Northumberland is situated in the north of England and is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the UK and is an ideal place to travel for a little vacation or long weekend. In Northumberland you will discover a large range of activities including walking, pottery and golf or you can simply come and admire the stunning scenery. As you would expect there are a variety of locations to stay while you are here ranging from 5 star hotels to homely country cottages Northumberland. Cottages in Northumbria are the ideal solution for bigger groups with most being able to house groups of 8 or more.
While you are here there is so much to do that your visit will simply dash by. One of the foremost attractions is the magnificent landscape that goes from golden sandy beaches to rolling hills and rugged upland. The coast of Northumberland is rightly famous for its beauty and its wide variety of wildlife and The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is somewhere you will be able to go to see a massive range of birds and sea animals together with grey seals. By renting coastal cottages in Northumbria you will be able to boast all this just on your doorstep.
The North Pennines has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is among of England’s most special locations. There are lots of locations that are well worth a trip including the magnificent High Force cascade, High Cup Gill and the small marketplace towns of Allendale and Blanchard. Cycling, walking and horse riding are immensely well-liked pastimes in the North Pennines and there are hundreds of miles of beautiful bridleways and paths for you and your family unit to explore. Or if you want some water based activities Northumberland has some of the best trout fishing in the UK and Derwent Reservoir is a wonderful place to go for sailing and water sports such as canoeing and windsurfing.
Northumbria is furthermore a place of significant historical appeal and boasts a collection of castles that are rich in history and magnificent to look at. The two most well known castles are Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle. Dunstanburgh Castle was constructed in the 14th century and was a much loved theme for the painter Turner while Bamburgh Castle was totally remodelled and restored by the Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong and is currently one of the most visited castles in the UK.
To get the most of your visit in Northumberland there are a large range of Northumberland country cottages for you and your group to get pleasure from. Holiday cottages in Northumberland can accommodate groups of diverse sizes and are on hand in a large range of locations whether you choose to be by the sea or more inland. Northumberland self catering cottages are perfect for the more free minded as it gives you the liberty to pick when and where you take your meals. Self catering cottages Northumberland are perfect for families and will save you cash compared to the cost of staying in a lodge or catered accommodation.
If you are searching cottages for rent Northumberland or Northumberland cottages to rent the community tourist board provides a thorough catalog of Northumbria cottages and Northumberland cottages as well as up to date information on cost and availability.
A short break Northumberland can be a life altering experience for lots of people and lots of of our visitors find themselves returning again and again. The quality of landscape is matchless as is the genial and friendly welcome you will receive from the generous local people. With a large range of activities for all the family and a splendid selection of holiday cottages in Northumberland we are convinced that we will be seeing you shortly.
