Local Attractions
- We are located within easy reach of all the major attractions along Hadrian's Wall (UNESCO World heritage Site).
- We are less than half a mile from Chesters Roman Fort and within a few minutes drive from Housesteads, Steel Rigg and Vindolanda.
- The Hadrian's Wall Bus, which often has a guide on board, stops at the bottom of our lane.
- The lovely historic market town of Hexham is just down the road and has an Abbey whose crypt dates from AD 675 and a 14th century Old Gaol.
- We are within 15 minutes of beautiful golf courses at Hexham, Matfen Hall and Bellingham and within 30 mins of the Championship courses of Slaley Hall and Close House
- Fishing in the area is fantastic. We are conveniently placed for both the North and South Tyne with the famous Chesters Beat being less than half a mile away.
- Just to the north lies Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in Europe, where you can sail, take a ferry and go for magnificent walks or cycle rides through the forest and around the reservoir.
- You can also admire the many artworks dotted around the forest.
- To the east Newcastle and Gateshead are only 30 minutes away with their famous Quayside and the shopping delights of Newcastle city centre and the Metro Centre.
- Durham Cathedral and Castle (UNESCO World heritage Site) is only 45 mins away
To the north of the city lies the spectacular Northumberland coast with its castles and windswept sandy beaches
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