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Hexham Travel and Heritage Information


Historic Bed and Breakfast in Hexham, Northumberland


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Carraw Farm , Military Road
Hexham
Northumberland
England
NE46 4DB

Carraw Bed & Breakfast, Hexham

Accommodation Description:
Carraw Bed and Breakfast is one of the finest luxury Northumberland guest houses, situated on the foundations of Hadrian's Wall, with a sublime hilltop setting overlooking open countryside of Northumberland National Park and beyond.

North East England Tourism Awards 2008 - Bed and Breakfast / Guest Accommodation of the Year - Silver Award Winner. Kevin and Leah Vigars would love to welcome you to Carraw Bed and Breakfast, a luxury Four Star Silver Awarded Bed and Breakfast guest house located on a family-run working farm in picturesque Northumberland. Carraw Bed and Breakfast is one of the finest luxury Northumberland guest houses, situated on the foundations of Hadrian's Wall, with a sublime hilltop setting overlooking the countryside of Northumberland National Park and the surrounding scenery of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Awarded 4 Star Silver by Visit Britain for outstanding service and quality, Carraw offers superior Bed and Breakfast accommodation and short breaks in Northumberland. It is ideally situated for walking the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, cycling Hadrian's Cycleway or touring the delights of Northumberland. It is close to all the major heritage attractions along Hadrian's Wall including the Roman Forts at Chesters, Housesteads and Vindolanda

If you are looking for a relaxing or active break at any time of the year in England's Border Country, Carraw Bed & Breakfast is ideally situated to meet your needs. We will make you very welcome and ensure your stay is memorable.

From: £50.00

Accommodation Rating: rating4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Wireless internet connection
Tea and coffee making facilities
Non-smoking
Internet access
Hairdryer
Freeview
Family/oversized room
DVD player
Colour television
CD player
Alarm clock

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Wakeup call
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
DVD/Video/Games rental
Bar

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)

Dining Facilities
To set you up for a good start to your day we will serve you with a hearty Carraw breakfast, served in our dining room filled with the aroma of fair trade coffee, served in cafetieres, and fair trade tea, served in china teapots. Why not end your day with a evening meal at Carraw Bed and Breakfast. Our meals are specially prepared from the finest local ingredients, purchased to ensure freshness, quality and flavour therefore we require 24 hours notice.

Meals
Dinner
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities
Highchairs
Games available
Cots
Children's menu

Pet Policy
No pets

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

Carrawburgh Temple of Mithras
 Carrawburgh Temple of Mithras
 Nearest Attractions

Carrawburgh Temple of Mithras - 0.1 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating

Black Carts Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 1.7 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating

Sewingshields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) - 2.9 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating

Chesters Roman Fort - 3.1 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating

Chesters Walled Garden - 3.2 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating

Chipchase Castle - 3.3 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Wark Castle - 3.5 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Chesters Bridge Abutment (Hadrian's Wall) - 3.6 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating

Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 4 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating

Housesteads Fort - 4.1 miles (Roman Site) Heritage Rating



  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Wall - 4.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Chollerford - 4.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Haydon Bridge - 4.7 miles away Heritage Rating

Hexham - 6.8 miles away Heritage Rating

Haltwhistle - 9 miles away Heritage Rating

Corbridge - 9.5 miles away Heritage Rating

Otterburn - 12.8 miles away Heritage Rating

Bywell - 13.1 miles away Heritage Rating

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Heritage Rated Bed and Breakfast Heritage Rating
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description.

More about these Historic Time Periods:

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Directions:
Hexham|Train|10|The nearest stations are at Hexham (10 miles away) and Haydon Bridge (7 miles away). Northern Rail serves both. For details of fares and times contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950. Newcastle or Carlisle|Bus|0|There is an excellent tourist bus service (the AD122) in high season, running between Newcastle and Carlisle, stopping at visitor attractions, towns and villages along the way. Alight at the Roman Site, The Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on the Military Road (B6318), Carraw Bed and Breakfast is a short walk away. A limited service may run in the winter. Further details can be obtained from Traveline North East and Cumbria on 0870 608 2 608. Carlisle|Road|30|Follow the A69 (signposted Hexham, Newcastle). Entering Haydon Bridge, turn left onto B6319 (signposted Chollerford). Cross the railway line and bear left onto ?North Bank?. After approximately ? mile bear right onto ?Tofts Bank? (signposted Grindon and Roman Wall). After approximately ? mile bear left onto ?North Road?. Continue straight on at cross roads with ?Stanegate? (signposted Roman Wall). On reaching the Military Road B6318 turn right. Carraw is on the right hand side after 2 miles. Newcastle/Gateshead|Road|30|At junction of A1 / A69 follow the A69 (signposted Hexham/Carlisle). Turn right onto the A6079 (signposted Otterburn). Continue on A6079 for approximately 3 miles. At crossroads with B6318 (signposted Chollerford), turn left. Cross the River Tyne at Chollerford. At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the Military Road ? B6318 (signposted Carlisle). Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the left hand side after approx 4? miles, just past the Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on your left


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