Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Hexham

Hexham is an ancient market town in Northumberland, on the southern banks of the River Tyne, 25 miles west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The bustling medieval centre is packed with charming independent businesses and unique historical landmarks. Narrow side streets are home to antique shops and galleries, and there is a weekly market and twice-monthly farmers’ market, where you can pick up the freshest meat, cheese and vegetables from the surrounding countryside. As you explore the town from your holiday cottage in Hexham, it is easy to see why it has won multiple awards, including ‘England’s Favourite Market Town’.

Bridge Cottage, Northumberland
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Visitors to Northumberland can holiday in comfort and style at Bridge Cottage, a pet-friendly country cottage on the outskirts of Haltwhistle, a short walk from Hadrian’s Wall. The cottage features a cosy sitting room, a king-size double and twin bedrooms, and a walled patio area.

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Hexham is perhaps best known for its magnificent Gothic abbey, which dominates the landscape at the edge of the marketplace. It stands in the beautiful Sele Park and has been a place of worship for more than 1,000 years. There are plenty of other striking landmarks, such as the Shambles, a listed covered market built in 1766, and Moot Hall, a 15th-century gatehouse which once formed part of the town’s defences. Behind the hall, the Old Gaol was one of England’s first prisons, built in 1330, and is now an excellent museum where the punishment of its prisoners is documented.

Self-catering holidays in Hexham would be incomplete without a visit to the town’s racecourse. Set on a hilltop overlooking the town, it offers spectacular views and exciting events throughout the year. If you fancy an evening out, see what’s on at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, a graceful Victorian building with a packed programme of music, drama and dance. Hexham holiday cottages are ideally located for day trips into the rugged Northumberland countryside. Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder Water, and Forest Park are short northbound drives, while the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies directly to the south.