opposite warkworth castle ruins, this warm hotel occupies a 17th-century coaching inn, a 17-minute walk from warkworth golf club, a mile from the beach and 31 miles from newcastle upon tyne city centre. traditional rooms have en suite bathrooms, and come with flat-screen tvs, dvd players, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. parking is free. an upgraded room adds a claw-foot bathtub. full english breakfast is complimentary, and there's a bar/restaurant serving pub fare and real ales Newcastle International Airport 43 min
Howick Hall (19 min.) garden and history Cragside (33 min.) inventor lord armstrong s rural mansion with gadget displays and a play area in huge gardens. Druridge Bay Country Park (12 min.) park and beach The Alnwick Garden (15 min.) expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Embleton Bay (28 min.) sweeping golden sandy north sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. Coquet Bridge (7 min) Woodhorn Museum (22 min.) a former 19th-century coal mine now a museum and heritage centre for art and local historic relics. Beal Bank Top (3 min) The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (15 min.) small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade with guided tours. Howick Hall Gardens U0026 Arboretum (19 min.) garden Druridge Bay (10 min) backed by grasslands & dunes this picturesque bay features a sandy beach tidal pools & wildlife. National Trust - Dunstanburgh Castle (24 min.) ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep plus sea views and picnic areas. Alnmouth Beach (11 min.) beach Warkworth Castle (1 min.) hilltop medieval castle ruins with cross-shaped keep gatehouse and towers. audio tour available. Bailiffgate Museum (16 min.) cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Coquet Island (9 min) puffins and lighthouse |