Holiday Homes and Cottages Northumberland
Things have come a long way since the Emperor Hadrian built a wall almost 2000 years ago to protect the Romans who had settled in Northumberland from the 'barbarians' he considered to be anyone living to the north of his great wall, but while life in the 21st century embraces far more tolerance on either side of the border between Scotland and England, bed and breakfasts and self catering holiday homes in Northumberland will put you amongst a landscape that has altered little over the millennia. Winding its way way for around 73 miles across the north of the country, effectively separating Scotland from England, Hadrian's Wall and the forts, temples and archaeological sites that have been preserved along almost its entire length, have now been awarded a UNESCO World Heritage accolade, making it one of the biggest reasons why history-lovers from around the globe regularly choose holiday cottages in Northumberland.
While inland villages like Wooler and Greenhead are perfectly placed for a thorough inspection of Hadrian's Wall, they will also put you in the ideal situation to investigate the Northumberland National Park - a vast landscape of hills and valleys that carpet much of the county towards its northern and eastern border. Renting holiday cottages in Northumberland can therefore allow you easy access to two of the region's most valuable historical and natural assets should you want to base your vacation in the west of the county, although a journey east will soon reveal that there are just as many ancient archaeological and architectural sites and areas of outstanding scenic beauty to be found along the county's spectacular coastline.
Should a love of the sea draw you to a coastal location, holiday cottages in Seahouses will put you at the heart of a traditional fishing village where you can enjoy views of the 11th century Bamburgh castle, be close to an incredible sandy beach and be within easy reach of the wildlife-rich Farne Islands! Head south to Alnwick and you'll find yourself in what is often described as one of the most picturesque market towns in Northumberland with its own supply of beautiful scenery and architectural heritage. And if you head for Berwick-upon-Tweed, you could be renting a holiday home in Northumberland in the northern-most town in England where there'll always be a convenient opportunity to plan a few day trips across the border into Scotland. But with so much breathtaking countryside to explore right on your doorstep, scattered with more castles than you'll find anywhere else in England, you'll need to get out of bed for early breakfasts on every day you spend in Northumberland if you want to cram as much as you can into one vacation!