Local guides, things to do, and inspiration for your stay near Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District, and the Scottish Borders.
Where is a great place to visit in Cumbria: Perfect for walkers and families?
Wall and Lakes holiday cottage, Brampton, Cumbria is near to stunningly beautiful, peaceful Talkin Tarn. With its level footpath around the tarn, water activites, tea room, toilets and playground for younger children.
So, settng off out...
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Country escape meets city break.
Whenever we look for a holiday base, we always want the best of both worlds. Somewhere we can hide from the world and somewhere we can enjoy drinks, good food and a fun atmosphere.
It always seems hard to find both in one place; but...
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Why is Brampton sometimes described as The Gateway to Hadrian's Wall?
Living local to Brampton all our lifes we have been very fortunate to have the amazing, historical beauty of Hadrian's Wall all around us. Indeed, we have often enjoyed an afternoon at Lanercost Priory (2 miles from Wall...
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Wall & Lakes Cottage Near The Cumbria/Northumbria border
Transport links to Hadrian’s Wall (updated January 2026)
We are often asked how near to Hadrian’s Wall is Wall & Lakes cottage and what public transport can be used?
We hope you find the following information helpful, although please note this is only...
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The perfect location………. Inspired by our guests
In Wall and Lakes Holiday cottage we have a little guest book and this afternoon I was sitting reading it. It made me smile and appreciate our wondergful location. Here are some guest comments, they are really getting out and about walking sections...
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Family Friendly Wall and Lakes Cottage, Brampton in a great central location
Wall and Lakes cottage is perfect for families, the front kingsized bed splits into 2 small single beds and we can also provide the following, on request: travel cot (no bed linen); high chair; baby bath and...
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