A wild river with overhanging trees flows through a wooded valley in the Northumberland National Park in early summer.

Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in The Northumberland National Park

Northumberland National Park holiday cottages are perfect for visitors seeking wild countryside and solitude in Northern England. The park covers more than 400 square miles between the Scottish border to the north and Hadrian’s Wall to the south. It is England’s northernmost national park, one of its least populated, and is located entirely in the county of Northumberland. The park includes stretches of the rugged Cheviot Hills, roughly forming the border between England and Scotland. Further south, the hills give way to rolling moorland, some of which are heavily forested. Hadrian’s Wall runs through the southernmost section of the park, a Roman defensive fortification that once ran from the Solway Firth on the Irish Sea to the banks of the River Tyne near the North Sea. Don’t miss this remarkable feat of engineering, which took three legions of Roman soldiers six years to build.

A single storey Northumberland barn conversion surrounded by a large, tree-fringed lawn
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Find peace at the gorgeous Drovers Rest stone cottage on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and close to Otterburn. This cosy and remote Northumberland holiday cottage offers tranquillity and access to outdoor pursuits, National Trust homes and Hadrian’s Wall.

  • Active Holidays
  • Agency Cottages
  • Child-Friendly Cottages
  • Countryside Cottages
  • Cycling Holidays
  • Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages
  • Farm Cottages
  • Remote Cottages
  • Romantic Cottages
  • Small Cottages
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Visitors to Northumberland can holiday in comfort and style at Bridge Cottage, a pet-friendly country cottage on the outskirts of Haltwhistle, a short walk from Hadrian’s Wall. The cottage features a cosy sitting room, a king-size double and twin bedrooms, and a walled patio area.

  • Active Holidays
  • Agency Cottages
  • Child-Friendly Cottages
  • Countryside Cottages
  • Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages
  • Short Breaks
  • Small Cottages
  • Walking Holidays
  • Waterside Cottages

Holiday Cottages in the Northumberland National Park offer breathtaking views of the moors and hills, some of the most spectacular dark skies in the country and scenic walks from the doorstep. The Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including the elusive red squirrel, black grouse, and white-clawed crayfish. The dwarf cornel and bog rosemary flourish in the vast expanses of blanket bog, which provide the ideal habitat for them. Look out for the national park’s emblem, the Curlew. A popular spot to visit during your self-catering holiday in Northumberland National Park is Sycamore Gap. Until its recent demise it was one of England's most photographed trees and is situated alongside Hadrian's Wall. Thankfully, a new tree, grown from the remains of the old is now thriving.

You can also enjoy various beautiful walks, including the Simonside Hills, where footpaths run through conifer forests and heather-covered moors. The park is dotted with ancient villages such as Shillmoor, Barrow Burn, Otterburn Camp, and Harbottle, all of which are idyllic bases for discovering the region.