Luxury Accommodation In Bowness on Solway
We are a small family run, dog friendly business providing high end accommodation, with an onsite restaurant called the Garrison Bistro, bar called the Solway Lounge, gym, small visitors centre called Fort Maia, village shop and campsite with its very own toilet and shower block.
Facilities
Hunter Leisure
Our business is partially located on a national heritage site called Fort Maia in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Solway Firth. We are at the start or end of Hadrian’s Wall depending on which way you want to walk the trail and on the coast to coast cycle route. Furthermore, the village is steeped in history from being invaded by the Romans Vikings and the Border Revivers. St Michaels church is a must see when visiting the village, steeped in history and mainly built from Roman stone from the wall and |Fort. There is a RSPB site located 2 miles away, plus the beautiful Solway coast for keen bird watchers. We are around 25 minutes from Carlisle and 45 minutes from the Lake District.
Our accommodation comprises of 10 bed and breakfast rooms, 5 self catering apartments, 4 shepherds huts with the option to hire a hot tub, 1 holiday cottage and a bunk room that sleeps 9.
Our campsite has camper van pitches with the option of electric hook up points, electric and non-electric tent pitches. There are laundry facilities located in the campsite toilet block.
Local Area
Bowness On Solway is the ideal holiday destination for everyone, with a rich and unique history. The town has been around since medieval times but still feels like a small village today. There are plenty of things to do while visiting Bowness On Solway, including cycling around the countryside or walking through the beautiful parks and reserves. It’s also home to some of the best beaches in England! This Small Northern village really is Cumbria’s hidden Gem with spectacular views over Solway Firth – the body of water between England and Scotland.
How To Find Us
“We are based beside the River South Tyne, located in the closest town to the centre of Hadrian’s Wall heritage site and 2 miles from Northumberland national park.
Within driving distance to explore the great towns and cities surrounding, including Carlisle, Gretna, and the south border of Scotland to explore as well as Newcastle and the Northern Pennines to bask in the natural beauty of the areas.”
