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Carraw Bed and Breakfast

Type: Farm

Kevin and Leah Vigars would love to welcome you to Carraw Bed and Breakfast, a luxury 4 Star Silver Awarded bed and breakfast Guest House, located on a family run-working farm, in picturesque Northumberland.

Carraw Bed and Breakfast, is one of the finest luxury Northumberland Guest Houses, situated on the foundations of Hadrian’s Wall, with a sublime hilltop setting overlooking the countryside of Northumberland National Park and the surrounding scenery of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Carraw Bed and Breakfast, awarded 4 Star Silver by Visit Britain for outstanding service and quality, is one of the top Bed and Breakfast's in the area, offering superior Bed and Breakfast accommodation and short breaks in Northumberland.

The Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated for walking the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail and cycling Hadrian's Cycleway or touring the delights of Northumberland and is close to all the major heritage attractions along Hadrian's Wall including: the Roman Forts at Chesters, Housesteads and Vindolanda.

If you are looking for a relaxing or active break at any time of the year in England's Border Country, Carraw Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated to meet your needs. We will make you very welcome and ensure your stay is memorable.

Gradings

4 Visit Britain Stars Guest House

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous North East England B&B/Guest Accommodation of the Year Silver 2008
Visit Britain Cyclists Welcome 2008
Visit Britain Silver 2008
Visit Britain Walkers Welcome 2008
Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2008

Accessibility:

Room Information

Number of Apartments:: 4

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double en suite	from £65.00 to £75.00 per room (breakfast included)
Family en suite	from £65.00 to £113.00 per room (breakfast included)
Family ensuite	from £65.00 to £132.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin en suite	from £65.00 to £75.00 per room (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From the M6 / Carlisle

Follow the A69 (signposted Hexham, Newcastle).
Entering Haydon Bridge, turn left onto “Church Street” – B6319 (signposted Chollerford).
Cross the railway line and bear left onto “North Bank”.
After approximately ½ mile bear right onto “Tofts Bank” (signposted Grindon and Roman Wall).
After approximately ½ mile bear left onto “North Road” (signposted Grindon).
Continue straight on at cross roads with “Stanegate” (signposted Roman Wall).
On reaching the T-junction with the Military Road – B6318 turn right.
Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the right hand side after approx 2 miles.

From A1 ( Newcastle / Gateshead )
At junction of A1 / A69 follow the A69 (signposted Hexham).
At Styford Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A69 (signposted Jedburgh, Carlisle) along Corbidge Bypass.
At Bridge End Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A69 (signposted Carlisle).
Turn right onto the A6079.
Entering Acomb. Continue on A6079 for approximately 3 miles.
At crossroads with B6318 (signposted Chollerford), turn left.
Cross the River Tyne at Chollerford (Chesters Bridge).
At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the Military Road – B6318 (signposted Carlisle).
Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the left hand side after approx 4½ miles, just past the Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on your left.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus

There is an excellent tourist bus service (the AD122) in high season, running between Newcastle and Carlisle, stopping at visitor attractions, towns and villages along the way. Alight at the Roman Site, The Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on the Military Road (B6318), Carraw Bed and Breakfast is a short walk away.

A limited service may run in the winter. Further details can be obtained from Traveline North East and Cumbria on 0870 608 2 608.

By train
The nearest stations are at Hexham (10 miles away) and Haydon Bridge (7 miles away). Northern Rail serves both. For details of fares and times contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950

Facilities

Provider Features

Farm
In countryside
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - No Mimimum Age. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children's videos/DVDs Available
Cot
Food/Bottle Warming Available
Highchair

Parking & Transport

Car parking
On site parking

Leisure Facilities

Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Riding Centre located approx 2 miles away.
Cycle hire - Cycle Hire arranged through Tyne Bridge Bike Hire who will deliver and collect bikes to Carraw Bed and Breakfast if booked in advance. Please telephone 0191 277 2441 for further information.
Games Room - A selection of board games are available in the guest lounge.

Catering

Bar
Cater for vegetarians
Serve breakfast
Serve evening meal - Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Served at 7pm (19.00 hours)
Serve lunch - Packed lunches only - on request.

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted

Bookable Product Facilities

Colour television in all bedrooms
DVD Player in all bedrooms - Colour Televisions in the 2 Family Rooms only have built in DVD Players. A DVD / Video Player is available in the Guest Lounge along with a selection of DVDs and Videos for guests to borrow.
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Modem point in all bedrooms - Free wireless internet access available in all bedrooms.
Non smoking rooms available
Radio in all bedrooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

Provider Facilities

Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Free wireless internet access available in all bedrooms and public areas.
Central heating throughout
Garden/patio for guests use
Ironing facilities - An ironing board and iron is available for guests use on request.
Real log/coal fires - Fire is located in the Dining Room
Separate guests' lounge

Target Markets

Marketed to any other specialist market - Canoeists - 4 miles from a suitable access point to the River Tyne at Chollerford, Northumberland.
Special provisions for cyclists
Special provisions for walkers