Fans of ancient history will love a stay at this cottage close to Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda Roman fort. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom, stone hideaway is less than 150 metres from the site, which is believed to have been under Roman occupation from 85AD to 370AD. It is 6 miles from both Haydon Bridge and Haltwhistle and perfectly located for exploring the North Pennines and Northumberland National Park.
Open the door and head into the welcoming kitchen/diner, with its exposed timberwork. Discover an immaculate modern kitchen, with a central island, large table and ample space for cooking, dining and socialising. Linger in here in front of the Smart TV, over a bottle of wine, once dinner has finished or stroll through to the lounge, to sink into the soft seating and enjoy the Smart TV and music system. Play games together and stoke up the wood burner on chilly autumn and winter evenings. One of your bedrooms is also downstairs. This double benefits from a door into the Jack and Jill shower room, which can also be accessed from the lounge. Head upstairs, pausing on the landing to take in the view or choose a book from the cosy reading area. Find the king-size bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom, and the twin, which has an en-suite shower room. Outside, bask in the morning sunshine over a cup of tea at the bistro table. Savour the sound of the birds in the trees and the nearby stream. There is private, off-road parking for three cars.
Venture 2 miles to Hadrian's Wall and head out along it to see the famous Sycamore Gap Tree Memorial. Housesteads Roman Fort, 2.5 miles away, is also worth visiting. This stands on the spectacular Whin Sill escarpment and is Britain's most complete Roman fort.