Guests say
11 The Forge is a well-regarded cottage praised for its cleanliness, modern amenities, and prime location for exploring Hadrian's Wall and surrounding areas. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting, proximity to local attractions, and the comfort provided, despite some minor suggestions for improvement.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. However, a few instances of overlooked cleaning details slightly affect the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Hadrian's Wall, local pubs, and cafes, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. The peaceful and friendly village adds to the appeal.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable and warm, with a few reviews noting the need for better mattresses and additional touches to enhance the cosiness.
Facilities are modern and well-furnished, but feedback suggests room for improvement in maintenance and provision of essentials like hanging space and coffee-making equipment.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtful gestures such as gifts, and therefore a score cannot be provided. It should be noted that while such gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
Brampton 8.5 miles. 11 The Forge is a fabulous retreat encompassed by open countryside and idyllic landscapes, in perfect distance to explore Hadrian's Wall, the Cumbrian lakes and Tyne Valley. Find this lovely holiday home on a residential street, offering an elegant base for a group of four to spend a rural getaway in a contemporary home. This beautiful home benefits from stunning views of bright far-reaching fields and an idyllic setting, entering into a chic sitting area, boasting striking shiny tiled flooring below a large corner sofa with reclining settings, and state-of-the-art TV with a trendy sound bar. Let the chef of the group show off their skills in the well-equipped kitchen, offering fantastic amenities including integrated appliances and a handy dishwasher, before heading over to the dining table, catching up over a much-needed bottle of wine, you can even use this space as a spot to host a fun-filled games night.
Also on the ground floor is a host of storage space, a utility with a washing machine and a sleek cloakroom, as well as access to a private garden area with outdoor seating and beautiful views of rural greenery for you to sip on a coffee and enjoy fresh country air. Retire upstairs to one of two sophisticated bedrooms, choose the twin roome which can be turned into a super-king-size if needed, offering lovely views of the country, or enjoy the master king-size, where the bed boasts a luxury built-in TV for you to catch-up on TV during a lazy morning in bed.
Make full use of the lavish bathroom, a sleek and fashionable room with a sumptuous P-shaped bath for you to unwind in after a long day, or a refreshing overhead shower, accompanied by a heated towel rail. If you don't fancy an evening spent cooking in the kitchen, the lovely village of Gilsland boasts several pubs with food and a quaint café, perfect for a tasty meal with a glass of wine within a serene village setting, with the calming River Irthing flowing through, as well as a children's play park and ruins of Hadrian's Wall surrounding the area. Ramblers and avid historians will delight in the chance to explore the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, spanning 73 miles taking seven days in walking time, however you can experience a small portion of it here, as well as access to the scenic Pennine Way in close distance.
Enjoy ancient monuments of historic culture at the Birdoswald Roman Fort, Naworth and Featherstone Castle, or discover eerie ruins at Thirlwall, Bellister, Blenkinsopp, and Bewcastle. Visit the amazing Gilsland Spa, home to 140 acres of serene gardens and woodland overlooking scenes of far-reaching countryside, with its name dating back to the 1800s with a historic Sulphur spa well, you can still see the remains of the well, the Victorian swimming pool, and Sir Walter Scott's romantic proposal spot at the Popping Stone today. Put on your walking boots and head over to the adventure of Talkin Tarn Country Park, finding a 10,000 year old glacial lake among a wealth of walking trails, cycling routes and unique nature throughout 120 acres of farm and woodland.
Other memorable days out can be spent at the market towns of Brampton and Haltwhistle with their popular weekly markets, local eateries and selection of shops, with the North Pennines, Eden Valley, the Scottish Borders, and the Lake District all in reach, 11 The Forge is the perfect resting spot for an unforgettable escape.
Brampton is a vibrant market town surrounded by the historic Hadrian's Wall, steeped in Scottish history, home to an ancient Moot Hall, a statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle, an abundance of shopping, pubs, restaurants, takeaways and a local park. Nearby attractions include the Talkin Tarn Country Park with acres of woodland, farms, lakes and springs, as well as Gelt Woods nature reserve and the River Gelt, and the bustling town of Carlisle.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with built-in TV, 1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (BT 4k with BT Sports), sound bar, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two small cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn and seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Solway Aviation Museum
- Hub Heritage & Transport Museum
- South Tynedale Railway
- Epiacum Roman Fort
Reviews (21)
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Cheryl
Had a lovely stay no issues
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James Edward
The garden is but an enclosed patch of uncultivated ground overlooked both sides and the Hadrian's Wall footpath to the rear. No general instructions are provided at the property in regards to recycling etc. No coat hangers could be seen, even in the 'cloakroom', so wet coats had to hung on the dinning chairs. Entry to the 'cloakroom', is blocked by the washing machine, which, if wished to used, would be awkward due to its positioning. A 'L' shaped settee with end recliners, occupies the living area, with wall mounted tv and a BT box. The folding blind in the living room is troublesome. Upstairs the main bedroom has a cupboard with no provision for hanging dresses, trouser or shirts, the twin room has a free standing chest of drawers. The bed tv is not linked to any service, and thus unable to tune any programmes! Worst of all is the mattress to the main bed. Thin, it provides little or no support, the springs of which, are easily traced through its thin fabric covering. One night was too much for me! The beds in the twin room are little better, indeed I slept on the floor, the final night. It was noted that two air beds, with an inflator, can be found in the unit below the main tv. Generally the property provides a comfortable holiday let, but the mattresses unfortunately do not give that 'good nights sleep'. It is due to this that I have given it such a poor rating.
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Susan
As mentioned by others, the double bed mattress is very uncomfortable - we moved to the twin beds after one night. There is also no hanging space, toaster or instructions for appliances.