About this property
14a Westgate is a reverse-level, duplex apartment ideal for families or small groups of friends to explore Haltwhistle, Northumberland. The apartment is located near amenities and historic attractions and has a contemporary interior with white and light grey décor. Climb a flight of stairs to reach your holiday home, where the first-floor hosts four light and airy bedrooms with three doubles and a single, serviced by a sleek bathroom. Venture upstairs to the second floor to the open-plan living area with a dash of yellow, an ideal space for hanging out with friends, with a dining table to enjoy meals at, a sitting area equipped with a TV. The fitted kitchen offers an electric oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a washing machine, and a stylish breakfast bar to enjoy snacks in the daytime. Savour a glass of wine on the roof terrace as your watch the sun setting over the town and recount the adventures of your holiday. This picturesque town is home to the Roman Army Museum, Walltown Quarry Country Park, and Milecastle 42 - Hadrian's Wall, making it the perfect destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Plus, with its quaint shops and restaurants, you'll be charmed by Haltwhistle's small-town charm. Explore Solway Coast AONB for splendid sea-views or ramble North Pennines AONB to get back to nature. Also within driving distance is the vibrant city of Newcastle; here you can immerse yourself in the past with a selection of museums to choose from, browse high Street shops or embark on a bar crawl to experience its night-life. For all this and more, secure a stay at 14a Westgate.
This little market town is perfect for exploring Northumberland and Cumbria. The Black Bull, a real ale tavern in Haltwhistle, serves good meals. Pony trekking is near the town's good leisure centre with a heated outdoor pool and bike rental. One of the best surviving parts of Hadrian's Wall is approximately a mile to the north. Even Vindolanda is being excavated. The Pennine Way, bridleways, and cycle trails past rivers, woodlands, castles, and Hadrian's Wall. Regular train and bus services to Newcastle, The Metro Centre, and Carlisle allow visitors to leave their cars behind and enjoy the town.
Accommodation
First-floor, reverse-level, duplex apartment.
Four first-floor bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on first-come, first-served basis.
Roof terrace with furniture.
One well-behaved dog is welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There are lots of steps leading to the first floor, which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: this property is situated over a bank
Nearby points of interest
- Epiacum Roman Fort
- Hub Heritage & Transport Museum
- South Tynedale Railway
- Chesters Roman Fort
- Solway Aviation Museum
Reviews (2)
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Jill
There was no written information supplied about the cottage -where to find things what to when we leave etc. I called the numbers supplied by yourselves firstly getting number unobtainable for the first number and an answering machine for the second. The latter never called me back. Eventually got through to someone called Tony - never got his full name - who said that the smart meter needed topped up which he did and said it should comeback on in 20 mins. It didnât. He then contacted British Gas who said it could take up to an hour. By this time my mobile was running out of charge and it was getting dark and we had four kids to feed. Discovered Smart Meter was in the shop below to which the owner did not seem to have access. Electricity still did not come on and owner said nothing more he could do but he would give us our money back and we were welcome to leave. This was simply not practical as it was by now dark and we are elderly. We started thinking about going to an hotel but I called Sykes and found there was an emergency number. Stephen was excellent and got the power restored but at no point did the owner appear. In these circumstances weâd have expected a little more pro activity. We then discovered that the Wi-Fi wasnât working. Four phone addicted kids found this frustrating. Grandson said there was a cable missing from the router to connect I think to the Sky Box. Owner said there was a dongle and put money on it but this didnât work either. We gave up. Owner blamed these issues on Sykes and the cleaners. This was unfortunately not the end. Grandson running about in bare feet said the carpet was wet. Turned out a radiator was leaking. Called owner who said he was looking for a plumber but this never materialised. We did notice that the pressure on the central heating was in the danger zone but by this point we had lost the will to live with the owner. Itâs a shame as the flat is well furnished and comfortable. My main complaint here would be lack of attention to detail. There are no bedside lights which makes reading in bed and getting up in the night difficult. There was no wardrobe in our room but there were coat hangers but nowhere to hang them! Shower needed an anti slip mat or grab rails and there was no shaving point for electric toothbrushes. The stairs which we were warned about would have been quite safe with the addition of a bannisters. Fortunately the weather was kind and had an enjoyable time with the kids but the stress of the first night did rather spoil a part of our break and we would like some compensation from the owner.
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Jane
Excellent facilities, plenty of room for everyone. Double bedrooms big size. Comfortable living space for all to relax. Well equipped.