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Housesteads

The exterior of Housesteads, Northumberland
Housesteads, Northumberland | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room with stone fireplace and open fire at Housesteads, Northumberland
The twin bedroom at Housesteads, Northumberland

Housesteads

A restored Victorian farmhouse just a short walk from the ruins of Housesteads Roman Fort.

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The sitting room with stone fireplace and open fire at Housesteads, Northumberland
The twin bedroom at Housesteads, Northumberland
The exterior of Housesteads, Northumberland
The porch at Housesteads, with wooden bench and coat hooks, Northumberland
The open-plan kitchen and dining room at Housesteads, Northumberland
The open-plan kitchen and dining room with inglenook and multi-fuel stove at Housesteads, Northumberland
The single bedroom on the ground floor of Housesteads, Northumberland
The ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath at Housesteads, Northumberland
The double bedroom on the first floor of Housesteads, Northumberland
The landing at Housesteads, Northumberland
The shower room on the first floor of Housesteads, Northumberland
An ariel view of Housesteads and the surrounding area, Northumberland
The exterior roofline of Housesteads, Northumberland
The exterior of Housesteads, its garden and outdoor seating, Northumberland
Housesteads and its lawned garden, Northumberland
The outdoor seating area and views from the garden at Housesteads, Northumberland
Housesteads and the neighbouring museum, Northumberland
An aerial view of Housesteads, showing the close proximity to the museum, Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Fort, with Broomlee Lough in the distance, Northumberland
The information board at Housesteads Roman Fort, near Housesteads holiday cottage, Northumberland
An aerial view of the area surrounding Housesteads, Northumberland

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A restored Victorian farmhouse just a short walk from the ruins of Housesteads Roman Fort.

At a glance

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
017011
Acorn rating
4What's this

About Housesteads

Housesteads is a beautifully-restored Victorian farmhouse packed with original features. The 19th-century building was once the home of the Thompsons, the then custodians of Hadrian’s Wall.

A short stroll from the holiday home is the ruins of Housesteads Fort. Explore this ancient Roman ruin as well as a particularly impressive section of the wall.

Drive 10 miles from Housesteads and you’ll reach  Allen Banks and Staward Gorge. This stunning corner of Northumberland is ideal for long woodland walks. 

Layout

Ground floor: Entrance porch, sitting room with open fire, large kitchen/dining room with multi-fuel stove, one single bedroom, bathroom with shower.

First floor: Two bedrooms (one double with 5' bed and one twin), shower room with lavatory.

Outside space

Lawn area to the front of the cottage, with gravelled seating area to the side.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Parking next to cottage. Ground floor facilities. Induction hob. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

More information

Heating: The cottage is heated by oil powered central heating and a log burner and open fire.

Parking: Parking available for two cars next to the cottage.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Please note: There is a farm gate leading into the cottage, which must be kept closed.

Induction Hob: Guests with a pacemaker should note that there is an induction hob in this cottage.

Wild Escapes: Housesteads is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.

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