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Reasons to Visit Northumberland in 2023
Reasons to visit Northumberland in 2023 If you're looking for a destination that's in equal parts beautiful and bonkers, Northumberland in spring 2023 is where it's at. Don't believe us? Well, strap on your hiking boots and get ready to be...
Crazy Horse Saloon, Felmoor Park
One of most popular destinations is Felmoor Park, in Northumberland. It's a stunning park, with lot's of wildlife and now the new owners have upgraded the Crazy Horse Saloon, giving even more facilities for you to enjoy. The bar is dog friendly,...
WIN a holiday for 4 guests
It's competition time again and the ultimate prize is to win a 4 night break in Mulberry Rise. A beautiful lodge on Percy Wood Country Park in Northumberland. It's for a mid-week break out of season for up to four guests staying free of charge....
My 5 Favourite Places to Visit in Northumberland
Northumberland is a county full of hidden treasures. These are my top five to visit when you stay with us. Number one has to be the beautiful Coastline. It's exhilarating, wild and remote in places. This stunning picture, credit to...
5 Easy Ways to Maximise Your Holiday Let Revenue
5 Easy Ways to Maximise Your Holiday Let Revenue Our simplest solutions As the UK holiday market continues to grow, competition grows stronger. These 5 easy steps will insure you stand out from the crowd, increasing your revenue and helping provide...
Coronavirus: Keeping your Holiday Rental Clean
Keeping a clean and safe property for your guests is fundamental and now more than ever essential to protect your guests from COVID-19. As well as looking after your guests you mustn’t forget your cleaners. It’s likely that your cleaner(s) will be the first ones to enter your property after the last guest’s depart, so it’s essential to protect them with the right equipment and procedures so they stay healthy.
Winter walking in Northumberland
There’s something special about walking in winter, isn’t there? A brisk walk outdoors leaves you feeling healthy and refreshed. When it’s frosty outside and the air is clear, views can be spectacular too. If you’re staying at one of our lovely lodges or log cabins in Felmoor Park or Bockenfield Country Park between now and February, then the opportunities for some wonderful winter walks are countless, with easy access to miles of walks in woodland, on hills and along the coast. [ 25/11/18 ]
Northumberland: a perfect place to star gaze
If you’re heading on holiday to Northumberland for the first time, then you are in for a treat, celestially speaking! We have some of the largest areas of dark sky in Europe. The Northumberland International Dark Sky Park was unveiled in 2013, in a bid to recognise and protect its spectacular beauty. It’s so dark here, in fact, that it was awarded a Gold Tier designation by the International Dark Sky Association, the highest accolade that can be bestowed. [ 14/11/18 ]
Hero dogs of the First World War
On 11th November 2018, the world commemorates a special Remembrance Sunday: 100 years since the guns fell silent on the Western Front, signalling the end of the First World War. We proudly pay tribute to all our military heroes. However, it’s not only the bravery of soldiers we want to celebrate. We also salute the courage and devotion of over twenty thousand dogs who served alongside British troops in the First World War, aiding the war effort with innate intelligence, devotion and loyalty. [ 06/11/18 ]
Remember, remember the 5th of November…
…gunpowder, treason and plot! For over 400 years, we have been lighting bonfires on this night to mark the ‘Gunpowder Plot’. Did you know that the tradition of Bonfire Night began the same year as Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators were captured? Fireworks will be lighting up the skies across Northumberland this weekend at a host of organised displays. This year, 5th November falls on a Monday, so most public events are on Sat 3rd or Sun 4th. Here are a few of the most spectacular ones for you to visit. [ 02/11/18 ]
Half Term, Halloween & High Explosives
Here in Northumberland, it feels like half term has been going on for the best part of a month! The steady stream of families visiting the county from other regions underlines the fact that in some parts of Scotland, half term began in mid-October; in many parts of England, it was on the 22nd; but in Northumberland, it starts on the 29th. Luckily for our schoolchildren, this late holiday also coincides with Halloween. [ 25/10/18 ]
Go on…get on your e-bike!
How does a holiday on two wheels appeal? When you book your next lodge, log cabin or cottage break, why not consider spending some time on two wheels, rather than four? If you and the family don’t have your own bikes, you can easily hire them from a number of places in Northumberland and get to see the county from a whole new perspective. To make life even easier, ask about hiring some of the latest electric bikes – e-bikes, for short! [ 18/10/18 ]