About this property
Set in the heart of the charming Northumberland town of Haltwhistle, this lovely end-terrace cottage is conveniently located near a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, and provides a perfect base for a family break. Guests will be delighted with the well-equipped kitchen and cosy sitting room with original beams, woodburner and dining area. Upstairs, youll find three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath and separate shower, and outside is a small courtyard space with garden furniture. Nestled in the heart of Hadrian's Wall Country, which offers excellent walking and fishing, there is also fishing available on the North Tyne, two minutes walk from the property, along with Vindolanda, a fascinating Roman fort lying to the south of Hadrian's Wall. With easy access to the majestic castles and sweeping beaches of the Heritage Coast, or the gardens and castle at Alnwick, Bastle House is a very well-placed base for a family holiday.
Known as the 'Centre of Britain', the small market town of Haltwhistle is a great place from which to explore both Northumberland and Cumbria. One of the best preserved stretches of Hadrian's Wall is only a mile to the north with various museums, forts and milecastles to be seen. This truly is magnificent walking, riding and cycling country, with various bridleways and cycle routes passing rivers, forests, castles and of course, Hadrian's Wall.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 2 x standard double.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking 2 mins walk on first come, first served basis.
Courtyard with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 mins walk, pub 1 min walk.
Note: There may be some associated weekend noise due to proximity of the pub.
Please note that bookings must start on a Saturday only
Nearby points of interest
- Chesters Roman Fort
Reviews (53)
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Emma
Parking wasnât great as you only have 2 hours outside the property. I appreciate it is not far to walk to the other car park but didnât feel totally comfortable leaving my car there. The facilities were good and functional and both showers really good. The mattress in the main bedroom was very badly stained and this did put me off quite a bit! The pillows and duvets could also do with a refresh. We didnât see the two bins by the side of the house and (wrongly) assumed our two bins were outside the garage opposite. Unfortunately, the rather irate octogenarian put us in our place which was a tad uncomfortable. Perhaps a little note in the visitors book could clarify this - especially if you are not observant like ourselves! Overall, this was a pleasant stay and thank you for the generous amount of logs for the fire.
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Anthony
The train station is 0.2 miles down the road. Plus, the main street has a couple of bus stops with a regular bus service. There are shops and takeaways plus a couple of chippies, one nearly opposite with a portion big enough to feed two or three! Having eaten too much there is a medical walk-in centre nearby! Best of all is the Manor House Inn 2 doors away. Great food and drink,on Tuesdays and Thursdays they have a 2 course special. The Black Bull Inn is just off the town square and worth a visit. The house itself is well equipped with 3 double bedrooms, one with en-suite. A shaving mirror and bath mat would have helped in there, plus a bed throw for the thin quilt. In the master bedroom was a large comfy bed but let down by uncomfortable bedding. Way too hot for mild nights. Also the main street was lit all night so it would be helpful if the room was fitted with a blackout blind or curtains. In the lounge the handsome 3 seater sofa was desperately uncomfortable. Furthermore,the 2 plugs located near the window in the master bedroom need to be switched on for the lounge TV to work. All in all, it is a great house in a great location and would happily stay again.
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Adam
No problems at all and a very comfortable house. Only comment would be the main bathroom shower drains a bit slowly so may need unblocking. Too many guests with long hair no doubt!