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It's a wonderful and busy time of year getting set for Christmas and New Year.  How about considering a holiday over the festive holidays? Take the stress out of preparing your home for holidays and get away to one of our cottages.  With all the festive fun of Edinburgh and Newcastle easily accessible by train or road there is no better peaceful place to stay this winter.

Any Harry Potter or wizardry fans out there?! A trip to Alnwick Castle is a must if you are, whilst staying with us 🧙‍♂️  Along with learning to fly a broomstick in the spot where Harry Potter first took flight, you can take a guided castle tour and learn about the history of Alnwick Castle or its use as a filming location, Downtown Abby, Transformers & Harry Potter are just some of the high...

Next on our list for local areas to explore is Holy Island. Enjoy the excitement of crossing the causeway (always check the tides first!), and discover the history of the islands - the founding of the priory in 635, the story of St. Cuthbert, the Lindisfarne Gospels and Viking raids on the island. Explore the rocky shore and the dunes, enjoy the birdlife and of course stop off for a cup of tea or ...

We are going to be sharing with you some of our favourite places to visit whilst staying with us.  First up is Coldingham Bay. This sheltered bay has been awarded many times over for its clean water & one of Scotland's best beaches.  A lovely sandy beach, great for families with lifeguards on duty in the summer months & a beach cafe. A perfect spot to enjoy a beach day, learn to surf with...