Set in the North East of England, the county of Northumberland has a coastline on the North Sea of over 70 miles and shares other borders with the counties of Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and Tyne and Wear to the south east. The northern edge of Northumberland forms the natural border between Scotland and England , the Scottish Borders region immediately over the border.
Northumberland is comprised of the districts of Blyth Valley, Castle Morpeth, Wansbeck, Alnwick, Tynedale and Berwick upon Tweed. Northumberland is largely a rural area, the two most notable towns being Alnwick and Morpeth.
Northumberland is steeped in history from Roman times onward. A common attraction is Hadrian’s Wall built during the time of the Roman emperor who gave the wall it's name, to keep out ancient Scottish tribes.
Perhaps Northumberland's most significant history is devoted to the wars between Scottish and English forces in the embattled history of these nations. As a result the area retains many castles and fortresses, most notably in Bamburgh and Alnwick.
Much of the landscape and natural beauty of the county is protected as Northumberland National Park and an area of outstanding natural beauty along the Northumberland coastline.
With the rural landscape, rich cultural heritage and renowned natural beauty, Northumberland is well established as an area for visitors. A range of facilities, cafes, traditional inns, bars and restaurants serve a burgeoning tourist trade as well as many historic attractions.
A similar range of Northumberland accommodation options are also available from larger hotels and chain brands to small independently run hotels, bed and breakfasts, camping sites and guest houses.
We present here some of the most highly regarded Northumberland accommodation options to suit a range of tastes and requirements. Simply click on any of the above for further details including availability, facilities and tariffs.
