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Alnwick in Northumbria is undoubtedly best known for its historical castle of Harry Potter fame. Located inland in Northumbria yet just a short distance from the coast, Alnwick is a historical market town with a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants and is a good base for a luxury cottage holiday in Northumbria. Discover some of the best of the Northumbrian coast and countryside including the town itself from this attractive place.
One of the best places to discover in Northumbria for walking, cycling and stunning countryside has to be Northumberland National Park complete with Hadrian Wall related attractions. For those that adore visiting large country houses whilst on a luxury cottage break, the National Trust’s Cragside is a must see. Not only is this impressive country house beautiful but the history of the scientist who lived here and its connections with hydroelectric power are utterly fascinating.
For those that want to spend some time by the seaside whilst enjoying a luxury self-catering break, this is available just a short distance from Alnwick. Alnmouth is just 4 miles from Alnwick and is a beautiful seaside town with a wonderful stretch of golden sandy beach. Cafes, restaurants and tales of ghosts and ghouls await you at this attractive seaside town. More stunning seaside scenery along with an impressive castle that stands tall above the beach can be seen at Bamburgh 17 miles away.
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This is England’s most northern county, a magical place with some of the great aspects of both Scotland and England. The county is filled with ancient castles, beautiful beaches, rugged moorland and pretty quaint English villages and towns. You will also discover rolling hills and huge stretches of outstanding landscape and scenery, perfect for any enthusiastic walkers or cyclists. Also perfect for horse riding, golfing and also many water sports. Wildlife is also in abundance here and bird watching and other wildlife watching is a popular pastime. Take a boat trip out to the Farne Islands and enjoy watching hundreds of seals basking on the rocky shores. You can also spot otters, badgers, deer and much more in varied areas of Northumberland. If you’re feeling less active and would rather take in the sights then Northumberland also has a vast array of stately homes and historic buildings for you to investigate as well as world-class castles and forts. One of the most interesting has to be Hadrian’s Wall, an iconic English heritage site that snakes for 73 miles through the Northumberland countryside. With such a large iconic landmark just waiting to be investigated why not bring along your furry friend and enjoy the walk together with a Luxury Pet-friendly cottage to return too.