Hotely a penziony North Charlton

A 15-minute walk from Alnwick Castle, The Oaks Hotel provides bed and breakfast accommodation and a full food menu. This dog-friendly Northumberland hotel provides free parking and Wi-Fi. Each guest room has a TV, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite bathroom has a bath or shower with complimentary toiletries. A freshly made Northumbrian breakfast is served each morning. The restaurant menu includes a range of home-cooked dishes, with roast dinners from the carvery on Sundays. The Alnwick Playhouse theatre and the Alnwick Garden are both around 10 minutes’ walk from The Oaks Hotel. The town of Rothbury, around 13 miles away, lies just outside the Northumberland National Park.

Originally built in 1818, this beautifully restored country house is set in 10 acres of grounds, 15 minutes’ drive north of Alnwick. The award-winning property has been awarded 4 AA red stars and offers state-of-the-art spa facilities, luxuriously furnished bedrooms, and an award-winning restaurant. Featuring a swimming pool, 2 spa baths, a sauna and steam room, Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa also boasts 5 treatment rooms. The property offers a range of therapeutic and beauty treatments using products from the holistic, vegan spa brand Ytsara. With satellite TV and a marble bathroom, each bedroom is decorated with rich fabrics and period-style furniture. Rooms are each named after a Northumbrian castle, and many enjoy views of the estate. Overlooking the Doxford Hall estate, the George Runciman Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its creative menu, made using fresh local produce. Afternoon Teas are also served in the Georgian Room. The scenic coastline’s lovely sandy beaches are 10 minutes’ drive away through tranquil farmland. Doxford Hall provides free parking, and is only 2 miles from the A1. Edinburgh is 80.4 miles away.

Nestled in the picturesque Northumbrian village of Eglingham, The Tankerville Arms offers a bar and a restaurant. This luxury coaching inn also has free Wi-Fi throughout and free on-site parking. Alnwick Castle is 9 miles away. The individually designed rooms include a flat-screen Freeview TV, an iPod docking station, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each benefits from an en suite or private bathroom. In the mornings, The Tankerville Arms serves full English breakfast. Guests can also enjoy British cuisine in the popular restaurant, which is open to residents and locals alike. The menu includes Dumfries smoked salmon, slow-roast Glendale lamb, and Alnwick’s award-winning sausages. On the banks of the River Aln, the small market town of Alnwick is just 18 minutes’ drive away. Home to Northumberland National Park, the Alnwick district is known for its long sandy beaches and the Simonside and Cheviot Hills. The Tankerville Arms is just 11 miles from the coast at Newton-by-the-Sea.

Set in the Northumberland village of Hadston, Pinetree Lodge Druridge Bay offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking for all guests. It is just a 5-minute drive from the coast and 12 miles from Alnwick Castle, a popular destination for Harry Potter fans. The room includes a TV, soundproofing, a private entrance and a private part of the garden. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include ironing facilities. A suite with garden access in a separate annex with a private patio and a private breakfast room is also available. At Pinetree Lodge Druridge Bay there is a terrace. Druridge Bay Country Park is just a 6-minute walk away, offering access to the beach. The guest house is a 14-minute drive from Burgham Park Golf Club and 10 minutes' drive from Warkworth Castle. Newcastle Airport is 28 miles away.