Battlesteads Hotel
Battlesteads Hotel in the picturesque village of Wark is Northumberland’s ‘greenest’ hotel. A great restaurant, and next door to a Dark Sky observatory.
Eccentric England is at the every heart of my blog. From the quirky and unusual Wakefield Rhubarb Festival and the fabulous Potfest in the Park to the most luxury accommodation like Hillside Huts and Cabins and the gorgeous brand new eco house Hemmel House in Northumberland. Check out walking suggestion in and around the North East like Seaton Sluice beach walk and the Lambton estate in Durham. Don’t miss my Scottish blogs like my cycling challenge around Arran or my Welsh trip to the beaches of The Gower Peninsula. Or why not try a visit on horseback to the impressive Castle Leslie in Ireland. Our country has so much to offer and I never tire of exploring new places and meeting new people who live in our awesome UK!
Washington Old Hall
George Washington, the first President of America has his ancestral roots right here in England. The small North East town of Washington, gave him his surname, and after which, ultimately, the capital of the US – Washington DC is named.
Northanger Abbey – outdoors
Northanger Abbey is a less well known story than some of Jane Austen’s other books – most famously Pride and Prejudice. However, given the Heartbreak Productions’ treatment, this familiar tale of the adventures a youthful female spirit in search of romance, friendship and fortune becomes as delightfully entertaining as any of her other sharp social satires.
Tosson Tower cottages and BnB
The county of Northumberland is often referred to as “England’s last wilderness,” as it offers miles and miles of beautiful unspoiled countryside, magnificent beaches with golden sands, and not that many people.
The Wensleydale Heifer Hotel
The magnificent Yorkshire Dales are located in the North of England, in the beautiful county of Yorkshire – ‘God’s Own Country’ – and they are one of my favourite parts of the UK. This summer I returned there to stay in the charming Wensleydale Heifer hotel, situated in the village of West Witton, right at the gateway to this prettiest part of our English countryside.
Beautiful Bamburgh
Northumberland has about 70 castles, more than any other county in England. The iconic Bamburgh Castle, perched on high, looking over one of the most spectacular beaches on this coast, is one of the most impressive