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Holmhead Guest House
BnB in a a former farmhouse which stands uniquely on the foundations of Hadrians Wall.
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Bed and Breakfast Summary |
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Holmhead Guest House
Thirlwall Castle Farm
Hadrians Wall, Greenhead
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
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Bed and Breakfast Description
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welcome you to Holmhead a former farmhouse which stands uniquely on the foundations of Hadrians wall near the "Centre of Britain" at the southwest corner of the Northumberland National Park.
It is half way between Edinburgh and York, and within an easy drive of the lake district, the heritage coast and the Scottish borders.
It is set in a sheltered valley in the south west corner of England's most northerly National Park, in quiet fields yet less than a mile from Greenhead village on the A69 and B6318 junction.
It has, however, been adapted to a new role over the past few years: no longer a working farm, it is now the home of Pauline and Brian Staff, who take great pleasure in welcoming guests to this delightful old house, with the idea of sharing their knowledge (especially Roman) and enthusiasm for the area, with others.
Holmhead has 4 cosy bedrooms, shower/toilet for each one. The bedrooms are fully carpeted, have central heating, armchair, radio, hairdryer, plenty of storage space and lovely countryside views.
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Local Attractions
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Holmhead is also built of Wall Stones and stands on the foundations of the Wall, (there are inscribed stones in the kitchen wall, and the barn wall), hence the remote setting and distance from the road. The footbridge is on the route of the Pennine Way, and leads up to one of the highest remaining sections of the Wall, just past the Roman Army Museum at the top of the hill.
It is possible to walk or cycle along this fascinating central section of about 25 miles, and visit forts, archaeological excavations and museums like Vindolanda and Housesteads, most are open all year.
The area is full of interest, both historical and natural, with the wild beauty of Northumbrian moorland, streams and varied wildlife, Visitor Farms with goats and deer, Castles and Roman Wall. Cycle hire and cassette guides available.
For a day out the Northumbrian coast (Which is designated an area of outstanding beauty), with its numerous castles, the farne islands, and Holy Island are recommended, as are the nearby North pennines, and Alston (the highest town in Britain). Nestling in the moors nearby is a lead mining centre, museum, and a narrow gauge railway. The cities of NEWCASTLE, CARLISLE, EDINBURGH and DURHAM are within reach for a day trip and nearer are small market towns like BRAMPTON - Priory, excellent golf course and lake; HEXHAM - Abbey from the year 674 and good golf; CORBRIDGE - Antiques shops, Roman site and museum.
Beamish Open Air Museum was voted Museum of Europe in 1989 and is open all year.
Bowes Museum and Gateshead Metro - an indoor complex (there is shopping, theme villages, indoor fairground, bowling, cinema and cafes) and Newcastle's Natural History Museum, Antiquities Museum and others, provide a tempting alternative if the weather is unkind.
For evenings, there are folk nights, theatre in Hexham and Carlisle, local music and slide talks on Hardrians Wall at Holmhead on request.
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B&B Location
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Not difficult to find, the A69 runs coast to coast , from Carlisle to Newcastle.
Turn off midway at Greenhead, follow the road past the castle and on to Thirlwell Castle Farm.
Nearest Public House/Bar:
greenhead
(5
Minutes Walk)
Nearest Railway Station:
Greenhead
(5
Minutes Walk)
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