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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Sky TV
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
22 Customer Reviews
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"The end of a block of three, No 11 is a clean, straight-lined modern property of minimal provision."
The garden is but an enclosed patch of uncultivated ground overlooked both sides and the Hadrian's Wall footpath to the rear. No general instructions are provided at the property in regards to recycling etc. No coat hangers could be seen, even in the 'cloakroom', so wet coats had to hung on the dinning chairs. Entry to the 'cloakroom', is blocked by the washing machine, which, if wished to used, would be awkward due to its positioning. A 'L' shaped settee with end recliners, occupies the living area, with wall mounted tv and a BT box. The folding blind in the living room is troublesome. Upstairs the main bedroom has a cupboard with no provision for hanging dresses, trouser or shirts, the twin room has a free standing chest of drawers. The bed tv is not linked to any service, and thus unable to tune any programmes! Worst of all is the mattress to the main bed. Thin, it provides little or no support, the springs of which, are easily traced through its thin fabric covering. One night was too much for me! The beds in the twin room are little better, indeed I slept on the floor, the final night. It was noted that two air beds, with an inflator, can be found in the unit below the main tv. Generally the property provides a comfortable holiday let, but the mattresses unfortunately do not give that 'good nights sleep'. It is due to this that I have given it such a poor rating.
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"This is a lovely house with modern decor."
As mentioned by others, the double bed mattress is very uncomfortable - we moved to the twin beds after one night. There is also no hanging space, toaster or instructions for appliances.
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"Lovely, bright and modern home with easy access to the Hadrians Wall path, literally at the bottom of the garden."
The only criticism is the mattresses need replacing as we felt every spring and coil and didn’t get a good nights sleep. There’s not much in the village of Gilsland, pub that did food closed down and the other pub doesn’t serve food, tea room closed at 3pm and no village shop to get bread and milk etc. So I’d suggest a small welcome basket of tea, coffee and a pint of milk to see you by. We did enjoy our stay though, thank you!
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"Great cottage with lots of home comforts and amenities."
Location was perfect for walking the Wall for day trips away - to both west and east routes. Short walk from the pub added a handy option too. The one single request I’d add, is that I’d like to have either a washing line or clothes horse to dry clothes. Apart from that - perfect week :)
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"Brilliant location, Facilities are second to none, Lovely home from home."
Ideal holiday home in a lovely area.
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"11, The Forge was a very nice place to stay with everything you could possibly need!"
The weather was not kind to us but the location is excellent - just literally 200m from Hadrians Wall. In summer (and even an average winter) there is so much to see and do within both the immediate vicinity and the slightly expanded vicinity - with Hexham and Brampton within just a few miles by road and Carlisle and Newcastle a little further afield. History is everywhere you look! I would have no hesitation in recommending 11, The Forge, at any time of the year, but especially in the summer. I found the local people to be warm and friendly and ready to help in any way they could!
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"The facilities and space were great - we were very happy with our cottage choice."
It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was far more than simply adequate but not really the 'Sykes 5 Ticks' home that we were expecting - It lacked the finishing touches of a five stars property.
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"On arrival : rubbish wheelie bin full and overflowing Pans ..."
On arrival : rubbish wheelie bin full and overflowing Pans needed cleaning before useable Switch for heated towel rail hidden behind chest of drawers in adjacent room
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"This property was clean and stylish but they offee a super king size bed with a small double duvet set, mattress needs replacing as it has a dip in the middle, (which isn't comfortable)."
The duvet also doesn't shut at the bottom, this is dangerous with a young toddler, who are able to climb inside. This property does have the potential to be amazing with some minor investment like new mattresses, duvet sets, pillows and maybe a rug, coat hangers and cushions in the living room to make it feel more relaxing. Feels more like a man pad than a family cottage.
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"Everything I required during my stay and property advert was on point."
Adam was easy to communicate with and one of the most attentive I’ve experienced booking via Sykes. A few tweaks needed as discussed and happily recommend this property. I’d certainly return
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"The cottage is comfortable and in a convenient location."
We have the following points: On arrival we had difficulty in turning on the electric radiators despite the manual. Some basic written instructions would have been useful. There were two bags of frozen vegetables on the kitchen unit. One of them was open and liquid had trickled onto the floor leaving a sticky mess. The crockery is not suitable for use in the dishwasher. There is no coffee-maker. The mechanism for releasing the bath water is hanging off and therefore not working. The trim on the shower screen needs cleaning. We could find no instructions regarding what to do with the recycling so decided to bring it home with us. The blinds are an issue. Despite the instructions the design is problematic as the fittings are too flimsy for the weight of the fabric. The lock on the gate to access the bin for placing at the front for collection is very rusty and difficult to use. The mattress on the double bed is very soft.
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"Needs a grey bin"
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"With a few small additional touches this could be a great property as it is in a fabulous location for exploring Hadrian’s Wall and surrounding area."
Additions that would help would be, in the kitchen, a cafetière or coffee jug and a few more mugs/cups. In the lounge, a couple of cushions for the sofa and maybe a rug on the floor. The tiles are nice but the “shiny” finish did give the sense that the room was “cold”. In the main bedroom another bedside lamp (so there is one on both sides) would be great. In the entrance, a couple of hooks to hang coats would help. We had good weather but had it been wet it’s difficult to see where coats could be hung up to dry. Finally, if you are going to put your contact number on the information sheet with an “any issues, get in touch” note, it’s a good idea to acknowledge it when someone does.
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"Lovely comfortable house in very quiet, peaceful and friendly village."
Good location for walking. Good local pub and cafe in village. Everything you need for a good holiday.
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"Basically a very nice cottage."
Perfectly located for Hadrian's Wall, Vindolanda, etc. The kitchen equipment is good and the cottage is very well furnished and has good appliances. However, I can't quite give more than four stars for one reason - there is nowhere to hang anything. A previous reviewer has commented on the difficulty of hanging wet clothing to dry. This didn't affect us but surely most people expect a hanging wardrobe in a cottage. That would have been a lot more use to us than three large screen televisions. A more minor gripe is that there is nothing to make coffee in - we bought a strainer and used the Pyrex jug. Needs a little bit of development and then will merit an enthusiastic five stars.
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"As an area for walkers, facilities for drying and hanging wet clothes would be very welcome."
The window blinds were a bit of a nightmare and will be broken on a regular basis. We were a bit confused about the recycling, separate bins indoors then all in the same bin for collection. On the plus side this was a warm, comfortable cottage, the above were just niggles, we enjoyed our stay.
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"Beautiful house, clean and well equipped."
Fantastic location for walking and/or driving to various attractions and points of historic interest would highly recommend !
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"Lovely property, spotlessy clean, modern and comfortable."
Great location for walking Hadrians Wall plus lots of other lovely walks from doorstep or short drive away. Samson Inn opposite for decent pub food, booking essential. Very peaceful apart from occasional toot from passing train but no traffic noise at all. Stock up on provisions though as there are no shops in village. Enjoyed our stay, great p!ace to relax and enjoy the beautiful and interesting surrounding area.
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"This cottage is beautiful and literally on the doorstep to hadrians wall and a milecastle."
Grilsland is a village split between Cumbria and northumberland!
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"72 hrs before arrival I phoned the owners and asked for the two singles to be zip locked together as advertised, was sharply told I should of requested this at booking even though on Sykes site it said to do so 48 hrs before, was told they would see what they could do !"
On arrival found bed had just been pushed together and each had own quilt and only one pillow each. We discovered that the bin in the kitchen had not been emptied and was full of other people’s rubbish. There Are no wardrobes or hooks to hang anything up, and the TVs upstairs only work on BBC iPlayer ITV hub etc. And only two small mirrors in the house one of which is in the bathroom. Also the table is very small and only fits two comfortably. This is the first Sykes cottage that did not meet expectations.
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"The flat was well equipped & immaculate."
It was spotless & so modern. I would recommend it to anyone!
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"If your thinking of booking this property because it looks nice think again!"
Book it its awesome!! Fitted to high speck lovely quiet location and easy access to the A69 and routes Cumbria and Northumberland. We loved our stay at 11 the forge book it and you'll be leaving great feedback just like me!
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with built-in TV, 1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king-size on request)
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Utility
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (BT 4k with BT Sports), sound bar, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for two small cars
- Enclosed garden with lawn and seating
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles
The property
Brampton 8.5 miles.
11 The Forge is a fabulous retreat encompassed by open countryside and idyllic landscapes, in perfect distance to explore Hadrian's Wall, the Cumbrian lakes and Tyne Valley.
Find this lovely holiday home on a residential street, offering an elegant base for a group of four to spend a rural getaway in a contemporary home.
This beautiful home benefits from stunning views of bright far-reaching fields and an idyllic setting, entering into a chic sitting area, boasting striking shiny tiled flooring below a large corner sofa with reclining settings, and state-of-the-art TV with a trendy sound bar.
Let the chef of the group show off their skills in the well-equipped kitchen, offering fantastic amenities including integrated appliances and a handy dishwasher, before heading over to the dining table, catching up over a much-needed bottle of wine, you can even use this space as a spot to host a fun-filled games night.
Also on the ground floor is a host of storage space, a utility with a washing machine and a sleek cloakroom, as well as access to a private garden area with outdoor seating and beautiful views of rural greenery for you to sip on a coffee and enjoy fresh country air.
Retire upstairs to one of two sophisticated bedrooms, choose the twin roome which can be turned into a super-king-size if needed, offering lovely views of the country, or enjoy the master king-size, where the bed boasts a luxury built-in TV for you to catch-up on TV during a lazy morning in bed.
Make full use of the lavish bathroom, a sleek and fashionable room with a sumptuous P-shaped bath for you to unwind in after a long day, or a refreshing overhead shower, accompanied by a heated towel rail.
If you don't fancy an evening spent cooking in the kitchen, the lovely village of Gilsland boasts several pubs with food and a quaint café, perfect for a tasty meal with a glass of wine within a serene village setting, with the calming River Irthing flowing through, as well as a children's play park and ruins of Hadrian's Wall surrounding the area.
Ramblers and avid historians will delight in the chance to explore the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, spanning 73 miles taking seven days in walking time, however you can experience a small portion of it here, as well as access to the scenic Pennine Way in close distance.
Enjoy ancient monuments of historic culture at the Birdoswald Roman Fort, Naworth and Featherstone Castle, or discover eerie ruins at Thirlwall, Bellister, Blenkinsopp, and Bewcastle.
Visit the amazing Gilsland Spa, home to 140 acres of serene gardens and woodland overlooking scenes of far-reaching countryside, with its name dating back to the 1800s with a historic Sulphur spa well, you can still see the remains of the well, the Victorian swimming pool, and Sir Walter Scott's romantic proposal spot at the Popping Stone today.
Put on your walking boots and head over to the adventure of Talkin Tarn Country Park, finding a 10,000 year old glacial lake among a wealth of walking trails, cycling routes and unique nature throughout 120 acres of farm and woodland.
Other memorable days out can be spent at the market towns of Brampton and Haltwhistle with their popular weekly markets, local eateries and selection of shops, with the North Pennines, Eden Valley, the Scottish Borders, and the Lake District all in reach, 11 The Forge is the perfect resting spot for an unforgettable escape.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
BRAMPTON, CUMBRIA
Carlisle 10 miles.
The market town of Brampton is the ideal base for exploring Hadrian’s Wall. The town boasts a rich and colourful history going back to the Roman occupation, Border reivers from Scotland and the Jacobite uprisings, plus bonnie Prince Charlie established his headquarters in one of the old buildings in Brampton. In the centre of the town is Moot Hall, which was built in 1817, and now houses the Tourist Information Centre, and there is a large motte to the east of the town, which is 135 feet high and has the statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle on it. A few miles outside Brampton is Talkin Tarn Country Park. It covers 120 acres of farmland and woodland, 65 of which make up the Tarn, a 10,000 year old glacial lake, fed by underwater springs. Two miles away is Gelt Woods, which is an ancient woodland and RSPB nature reserve and has the River Gelt running through it. Brampton is a wonderful base for exploring this historic and scenic area.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas