Location: Northumbria < England
Nearest Airport:
Newcastle at 25
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
North Shields at 40
Miles
Nearest Train:
Hexham at 16
Miles
Nearest Beach:
Bamburgh at 30
Miles
Nearest Restaurant:
West Woodburn at 2
Miles
The cottage provides an excellent base to explore Northumberland, the land of the “big sky”. The area is ideal for walking to suit all levels, photography, bird watching and rock climbing. Just step outside of the cottage and head for the hills or forest. Only two miles away are lake fishing facilities at Sweethope Lough.
Close by are the historical market towns of Hexham, Morpeth and Alnwick. The Scottish Borders are within easy reach and a day trip to Edinburgh is also possible.
The famous Gateshead Metro Shopping Centre is a 45 minute drive away, as is the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Visit Hadrian’s Wall, a world heritage site, with many Roman forts and remains along its path, including the Roman Army Museum, Housesteads and Vindolanda.
Take a drive to Kielder Water and Forest. Europe’s largest man made lake offers forest walks, cycling and water sports. Northumberland is also renowned for it’s stunning sandy beaches, sand dunes and castles.