Vacation rentals in Northumberland are located in the northernmost county in North East
England. Being on the
border of England and Scotland, Northumberland has been the site of a number of battles. The county is noted for its
undeveloped landscape of high moorland, a favourite with landscape painters, and now largely protected as a National Park.
Northumberland,
famous for its unspoiled beauty, and the Alnwick district, in particular, is probably one of the most picturesque areas of countryside in the whole of England boasting beguiling apartment rental, condo rental and villa rental accommodations. From vacation rentals in Alnwick you can explore Northumberland by car on unbelievably quiet roads.
Alnwick is in the heart of Northumberland. Its long sandy beaches, its quiet friendly villages, the Simonside and Cheviot hills, its well preserved medieval Castles, and its gardens including the
Alnwick Garden make it an ideal centre for your vacation rental holiday in Northumberland. Amidst captivating apartment rentals, condo rentals and villa rentals, there are numerous Stately Homes in the area including the fantastic
Alnwick Castle, referred to as "The Windsor of the north", and
home of the Duke of Northumberland.
Vacation rental accommodation and lodging near
Northumberland National Park are situated to the west of the county of Northumberland, sandwiched between Scotland to the North, the North Sea to the east, Hadrian's Wall to the South and
Cumbria to the West, there are around
405 square miles of superb wilderness within the National Park to explore.
Northumberland's Coast is best known for its sweeping beaches, rolling dunes, high rock cliffs and isolated islands dotted with picturesque apartment rental, condo rental and villa rental accommodation. A host of conservation sites, including
two National Nature Reserves, testify to the great variety of wildlife and habitats also found on the coast. The special qualities of this coastal landscape led to it being designated as an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status which recognizes that the Northumberland Coast is one of the finest landscapes in the country.
Enjoy vacation rental accommodations on quiet winding roads in unspoilt, peaceful countryside, such as apartment rentals and condo rentals in the hills & valleys and villa rentals along the stunning coastal roads where relaxation meets nature.