Brampton 3.9 miles. Lying in the picturesque hamlet of Banks, which rests on the course of Hadrian's Wall, is this single-storey mid-terrace cottage, Solport View Cottage. Just a stone's throw from Brampton in northern Cumbria, Solport View Cottage is the perfect base for discovering the wealth of attractions that Hadrian’s Wall offers: Birdoswald (3 miles), Wall town Crags (7 miles),Cawfields Quarry (11 miles) and the famous Sycamore Gap near Steel Rigg (13 miles) . Further afield the North Pennines AONB, the Solway Coast AONB and the Scottish Borders are all within exploring distance. With its panoramic views the cottage is also perfect for sitting back and re-charging the batteries. Be welcomed into this homely setting via the front door and straight into the sitting room; find two sofas to relax on in front of the Smart TV with a wood burning stove set in the fireplace to keep you warm on a cool evening. Discover the kitchen/diner to hold all you need for cooking up delicious meals, with a classic Smeg fridge/freezer to hold all your ingredients and essentials, a Nespresso coffee machine for the perfect start to your day, and an electric double oven at your fingertips too, so you can prepare a favourite dish before sitting around the dining table and toasting to a wonderful break. Freshen up in the sparkling bathroom, home to a roll-top bath for a relaxing soak, as well as a walk-in shower. Settle down for the evening in one of the two double bedrooms, both decorated with harmonious colour schemes and boasting plenty of storage for your things, not to mention the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside from the windows. Wake up to breakfast alfresco in the garden area to the rear of the property, with a retractable awning for shade in the warmer, sunnier months, and a lovely lawn space for your canine companion to play on. The village of Banks rests on the famous and ancient course of Hadrian's Wall, with this incredible route being right outside Solport View Cottage’s front door, you can embark on a well-travelled route following the footsteps of the Romans and many after that, encountering historical monuments along the way including bridges, turrets and even signal towers that still lie there today. Part of the remains are 100 metres up the road. A mile down the road Lanercost Priory sits in the village of Lanercost, the Priory was built in the 12th Century and was believed to be where Elizabeth I was crowned Queen of England. The nearest amenities for your stay can be found in the town of Brampton, around four-miles from Banks, where you can expect to find everything you need for your self-catered stay including shops, pubs, takeaways and restaurants, with the town home to a rich history dating back to Roman times as well as Border Reivers from the Borders region and the Jacobite uprisings. Spend a day visiting the beautiful Talkin Tarn Country Park for leisurely strolls around the glacial lake as well as fishing here and watersports activities too. The Solway Aviation Museum lies just outside of Brampton and is great for any Aviation enthusiasts. A day trip to Carlisle holds plenty of things to do including visiting Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral, whilst a fine selection of restaurants and bistros can be found here too. For Families visiting the cottage, Walby Farm Park, Tullie House Museum and Bitt’s Park are perfect to keep younger guests entertained. Walkers can delight in having the choice of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to visit, both the North Pennines and the Solway Coast, while the Scottish Borders and Gretna Green are well-worth visiting too. Make the most of the incredible surroundings at Solport View Cottage in Cumbria.

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Brampton is a town found in northern Cumbria, resting above the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lake District, and just below the Scottish Borders and Hadrian's Wall. Brampton makes a great base for touring the surrounding area, as well as being home to a rich history itself and plenty of amenities including shops, traditional pubs, and historic buildings. Head to Talkin Tarn Country Park for excellent walking, as well as Gelt Woods, or visit the Solway Coast aonb and Hadrian's Wall.

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