Local Attractions

Visit Allenhead, the highest village in England, for its Heritage Centre, real ale pub, cafe and nature trail  and children's play area. Distance from cottage 1.5 miles.

Allendale Town is the largest settlement in the Allen Valley. Fascinating traces of the lead mining past remain, good pubs & restaurants  6 miles drive away.

Allendale Brewery for tours or direct sales. www.allendalebrewery.com

The historic town of Hexham with its beautiful Abbey was originally a Benedictine Abby. then an Augustinian Priory and now the Parish Church of Hexham, only 16 miles away. www.hexhamabbey.org.uk

Hadrian's Wall National Trail. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/hadrianswall

Hadrian's Wall Vindolanda has live archaeological digs. www.vindolanda.com

Kielder forest events and attractions. www.visitkielder.com

Hexham Racecourse regular meets. www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Ski-Allenheads, enjoy skiing when we have snow, in a beautiful situation above Allenheads. www.ski-allenheads.co.uk

Langley Dam Fishery, stocked weekly with top quality Rainbow Trout, fly fishing only. For more details please phone 01434-688846.

Nenthead Mines an adventure in silver and lead. www.npht.com/nentheadmines

Killhope multi-award winning attraction in the Durham Dales. www.killhope.org.uk

The Metro Centre is a 25 mile drive if you are in need of retail therapy.

 

Testimonials

Simon, Jackie,Oliver and Elliot Baker, Staffordshire  18/8/07- 25/8/07
We have thoroughly enjoyed our first stay in Northumberland. The cottage is fabulous and the setting spectacular- Colin and Carole should be proud of their achievements. We immediately felt at home and found the welcome pack a nice touch – especially the”non- essentials”.

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Cottage Details

 

Interior

The ground floor has a spacious living room with a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove (logs provided). The kitchen/Dining room has a natural stone floor, and is lavishly fitted with farmhouse style fitted units incorporating dishwasher, fridge freezer, washer/dryer and AGA Rangemaster cooker.

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