We used this as a base for our holiday in Northumberland and it was great! The location is rural,…read moreso you need a car, although there is a bus stop nearby too, but is well situated for traveling to various .places of interest N,S, E and W of it. The accommodation was ideal for a family group and had the bonus of a garden with picnic table and seats. The open plan living/dining/kitchen area was spacious, with a small conservatory attached that had lovely views of the countryside and the coast in the distance. On the downside, the master bedroom with en-suite was at rear of property, so missed out on the views (and a bit small, although this might not bother most folks anyhow as bedrooms are for sleeping in after all) and thesmaller third bedroom lacked an actual wardrobe,albeit had room for one, but instead had an open storage unit. The owner was very friendly and provided an abundance of useful leaflets, maps, books etc on the property and the area, for guidance/ideas during your stay.

Just ended our 4th stay at Breamish. Aside from N'thumberland being a lovely county with lots to…read moresee and do, the cottages are homely and welcoming, comfy, very well appointed and clean. I think all have a log fire. We've stayed in Coley Law and latterly Honeymug, both have central heating and a log burner for cosy nights in. There's also a nice leisure centre on-site with pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and a fitness room all to the same standards as the accommodation. So if you love tranquility away from the madding crowd this is just the dab!!

The owners are really accommodating and went out of their way to help with what we needed. We loved…read morethe relaxed atmosphere of the cottage and the village folk are really friendly too. The cottage was exceptionally clean and value for money - nothing stuffy or "untouchable".

If you're interested in wildlife and the countryside then these are the holiday cottages for you…read more There are three self-catering cottages on a working farm in the Northumberland National Park. They overlook Whitelee Fell National Nature Reserve and are only two miles from the Scottish border. The cottages are rated 4-star and have every mod con you could want. The one Mr CuteBadger and I stayed in had a fully kitted out kitchen, including a washing machine, microwave etc. The decor is lovely and everything was clean and tidy. There are even cameras rigged up around the farm so you can sit with a glass of wine in front of the TV and watch the nocturnal wildlife come out to play. We watched barn owls, foxes, lots of different birds and bats - sadly no badgers though. The couple who own the cottages are lovely and do everything they possibly can to make your stay a good one. The fridge is stocked with locally-produced beer and the freezer with locally-made ice-cream - you just settle up when you leave. They also lent us their bat detector so we could have a late-night bat safari. We had a wonderful stay and can't wait to go back.

We booked Waters Edge, a Tidal Homes' cottage in Warkworth for the weekend breaks. Their hassle…read morefree online booking system helped us in making last minute reservations for this cottage. All sort of modern amenties were availbale in this luxrious retreat. We were also allowed to bring our Dog, Nifster, to the vacation. We would love to visit the place again and stay in this exquisite Northumbreland Holiday Cottage!

Located in the grounds of an ancient manor house this unusual holiday cottage offers a quiet and…read morerelaxing holiday away from the busy crowds. There is easy access to the A697 north and south. The popular attractions of Cragside and Alnwick castle are also close by. We booked it through Northumbria byways (http://www.northumbria-byways.com/viewitem.aspx?id=121) .

In the small village of Byrness, close to the Scotish Border, you will find the Forest View…read moreAccommodation. Until some years ago it had been a nice youthhostel, but now it is a charming accommodation for walkers. The rooms are nicely furnished and the hosts are very friendly. When I asked for the drying room for my washed clothes and boots, they brought it there and back at the next morning. Also a good dinner and breakfast are available, beer from the tap and a small shop for walkers needs. And it is not expensiv, for one night in a single room, dinner and breakfast I paid 37 £. A recommondation for all walkers!

I've stayed in a few B&Bs in and around Alnwick and this is by far my favourite. It's got a great…read morelocation: across the road from the Gardens and the Playhouse and just down from the bookshop. The interior is immaculate: beautiful modern decor that isn't flashy, nor does it detract from the architecture of the building. Excellent service: Leo is an attentive and friendly host who goes to great lengths to look after the comfort of his guests. Good food: Breakfast is generous and hearty Whenever friends come to town, I recommend that they stay here rather than with me. I've got the room, but they'll be more comfortable and better looked after!