Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Northumberland

Ellingham Hall Cottages - The Byre, Ellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Ellingham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A collection of fine cottages.. set within the grounds of a stunning Victorian Gothic-revival stately home..

Dating back to 1703, this large secluded country hall is set in 8 acres of land, enjoying a walled garden, croquet lawn and woodland for exploring. Together with the twelve stone-built cottages, it lies in a location sure to delight each generation of visitors - set in the heart of Northumberland, close to the rolling hills and breathtaking coastline. The grounds around the hall lead straight to public footpaths with wonderful local walks starting at the door.
Set inland midway between Beadnell and Seahouses, it is perfectly located for exploring the magnificent Heritage coastline with lovely coastal walks. Alnwick, with its majestic castle (used in Harry Potter film), cobbled streets filled with inns, restaurants and shops is well worth a visit, whilst the romantic ruins of Dunstanburgh and Warkworth Castle are only a short drive away. Bamburgh (5 miles) is dominated by its fortress castle and has a much-photographed wide sandy beach. Seahouses, a thriving seaside village with a golden beach and little harbour, is a must for tasty fish and chips or kippers. From here a wildlife boat trip can be taken to the Farne Islands to visit the puffins and other seabirds, or visitors can explore Holy Island when the tide is out by driving over the man-made causeway. Golf, fishing and many AONB surround Ellingham. The Hall lies 26 miles from the Borders of Scotland and only 45 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and is easily accessible from the A1. The quiet, picturesque village with friendly pub 600 yards is the ideal retreat in any season. Shop 5 miles.

Milfield Hill Steading - The Barn House, Milfield Hill, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Milfield Hill sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: In a small exclusive setting, these spacious, light and airy properties are set between the Cheviot Hills and the magnificent Northumberland Coast on the edge of the National Park. Milfield Hill Steading stands in an elevated position and was once part of a large country estate dating back to the 1750s; it was owned by the Grey family until 1967 and was the birthplace of the social reformer Josephine Butler. Each with a generous garden and tranquil surroundings, Bushyfield Cottage (MFQ), Airidh Bhan (MGF) and The Barn House (MNA) serve as an excellent holiday location to explore the area’s rich history. There are the medieval ruins of Etal and Dunstanburgh, the grandeur of Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles, Holy Island and the Farne Islands. The stunning expanse of the North Northumberland coastline (AONB) offers long, uncrowded, sandy beaches, attractive fishing villages and little seaside resorts. Virtually from the doorstep the Cheviot’s ‘rounded hills’ and the Pennine Way offer a challenging terrain. In addition, there is cycling, horse riding, golf and bird-watching. Village shop and pub/restaurant about ½ mile. The three adjoining cottages are a delightful example of traditional Northumbrian design and form part of a conversion. Upgraded and tastefully refurbished, they maintain the character of the old farm buildings with all of the comforts of a modern home. The Barn House is 5 Star standard whilst Bushyfield Cottage and Airidh Barn have achieved the prestigious Enjoy England Gold Award, 4 Star standard, for exceptional quality of accommodation 2009/10, as assessed by Quality in Tourism for VisitBritain.

Appletree Cottage, Ellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Ellingham sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the picture postcard village of Ellingham, this perfectly located, spacious, family holiday cottage is tastefully furnished throughout. Set midway between Beadnell and Seahouses, it is perfectly located to explore the magnificent heritage coastline, with wonderful coastal walks. Centrally located to visit Alnwick, with its majestic castle and enchanting gardens. Warkworth Castle, Amble harbour and marina, Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle only a short drive. Boat trips to the Farne Island. Many AONBs surround Ellingham. Shops 3 miles, pub 100 yards.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Beamed farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with tiled floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Additional small room for cot. Shower room and toilet.

Bankhouse Farm Cottages - Little Berry, Guyzance, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Guyzance sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: These twelve charming holiday cottages (MQO, P, Q, R, S & T, MRJ, MRK, MTA, MVK, MVL and MVM) are set in a beautiful small development of traditional farmhouse and barn conversions close to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Northumbrian Heritage Coastline. Set in some 35 acres of peaceful and tranquil surroundings, the grounds are a mix of woodland with wildlife in abundance, courtyards, lawns and a traditional theme of Northumbrian Heritage throughout.
Guyzance dates back to 1242 and is a small hamlet located south east of Alnwick on the River Coquet amidst picturesque open countryside, yet close to all the main visitor attractions in the county. Warkworth is only 3 miles away with its hillside castle, charming small shops, pubs and river walks, while Amble, 5 miles, is a very friendly fishing port with a bustling working harbour and a new marina. Boat trips can be taken to the nearby RSPB reserve at Coquet Island. Alnwick with its mighty medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle - one of the finest in Europe and stage set for Harry Potter and Braveheart - is set in stunning landscape. The cottages offer fittings of a very good standard and the décor is tasteful throughout each one. Each cottage is different yet each has its own sitting-out area with a barbecue to relax in after a day exploring the beautiful unspoilt coastline and areas surrounding this skilfully designed and tasteful setting. Newcastle city centre with its fine galleries, Centre of Life, Sage Centre, theatres and regenerated quayside area is only 30 miles away. The Metro Centre is only 30 miles distant. Shops and pubs 3 miles.

Warenford Cottages - Ferguson, Bamburgh, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bamburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Ideal base for a family holiday...set between the Cheviots and the sea

Tucked away in a peaceful and secluded village setting, these five comfortably furnished holiday cottages are set in an idyllic location, only 5 miles from the spectacular Bamburgh Castle and one of the longest sandy beaches in England, and within a few minutes’ drive of Seahouses, where regular boat trips depart for the Farne Islands. Between the Cheviots and the sea, there is easy touring through the beautiful countryside with its numerous castles, stately homes and NT properties. Furnished to a high standard, and close to the owners’ home, Fordson offers single-storey accommodation and Ferguson is a detached two-storey cottage. The Mill House stands as a detached converted barn, with Waren View and The Granary Cottage forming an adjoining pair. This is an ideal choice for family holidays, with use of a very pleasant lawned area by a stream where visitors can enjoy barbecues. There is also shared use of the owners’ hard tennis court nearby.
Warenford Village serves as an excellent base from which to discover Northumberland and the Scottish border country. Just 4 miles distant lies Budle Bay, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as an SSSI, with the ancient walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (15 miles) and the Duchess of Northumberland’s ornamental gardens a short drive away. Created to rival the best in Europe, the gardens are contemporary in design and include waterfalls and cascading plumes set within landscaped grounds with themed planted areas. Also sure to delight both young and old alike is a visit to neighbouring Alnwick Castle, which served as the location for the Harry Potter films. Home of the Percy family, it stands as the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor Castle, with some of its rooms open to the public and displaying a wealth of decorative and fine art.
Within easy reach, too, is Holy Island – renowned for its medieval religious heritage, priory and picturesque castle – and also known by its Anglo-Saxon name of Lindisfarne. Accessed by a paved causeway at low tide, the island is popular with bird-watchers and nature lovers, with the north-western portion of the island being maintained as a nature reserve, where terns, plovers and seals can be observed. Whilst on the island, a trip to The Museum of Island Life will reveal former living and working conditions there, and St Aidan’s Winery tempts visitors with its sweet concoction of local Lindisfarne Mead.
There are quiet country lanes for cycling and several excellent golf courses nearby, as well as a selection of shops in Belford (3 miles) and good inns and restaurants in which to enjoy a family meal locally – the nearest pub with restaurant being just 30 yards.
Guests may relax in our recently developed indoor swimming pool and sauna or work out in the gym, built close to the cottages. Shop/24-hr garage 1 mile.

Akeld Manor - Timberwick Green, Akeld, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Akeld sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: A gracious manor and cottages of mellow stone . . . between history-steeped hills and a coast of golden sands . . .

Standing proudly at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, on the edge of the glorious Northumberland National Park and only 15 miles from the alternating sands and rocks of the coastline, Akeld Manor cottages offer the perfect setting for a holiday in England’s fascinating and beautiful Border country. The gracious Manor House and its cluster of cottages and mellow stone buildings have been sensitively renovated and converted to create an outstanding collection of holiday properties – all with shared use of a superb choice of facilities. A leisure building houses a wide range of amenities (available daily, all the year round) which include an indoor heated swimming pool with changing and shower facilities, a Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a well-equipped multi-gym, too, and the first floor of the building features a large games room (with pool table, table tennis and football game) and a separate snooker room with full-size antique table. The cottages are set in acres of shared grounds, which offer space for relaxing and for children to play, and they lie within 2 miles of the shops and inns at Wooler.
The Northumberland National Park stretches south through Kielder and Wark Forests as far as Hadrian’s Wall, and north to the Scottish border. Long stretches of sand can be found lining the coast south of Berwick-upon-Tweed (16 miles). At Beal (13 miles), the road to Holy Island runs gently down to the shore, where it becomes a causeway covered and impassable at high tide.
These quaint cottages, some of which have originally been cartsheds and byres are charmingly set in small groups within the spacious and colourful grounds. The large Manor House (which provides accommodation for parties of 15), also has a splendid large walled garden allowing total privacy. The setting of these cosy cottages is intriguing, many with small courtyards and gardens, a truly interesting and imaginative conversion full of detail and character – the individual and tasteful interiors are delightful. Shops 2 miles.

Akeld Manor - Primula Patch, Akeld, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Akeld sleeps 4.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A gracious manor and cottages of mellow stone . . . between history-steeped hills and a coast of golden sands . . .

Standing proudly at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, on the edge of the glorious Northumberland National Park and only 15 miles from the alternating sands and rocks of the coastline, Akeld Manor cottages offer the perfect setting for a holiday in England’s fascinating and beautiful Border country. The gracious Manor House and its cluster of cottages and mellow stone buildings have been sensitively renovated and converted to create an outstanding collection of holiday properties – all with shared use of a superb choice of facilities. A leisure building houses a wide range of amenities (available daily, all the year round) which include an indoor heated swimming pool with changing and shower facilities, a Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a well-equipped multi-gym, too, and the first floor of the building features a large games room (with pool table, table tennis and football game) and a separate snooker room with full-size antique table. The cottages are set in acres of shared grounds, which offer space for relaxing and for children to play, and they lie within 2 miles of the shops and inns at Wooler.
The Northumberland National Park stretches south through Kielder and Wark Forests as far as Hadrian’s Wall, and north to the Scottish border. Long stretches of sand can be found lining the coast south of Berwick-upon-Tweed (16 miles). At Beal (13 miles), the road to Holy Island runs gently down to the shore, where it becomes a causeway covered and impassable at high tide.
These quaint cottages, some of which have originally been cartsheds and byres are charmingly set in small groups within the spacious and colourful grounds. The large Manor House (which provides accommodation for parties of 15), also has a splendid large walled garden allowing total privacy. The setting of these cosy cottages is intriguing, many with small courtyards and gardens, a truly interesting and imaginative conversion full of detail and character – the individual and tasteful interiors are delightful. Shops 2 miles.

Bankhouse Farm Cottages - Kizzies Cottage, Guyzance, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Guyzance sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These twelve charming holiday cottages (MQO, P, Q, R, S & T, MRJ, MRK, MTA, MVK, MVL and MVM) are set in a beautiful small development of traditional farmhouse and barn conversions close to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Northumbrian Heritage Coastline. Set in some 35 acres of peaceful and tranquil surroundings, the grounds are a mix of woodland with wildlife in abundance, courtyards, lawns and a traditional theme of Northumbrian Heritage throughout.
Guyzance dates back to 1242 and is a small hamlet located south east of Alnwick on the River Coquet amidst picturesque open countryside, yet close to all the main visitor attractions in the county. Warkworth is only 3 miles away with its hillside castle, charming small shops, pubs and river walks, while Amble, 5 miles, is a very friendly fishing port with a bustling working harbour and a new marina. Boat trips can be taken to the nearby RSPB reserve at Coquet Island. Alnwick with its mighty medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle - one of the finest in Europe and stage set for Harry Potter and Braveheart - is set in stunning landscape. The cottages offer fittings of a very good standard and the décor is tasteful throughout each one. Each cottage is different yet each has its own sitting-out area with a barbecue to relax in after a day exploring the beautiful unspoilt coastline and areas surrounding this skilfully designed and tasteful setting. Newcastle city centre with its fine galleries, Centre of Life, Sage Centre, theatres and regenerated quayside area is only 30 miles away. The Metro Centre is only 30 miles distant. Shops and pubs 3 miles.