Where is it?

Gilsland is an interesting village, steeped in history. Even today it is fairly unique by virtue of being split between two counties, Cumbria and Northumberland. The village is directly on the course of Hadrian's Wall, and is interwoven by pieces of it in the most surprising places. The Wall pops up in the garden of a private house, and just outside the village the course of the Wall leads the walker to Willowford, where a Roman bridge once stood, and a recently built footbridge carries the footpath over the River Irthing to Birdoswald Roman Fort. Gilsland was a popular holiday destination in bygone years. People travelled from far and wide to take its spa waters, and it is here that the celebrated novelist of the Borders, Sir Walter Scott, met and proposed to his wife. The spot where he proposed (the ‘Popping Stone’) can still be seen in the extensive grounds to the rear of 'Heather Bank Cottage'.

Gilsland village is situated approximately 7 miles from Brampton the market town in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country and offers access to a range of outdoor activities as well as being approximately 2.5 miles from the A69 Carlisle and Newcastle trunk road. It is literally on the Cumbria and Northhumbrian boarders. 5 miles from the town of Haltwistle and 7 miles from the picturesque town of Brampton, where you can visit the Famous Cumbrian Antiques Centre.

The cottage is just 20 miles from Gretna Green and the Scotish Boarders. The location is perfect to visit so many places of interest.

The property is situated in a fantastic location for the countryside, many roman archaeological sites and endless tourist attractions. It is situated on the edge of ‘Kielder Forest’, This is an excellent base for touring Northumberland and with easy access to the Lake District, Gretna Green, the Scottish boarders and many other interesting towns for example, Newcastle, Durham, Hexham Alnwick and Carlisle.

How do you find it?

Junction 43 from M6. Follow A69 sign posted Hexham. Keep on the A69 by passing 'Brampton' . Pass the BP garage then take ake the turning left, sign posted 'Gilsland' and 'Spadadam'. This road drops down into the village, you go over a bridge following a left hand bend, keep on the same road until you see a sign on the right for 'Spa Hotel'. Turn right up the drive of the Spa and we are situated on the left, you take the first left turn and it is the first property you come to. Appox 2.5 miles from the A69 and Approx 16 miles from the M6