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Bailey is a complete Holiday Hamlet hidden away
between the Roman Wall and the Scottish Border, ideal for a quiet low
mileage vacation.
Perfectly located to visit the Carlisle, Northern
Pennines, Hadrians Wall and north over the Border.
If you are interested in
history there's plenty for you here. Set in the 'Debatable Lands',
Bailey was once a wild and dangerous place where the infamous Border
Reivers warred for 350 years.
Their story is vividly
brought to life at Carlisle's Tullie House Museum and interpretation
centres at nearby Newcastleton and Bewcastle.
Also at Bewcastle are the
remains of a castle, the finest example of an Anglo‑Saxon cross in
Britain, and the remains of a Roman fort where 2,000 soldiers once
billeted.
Further south is
Birdoswald Roman Fort interactive visitor centre, impressive Hadrian’s
Wall and Lanercost Priory. |
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Much of the accommodation in Bailey is on working farms where
Traditional breeds can be seen such as black cattle and blackface sheep.
Otters inhabit the river, deer and badger and red squirrels can be seen the
woodlands.
Bailey offers a wide choice of activities. Miles of footpaths,
bridleways and forest trails, make it a safe and relaxing place to explore
without a car. Special wildflower and nature trails guide you to some of the
areas hidden treasures.
Cycle hire is available to follow the Reivers Cycle Route, (a spur of
the Coast to Coast cycle route) plus a spur of the Eden Valley Circular
cycle route pass through Bailey.
Walking is the best way to appreciate Bailey's peace and quiet ‑ you're
more likely to encounter a deer than other walkers. Plus the quiet
countryside provides the perfect opportunity to do some serious bird
watching undisturbed.
There are well equipped trekking centres in the area providing
accompanied trekking and lessons, plus stabling if you want to give your own
horse a holiday.
If you feel like trying something more expressive, arts and crafts
weekends run throughout the year at nearby Bewcastle.
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HOW TO FIND BAILEY HIDEAWAYS
Bailey is hidden away in unspoiled Border Countryside to the north east
of Carlisle.
FROM THE NORTH & SOUTH leave the M6
at junction44, following the A7 to Longtown.
In Longtown, turn right at the Bush Hotel. After about 6 miles, turn
right at the Bridge Inn onto the B631 8. Follow this road for about 5.5
miles until the crossroads near Sleetbeck. Turn left into Bailey and enjoy a
truly refreshing holiday.
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