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- Wallsend
A view of Wallsend up towards the Norman church and village which was built with sandstone from the Roman fort Maia during the 300 years of Roman military presence. The front garden covers the "peel" or "pele" tower in which villagers sheltered when attacked by Scottish raiders across the Solway.
Leisurely paths meander through 1.5 acres of wooded area, lawns, paddock and wild vegetation.
Wood pigeon coo amidst the tall pine canopy with treecreepers, spotted flycatchers, families of tits and a variety of birds providing a soft and peaceful environment in which to unwind and relax.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Landing
with oak spindled stairs and feature leading to guest bedrooms. A collection of locally made wooden crafts are on display and available for purchase.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Traditional style bedroom 3
Warm and spacious with unique features. Furniture & fittings - pine double bed, fitted pine bedhead & wardrobes, wooden beam built-in bedside tables. Sandstone fireplace with original cast iron grate, pine mantle & mirror. Colour TV, clock/alarm & tea & coffee making facilities on small table. Wall pictures/paintings.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Victorian bedroom 4
Tasteful single room with veneered wood furniture. View of the Giant Pine & lawn at the front of the house. Pine panelled ensuite toilet, basin bath & shower in fitted fully tiled room. Sloping Velux roof window gives bright airy feel to the shower room.
Original sandstone fireplace with cast iron grate, pine mantle & mirror. Colour TV, clock/alarm & tea & coffee making facilities. Wall pictures/paintings.
En-suite
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Family/twin bedroom 5
Classic pine furniture with settee, relaxing chair & space to help you unwind from the exhertions of the day. Luxury pine panelled bathroom with velux window for natural light. Bath, shower & basin (plus an occasional feature tile!- see left) Original sandstone fireplace with cast iron grate, pine mantle & mirror. Colour TV, clock/alarm & tea & coffee making facilities. Wall pictures/paintings.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Relaxing bedroom 6
Light and airy with a wonderful view over fields containing unexcavated ruins of the Roman Vicus (town). The original road leading into the site of the fort (modern village) can be clearly seen.
Double bedroom with luxury ensuite bath/shower room, relaxing chair, tea/coffee making facilities, colour TV, radio & alarm clock.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Lounge/Hall
With the log fire this is the heart of the house with settees and chair for guests to relax or plan their next day excursions. It offers everyone the opportunity to unwind in a peaceful, friendly environment.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- Kitchen
Patsy's domain where she can be seen busy preparing a meal to cook in the traditional range cooker. A family room with pine tables and clear views to the beautiful western sunsets.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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- A field??
Believe it or not, this field is a Scheduled Monument. The Roman village behind the 2nd largest fort (Maia) on Hadrian's Wall is located here. The original road into the fort can be clearly seen from the path or "lonning" opposite Wallsend.
Photographed by: Bill
Photograph taken on: 26/05/00
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