Runnerfoot Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Gilsland, 48 km from Bywell Castle, 28 km from University of Cumbria, as well as 28 km from Cumbria County Council. Offering free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 2.5 km from Thirlwall Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Housesteads Roman Fort. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Newcastle International Airport is 65 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacmaz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Local to walks and pub, very clean and comfortable beds. Great facilities.
  • Tessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host was very accommodating, provided some excellent advice/local information. The property was cozy and comfortable.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Runnerfoot is a lovely little cottage in a pretty village, cosy, clean and had all we needed and more. The owner (Julie) even provides a welcome pack of bread, butter, jam, milk, eggs, wine etc, which was great to have on arrival. The cottage is...
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    Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location for walking Pennine Way and Hadrian's Wall.
  • Troy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Once booked I found the owner very communicative and extremely helpful in the lead up to, and during my stay. The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival. It had everything I needed (a home from home) and was cosy and warm. I would highly...

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Property information

Small dog/s only allowed. A comfortable little cottage in the perfect location for exploring Hadrian’s Wall.. Ground Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom 1: Walk-In Shower, Toilet First Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Front garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: 1 small dog welcome.. Runnerfoot Cottage was completely renovated in 2021 making it a cosy and comfortable little cottage in the small village of Gilsland. Runnerfoot Cottage is quaint and quirky cottage and is delightfully decorated and furnished throughout, on entering the bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor and stairs lead up to a hallway from where you can access the garden terrace which overlooks the village. On the first floor is a peaceful sitting room, kitchen and single bedroom. It is a beautiful little haven for a relaxing holiday. The garden for the property is a small terrace. There isn’t a secure area to let a dog out but plenty of walks very close by. Gilsland is a small village, with an excellent local pub that straddles the border between Northumberland and Cumbria and is situated on the iconic Hadrian’s Wall which is the ideal location for exploring the Eden Valley, the North Pennines and the Scottish Borders. A walk along Hadrian’s Wall is a must while enjoying your stay at Runnerfoot Cottage, which can be taken quite literally straight from your doorstep. If you are walking or cycling along Hadrian’s Wall from Runnerfoot Cottage, Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop. Picturesquely set by the River Irthing this section of the World Heritage Site include the longest continuous stretch of the wall, a Roman fort and a priory made from stones fo

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Runnerfoot Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules
Runnerfoot Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:59
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:01 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa and Mastercard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Runnerfoot Cottage

  • Runnerfoot Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Runnerfoot Cottage is 400 yards from the centre of Gilsland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Runnerfoot Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Runnerfoot Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Runnerfoot Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Runnerfoot Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Runnerfoot Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.