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Our new Bamburgh Escapes: Mr & Mrs Smith’s and Bamburgh Five

The spectacular landscape of Bamburgh, with its glorious white sandy beach and majestic castle, awaits you at both of our new Retreats. Mr and Mrs Smith’s is charming and

Press focus: Salt Air

Salt Air was recently featured in The Sunday Times Travel Magazine in its ‘Six of the Best British Beds by the Sea’, describing it as ‘beach-chic’ which ‘wouldn’t look out of place

Get the Salt Air look

A mix of urban and coastal styling, this Seahouses pad, Salt Air, packs a lot of punch in terms of its amazing sea view and interior.

Our Top 5 Getaways for a Mini Moon

Pet Friendly Retreats

Summer vacations need not mean a couple of weeks of boredom in the local kennels for your four-legged friend, but rather an enjoyable break along the coast or in the Northumberland countryside. We understand tha

A weekend with the kids in Northumberland

Try this three-day itinerary, sampling the best of Northumberland with kids. Friday 4pm: Arrive at your chosen Coastal or Country Retreat.

Best Retreats for Photographers

The camera loves Northumberland.

Experience Northumberland by Foot

Walk in the footsteps of kings and knights and tread the paths of our Stone Age and Roman ancestors.

5 things we love about The Forge

The Forge, sleeps 2, Tughall Steads, Northumberland 1. Its bijou style. The best things do come in small packages.

Perfect Places with Sea Views

Dream of a life by the sea with a stay at one of our best Retreats with coastal views.

A-Z of Things to Do in Northumberland

Plan your Northumberland getaway with our A-Z guide of things to do