1 / 17Hadrians Wall Retreat
Irthington, Cumbria
A lodge pod for two at Irthington beside Hadrian's Wall, with a double bed, a shower room and a deck of its own carrying a hot tub, a single dog on the booking.
84 miles, coast to coast, is what Hadrian's Wall measures, and Hadrians Wall Retreat stands beside a quiet stretch of it at Irthington. Dog friendly and sized for two, it holds a double bed, a shower room and a lounge, with a deck of its own outside carrying a hot tub. A single dog comes on the booking, and the Roman trail is joined on foot from the ground it stands in.
One room does several jobs and none gets in the way of another. The bed sits at the rear, the lounge and its television in the middle, a table laid for two, and a compact kitchen behind that. The shower room is larger than the outside of a pod suggests. The enclosed ground around the lodges is shared between them, and a dog stays on the lead until you know who else is out.
This one earns its keep for people walking the Wall in day sections rather than carrying a pack from inn to inn. Drive to a stile in the morning, walk your stretch, and come back each evening to the same deck with the same dog asleep under the same table. A national trail becomes a run of day walks, which is kinder on an animal than a march.
East along the line the excavated forts at Housesteads and Vindolanda hold whole Roman streets and barracks still standing to waist height. West it runs down to the Solway Firth and the salt marsh at the end of it. Nearer the door, quiet lanes and farm tracks run in every direction, good for a last half hour with the dog before the tub goes on.
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from £550 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- From the enclosed garden you are met with this delightful lodge pod
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £550 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Hadrians Wall Retreat from £550 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Hadrians Wall Retreat dog friendly?
Yes, Hadrians Wall Retreat welcomes dogs — one per booking. It's a great base for exploring Hadrian's Wall on foot, with quiet lanes and farm tracks right on the doorstep for those shorter walks before you sink into the hot tub.
Are dogs allowed at Hadrians Wall Retreat year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given it's set up as a walking base for the Wall, it seems well suited to year-round visits with a dog in tow.
What should I know before visiting Hadrians Wall Retreat with my dog?
The retreat allows one dog per booking, so it's not the right fit if you're travelling with more than one. The enclosed ground outside is shared between lodges, and dogs should be kept on the lead until you know who else is around — sensible advice worth keeping in mind when you first arrive.
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Hadrians Wall Retreat from £550 for 7 nights
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