Find a special place to stay in Northumberland

The Northumberland Coast AONB has some of the most spectacular, unspoilt coastline in the whole of the UK. Come to stay at this handful of sea-salted cottages and get stuck into bracing coastal hikes, pristine beaches and icy swims for hardy souls before hunkering down in your cosy cottage and feeling serene.

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B&Bs with breakfasts to set you up for the day, self-catering cottages with freezers stocked with homemade suppers, pubs doing delicious and inventive things with classic dishes; Northumberland ticks all the boxes for foodies. We’ve even sniffed out a Michelin star restaurant for a sublime fine dining experience.

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Northumberland National Park is one of the most sparsely populated areas in the UK. Its 1,049 km (405 square miles) are filled instead with much wildlife, the Cheviot Hills, Kielder Water and Forest Park. Plus, it is an International Dark Sky Park with acclaimed Gold Tier status.

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Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a family holiday, or a weekend of walking and wildlife, you’ll find a range of places to stay in Morpeth, each with its own distinctive personality. From cosy off-grid cottages to a gothic arched stable house, our collection offers somewhere special to suit all tastes.

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Our collection of special places to stay in and around Alnwick includes cosy cottages, lovingly converted stables and an imposing dower house on a 2000-acre estate. Each one is welcoming, characterful and personally inspected by us.

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We’ve picked out five unusual places to stay, ranging in atmosphere from a grand English country house to an eco-friendly, off-grid bolthole, a characterful cottage, a listed inn and a converted church with Pre-Raphaelite Victorian stained-glass windows.

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What is the prettiest place on the Northumberland coast? 

There’s no shortage of jaw-dropping spots, but Alnmouth often steals the show. Between golden sands and the River Aln estuary, it’s a village with colourful cottages and sweeping beach views that go on for miles. Nearby, Craster has a rugged, wild beauty and some of the best seafood around, while Bamburgh’s castle-backed beach feels like something straight out of a fantasy novel. The coast here is one of Britain’s most unspoilt and prettiest stretches. 

What is the number one beach in Northumberland? 

Northumberland is famous for its wide, windswept beaches, but Bamburgh Beach is the crown jewel. With the dramatic castle rising behind you and miles of soft sand ahead, it’s a showstopper in any weather. It’s perfect for long walks, dog runs, picnics or bracing swims if you’re brave. But it’s not alone. Druridge Bay, Embleton and Alnmouth are just as breathtaking, each with their own mood.  

Is there much to do in Northumberland? 

In short, yes. Northumberland is a quiet adventure lover’s dream. There are wild hikes in the Cheviots, long distance trails like St Cuthbert’s Way, and miles of sandy coastline to explore. History buffs can wander Hadrian’s Wall, one of Britain’s most popular national trails, or discover ruined castles clinging to cliffs. You can kayak, stargaze in a Dark Sky Park, or spot seals and puffins on the Farne Islands. And when you’re ready to rest, there are cosy pubs and brilliant local food waiting. It’s peaceful but never dull.