West View House is situated in Bellingham Village square and sleeps up to 8 adults. Bellingham itself is a small market village in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside and an ideal base to explore surrounding attractions and walks. A short stroll takes you to the village shops including the Coop, which is open to 10pm, seven days a week. Also close by are two hotels & two pubs, all have good food and a warm atmosphere, oh and don't forget the chippy... When staying at West View you can take advantage of FREE swims and saunas at the Riverdale Hall Hotel. You are also entitled to one days, half price, mountain bike hire. The house has wood burner central heating, separate hot water system ensuring constant piping hot water, a fully equipped spacious kitchen / diner, BBQ decking area, comfortable living room, three bedrooms (one with shower room) and a bathroom (bath & shower). Other facilities include BBQ, Colour TV & video with a good selection of films, cot & high chair and more.... Kitchen/Diner:14'6"(442cm) X 15'2"(462cm) Large terracotta tiled area, with fully equipped kitchen, wood burner, dining table and chairs seating eight people. This is our favourite room in the house, it leads out to the decked patio and BBQ area. The work top in the middle of the kitchen is on wheels and therefore can be moved to the location that suite you needs. Decking area: BBQ, Picnic table, sun trap, quiet. Living room:16'(488cm) X 13'3"(404cm) Original floor boards, seating for 8 people, Colour TV, Video & Films Whether on a guided walk, with a guide book or a Hadrian's Wall O.S. map in hand; one thing is for sure, you are in for some breathtaking scenery, and a march steeped in history. As well as the spectacular views, you are likely to pass standing stones dating back 2000 years, Roman milestones, roads and forts. The one walk i would recommend above the rest would be the Howesteads Fort to Steel Rig trail - allow 3 hours. This walk follows the wall along the top of crags, dipping up and over the flowing hills, and passes the unmistakable tree in the dip, featured in "Robin Hood Prince of Thieves". You are very much out in the open, so warm clothes, walking boots and water proofs are highly recommended. The opening of the Hadrian's Wall National trail in 2003 will provide visitors to the area with even more choice. For full details on walks around Hadrian's Wall either pick up a leaflet from the local Tourist Information centre, or booklets/leaflets can be ordered by ringing any of the following numbers: Solway Rural Initiative - 01697 322620 Newcastle City Council - 0191 2778000 Carlisle City Council - 01228 625600 Northumbrian County Council - 01670 533084 East Cumbria Countryside Project - 01228 561601 Hadrian's Wall Country Website The combination of water and forest gives Kielder a beautiful environment for walkers to enjoy. There are many way marked tracks and forest trails suitable for all visitors. For the more adventurous the dam has a 27 mile shoreline challenge. Alternatively you can catch the ferry to the desolate North shore and start your treck from there. A comprehensive walking guide along with other walks leaflets are available at the main visitor centres at Kielder. Useful contact numbers: Tower knowe & Leaplish waterside park 0870 2403549 Kielder castle 01434 250209 Bellingham T.I. centre 01434 220616 Weekly tariff 2004 20% discount for couples Winter to end of April £240 February Half Term £300 Easter & Spring Bank Holiday £380 May & June £290 July & August £420 September & October (Salmon season) £380 November & December £240 Cot, high chair, Towels, tea towels & linen are all included Stays are from Saturday to Saturday / 3-4 night breaks can be arranged on request For enquires ring Jonathan or Heather on: 01434 220850 or 07791101553 Email-johnny.cocker@btinternet.com