We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Northumberland, UK. We have also included accommodation in country estates, historic buildings, holiday homes, boats, lodges, romantic hotels, guest houses and villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Cragend Grange is a 16th century building that was converted in Victorian times as part of a model farm for Cragside, a local National Trust property. It has two guest rooms for bed and breakfast visitors. The property offers free WiFi and there is a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, each room features a private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Cycling, walking and beach visits are among the activities that guests of the accommodation can find nearby. Alnwick Castle is 21 km from Cragend Grange, while Bamburgh Castle is 54 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 31 km from the property.Show full description
One of the most HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in Northumberland.
Boutique hotel.Cool. Superb interior design.Opened October 2020. We would like to introduce you to The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate, a decadent place where colours collide, and imaginations are captured. At Charlton Hall, we’ve mixed heritage with quirky and modern touches to create grand bedrooms to delight and dazzle your Charlton Hall is like nothing you’ve seen before and is somewhere you’ve got to see to believe! For your overnight stay in Charlton Hals Estate we offer a wide choice of unique accommodation. Stable Cottage is our beautiful two bedroom self-catering holiday cottage sleeping up to four guests. With over 38 bedrooms on the estate our brand-new accommodation at The Tempus boasts 15 boutique bedrooms each designed with their own cheeky personalities. A stately home, Charlton Hall has six distinctive bedroom suites including five double suites and one family room. We have named each bedroom after those nearest and dearest to the owners of the The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate, which perfectly reflect the personality of their namesake. These guest rooms feature elegant roll-top baths, vast chandeliers, and vibrant décor. Located next to Charlton Hall we also have Stable Cottage. Stable Cottage is an eclectic blend of country cottage and Charlton Hall opulence. Ideal for a family friendly get away without compromising on experience and style! The Tempus Hotel on The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate. Alongside the 15 bedrooms located within The Tempus, we also have a further 16 rooms located in our Pole Barn, Farmhouse, Farm Cottage and Lookout offering everything from a cosy cottage with a hot tub to a quirky king room with a private terrace. Pole Barn offers seven secluded private rooms including a junior suite with a freestanding copper bathtub as well as a family room with spacious bathroom which can sleep up to four guests. Farm Cottage is a stylish and sophisticated two-bedroom cottage, which sleeps two guests in two separate suites. Both our ground floor Zara Suite and first floor Ottilie Suite sleep two guests each and have their own access and privacy with wonderful views of the estate. Farmhouse offers unique and quirky couples’ accommodation with six eclectic private double bedrooms and luxury suites across two floors. The Lookout is the perfect accommodation for a retreat! A one bedroom cottage which can have a sofa bed provided on request too, this beautiful property has a living area, private garden and hot tub for you to enjoy! With our sumptuous bar and restaurant located in The Tempus, guests on the entire estate can experience everything from a signature cocktail in the bar, bistro style dining in the restaurant to a peaceful night’s sleep in one of our beautiful boutique rooms. The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate is the perfect location for an unforgettable experience. The Tempus offers an all-day food and drink offering seven days a week. You can expect everything from a hearty Northumberland breakfast, mid-morning coffee, delicious light lunch to traditional well-loved dishes with a twist for dinner. Situated within 9km of Alnwick Castle, 7km of Dunstanburgh Castle and 18km from the beautiful Bamburgh beach and Castle, The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate is located perfectly so our guests can experience all that Northumberland has to offer. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport which is located 51km from the estate and our nearest train station would be Alnmouth which is located just 18km.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in Northumberland. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Guest House.Creative. Nice interior design. Situated 1.1 km from Spittal Beach, Belmont House Boutique - the Kingsley collection offers 5-star accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed and has a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with garden or city views. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Belmont House Boutique - the Kingsley collection features a picnic area and a barbecue. The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Lindisfarne Castle is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 93 km from Belmont House Boutique - the Kingsley collection.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CREATIVE AND COSY guest house in Northumberland.
Luxury Tent.Lively. Great location. North fell under the stars, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Morpeth, 35 km from Alnwick Castle, 37 km from St James' Park, as well as 38 km from Northumbria University. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the luxury tent's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The luxury tent is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is fitted with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Theatre Royal is 39 km from the luxury tent, while Newcastle Train Station is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 27 km from north fell under the stars.Show full description
I think this place could be the most LIVELY luxury tent in Northumberland.
Camp Site.Romantic. Great views. Popular among women. Set in Allendale Town in the Northumberland region, Panoramic Pods offers accommodation with free private parking. There is a private entrance at the campground for the convenience of those who stay. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. The campground provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There is also a fridge, stovetop and a kettle. At the campground, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Allendale Town, like hiking. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 54 km from Panoramic Pods.Show full description
Camp Site.Charming. Great location. Abbeyfield Horsebox Glamping, a property with a garden, is situated in Morpeth, 25 km from Northumbria University, 25 km from Theatre Royal, as well as 26 km from Newcastle Train Station. Housed in a building dating from 1964, this campground is 26 km from Sage Gateshead and 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The campground offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. The campground has an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area. St James' Park is 27 km from Abbeyfield Horsebox Glamping, while MetroCentre is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lodge.Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in Hetton Law, near Lowick and Chatton in the Northumberland region, The Shepherds Hut is a self-catering accommodation set in its own garden area with a sun-room and patio area. Guests have access to a small kitchen. Bamburgh is 15 km from The Shepherds Hut, while Alnwick is 26 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 65 km away.Show full description
This might be the most romantic lodge in Northumberland. It is very popular among couples travelling to Northumberland.
Bed and Breakfast.Nice style. Popular among couples. Fairfield House, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Warkworth, 34 km from Bamburgh Castle, 49 km from Northumbria University, as well as 49 km from St James' Park. Providing free private parking, the 5-star bed and breakfast is 12 km from Alnwick Castle. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and bathrobes are available to all guests, while some rooms here will provide you with a DVD player. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Theatre Royal is 49 km from the bed and breakfast, while Newcastle Train Station is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 46 km from Fairfield House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great bar. Located in Ancroft, 10 km from Berwick-Upon-Tweed, The Old Parsonage provides a garden and free WiFi. the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A continental and cooked breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. There is a tennis court available. Bamburgh is 28 km from the accommodation, while Alnwick is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 99 km from The Old Parsonage.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Great views. Popular among women. Located in Belford and only 14 km from Lindisfarne Castle, Buckton Farmhouse provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Bamburgh Castle. The spacious bed and breakfast is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and pancakes is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 18 km from Buckton Farmhouse, while Alnwick Castle is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Nice surroundings. Featuring free WiFi, Throphill Grange offers accommodation just 4 miles from Morpeth, 20.7 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Throphill Grange is 8 miles from the coast and 21.3 miles from Alnwick. Morpeth Train Station is a 15-minute drive away and Newcastle International Airport is a 32-minute drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. The Gables is set in 2 acres of gardens outside Duddo, surrounded by the Cheviot Hills. This family-run bed and breakfast is housed in a charming Victorian villa, once a vicarage. Local country pubs and hearty cuisine can be found within a 10-minute drive. The Gables offers lovely, period-style décor with antique furnishings, elegant prints and fabrics. Its 2 spacious rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. Period-style bathrooms are located within or outside the room. The Gables' picturesque setting offers views of the surrounding countryside, which is ideal for walking, golfing, fishing, cycling and bird-watching. You can go salmon fishing in the nearby River Tweed and enjoy walks along the Northumberland coastline. You can enjoy a breakfast prepared with local produce in the elegant dining room, while the South-facing study looks onto the gardens. The historic Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is just 15 minutes’ drive away. The Holy Isle, Lindisfarne, and the castles at Alnwick and Bamburgh are within 25 miles of The Gables.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great bar. This magnificent 14th-century castle is set in a 12-acre woodland estate. Many rooms have luxury features such as four-poster beds, or a window seat set in the old stone walls, looking out over the beautiful grounds. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in Josephine’s Restaurant, awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. It offers regional produce, seasonal fish and local game. You can also have a drink in the superb drawing room, with stained-glass windows and a log fire. The award-winning Langley Castle was built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III. It has 7-foot thick walls, and far-reaching views over the Northumbrian Valley. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and parking is free on site. Langley Castle is perfect for discovering Hadrian’s Wall, just 5 miles from the building. Newcastle city centre can be reached in less than 40 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Great bar. In the heart of Northumberland, Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate is a true escape to a luxurious world. Rich in heritage, atmosphere and space, Matfen Hall provides a 5-star unequalled paradise to stay, spa and golf in. Set in over 300 acres of unique parkland, this is a place for couples to relax, families to explore and friends to enjoy. The hotel boasts 65 luxurious bedrooms, all individually designed with a modern twist on tradition and decorated with bespoke furniture provided by local craftsmen, and with magnificent views of the surroundings. With 5 dining areas, there is truly an option for every mood. Cloisters Restaurant and Bar serves breakfast, followed by an all-day menu with a grill and seafood theme, underneath a glass roof allowing for a view of the Great Hall’s stained-glass windows. Emerald Restaurant is Matfen Hall’s fine dining offering, open each evening, and for Sunday Lunch too, allowing you to indulge whilst overlooking the vast Northumberland parkland. The Orangery is a dedicated tea lounge, serving a beautiful Afternoon Tea prepared daily by our award-winning pastry chef, alongside a selection of loose-leaf Newby teas. Needham is open daily for drinks and sandwiches, whilst Keepers is the golf clubhouse, where golfers and guests alike can enjoy a gastro-pub style meal. A sanctuary of tranquillity, The Retreat invites you to indulge each one of your senses in a harmonious experience that transports you to a state of total wellbeing. Indulge in Treatments and Rituals tailored to your mind, body and spirit by our Natura Bissē and Germaine de Capuccini specialist therapists, or simply relax and enjoy our pool, jacuzzi, and thermal suites. 27 holes of championship-level golf are available to play, with a course as beautiful as the stunning scenery surrounding it. And, because golf has been at the very heart of Matfen Hall for almost 30 years, there is also a Par-3 short course, a golf academy, a driving range and a purpose-built clubhouse to make sure our Hotel guests, visitors and members have the complete golfing experience. As well as dining, spa, and golf, a range of additions can be made to make your experience at Matfen Hall extra special. Take advantage of our Chauffeur service (complimentary in Luxury Rooms and Luxury Suites), visit The Wine Cellar or indulge in a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne – allow yourself to Make it Matfen.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Great interior design. Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Hotspur House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast. The accommodation offers a housekeeping service and bicycle parking for guests. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a shower. The bed and breakfast features certain units with garden views, and units come with a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, Hotspur House offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Allendale Town, like hiking. Hotspur House features a picnic area and a terrace. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 52 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. The Old School House, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Haltwhistle, 7.7 km from Thirlwall Castle, 12 km from Housesteads Roman Fort, as well as 39 km from Bywell Castle. The property is situated 43 km from Prudhoe Castle, 48 km from Wallington and 34 km from University of Cumbria. Free private parking is available and the bed and breakfast also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. With a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at The Old School House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Haltwhistle, like cycling and hiking. Bellingham Golf Club is 40 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 56 km from The Old School House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. With free parking either directly outside of the property or within 10m, Market Cross Guest House also features a peaceful garden, with an enclosed courtyard for sunny days. Free WiFi is accessible throughout. The charming rooms at Market Cross are traditionally furnished. Breakfast is served in the dining room, and is a choice of traditional Northumbrian, made with local ingredients including sausages and kippers, or alternative options such as homemade baked beans on toast or blueberry pancakes. There are always fresh seasonal fruits and other home made things for guests to try. Each also comes with a flat-screen TV, DAB radio facilities for making tea and coffee, and a bathroom with bathrobes and toiletries. Double rooms also have an iPod dock. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is just 15 minutes' drive away and Alnwick Castle and Gardens can be reached after a 20-minute drive. Bamburgh with its castle and beaches is a 5-minute car journey away. Newcastle city centre can be reached in an hour by car. Market Cross is 15 minutes' drive from Seahouses.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. St Valery Boutique Bed + Breakfast offers adults only accommodation in Alnmouth, 46 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room includes a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. St Valery Boutique Bed + Breakfast features free WiFi throughout the property. Bamburgh is 25 km from St Valery Boutique Bed + Breakfast, while Alnwick is 7 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest and most ELEGANT bed and breakfasts in Northumberland.
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set 18 km from Lindisfarne Castle, 19 km from Bamburgh Castle and 20 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, Millers Cottage offers accommodation located in Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The property is around 33 km from Alnwick Castle, 12 km from Chillingham Castle and 18 km from Etal Castle. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Berwick-Upon-Tweed, like windsurfing, cycling and fishing. Guests at Millers Cottage can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Edlingham Castle is 35 km from the accommodation, while Dunstanburgh Castle is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 78 km from Millers Cottage.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most relaxing holiday homes in Northumberland. It also has great affordability and beautiful surroundings.
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Nestled in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside, Westfield House Farm offers bed and breakfast accommodation just a couple of miles from Northumberland National Park. Free on site parking is available. Westfield House is located within a stone farmhouse at the end of its own private driveway, granting tranquillity to guests. Each room has central heating, views of the magnificent Simonside Hills, and a private bathroom. A continental-style breakfast is served daily and consists of croissants, bread, fruit juices, yoghurt, fruit, cereal and freshly brewed tea and coffee. Further eateries and pubs are to be found a 10-minute drive away in the market town of Rothbury. Hadrian’s Wall is a pleasant 30 mile drive from Westfield House, whilst Alnwick on the Northumberland coast is 25 minutes away by car. Several walking and biking routes are located closeby, including Harwood Forest and Thrunton Woods.Show full description
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