| Our accommodation is located in the village of Chatton in rural north Northumberland, it provides an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful and varied part of the world.
 Only a few miles down the road, lies the quaint little hamlet of Chillingham - A seemingly unlikely venue for a castle boasting the title of, "The most haunted castle in England"! However take a trip to the castle (open from Easter weekend to December 30th) and once you have enjoyed the magnificent views and spectacular grounds and gardens, a visit to the castle dungeon - complete with medieval torture chamber - may well change your mind!
The wild white cattle at Chillingham are the only survivors of the original breed of cattle which roamed all over the forests and fells of Britain before livestock became domesticated.
 A short car journey away (12 miles) brings you to the thriving market town of Alnwick. The town is dominated by the castle which is the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. The castle is open to the public and has recently found fame as the location of the Harry Potter movies.
The recently opened Alnwick Garden is a spectacular new garden built in the grounds of the 18th century castle garden. Designed and developed to "Recreate the glory and the spirit of the original garden" whilst at the same time embracing modern technology to provide a garden for the 21st century.
The garden is open every day of the year with the exception of Christmas day.
Any visit to Northumberland would not be complete without a trip to the seaside. The Northumberland coastline is as spectacular as it is varied - from rugged cliffs to stretches of golden sandy beaches, which regularly receive the accolade of some of the cleanest beaches in the world.
 Dotted along the coastline are many villages and sites to visit. Reached by a tidal causeway (Please check the tides before setting off!) lies the "Holy Island" of Lindisfarne - The birthplace of English Christianity. The remains of the original priory - sacked by Viking raids beginning around 793 AD are open to the public. As is the castle - a latter but spectacular addition the islands architecture now in the hands of the National Trust.
It was on this island where "one of Britain's greatest artistic masterpieces" was created - The Lindifarne Gospels. Now in the British Museum, these illuminated manuscripts were created by the monks on the island in honour of St. Cuthbert between the years 715 - 720 AD.
The monks of Lindisfarne still produce a honey based liqueur - "Lindisfarne Mead" based upon a medieval recipe which is available to purchase on the island and throughout the region.
Furth er culinary treats can be had a little further down the coast at the tiny seaside harbour village of Craster - Famous for the delicious smoked 'Kippers" (smoked herring) available fresh from the smokery in the same way as they were produced 100 years ago.
 For the sportsman, the area has a wide selection of activities. For the keen fisherman, there are the renowned waters of the Tweed, Till and Coquet all within short travelling distance, as well as a multitude of still waters available on both sides of the Borders.
The sea angler can test himself for cod and other cold water species in the North Sea, and there are many boats available for a day trip.
With a wealth of bustling market towns and villages on either side of the English / Scottish border within easy travelling distance, and being located roughly half way between the thriving cosmopolitan cities of Newcastle and Edinburgh - A holiday at a Coastal Accommodation property can even provide a day out for the most dedicated of shoppaholic!
If you'd like more information on the many attractions of the region or the accommodation on offer, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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