Weekend Breaks in Northumberland

Northumberland is a perfect place for a short break or holiday. You’ll find glorious sandy beaches, historic castles and a wealth of independent shops and restaurants. The coastline is an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it a haven for wildlife with lots of excellent walking and cycling routes. Northumberland also offers all sorts of holiday options from an action-packed adventure to total relaxation amongst some of the UK’s most stunning scenery.

Let the Cottage Weekend team help find your ideal holiday home. We have thousands to choose from across the UK, and hundreds available right now for short breaks in Northumberland. Many of our holiday cottages are dog friendly too so you won’t need to leave your pet behind. So whether you’re a couple keen to stay within the boundaries of the famous National Park or a larger group of family who want to be near one of Northumberland’s pretty market towns, we can help.

There’s so much to do in Northumberland, it would be impossible to squeeze it all into just one weekend. Visit the iconic Alnwick Castle where the broomstick class in Harry Potter was filmed, discover the mysteries of Lindisfarne on Holy Island or take a fascinating boat trip over to the Farne Islands to watch the birds - if you’re lucky you might even see a dolphin.