B and Bs in Greenhead
Holmhead Guest House
on Thirlwall Castle Farm
Hadrian's Wall
Greenhead
Northumberland
CA8 7HY
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The Clarkes welcome you to Holmhead, a former farmhouse which stands uniquely on the foundations of Hadrian's wall and was built in 1800 from stones taken from this World Heritage Monument to provide a farmhouse. It is near the "Centre of Britain" at the southwest corner of the Northumberland National Park.
It is half way between Edinburgh and York .and within an easy drive of the lake district, the heritage coast and the Scottish borders.
Hadrian's Wall is a World Heritage Site it crosses from coast to coast of Northern England for 73 Miles. Pauline is a Hadrian's Wall Tour Guide with DIP in Local History & Archaeology. You can visit long stretches of remaining wall; archaeological excavations of wall and of 8 of the remaining forts along the route, there are also 11 museums. Most are open all year. The nearest are Vindolanda and Housesteads
Roman Fort Excavations and Museums.
Additional facilities:
Self-catering apartment - sleeps 4
Bunk/Camp Barn - sleeps 8
Hadrians Wall - Guided tours for groups of 4-12 staying no less than 3 nights
Special 'Explore Hadrians Wall' program
Details
Ratings/Awards: AA 4 Diamonds
BTA Excellent Breakfast Award
Gold Excellence Award Environmental Awareness
Number of Rooms: 4
Number Ensuite: 4
Price per Person
Double: £32Twin: £32
Single: £42
discount for 3+ nights
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Facilities
Parking
Credit Cards Accepted
Children Welcome
Evening Meal Provided
Licensed
Special Diets Catered For
No Smoking Rooms - Conmpletely non smoking
Open All Year
Tourist Board Inspected
Building of Historic Interest
Garden
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