Holiday homes & rentals in Beadnell

For all Englands densely populated cities, Northumberland remains a wild place. Its windswept coastline is famous for its beauty. This is the place to book a holiday cottage and find yourself, not among holidaymakers, but surrounded by ancient castles and traditional fishing villages.

Distinctive flavours

Smoked kippers and Lindisfarne oysters are some of the culinary treasures found in Northumberland. The local cheeses here are exported throughout the country, and you can find award-winning ice cream at farmer's markets and country shows.

Go truffle hunting and you'll be rewarded with unique products you'll be hankering for long after you get home. You can also head to a honey farm for some sweet treats or take a tour of one of the many microbreweries in the region.

Beadnell's magic castles

Alnwick Castle was featured in the 'Harry Potter' films, as well as British TV comedy 'Blackadder'. It hasn't changed much since the 14th century, with sumptuous interiors housing a stunning display of Italian artworks, including a Titian and numerous Canaletto's.The landscaping is the work of one Capability Brown, widely considered a master horticulturalist.

Bamburgh Castle is another treat. An 11th century Norman keep built by Henry II, it was the site of some of the earliest Wars of the Roses, which ultimately led to the appropriation of the British throne and altered the course of British history. The dramatic ruins of the medieval Warkworth Castle are also worth a visit.

Visit the Farne Islands

The Farne Islands, not far off the coast of Northumberland, have a long history of inhabitation by Benedictine monks. Some of the most beautiful and ancient manuscripts were illustrated here, most notably the Lindisfarne Gospel, a work that defines Englishness.

You'll also be agog at the islands' wildlife; puffin, Arctic tern and cormorants hang out on their shores, making this one of the most important natural habitats in Britain.

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