Bed and Breakfast in Gilsland, Cumbria

Brookside Villa B&B , Nr Hadrian's Wall
Gilsland
Cumbria
England
CA8 7DA

Accommodation Description:
Award-winning B&B at the heart of Hadrians Wall Country. 2 stylish ensuite bedrooms, superb dinners, fine wine & ales in a peaceful hamlet at edge of Gilsland village, bordering Northumberland & Cumbria, at the western edge of the awe-inspiring Northumberland National Park & Coast. 45 minutes east is Newcastle upon Tyne?via the historic towns of Hexham and Corbridge

West is Carlisle-1/2hour away and on a little further to the Solway Coast. We are just 1 hour drive from Cumbria's Lake District.

We offer B&B and evening meals in our spacious stone-built Victorian villa on Hadrian?s Wall close by Birdoswald Fort, and close to other historical sites - Housesteads, Vindolanda, Lanercost Priory. At the very heart of Hadrian?s Wall Trail and on Route 72 Hadrian?s Wall Cycleway, we offer a 2+plus nights "Trail Walkers' Freedom Package" which includes collection and drop off on the Trail We sit in a hamlet at the western outskirts of Gilsland on the border of the two beautiful counties of Cumbria & Northumberland and at the western edge of the remote & awe-inspiring Northumberland National Park. Driving east 45 minutes into Newcastle upon Tyne ? via the historic towns of Hexham & Corbridge - and onto the Coast

Going west - Carlisle is1/2hour away and on a little further to the Solway Coast. We are just one hour?s drive to Cumbria's Lake District Once here, the honesty-bar in the comfortable guest lounge provides a well-earned drink. Our two bright, contemporary-styled bedrooms offer the facilities & services you would expect in a luxury hotel, hair dryers, TV, radio, hot & cold drinks

Our rooms are carefully designed to meet the needs of the most demanding guests after a long day walking, cycling or site-seeing. Our guests tell us that we've thought of everything, and welcome our attention to detail. Our job is to help you enjoy your visit,and we continue to work to achieve that aim

Polished wood floors gleam throughout; there are racks for your walking boots, hooks to hang your packs, a drying room, secure cycle storage, overnight laundry; comfortable beds with duvets and crisp white linens; contemporary ensuite bathrooms with powerful showers - one with a bath tub too - , lashings of hot water and brand-name toiletries. Relax before your exquisite home-cooked dinner with a glass of wine or a locally brewed beer in the homely lounge in front of a log fire, or on the garden terrace with magnificent views back over Gilsland towards Hadrians Wall

From: £100.00

Accommodation Rating: 4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Wireless internet connection
Tea and coffee making facilities
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Internet access
Hairdryer
Freeview
Family/oversized room
Dining guide
Desk with lamp
Colour television
Alarm clock

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Wakeup call
Room service
Restaurant
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
Internet access (high speed) in public areas
Bar
Baggage store
Airport/Train/Bus pick-up service

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)

Dining Facilities
Meals are chosen from a varied menu and are served at individual tables - alllowing you to chat with other guests if you wish, or to maintian your privacy. The cosy combined lounge-dining room has great views over the extensive terraces and gardens towards Gilsland village and Hadrian's Wall. A log-burning stove provides warmth and cheer in the winter. Drinks and snacks can be taken on the terrace or in the gardens in the summer.

Meals
Dinner
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities
Games available
Children's menu
Baby listening/monitoring

Pet Policy
Dogs

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Willowford (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.2 miles (Roman Site)

Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.4 miles (Roman Site)

Willowford Bridge - 0.5 miles (Roman Site)

Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall - 0.6 miles (Roman Site)

Harrow's Scar Milecastle (Hadrians Wall) - 0.9 miles (Roman Site)

Thirlwall Castle - 1.9 miles (Castle)

Pike Hill Signal Tower (Hadrian's Wall) - 2.4 miles (Roman Site)

Blenkinsop Castle - 2.6 miles (Castle)

Walltown Crags Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) - 2.8 miles (Roman Site)

Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 3 miles (Roman Site)

  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Haltwhistle - 5.9 miles away

Bewcastle - 6.5 miles away

Haydon Bridge - 13.9 miles away

Carlisle - 16.2 miles away

Kirkoswald - 16.3 miles away

Wall - 17.7 miles away

Chollerford - 18.5 miles away

Great Salkeld - 18.9 miles away

+ Heritage Rating +?

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

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Victorian

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