| an upgraded room offers a claw-foot bath. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the nautical-themed pub decorated with fishing and marine artifacts has a beer garden overlooking the harbour. full english breakfast and parking are complimentary. suites add sitting areas or separate lounges, and some also have harbour views. featuring traditional wood furnishings, the genteel rooms come with flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. kids age 10 and older are welcome. set in a 17th-century coaching inn perched above a fishing harbour, this classic pub with rooms is a mile from bamburgh beach, and 5 minutes' walk from the boat docks for trips to the farne islands
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 3
Staple Island (13 min)
Part of a nature reserve, this rocky isle features sightseeing cruises to view its puffin colonies. The Alnwick Garden (25 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Holy Island (32 min)
This tidal island features the ruins of a medieval priory, a 16th-century castle & a nature reserve. Chillingham Castle (30 min)
Said to be haunted, this castle features large grounds containing rare breeds & preserved interiors. Embleton Bay (19 min)
Sweeping golden sandy North Sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (25 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. Lindisfarne Priory (35 min)
Expansive Medieval monastery ruins with ornately sculpted stonework, in tidal island setting. Northumberland Coast AONB (16 min)
Picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports & birdwatching opportunities. Lindisfarne Castle (39 min)
Crag-top castle with expansive views, Arts & Crafts interiors, family trails and seal-watching. Alnwick Castle (25 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. Dunstanburgh Castle (23 min)
Ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep, plus sea views and picnic areas. Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours (4 min) Budle Bay (10 min)
Nature reserve bay, beach, mudflats & former Tudor port known for rich birdlife. Bamburgh Castle (8 min)
One-time seat of the Kings of Northumbria, with audio-tours of the state rooms and live excavations. RNLI Grace Darling Museum (7 min) | 
