Guests say
Vallum Villa is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a stunning countryside setting, ideal for exploring Hadrian’s Wall and local attractions. Guests consistently praise the beautiful views, peaceful atmosphere, and the relaxing hot tub. The property is clean, modern, and homely, with a private garden perfect for stargazing. While some mention minor issues such as mattress comfort and road noise, most guests found their stay thoroughly enjoyable and would happily return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as very clean and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring Hadrian’s Wall, with beautiful countryside views and convenient access to local pubs and attractions. Some mention road noise, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
Guests find the cottage spacious, cosy, and homely, with comfortable furnishings. However, several reviews mention the need for a new mattress in the master bedroom, which affected sleep quality for some guests.
The cottage is well equipped, featuring a hot tub, private garden, and electric car charger. Some minor suggestions include more kitchen storage and pans, and small bathroom improvements, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as seasonal decorations and candles, but as gifts are not consistently mentioned or guaranteed, this cannot be assured for every stay.
About this property
The best location to explore historic Northumberland, Vallum Villa is a great place to come to make special memories.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Living room 2: Smart TV
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed front garden with summerhouse, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (private please do not use after 10pm). . Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Vallum Villa enjoys an enviable position just a stones’ throw from Hadrian’s Wall and Steel Rigg. Completely restored throughout to a high standard in 2022 and 2023, the property makes perfect accommodation for friends families and special occasions. A new modern kitchen is well equipped to cater for your stay, a lovely central log burning stove heats both the kitchen and dining area where bi-fold doors lead out onto the spacious garden and decked area. Upstairs leads to a bedroom with kingsize bed with glass wall overlooking the beautiful countryside and has an en-suite shower room, there is an additional family shower room. Outside, there is a lawned and decked garden to enjoy, set with garden furniture making an ideal social space, this leads on to the garden room with fabulous eight person hot tub to relax and unwind after a day of exploring. On an evening the dark skies are spectacular, you’re bound to enjoy some star gazing!
Vallum Villa is perfect for walkers and cyclists alike. The property is close to the Pennine Way and various bridleways and cycle routes passing rivers, forests and castles. Hadrian’s Cycleway (Route 72) and the Sandstone Way cycle route can both be found nearby. The location is excellent for exploring the spectacular scenery of the north of England, the Scottish borderland and the Lake District National Park, which is just an hour away. Nearby you can discover the Vindolanda Roman Fort, The Sill Landscape Discovery Centre and the world-famous Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall. Also within easy reach is Haltwhistle, which is the ‘Geographic Centre of Britain’, with sports centre and outdoor heated swimming pools, and Burn Gorge.
A must visit is the historic market town of Hexham, which boasts a stunning abbey, the oldest gaol in the country, and an abundance of eclectic shops, restaurants and pubs. Continue to the beautiful Roman town of Corbridge and meander round its boutique shops, art galleries and antique shops, stop for a coffee or take a stroll along the river. At the end of a day exploring, enjoy a short stroll to the popular Twice Brewed Inn, serving great food and assortment of local ales with large beer garden, onsite Brew House and Dark Skies Observatory. Locally there is an abundance of eateries to choose from. with nearby Haltwhistle, Bardon Mill and Hexham offering a range of pubs and restaurants. Pub and restaurant 350 yards.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Chesters Roman Fort
- Hub Heritage & Transport Museum
- South Tynedale Railway
- Epiacum Roman Fort
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
Great accommodation and as lovely as it looks in the pictures. Comfortable and had everything we needed. Amy very quick to respond and helpful . Great position for walking some of Hadrians wall and visiting places like Hexham and Kielder not too far away . Only thing that isn’t clear from the pictures is that the villa is directly off a fairly busy road with lorries passing at times. The hot tub is right next to the road which you cannot see from the tub but you can hear the road noise. It was a wet week when we were there so we weren’t able to sit in the garden which was a shame but think the road noise would have annoyed me as we usually go to places away from this,however that is just me and a lot of people wouldn’t be bothered by this . Despite this everything else was lovely and I would recommend it .
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in wonderful countryside. Appreciated the hot tub after a day's walking. Convenient location for Vindolanda, The Sill, Hadrians Wall and delicious meals at Twice Brewed Inn.
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Katharine
Lovely, relaxing stay. Beautiful property and plenty to do in the area.