| Kielder Water Lodges at Leaplish Waterside Park, enjoy a spectacular lakeside setting, surrounded by pine forest and heather moors, with a huge range of outdoor facilities and activites available for guests. The park has been awarded David Bellamy Gold Conservation and 4/5 star VisitBritain with Scandinavian style lodges sleeping 4-6 people. The lodges are all furnished and equipped to a high standard with everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable, and have individual features in selected accommodation, such as ensuite master bedroom, whirlpool/spa baths and access and facilities suitable for disabled guests. On site facilities and activities include heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, bird of prey centre, synthetic skating rink – 2 days a week weather permitting, fishing, crazy golf, boat hire, pleasure cruises, walking, cycling, childrens play area and games room. The situation of Kielder Water close to the Northumberland National Park and the Scottish border, makes it a central location to explore the surrounding area’s attractions and enjoy a huge range of outdoor activities. The border town of Hawick is a short drive away and has a good selection of pubs, restaurants and shops as well a other attractions. Hermitage Castle, is a vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, associated with the de Soulis, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots, it was partly restored in the 19th century. For a touch a railway nostalgia the Whitrope Rail Heritage Centre, is located on the former Waverley railway route at the half way point between Hawick and Newcastleton. Learn about the history of the railway and its local area. The centre is also part of the Waverley Walk, a great route for hikers or cyclists alike. |
