| some feature exposed beams and/or 4-poster beds. this quaint, stone-built inn is 5. there's a rustic restaurant serving regional cuisine, plus seafood and asian-inspired options. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 9 miles from alnwick castle, and 8 miles from druridge bay country park and the seaside. subdued rooms come with tvs, dvd players and free wifi. breakfast is included
Newcastle International Airport 36 min
Howick Hall (17 min) Northumberland Country Zoo (10 min)
Zoo, llama, and safari park Embleton Bay (24 min)
Sweeping golden sandy North Sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. Warkworth Castle (15 min)
Hilltop medieval castle ruins with cross-shaped keep, gatehouse and towers. Audio tour available. Hulne Park (11 min)
Park, garden, and history Druridge Bay Country Park (20 min)
Expanse of dune-backed beaches & leafy woodlands, with trails by a freshwater lake & picnic spots. The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (9 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. Bailiffgate Museum (10 min)
Cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Druridge Bay (18 min)
Backed by grasslands & dunes, this picturesque bay features a sandy beach, tidal pools & wildlife. Dunstanburgh Castle (20 min)
Ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep, plus sea views and picnic areas. Edlingham Castle (14 min)
14th-century, riverside ruins, principally the tower, of a fortified manor house. Alnwick Castle (10 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. Cragside (20 min)
Inventor, Lord Armstrong's rural mansion with gadget displays and a play area in huge gardens. The Alnwick Garden (9 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Coquet Island (19 min)
Rocky, offshore island with a 19th-century lighthouse & a huge population of rare roseate terns. | 
