Aquila Holiday Cottage
Hadrians Wall
ABOUT
PLEASE NOTE, WALLTOWN LODGE B&B IS NO LONGER TAKING RESERVATIONS. THIS WEBSITE NOW RELATES SOLELY TO OUR SELF CATERING COTTAGE, AQUILA COTTAGE.
Aquila Cottage is your perfect home from home. Offering cosy, yet spacious self catering accommodation for 2 adults at an unrivalled location just 100m from the most spectacular section of Hadrians Wall at Walltown Crags. No expense has been spared to give you a high spec yet traditional country cottage, with features including exposed beams, log burner, fully equipped luxury kitchen with integrated appliances (dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven/hob and fridge with freezer compartment), microwave oven, 40" flatscreen smart TV, Blueray/DVD player, Amazon Echo smart assistant. On the first floor there is 1 bedroom where you will find a generous king-size bed with a comfy memory foam mattress. The bathroom is sited across the landing, and houses a large, luxurious sit-in rainforest shower.
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A warm welcome awaits you.
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*Minimum 2 night stay applies.
OUR SERVICES
Free Wifi
Available in all areas
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Secure bicycle storage
CCTV monitored
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
History
Aquila Cottage is located on the site of the former Roman fort Carvoran, directly opposite The Roman Army Museum at Greenhead. The "Hadrians Wall Bus" which stops at the numerous historic sites along Hadrians Wall including Vindolanda and Housesteads Roman Forts stops directly outside. Access to all of our wonderful history couldn't be easier!
Cultural Sites
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Situated 150 yards from Hadrians Wall UNESCO world heritage site, directly opposite the Roman Army Museum and within a short 5-10 minute drive from Vindolanda, Housesteads and Birdoswald Roman Forts.
Walking
Aquila Cottage is right on the Hadrians Wall Path and Pennine Way. No detours, pick ups or transport required!
Leisure Activities
Perfectly located for exploring Northumberland, Cumbria, The Scottish Borders and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mid way between the pretty market town of Hexham with its majestic abbey and historical Carlisle .
Cycling
We are on the Hadrian's cycleway and coast to coast cycle route. We provide free secure CCTV monitored bicycle storage.
Dark Skies
Located in the Northumberland National Park which is not only stunning by day but by night is home to officially the darkest skies in England and the largest designated darksky area in Europe. We are situated directly in front of Walltown Country Park which is a designated dark sky discovery site.
