Country
Luxury Country Cottages in Northumberland's Coast and Countryside
Our properties in this area
Budle Falls (near Bamburgh)
Lake Cottage, nr Bamburgh
The Croft (Tughall Steads nr Newton by the Sea)
The Boathouse, nr Bamburgh
The Hemmel (Tughall Steads nr Newton by the Sea)
Glebe Cottage (Tughall Steads nr Newton by the Sea)
The Grain Store (near Seahouses)
Some words from www.enjoyengland.com ................
Dig out your bucket and spade, pack a picnic and hit the beach. Then take to the sea on a boat trip to the remarkable Farne Islands. That's exactly what the Turner family did one sunny day in late spring......
'We read in the newspaper that Embleton Bay had come top in a poll of Britain's best beaches, so we decided to go and
see what all the fuss was about. We packed a picnic and set off for the coast. We weren't disappointed; Embleton Bay is a breathtaking sweep of apricot-coloured sands with views to the dramatic medieval ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle. The kids had a great time - playing frisbee, flying the kite and bounding down the giant sand dunes. Afterwards, we headed up the coast to Seahouses, where we boarded Glad Tidings and set sail for the Farne Islands. Half an hour later we were there - surrounded by an archipelago of hard-wearing volcanic rock that constitutes one of our most important wildlife refuges. The islands are home to a colony of grey seals - the rarest seal species in the world, and the largest surviving carnivore in the British Isles - as well as hundreds of species of sea birds, including puffins. We finished the day on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, where we were lucky enough to spot a pair of osprey. A magical day out!'
Northumberland is a diverse region, renowned for having some of the most beautiful and historic coastline in Britain and equally fantastic countryside. Much of the coastline is designated as areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The coastline has many striking fortifications, such as Bamburgh Castle, which dominates the skyline, looking down upon miles of unspoilt sandy beach.
Lindisfarne Castle, the spiritual home of Christianity, and the ruins of its Priory, attract many visitors each year.
Alnwick Castle, home of the Duke of Northumberland, has been used as a location for many films, such as Harry Potter, Braveheart and Elizabeth. The award winning Alnwick Garden is a national attraction.
Many other castles, stately homes and gardens, some belonging to the National Trust or English Heritage can be found in the area.
The fishing harbours of Seahouses and Craster are still very active and produce kippers that are exported worldwide.
There are the offshore Farne Islands, with opportunities to get close to the seals and puffins and land on the islands to enjoy other birdlife.
Places to visit:
Alnwick Castle often referred to as the 'Windsor of the North' and rightly so. Nestled within the heart of this historic town and complemented by the surrounding landscape sculpted by the talented Capability Brown. Recent fame has seen the castle feature as the original home of Harry Potter.
The Alnwick Garden is a feast for the senses with carefully designed areas creating a visual and aromatic living landscape combined with the acoustic and tactile appeal of the various water features. Forget the often 'adult' approach to formal gardens this is truly a garden for all of the family and well worth a visit.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
A tidal island accessible only twice a day during low tide via a causeway from the Northumberland coastline. Lindisfarne is internationally famous for its medieval religious heritage and in recent times for its picturesque castle, traditional harbour and ruined priory.
Popular with bird-watchers, walkers, fishing parties, artists, writers, photographer and many more this small island holds many charms which should be experienced
Kielder Water and Forest Park
The largest man made lake in the United Kingdom, designed in the 1960's and completed in 1981 it was seen as a 'white elephant' by sceptics but in the modern day has proved to be a valuable asset to the north of England. Now not only providing the region with plentiful water supplies regardless of the climatic conditions it is now a major visitor attraction with over 250,000 people utilising the various leisure facilties which include: walking, cycling, horse riding, water cruise, sailing and water sports.
Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle
Think of a Northumberland fishing village and instantly you are thinking of Craster. With its fishermans cottages overlooking the harbour, the rugged coastline, the smell of the smoked kippers being cured nearby this is the classic coastal settlement. Lying to the north is the significant ruin of a coastal fortification position right on the cliff edges, which lies within easy walking distance of Craster, beyond the idyllic Embleton Bay to the north offers sandy beaches with an impressive view.
