Welcome to Rock Cottage
Sightseeing
Hadrian's Wall is a must for visitors to the North East. You can walk along well preserved sections of the wall for free or visit places like Chesters or Housesteads to get a more in-depth insight into this amazing Roman relic.
99 locals recommend
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall is a must for visitors to the North East. You can walk along well preserved sections of the wall for free or visit places like Chesters or Housesteads to get a more in-depth insight into this amazing Roman relic.
Hexham Abbey is steeped in history with Roman relics, tombstones and an Anglo-Saxon crypt.
39 locals recommend
Hexham Abbey
Beaumont StreetHexham Abbey is steeped in history with Roman relics, tombstones and an Anglo-Saxon crypt.
The North Pennines AONB is a stunning escape with vast moorland, an array of wildlife and the remnants of the lead mining industry.
14 locals recommend
North Pennines AONB
The North Pennines AONB is a stunning escape with vast moorland, an array of wildlife and the remnants of the lead mining industry.
Britain's largest man-made lake surrounded by Europe's largest man-made forest. Fantastic for walking and cycling.
25 locals recommend
Kielder Water
Britain's largest man-made lake surrounded by Europe's largest man-made forest. Fantastic for walking and cycling.
Just 25 minutes away by car, Newcastle is an amazingly vibrant city with art spaces, beautiful Georgian architecture, the famous bridges over the Tyne and its legendary nightlife.
188 locals recommend
Newcastle upon Tyne
Just 25 minutes away by car, Newcastle is an amazingly vibrant city with art spaces, beautiful Georgian architecture, the famous bridges over the Tyne and its legendary nightlife.
Neighbourhoods
Hexham is about 20 miles from Newcastle to the east and 35 miles from Carlisle to the west. It's a town steeped in history, from its ancient abbey to its Moot Hall and Old Gaol. There are plenty of places to eat and drink and an abundance of opportunities for walks and shopping.
84 locals recommend
Hexham
Hexham is about 20 miles from Newcastle to the east and 35 miles from Carlisle to the west. It's a town steeped in history, from its ancient abbey to its Moot Hall and Old Gaol. There are plenty of places to eat and drink and an abundance of opportunities for walks and shopping.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walk from the cottage into Hexham
Hexham is a 10-15 minute walk from the cottage. Walking is easier as parking is sometimes difficult but be aware that it's a steep hill to walk up on the way back!
Don't miss
Bouchon Bistrot
Bouchon Bistrot is an award-winning French restaurant in the centre of Hexham. Serving up authentic French food and great wine since 2007, Bouchon was named Best Local French Restaurant in the UK by Gordon Ramsay.
www.bouchonbistrot.co.uk