Old High Shield★★★★
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"A solid, stone-built cottage, perfect for a visit to the engineering marvel that is Hadrian’s Wall"
Overview
Old High Shield Cottage is a spacious bungalow with lovely views of Northumberland’s striking scenery. Part of that scenery is one of the UK’s most important historical features, Hadrian’s Wall. Vindolanda and Housestead’s Roman Forts are under a mile, and further up the wall are Sewingshields Crags, Milecastle 35, and Turret 34a. In the other direction, Carlisle is 25 miles.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland 4 Star Self Catering Accommodation
Recommended for cyclists
Recommended for walkers
Our assessor loves...
Northumbria - Extensive views over the Northumbria and Cumbria countryside
Roman History close by - Housestead's Fort , Vindolanda and Hadrian's Wall
Walking - Easy access to walking routes along Hadrian's Wall
Excellent Housekeeping - High levels of cleanliness and housekeeping in evidence.
Features
- Rooms
- Maximum occupancy: 2
- Facilities
- Private garden
- Washing machine
- Sky or freeview
About the area
If it’s history you’re after, there’s heaps of it in Northumberland. On Hadrian’s Wall you can imagine scarlet-cloaked Roman legionaries keeping watch for painted Pictish warriors while cursing the English weather and dreaming of home
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