Cottage Description
Wallace Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 3 and is located in Brampton, Northern England. This property does not allow pets. Prices range from £229 to £1835 per week. Local to Cumrew, Cumwhitton, Hayton, Upper Denton
- Cot Available
- Dishwasher
- Fuel and Power Included
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Rural Location
- Television
- Christmas Themed Cottage
- Short Breaks All Year
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
This delightful pair of semi-detached holiday cottages have been converted from a former barn and are situated in a quiet, rural location in the beautiful, unspoilt South Tyne Valley on the Cumbrian/Northumbrian border. Standing within a small cluster of homes, the properties are in the North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The many footpaths and groomed cycle ways allow guests the freedom to explore the stone-walled fields and surrounding moorland. The location is perfectly situated as a touring base for exploring a wealth of natural and historical treasures in the area. Hadrian’s Wall is only six miles away, with the Scottish border and the Lake District 25 miles. Nearby Alston, 6 miles, the highest market town in England, offers an interesting array of shops, cafes, pubs and galleries. There is also a steam engine railway, plus an 18-hole golf course. Shop 6 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. 1 step to dining room/ kitchen. 1 single bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Cot and Highchair on request. Parking (2 cars).
Both properties: Electricity woodburner in living room included. Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Digital TV. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. Dishwasher. Fridge Freezer. Small, lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. No smoking. Friday to Friday.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
With a proven track record of excellent food based on both resident and non-resident comments and now also AA recognition.
Fun Days Out
Rheged - 18.7 Miles (29.9 KM)
An award winning family day out, Rheged attractions include a giant cinema with a screen the size of six double decker buses, a kids play centre and an international mountaineering exhibition as well as superb shops and great food.
As well as being voted the country's most tranquil spot, this park is truly is a haven for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Wonderful fun for kids — the soft play area includes ball pools, climbing walls, giant ball arena and aerial runways. There are themed party rooms, a café and much much more.
Hall Hill Farm is home to a number of farmyard animals, some of which you can stroke and feed. Visitors here can enjoy a complimentary farm trailer ride and there are also donkey rides.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
A great biking centre for families, novices and those who enjoy a challenge, it has a short red route, two blue routes and a skills loop to learn some of the basics. There's also a black graded ridge just for experts. One hour's drive from Glentress and Innerleithen.
A former railway line that is now a lovely traffic free path open to pedestrians, cycles, horses, and dogs, its 10.5 mile route winds all the way up from Swalwell to Consett.
Golf & Sports
A splendid 18-hole golf course set in undulating parkland with fine views over the Tyne Valley.
Prudhoe Waterworld has a 25m pool incorporated into a free form shape with shallow beach area, a wave machine and 40m aqua-slide plus plenty of other activities.
Clay pigeon shooting for all ages in a carefully controlled environment with fully qualified instructors, where safety is of the utmost importance.
Nature Reserves
Discover Iron Age remains, 5000 year old cairns and the wonder of one of the largest forests in Britain. This beautiful place is perfect to explore however you choose, be it on horse back, on a mountain bike or on a leisurely stroll.
Gardens & Woodlands
17th century Acorn Bank Garden's claim to fame is its collection of medicinal and culinary plants, the largest in Northern England with over 250 varieties.
The Lowther Parklands consist of 150 acres of grounds with play activities for children, including rides, boating, adventure playgrounds, miniature railway and a putting green.
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir, ideal for that country walk with the dog or cycling by the river.
Local Attractions
Preserved steam and diesel locomotives from Britain and overseas run between Alston station and Kirkhaugh. There are refreshment facilities and a railway shop at the station.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Delve into the history of mining on the North Pennines in this fascinating museum. Hear about the people that worked there, the lifestyle they lead and the legacy this important mine had on the social and cultural history of the area.
Carlisle Castle is still a sight to behold. Founded in 1092, it's housed a few famous guests in its time, including Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned here.
A vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, associated with the de Soulis, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots, it was partly restored in the 19th century. Nearby is the 14th-century Hermitage Chapel.