Northumberland holiday cottage: Vindolanda, Bardon Mill, Hexham

Luxury holiday cottage set in idyllic unique location close to Hadrian's Wall.

Description Cottage, 1133 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, garden, terrace, pets considered, internet access
Rates per property (GBP)
£450 - £875/week 
Claire Hainsworth or Neil Hainsworth
+44 (0)1434-344341
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Northumberland holiday cottage Nestled in the shadows of Vindolanda Fort in the centre of Hadrians Wall Country

Situated in a peaceful valley at the confluence of two streams, this site would have been sacred to the Romans and is still a very special place today. With the ramparts of the fort guarding the farm yard to the west and the only Roman milestone left standing intact in it’s original position just behind the cottage, few properties in Britain can have so many traces of Rome around them. The cottage at Codley Gate Farm has recently been converted to provide superbly appointed 5 star holiday accommodation. There is a fabulous well-equipped spacious dining kitchen, a cosy sitting room with an inglenook style fireplace and three double bedrooms, each with their own luxury en-suite bathroom. Lovely country walks can be enjoyed directly from the cottage. There is a sheltered graveled yard to sit out in on your return and use of the meadow in front of the cottage. Ideally situated to explore Hadrians Wall Country together with the breath-taking Northumberland countryside and coastline
Northumberland cottage rental - The cottage in late afternoon

The cottage in late afternoon

Northumberland cottage rental - The kitchen in the 'old stables'

The kitchen in the 'old stables'

Northumberland cottage rental - Vindolanda and Codley Gate from Barcombe Hill

Vindolanda and Codley Gate from Barcombe Hill

Northumberland cottage rental - Waiting for visitors

Waiting for visitors

Northumberland cottage rental - The sitting room

The sitting room

Northumberland cottage rental - The main bedroom

The main bedroom

Northumberland cottage rental - A lovely deep bath

A lovely deep bath

Northumberland cottage rental - The downstairs bedroom

The downstairs bedroom

Northumberland cottage rental - Codley Gate from the fort

Codley Gate from the fort

Northumberland cottage rental - The meadow in front of the cottage

The meadow in front of the cottage

Northumberland cottage rental - En-suite for bedroom one

En-suite for bedroom one

Northumberland cottage rental - The second bedroom

The second bedroom

Location: Northumberland in United Kingdom

Nearest Airport: Newcastle International Airport at 25 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Newcastle at 46 Miles
Nearest Train: Bardon Mill at 1 Miles
Nearest Motorway: M6 at 25 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 38.0 Miles
Car: recommended
The cottage is situated in a former farm yard amongst a cluster of old traditional farm buildings and Codley Gate Farmhouse. It is approached via a quiet access lane (the old Stanegate Roman road) and is immediately adjacent to the World Heritage Site of Vindolanda and the Chesterholme Museum. Codley Gate is set partially in the Northumberland National Park and is just under one mile below, what is considered to be, the most dramatic section of Hadrian's Wall. The village of Bardon Mill just over a mile down the valley. The nearest town is Haltwhistle, 4 miles to the west and the award winning market town of Hexham is 14 miles east. The city of Newcastle Upon Tyne with it's lively Quayside and Baltic Art Centre is 35 miles to the east, whilst historic Carlisle 'Gateway to the Lakes' is 24 miles to the west.

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

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Changeover Day: Saturday
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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Northumberland, United Kingdom

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend
Night
Minimum Stay
Low 31 October 2009 - 18 December 2009 £450 - - 3 Nights
Low 02 January 2010 - 26 March 2010 £450 - - 3 Nights
Easter 27 March 2010 - 09 April 2010 £750 - - 1 Week
Mid 10 April 2010 - 28 May 2010 £575 - - 3 Nights
Mid-High 29 May 2010 - 09 July 2010 £695 - - 1 Week
High 10 July 2010 - 03 September 2010 £875 - - 1 Week
Mid-High 04 September 2010 - 01 October 2010 £695 - - 1 Week
Mid 02 October 2010 - 05 November 2010 £575 - - 3 Nights
Low 06 November 2010 - 17 December 2010 £450 - - 3 Nights
Xmas/New Year 18 December 2010 - 07 January 2011 £875 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • To book or enquire about the cottage please either email us as shown or telephone 01434 344341.
    Deposits are 1/3 of the total price with the balance due 5 weeks before you arrive. Last minute bookings are payable in full 7 days before by cheque or on arrival in cash.
  • All prices quoted are per week and should be checked on booking.
    Short breaks are available by arrangement in low and mid seasons £300 for 3 nights, £350 for 4.
  • Reduction for couples low and mid seasons of £50 per week, excluding short breaks.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 1133 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • historic
  • luxury

General:
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • toilet paper
  • laundry soap
  • local restaurant guide
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • linen provided

Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • fridge
  • clothes dryer
  • grill

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 2 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet
    Bathroom 3 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet
  • The ensuite bathroom to the main bedroom includes a lovely deep bath with central mixer tap and a spacious walk-in shower. A special feature of this room is the pair of 'arrow slit' windows, providing mini wooded views. The bathroom for the second bedroom has a corner shower cubicle and a further 'arrow slit' window. The ensuite for the third bedroom can also be accessed from the living area if required and has a spacious corner shower cubicle. Each of the bathrooms has slate floors, Limestone Travertine tiled walls and heated towel rails. (White Company or similar good quality towels are provided)

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, EITHER /OR
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed
  • The main bedroom is on the first floor, this romantic suite has a kingsize bed with leather bedhead and oak bedroom furniture. The room enjoys pleasant views across the stream to the meadow. The second bedroom is also on the first floor and is fitted with ivory painted furniture. It can be set up either as a twin bedded room or as a super-kingsize bed, this room has views across the yard to the fort walls. The third bedroom is on the ground floor, this sweet room has lovely 'tulip' motif curtains, blind and matching window seat. It has oak flooring, a double bed, built in wardrobe and a small chest. (comfortable duvets and cotton bedlinen are provided in all the bedrooms)
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • books - kids
  • music library
  • video library
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • CD
  • DVD
  • books
  • TV
  • games - all ages
  • satellite or cable

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • terrace
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horse riding
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • golf
  • mountain biking

Notes: The cottage is fitted to a high standard to provide the best in comfort and luxury and is decorated in subtle Farrow and Ball colours. There are dimmable halogen lights throughout, a built in sound system to the living areas with an iPod docking station. The kitchen is an impressive room with a high beamed ceiling, slate flooring, extensive painted units with granite work-tops and includes an American style fridge-freezer with water and ice dispenser, Rangemaster Cooker and wall mounted LCD television. There is a drying room for wet weather gear, the high out put combi oil fired boiler provides hot water and central heating throughout the cottage. The cozy sitting room has oak flooring, comfortable Tetrad sofas and an inglenook style fireplace inset with a wood burning stove (fuel provided). There is large flat screen free sat, television. Features include a window seat and a handmade steel and oak banister to the staircase. Well behaved dogs accepted by arrangement.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

Setting: Codley Gate Cottage was once the main dwelling house on the site but was converted to a milking parlour when our ‘modern’ farmhouse replaced it in the 1800’s. In 2008 the barn was sympathetically restored using the best of modern building methods combined with traditional materials to provide a spacious and comfortable holiday home. The valley is rich in British natural wildlife with red squirrels, deer, badgers and bats regularly seen from the cottage. Swallows, owls and curlews are part of the abundant bird life that surrounds Codley Gate.

Area attractions: The list is endless but a few highlights are Vindolanda and the Chesterholme Museum, The Forts along The Wall including Housesteads & Chesters. Kielder Water and Forest park. Country Houses within a short distance include Wallington Hall and Cragside. Coastal Castles at Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Lindisfarne Holy Island. The Alnwick Water Gardens and Castle.

Whether you wish to visit Roman or other historical sights, enjoy the unspoilt countryside with moorland or woodland walks, visit the Northumbrian Coastline or the Lake District or simply curl up with one of our good books or magazines by the fire, there will always be plenty to do here. The kitchen is well equipped for those you enjoy cooking that special meal, (there are good farm shops, Waitrose and other quality supermarkets to choose from). Alternatively there is a wide choice of places to dine locally. Our family have enjoyed the peaceful tranquillity of Codley Gate for many years and we now look forward to welcoming guests to this special place. We will do everything we can to make your holiday relaxing and enjoyable. Please let us know if there is anything further you need.

Other Activities: excellent walking and bird watching country directly from the cottage

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

What a special place!

Alice and Robin Cornwall
Review Submitted: July 9, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We recently spent a couple of nights here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The cottage is luxurious and furnished to an incredibly high standard with a traditional and romantic yet modern feel. The kitchen contains everything you could need whilst the living room is comfortable and welcoming. The bedrooms are light and airy, the ensuite bath and shower rooms are a real luxury, and the bed in the upstairs room overlooking the courtyard is the most comfortable I've ever slept in!

It's in a charming spot, nestled among green hills with friendly chickens pecking around outside. Fascinating Vindolanda is right on the doorstep and I can definitely see why the Romans chose to live here! You couldn't ask for a better place for relaxing peace and quiet or for beautiful views.

Alice and Robin from Cornwall.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

FANTASTIC COTTAGE

clahow Leeds,West Yorkshire
Review Submitted: July 2, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
What a excellent week we have had. The cottage is outstanding, it is very clean, the beds were comfey and the kitchen large. In fact everything about the cottage is perfect. The wecolme pack of wine,biscutes,tea and fresh eggs was a nice surprise. We made friends with the dogs and chickens, which came to sit with you from time to time.

The location of the cottage is perfect for visiting Vindolanda, it is next door, and for exploring the rest of the Roman forts and Hadrean's Wall.

Neil and Claire were very friendly and helpful and we hope to return in the near future.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Highly recommended for comfort and location

Mo and the boys East Lothian
Review Submitted: March 9, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We're just back from 3 nights at Codley Gate, and the entire family (including the dog) enjoyed the break. The cottage is wonderfully comfortable and we felt at home right away. The furniture and equipment is all in the "5 star" category - it feels like no expense has been spared and everything has been done very thoughtfully. For example, you rarely get a proper welly dryer in a rental cottage, but it's very handy. If you have very young children, you might want to take some plastic dishes since the stuff here is all Denby - nicer than we have at home!

The children enjoyed playing "pooh sticks" at the stream outside and they thought it was great fun to see chickens running around outside. We appreciated the peaceful setting.

Vindolanda (literally next door) is well worth a visit and the Roman Army Museum is great, too.

Claire and Neil were very pleasant to deal with, helpful but not intrusive. Many thoughtful little touches which add to the enjoyment: fresh flowers, a bottle of wine - even a treat for the dog.

Whilst not the cheapest option, the cottage is excellent value for money because everything is such high standard. We would definitely like to go back. As our 3 year old said, "I want to keep the cottage".
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rating
5 out of 5

Best rental property ever!

Andrew R Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: September 23, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
Just returned from a wonderful weekend at this cottage and have to agree with previous reviewer that this property is outstanding! The quality of the build, fixtures, furniture and equipment is extremely high and exceeds expectations throughout. The bedrooms were very comfy and spacious with en suite in all cases and the kitchen and lounge had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The kids loved paddling in the stream, playing with the dogs, cats and chickens and the nearby Roman Fort is a fascinating and engaging way to spend an afternoon. Claire and Neil were very helpful and keen to ensure that we had all we needed. All in all I would recommend this property to anyone. We hope to return for a longer stay in the future.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 8/8
Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful cottage.

Stephanie72 Cheshire
Review Submitted: August 23, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We all had a super time at Codley Gate. The description was accurate if not a little understated - the cottage was fantastic from being exceptionally clean to being brilliantly furnished. Both Clare and Neil were very helpful with information regarding things to do in the area to providing us with fresh laid eggs and biscuits!! I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 9/9
 

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