Market Towns & Coffee Breaks
Enjoy rural activities in quaint villages and local towns. From afternoon tea in a Countryside manor to a day at the races or small business shopping.
The historical market town of Haltwhistle known as the centre of Britain and home to some lovely pubs, cafes, local shops and Railway Station is less than 10 minutes drive away.
The Shepherd’s hut is a great base for exploring the area with good access to Carlisle and the Lake District National Park to the West and Hexham, Corbridge and Newcastle to the East. Northumberland is a home to many Castles including the Local Langley Castle which does a lovely afternoon tea and for day trips out there are Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle on the beautiful Northumberland Coast.
Fine Wine & Local Beer
An award winning brewery on our doorstep, pub grub using local produce and riverside restaurants.
For eating out, the Milecastle Inn sits 5 minutes away, along the Military Road. You will also find good pub food at the Greenhead Hotel.
Alternatively, the Samson Inn, Gilsland or the Blenkinsopp Castle Inn and Bistro are a 10 minute drive and both come recommended.
The Twice Brewed Inn sits east along the Military Road and is a short 10 minutes drive – it’s a popular choice with walkers, they do great burgers and it has its own micro-brewery. They have a fantastic beer garden, shop and planetarium with regular daytime and evening shows. If guided stargazing is for you, their stargazing packages offer a fantastic tailored evening.
Enjoy riverside dining at The George Hotel, Chollerford or a delicious fine dining menu in Willow, situated within Hadrian’s Hotel in Wall.
In nearby market town Hexham, we recommend a cocktail outside The Beaumont Hotel, or tasting their delicious evening menu. Zyka provides a tasty tapas Indian or there are numerous pubs and coffee shops for daytime dining.
Historic Trails & Endless Countryside
Surrounded by footpaths and bridleways, big skies and wonderful views, the area has plenty to offer those seeking dramatic ridges and panoramic views.
For walking, the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail is a designated World Heritage site with an unbroken 84 mile signposted trail stretching from coast-to-coast, passing through stunning countryside and rugged moorland. The shepherd’s hut is within walking distance from the intersection of the Hadrian’s Wall trail and the Pennine Way making it a walkers’ paradise.
Notable visitor attractions include the English Heritage site of Walltown Crags Wall and Turret, one of the finest places to view Hadrian’s Wall, as well as the Roman Army Museum which sit less than a mile away from the property. The Sill, Vindolanda, and Housesteads are all within a ten minute drive. The famous Sycamore Gap tree is now housed at The Sill and a framed slice can be seen at Twice Brewed Inn.
Hadrian’s cycleway runs from coast-to-coast and is part of the National Cycle Network boasting incredible scenery which takes in various forts, milecastles and settlements along the line of the wall. As well as off-road options, it boasts 100 miles of purpose-built trails for the peddle-hungry looking to soak up mile after mile of never-ending trails.
For history buffs, this is a perfect base from which to explore Chesters and Vindolanda which are steeped in Roman history and offer a fascinating insight into Roman life on the edge of the empire 2000 years ago. Here you can see in incredible 3D detail what life was like on the wall in the life of a Roman soldier, and discover latest artefacts, including the world famous Vindolanda writing tablets.
A Pocket Guide To Northumberland
Some of the links above can be clicked to provide further information. Other attractions in Northumberland which are fairly local to the farm include: Northumberland County Show (May), Roman Wall Show (June), and Twice Brewed Beer & Music Festival (August).
Below is a link to Northumberland Pocket Guide, which showcases the very best events our area has to offer.