Converted railway van staycation in rural Northumberland

The Wannies Retreat can be found on a "peacefully secluded" working hill farm and even featured on the BBC's Robson Green's Weekend Escapes.

During your stay, you can enjoy some stargazing on the viewing platform that comes with binoculars and a telescope.

In the day, you can take the circular Wannie line walking trail or go around the countryside on a bike where you might spot cows, sheep, and Shetland ponies.

The hot tub is a great place to relax in the evenings. (Image: Host Unusual)

Facilities at the Wannies Retreat

The railway van can sleep five guests with a sofa bed and two king-size bedrooms that have their own ensuite shower rooms.

There is also a lounge area with comfortable seating and a well-equipped kitchen where you can cook a meal to enjoy either in the dining area or outside.

You can relax with a glass of fizz outside in the hot tub after a long day of exploring and enjoy a BBQ with beef, pork, and lamb for sale from the local farm.

On your arrival, the railway van will be packed with a few extras including locally made fudge, biscuits, and coffee and tea with fresh milk.

If you want to enjoy a meal away from the railway van, you can take a walk down to the Bay Horse Inn, which is described as being "full of charm."

At the pub, you can have a homely meal such as speciality sausages with mash, a steak and ale pie, and the roast of the day.

There are also homemade desserts including banoffee pie, bread and butter pudding, and sticky toffee pudding.

The Bay Horse Inn could be a great place to stop off at during a walk or for an evening meal.

If you want to explore more of the local area, you can head to Hexham where you can do some shopping and try a meal in the Michelin-starred restaurant, Hjem.

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