Roman Wall Lodges

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  • Spacious family-friendly site half a mile from Hadrian’s Wall
  • A 10-minute drive from Carlisle and 20 minutes from Gretna Green
  • Firepits, barbecues, communal lounge, reading room and small library
‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’ you might ask. Well, for one, they built a hulking wall between England and Scotland 2,000 years ago, and lots of it’s still standing. If Hadrian’s Wall is on your bucket list, prepare to cross it off at Roman Wall Lodges, a family-friendly site half a mile from the Cumbrian village of Beaumont. Not much of the wall is still in place hereabouts, but it’s a cinch to get to the bits that are. For on-foot travels, the 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Path can be joined in Beaumont, bringing wanderers along to the more well-preserved sections, forts and towns that make up the ancient defence. Completists might prefer to start at the wall’s western end, though, 20 minutes' drive away in Bowness-on-Solway. This is a particularly scenic part of the world, so be sure to get out and explore south of the wall. National Cycle Route 72 passes through Beaumont and Monkhill (a quarter of a mile away), taking bikers along the Solway Coast to the west and joining up with Cycle Route 7 in Carlisle to the east. When more leisurely times appeal, firepits are dotted about for cosy outdoors mingling, and the on-site communal lounge has tables and chairs to seat about 12 people. If a bit of peace and quiet is preferred, adjourn to the reading room, where there’s a small library of books to choose from. For eats, it’s first-come-first-served at the on-site barbecues, or a five-minute walk to the local pub serving eats in Monkhill.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Roman Wall Lodges

Beaumont

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA5 6ED

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.92034°N
-3.02444°W

Route directions

Travelling without a car? The number 93 bus travels between Carlisle bus station and Bowness-on-Solway, and stops at the site entrance on request.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi Bus Station
10.5 mi War Memorial
10.5 mi War Memorial
Rail
4.2 mi Carlisle Rail Station
5.3 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
5.8 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
23 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
23.1 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

On the edge of the scenic Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s plenty of reason to spend days exploring pretty countryside vistas hereabouts, but the site is handily placed for urban trips too. It’s about 10 minutes’ drive from base to the small city of Carlisle, famed for its castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned for nearly 19 years), cathedral and racecourse. History buffs have more than Carlisle Castle or the many forts of Hadrian’s Wall to entice round here: the ruins of Lanercost Priory are half an hour away, the spectacular Lowther Castle and Gardens are within about 45 minutes, and it’s 40 minutes to the National Trust’s Wordsworth House and Gardens (yes, that Wordsworth). It’s also just 20 minutes from Gretna Green, so quickie marriages can be dealt with even more quickly than usual. If nature is still beckoning, the site’s about 40 minutes north of the Lake District, placing hikes, bikes and sailing along Ullswater within easy reach. Otherwise, take a longer drive as far as Newcastle (an hour and a half) and its shops, museums and the Angel of the North.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 19.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Southerness 23.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Sandyhills 28 mi Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 3.6 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 6 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 17.4 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 20.2 mi

The Rheged Centre 21.2 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 22.4 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 25.3 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 27.8 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 28.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 1.3 mi

Around Carlisle 3.9 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 3.9 mi

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 4.1 mi

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 6 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 25.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great stay would recommend it !

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Vikki H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom cabin (ensuite)

Liked: Lovely host gave helpful local info and on hand to ask anything. Lovely local pub two minutes walk away

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

Paul was an exceptional host and made our holiday better experience

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jason R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom cabin (ensuite)

Liked: Everything, Paul was a great host, cabin was good, everything brilliant. Paul has a great deal of knowledge of area

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

Amazing stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (ensuite)

Liked: Everything

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From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

Cabin was brilliant and site is lovely, nearby pub serves nice beer…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Shaun H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Microlodge (pet friendly)

Liked: Cabin was brilliant and site is lovely, nearby pub serves nice beer and food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hospitality was amazing. Nice clean cabin

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Everything about the place

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

En suite pod was perfect for our needs with two small kids.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (ensuite)

Liked: En suite pod was perfect for our needs with two small kids. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Good pub with nice food 2 minute walk away

Disliked: Not much to dislike…

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From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

A small quiet site with a friendly welcome.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Vicki L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Microlodge (pet friendly)

Liked: The facilities available to us. After a day of exploring we were able to make a simple meal whilst watching a spot of telly.

Disliked: In a Covid world we were surprised that the communal bathrooms weren't spotlessly clean. We didn't see any cleaning products or sanitizer. A lot of cobwebs and dust.

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I would definitely stare here again

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Microlodge (pet friendly)

Liked: Quite site,. Extremely clean, very welcoming, breakfast option if you chose to take it

Disliked: Possibly a later check out time of 11.00am felt a little rushed

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

Clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Edward B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Microlodge (pet friendly)

Liked: Friendly on site staff and great knowledge of the area and activities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀

Great facilities, lots of advice for the local area. A lovely stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Louise M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: The friendliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to you visiting us again. 😀


  • Does Roman Wall Lodges have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Roman Wall Lodges dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Roman Wall Lodges? On the edge of the scenic Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s plenty of reason to spend days exploring pretty countryside vistas hereabouts, but the site is handily placed for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Roman Wall Lodges?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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