Cornmill Cottages guidebook
Sightseeing
Initially built in 674, the Abbey was one of the earliest places of Christian worship that survives today, later built over subsequent centuries it has seen raiders from Vikings, and Scottish insurgency including William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. It is a place for christian worship and quiet meditation and it's general splendour attracts and Saxon crypt has also attracted tourism to the town of Hexham important to its local economy. There is and excellent cafe and Abbey gift shop and is adjacent to the lovely civic park and gardens and market square.
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Abadía de Hexham
Beaumont StreetInitially built in 674, the Abbey was one of the earliest places of Christian worship that survives today, later built over subsequent centuries it has seen raiders from Vikings, and Scottish insurgency including William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. It is a place for christian worship and quiet meditation and it's general splendour attracts and Saxon crypt has also attracted tourism to the town of Hexham important to its local economy. There is and excellent cafe and Abbey gift shop and is adjacent to the lovely civic park and gardens and market square.
You will get here a taste of the very essence of the now historic industrial landscape in this part of the North Pennines, once a concentrated network of small lead mining towns populated by farming and mining families. There is a small museum and an opportunity to walk down one of the drift mine tracks (wellingtons supplied!)
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
You will get here a taste of the very essence of the now historic industrial landscape in this part of the North Pennines, once a concentrated network of small lead mining towns populated by farming and mining families. There is a small museum and an opportunity to walk down one of the drift mine tracks (wellingtons supplied!)
Approximately one hours drive across extensive open heather moorland, The Bowes Museum is an unexpected surprise for most visitors, the scale and stature of this purpose built museum, founded in the 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes in his ancestral town of Barnard Castle.
It is a typical piece of french style architecture but stands out formidably against the local town, and houses the extensive collection of art and objet d'art of its founders, passionately acquired over their lifetime. There is an excellent cafe and is set alongside a vibrant market town with antiques shopping and tea rooms.
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El Museo Bowes
NewgateApproximately one hours drive across extensive open heather moorland, The Bowes Museum is an unexpected surprise for most visitors, the scale and stature of this purpose built museum, founded in the 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes in his ancestral town of Barnard Castle.
It is a typical piece of french style architecture but stands out formidably against the local town, and houses the extensive collection of art and objet d'art of its founders, passionately acquired over their lifetime. There is an excellent cafe and is set alongside a vibrant market town with antiques shopping and tea rooms.
Pre dating Hadrian's Wall itself, Vindolanda was a Roman Fort just South of the wall where archaeologists have uncovered extensive foundations of a well established settlment. The site offers a museum where the story of Vindolanda is told through the display of artefacts uncovered at the site, and there is also a café and gift shop.
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Vindolanda Museum and Restaurant
Pre dating Hadrian's Wall itself, Vindolanda was a Roman Fort just South of the wall where archaeologists have uncovered extensive foundations of a well established settlment. The site offers a museum where the story of Vindolanda is told through the display of artefacts uncovered at the site, and there is also a café and gift shop.
At Housteads you can see excavations of a Roman settlement and view artefacts uncovered by archaeologists at the site in their small museum. There is a short walk uphill to the site and museum from the car park with gift shop cafe and toilet facilities. The views are lovely and you can walk a short path on the wall itself (jif only to say that you have!). Approximately 30 mins drive from the cottage.
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Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site
At Housteads you can see excavations of a Roman settlement and view artefacts uncovered by archaeologists at the site in their small museum. There is a short walk uphill to the site and museum from the car park with gift shop cafe and toilet facilities. The views are lovely and you can walk a short path on the wall itself (jif only to say that you have!). Approximately 30 mins drive from the cottage.
Activities
Langley Dam
Fishing days with rod hire available
Pony trekking days and short days for all ages, experts and beginners catered for, basics riding gear supplied. A great way to experience the wild North Pennines landscape with elevated views. Ten minutes drive away, check out the seasonal calendar on their website.
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SINDERHOPE PONY TREKKING CENTRE
Pony trekking days and short days for all ages, experts and beginners catered for, basics riding gear supplied. A great way to experience the wild North Pennines landscape with elevated views. Ten minutes drive away, check out the seasonal calendar on their website.
Food scene
An elegant setting for a quintessential english cream tea, sumptuous lunch or dinner, just twenty minutes away by car.
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Langley Castle Hotel
An elegant setting for a quintessential english cream tea, sumptuous lunch or dinner, just twenty minutes away by car.
Twice a month on a Saturday (they post their dates online), producers come from within a 50 mile range of the town, so you know that the meat and veg are locally produced.
Hexham Park
Twice a month on a Saturday (they post their dates online), producers come from within a 50 mile range of the town, so you know that the meat and veg are locally produced.
A foodies pub and restaurant in the very pretty village of Blanchland, booking recommended to avoid disappointment. It is a bit of a drive from the cottage (approx 50mins) but you will enjoy spectacular views across the open fells the pretty villages along the way.
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Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
A foodies pub and restaurant in the very pretty village of Blanchland, booking recommended to avoid disappointment. It is a bit of a drive from the cottage (approx 50mins) but you will enjoy spectacular views across the open fells the pretty villages along the way.
Great foodie's fish plates cooked and served beside the Tyne-mouth sands, perfect for a destination meal on a day out to the East Coast. A little over one hours drive away, arrive early, reservations are not possible but alfresco dining is all part of the authentic experience at Riley's Fish Shack.
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Riley's Fish Shack
Great foodie's fish plates cooked and served beside the Tyne-mouth sands, perfect for a destination meal on a day out to the East Coast. A little over one hours drive away, arrive early, reservations are not possible but alfresco dining is all part of the authentic experience at Riley's Fish Shack.
Excellent and reliable service and delicious menus for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. There is also a bar if you want some time to unwind.
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Beaumont Hotel
Beaumont StreetExcellent and reliable service and delicious menus for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. There is also a bar if you want some time to unwind.
This is the nearest pub serving food but please check with them to know which days they are serving food during your stay.
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The Golden Lion Hotel
B6303This is the nearest pub serving food but please check with them to know which days they are serving food during your stay.
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Community-run, The Hive at Nenthead, is handy for meals and gift shopping. The cafe is licensed and serves local beer, among others. The gift shop supports local makers and artiists.
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Nenthead Arts & Visitor Centre
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Community-run, The Hive at Nenthead, is handy for meals and gift shopping. The cafe is licensed and serves local beer, among others. The gift shop supports local makers and artiists.
The Forge gift shop and gallery supports local makers and artists and is open every day of the week, including Sundays. The cafe serves food all day between 10:00 and 3:30pm.
Allendale Forge Studios
Market PlThe Forge gift shop and gallery supports local makers and artists and is open every day of the week, including Sundays. The cafe serves food all day between 10:00 and 3:30pm.
Dog owners
Friends have recommended this doggy boarding and daycare which is well within walking distance to the cottage. Should you love to travel with your dog but would enjoy to visit some places or activities where dogs are not permitted then one or two days daycare may be a good solution and your dog will still be back at the cottage with you overnight if you want. They have contact details on their website and although I have no personal experience (I have no dog) friends do travel here over 40 miles to use them for boarding their beloved dog whether visiting me or not!
Swinhope Mill Home Boarding And Doggy Daycare
Friends have recommended this doggy boarding and daycare which is well within walking distance to the cottage. Should you love to travel with your dog but would enjoy to visit some places or activities where dogs are not permitted then one or two days daycare may be a good solution and your dog will still be back at the cottage with you overnight if you want. They have contact details on their website and although I have no personal experience (I have no dog) friends do travel here over 40 miles to use them for boarding their beloved dog whether visiting me or not!