Fancy a journey to the heart of the UK? Welcome to the world of Haltwhistle; a pretty, small town that is exactly in the centre of Great Britain. With everything in the local area at your immediate beck and call, including short trips to powerhouse cities like Newcastle and Carlisle as well as scenic areas such as Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines mountain range, a holiday cottage rental here should be your priority for the last few weeks of summer.
The perfect destination for a family break or couple’s love nest, your holiday home is everything that you would want it to be. Not only is it completely cosy, but it holds original features and a traditional winter warming wood burner in the living room that will strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Looking for other homely features? Enjoy waking up in your King-sized bed in your well-lit bedroom with panoramic views of your serene surroundings.
Located a mere two miles away from Hadrian’s Wall, you’d expect Haltwhistle to be a walking haven…and you’d be exactly right! Home to the bi-annual Haltwhistle Walking Festival which runs every spring and autumn and where casual strolls meet the local wildlife, it’s the perfect opportunity for you and your loved ones to achieve those all-important 10,000 steps in the Northumberland fresh air. Those with green fingers will also be interested to hear that Haltwhistle is known throughout the north east for its many rare flowers and plants including wild alpine plants, which are a species that can’t be found anywhere else in the country.
Whether you’ve come home from a walk, cycle ride or another expedition, you may be exhausted from your Haltwhistle adventures. Just as well then that your charming and characterful holiday cottage has ample room for you to sit back, relax and put your feet up. How about unwinding in the open plan living room with leather sofas, widescreen TV, music entertainment system and fully stocked library? All the ingredients needed for a fun-filled evening in paradise! Looking to make the most of the 6pm sunsets? Stretch out on a sun lounger on the spacious patio with chilled glass of wine in one hand and camera phone in the other in which to record the sky’s vibrant colours. Why not take advantage of the complimentary Wi-Fi in the cottage to put your findings on various social media platforms?
One of the many benefits of going self-catered is that you can choose what, when and where you want your meals. With a fully-furnished kitchen that has plenty of storage space for all of your favourite meals, it’s up to the culinary genius in your pairing or family to work their magic! If you do like to stick to a designated time whilst on holiday however, you will find a place in Haltwhistle that is completely dedicated to seconds, minutes and hours at the family-friendly Watch and Clock Museum. If you’ve got time on your side, this is one place that you must see.
As a town that has existed since Roman times, Haltwhistle doesn’t just have an exciting present but also a vibrant past and with lots of thrilling activities for you to get stuck in to such as climbing, fishing and walking, this is a town that is quite simply spectacular!
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