| parking is also free. full english breakfast is served in courtyard or in a old-world dining room/lounge with a fireplace. set on the a1 road, this rustic b&b is set in a 17th-century converted stone farmhouse. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. there's a converted barn displaying antiques. camping is also available. the cosy rooms have en suite bathrooms, and offer free wi-fi and flat-screens. most have tea and coffeemaking facilities. 8 miles from both alnwick castle (with harry potter film connections) and the adjacent alnwick gardens. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. it's 2
Newcastle International Airport 38 min
Druridge Bay (20 min)
Backed by grasslands & dunes, this picturesque bay features a sandy beach, tidal pools & wildlife. Druridge Bay Country Park (21 min)
Expanse of dune-backed beaches & leafy woodlands, with trails by a freshwater lake & picnic spots. Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum (15 min)
Ancestral home of the Earls Grey, with spring daffodils, specimen trees, rare plants & a tearoom. Hulne Park (9 min)
Park, garden, and history Howick Hall (15 min) Embleton Bay (21 min)
Sweeping golden sandy North Sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. Bailiffgate Museum (8 min)
Cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Dunstanburgh Castle (18 min)
Ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep, plus sea views and picnic areas. The Alnwick Garden (7 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Warkworth Castle (15 min)
Hilltop medieval castle ruins with cross-shaped keep, gatehouse and towers. Audio tour available. Chillingham Castle (28 min)
Said to be haunted, this castle features large grounds containing rare breeds & preserved interiors. Coquet Island (20 min)
Rocky, offshore island with a 19th-century lighthouse & a huge population of rare roseate terns. Alnwick Castle (8 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. Cragside (21 min)
Inventor, Lord Armstrong's rural mansion with gadget displays and a play area in huge gardens. The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (7 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. | 
