - 15 min drive
- Milecastle Inn - 11 min drive
- The Sill Café - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Valerie Gibson
We are the 5th generation to farm at GibbsHill. My son David is the farmer and lives in a cottage nearby. I also live on site .
Why they chose this property
We farm in a very traditional way, carrying, sheep and cattle, and we are very involved in Countryside Stewardship scheme.. We farm in a very environmental way. We have a Wild Flower meadow at Greenlee Farm which is beautiful in summer.
What makes this property unique
Wonderful walking country. Very peaceful with lots of wild animals .Greenlee nature reserve is on our land and offers unique Bird Watching. Hadrians Wall runs within walking distance, and all the Roman sites are only 5 mins away by car, We may live on a remote hill farm, but the little town of Haltwhistle is only 10 mins away, and it has an excellent range of shops. Hexham with its beautiful gardens, Abbey and River Tyne is 25 mins by car. We are very central and you can visit Carlisle, Durham, the Coast, Gretna Green, within 1 hour.There are 2 National Trust Properties only 45 mins away. If you wish to experience a truly authentic Northumbrian way of life, then please visit us.
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