Holiday Cottages in Northumberland - Page 2

This little gem is in Seahouses, just back from the harbour and within a stone's throw of shops, takeaways, and waterfront pubs. The self-catering holiday cottage is in a former bakery and sleeps two people with accommodation over two levels. It's beautifully decorated and very comfortable for couples and solo travellers, providing the perfect base to explore the stunning Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Local attractions include the Farne Islands, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, and Alnwick Castle. You can walk for miles through spectacular scenery, play golf, go fishing, ride a horse along the sand, have fun paddleboarding and feel the many benefits of open-water swimming. 

​Converted Georgian stables in the grounds of Dunstan Hall makes a charming holiday cottage for couples or families. Stable Cottage is a mile from Craster and the Northumberland coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sleeps four people in two rooms with panoramic views over the countryside towards Dunstanburgh Castle from the house and the garden. You can walk to the village pub and are within only a few miles of Alnwick and Bamburgh with their incredible castles and lively towns. Surfing, walking, cycling, fishing, and golf are all easily accessible. 

Luxuriate in the peace and beauty of the Northumberland Coast AONB. Hemmel House is a newly built (but in traditional style) holiday home sleeping six people in three ensuite bedrooms. It's perfect for a self-catering holiday with family and friends in all seasons, thanks to efficient underfloor heating and huge windows from which you can admire panoramic views across fields towards Dunstanburgh Castle and the coast. The beach at Embleton is a scenic stroll along a bridleway just over a mile-long. Dunstan village pub is even closer. Alnwick, Bamburgh and Craster are all within easy reach to enjoy castles, kayaking and kippers all in one day. 

Do you fancy yourself as Lord or Lady of the Manor? Dunstan Hall is the perfect place to indulge those fantasies. The beautiful Northumberland holiday home sleeps 18 people in 10 bedrooms with parts dating back some 800 years and views across fields towards the coast and Dunstaburgh Castle. It's in the quiet village of Dunstan, a stroll from the village pub and a mile from the historic village of Craster, with it’s gastro pub, café and fishmongers, selling the famous Craster kipper! About 100 yards up the road is the start of a scenic bridleway to Embleton Bay, about a mile and a half away. Alnwick, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and the Cheviot Hills are all nearby for memorable days out. You can book Dunstan Hall in combination with the owner's two other adjacent cottages for self-catering holidays for 29 friends, family members or colleagues.

Primrose Cottage, Embleton, Northumberland, is a converted farm cottage, ideal for couples or individuals and situated within a 2-3 minute walk of Embleton beach (voted best beach in the country by Mumsnet and Countryfile viewers!) The Cottage is perfect for beach lovers, nature and bird watchers, golfers, walkers and experienced paddle boarders and surfers.  

Hoolit Cottage is an eco holiday home sat in the grounds of Harelaw Estate, a wildlife rich oasis in the beautiful Bowmont Valley. Harelaw is on the edge of the spectacular Northumberland National Park and only a stone's throw from the Scottish Border. In 2023 Hoolits owners achieved a Silver, Green Tourism award for operating their holiday let and surrounds sustainably and constantly looking at ways of reducing our impact on the environment. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage sleeps four people. Because of its unique location Hoolit is perfect for either an action, packed family holiday or a peaceful getaway. As well as enjoying the wildlife on site, the cottage is an excellent base from which to walk, cycle, visit numerous historic sites and attractions and explore the amazing  North Northumberland Herritage Coast. Bookings are available all year round.

Treat yourself to an indulgent Northumberland escape. The Hoot is a wonderful stone cottage in Bilton, with incredible views over the Aln Valley. Alnwick and the Northumberland Coast are nearby, and you can access fantastic footpaths and cycling routes from the door. Within half an hour are places like the Northumberland National Park, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle and Chillingham Castle, museums, heritage trains, amazing gardens, and nature reserves. York, Edinburgh and Newcastle are close enough for a day out by car or train. The Hoot has recently been refurbished to a very high standard to provide luxurious accommodation for up to six people in two bedrooms. 

If you're yearning for fresh air, big sky views, and a place where you, your family and friends can relax and catch up, Gardener's Cottage is it. Sitting in Netherton close to the national park and the Cheviot Hills, the three-bedroom holiday home is perfect for self-catering holidays in Northumberland in any season. There is space for seven people, with children and well-behaved dogs welcome. Take long walks and bike rides through the countryside or along the coast, visit stately homes and castles, and enjoy long pub lunches or picnics on a sunny day. 

Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday at The Hideaway. The modern holiday home built in a traditional style is the perfect place for a self-catering holiday with family, extended family and friends. It's on the edge of Netherton village close to the Northumberland National Park, a quarter of a mile from The Star Inn pub and close to Alnwick Castle, Hadrian's Wall, Alnmouth, Holy Island and the Northumberland Heritage Coast. Dogs and children are welcome. Holiday bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability. 

Cheviot View is perfect for large groups of friends and families looking to enjoy some time away together in a picturesque tranquil setting. One of a collection of luxurious holiday retreats on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, Cheviot View sleeps up to ten guests and is within easy reach of the Heritage Coast and Northumberland's many attractions. On-site tennis and plenty of fabulous local walks and cycle rides straight from the front door.

Guillemot is a charming stone terraced dog-friendly holiday cottage in one of the oldest lanes in Seahouses on the Northumberland Coast. The owners have lavished it with love, which is evident in the beautifully welcoming interior that sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families or couples. Seahouses is excellent for exploring north to Bamburgh, south to Alnwick, and east to the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. You're only a stone's throw from the harbour, beach, and coastal footpath and a stroll from pubs, chip shops, and the oldest smokery in Northumberland. 

It's impossible not to love Apartment No. 6. This well-appointed ground floor holiday apartment built of local stone is entirely self-contained with an enclosed garden, sleeps four people in two-bedrooms and has lovely views of the Pennines. It's a short walk from the centre of Alston in Cumbria, an unspoilt town with independent shops and cafes in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Easy access to the Pennine Way, C2C plus many walking and cycling routes nearby. Hadrian’s Wall, the Lake District and Northumberland National Park are all within easy reach for days out and there is plenty to do locally ranging from adventure to art and heritage. The apartment welcomes guests all year round.

If you like romantic walks on deserted sandy beaches, stunning views, historic buildings and lots of delicious food, then you will fall in love with Button Cottage. This pretty Victorian cottage is on a quiet street close to the centre of Beadnell, within walking distance of the Craster Arms, Towers pub, cafe, village shop and the beach. It is only five miles south of Bamburgh Castle and even closer to Seahouses so you can easily arrange a boat trip to see the puffin and seal colonies on Farne Island. The cottage offers a high standard of accommodation for discerning couples who appreciate the charm of period properties but who also enjoy mod-cons like WiFi and underfloor heating. Booking a romantic escape for your loved one at Button Cottage will undoubtedly put you in their good books!

Stay by the seaside in this gorgeous stone fisherman's cottage. Oystercatcher Cottage is on a quiet street that is just a two-minute walk from the harbour and a five-minute walk from the beach at Seahouses, putting guests within easy reach of the many amenities, as well as the coastal footpath. Spend your day taking boat trips around the Farne Islands and marvelling at the variety of marine and bird life, or cross the causeway on a pilgrimage to Holy Island, the birthplace of Christianity in England. The self-catering cottage sleeps four guests in two beautiful bedrooms and is ideal for couples, families or friends (1 dog welcome).

Heavenfield Cottage offers luxurious 5* holiday accommodation for two in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. The cottage sits on a working farm and is built on top of Hadrian's Wall itself and adjacent to the stunning historic site, Heavenfield. It is close to the border of the Northumberland National Park and within easy reach of Kielder and the North Pennines AONB and is central for exploring all this County has to offer. The market town of Hexham and the historic and very pretty village of Corbridge are only a short drive away offering an array of shops, cafes and restaurants. Thanks to its location on the border between England and Scotland, Northumberland's history is almost as dramatic as its magnificent landscape, and at Heavenfield Cottage you are close to it all.  Tourist board rating: 5 Star

This charming cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families. It is on a 600-acre family-run farm that sits peacefully in between the coastal villages of Seahouses and Beadnell on the glorious Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach is just across the road from the farm, and there are miles of footpaths and cycling routes offering uninterrupted views that will stay with you forever. Walk for hours along the beach, barely seeing another person, or wander through the lively lanes in Seahouses and window shop before enjoying a pint and freshly battered fish and chips. Admire the grandeur at Alnwick Castle, gallop on horseback along the beach or take a boat trip to the Farne Islands. There is so much to see and do around Annstead Farm that you, like other guests before, may find yourself happily returning year after year.

The Farriers is ideal for families, although the layout with the ground floor master bedroom and en-suite bathroom also makes it comfortable for couples. The owners have transformed the period stone building into a welcoming and comfortable holiday cottage on their 600-acre farm, within walking distance of the beach, shops and pubs. The cottage is less than half a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell, close to The Farne Islands, Holy Island, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle. Walking, cycling, golf, fishing, horse riding and surfing are just a handful of the many fun activities guests can enjoy during their stay.

Families love Gardener's Cottage not only for the space but for its proximity to the beach, which is only a short walk away. The three-bedroom cottage sleeps up to six people and is less than a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell. Walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, surfing, swimming and fishing are all favourite year-round activities, while nearby attractions include Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and the Farne Islands. Relax over alfresco dinners in summer and warm yourself in front of the open fire in winter. This lovely self-catering cottage is wonderfully welcoming and comfortable in every season.

Stay in this charming period cottage a stone's throw from the beach. Mrs Fordy's Cottage is on Annstead Farm, where the Mellor family have farmed cattle and crops for 25 years. As part of the Northumberland Coast AONB, it is surrounded by gorgeous countryside, with the beach being just a few minutes stroll from the door. There are beautiful footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways leading to spectacular views, and miles of unspoiled beaches to discover. Seahouses, Alnwick Castle, and the Farne Islands are all within easy reach. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to five people in two lovely bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families.

If you're dreaming of a place where you can horse ride along miles of stunning coastline, walk for hours without seeing a soul or simply a quiet retreat where you can sleep late and relax all day, Dunes Cottage is perfect. This charming property sleeps up to four people in two rooms and is ideal for couples or families. It is a short walk from the coast and half a mile from both Seahouses and Beadnell, putting all the amenities and activities you would wish for within easy reach.