North of England
Scotland
North of England
Scotland

Lily Rose Cottage is a detached two-bedroom cottage set in Gilsland, Cumbria, right in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country. It has won the Customers' Choice award in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The only sounds you'll hear are birdsong and donkeys, sheep and Shetland ponies wander up to the garden wall.
The setting is genuinely rural. You're surrounded by open countryside with Hadrian's Wall walks on your doorstep. Brampton is a short drive away and Carlisle is within 20 minutes by car. The Lake District and southern Scotland are both within 30 minutes.
The cottage sleeps 5 across two bedrooms. Bedroom one has a 5ft four-poster kingsize with en-suite shower.
Lily Rose Cottage is a detached two-bedroom cottage set in Gilsland, Cumbria, right in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country. It has won the Customers' Choice award in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The only sounds you'll hear are birdsong and donkeys, sheep and Shetland ponies wander up to the garden wall.
The setting is genuinely rural.
You're surrounded by open countryside with Hadrian's Wall walks on your doorstep. Brampton is a short drive away and Carlisle is within 20 minutes by car.
The Lake District and southern Scotland are both within 30 minutes.
The cottage sleeps 5 across two bedrooms. Bedroom one has a 5ft four-poster kingsize with en-suite shower.
Bedroom two has a 5ft four-poster kingsize plus a 3ft single bed and access to the family bathroom with bath and shower over. Two full bathrooms means no queuing.
Birdoswald Roman Fort is just 2 miles away.
Vindolanda and Housesteads are around 10 miles (approx. 20 minutes).
Talkin Tarn Country Park is 2 miles from Brampton. Carlisle city centre is within 20 minutes.
The private four-person hot tub with starry sky views makes Lily Rose Cottage ideal for couples or small families wanting a proper countryside escape with real history on the doorstep.
What makes Lily Rose Cottage a brilliant stay?
Both bedrooms have 5ft four-poster kingsize beds with comfy mattresses. Bed linen is included so you can arrive and get straight to relaxing.
Lily Rose Cottage has earned the Customers' Choice award three years running 2022, 2023 and 2024. That track record speaks for itself.
Birdoswald Roman Fort is just 2 miles away. Vindolanda and Housesteads are around 10 miles. You're perfectly placed for walks along the Wall.
The lawned garden is fully enclosed with a decked sitting area, garden furniture and a BBQ. The open-plan living room looks directly out onto it.
The owner offers breakfast packages, celebration packages and cook-yourself prepared meals directly. Great for birthdays or a special occasion stay.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
To reach Lily Rose Cottage by car, head into Gilsland village via the B6318 or the A69. The cottage has private on-site parking for two cars and is straightforward to reach from both the Cumbria and Northumberland sides of the border.
The nearest train station is Brampton (Tyne Valley line), which sits around 5 miles from the cottage. From there, a local taxi will get you to Gilsland quickly and easily.
Things to do and places to visit near Lily Rose Cottage
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Birdoswald Roman Fort is 2 miles away with a museum and tea room great for curious kids. Talkin Tarn Country Park has a 65-acre lake set in 120 acres of woodland. Donkeys, sheep and Shetland ponies visit the garden wall. A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
The owner offers celebration and breakfast packages. Carlisle is 20 minutes away for a dinner out. Hadrian's Wall walks start from the door. Customers' Choice three years running says it all.
Great places to eat and drink near Lily Rose Cottage
What you can reach on foot from Lily Rose Cottage
A short walk away you'll find Hadrian's Wall itself, with footpath access directly from the village of Gilsland. Lanercost Priory is reachable on foot and the village has a pub within a short distance of the cottage.
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