Otterburn is a small village in Northumberland with a lot of history to offer its visitors! Set in the most peaceful of settings and close to the many attractions that this picturesque county has to offer, it’s the perfect place in which to rent a charming and characterful holiday cottage.
Nestled in the heart of the picture-perfect Redesdale Valley, your Northumbrian home gets you up close and personal with nature. Enjoy a gorgeous stroll along the banks of the River Rede and savour stunning coastal paths, the Cheviot and Simonside hills as well as the historic landmark, Hadrian’s Wall. Settled in and want somewhere closer to your cottage? You are encouraged to sit back and relax in your spacious garden with the added bonus of fresh air, the rustle of local wildlife…and of course a couple of glasses of chilled white wine! It is your holiday after all.
Near to northern powerhouse towns and cities like Alnwick, Newcastle and Morpeth, your holiday home is in the prime position to see all that Northumberland has to give, but if you want to stay in Otterburn, you will enjoy the interesting Otterburn Mill, a weaving and wool milling museum and a setting that is the historic location of the famous Battle of Otterburn in 1388. History is not just a big thing in the village however, it’s also mirrored within the four walls of your humble abode. Enjoy living in a stone-built cottage with traditional features such as a winter warming wood burner, a fully furnished farmhouse style kitchen and stone-flagged floors. However, fear not, youngsters! Contemporary features are abundant too; especially in the open-plan living room where you will find a widescreen TV and a top of the range music entertainment system. Not just these but also complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in your cottage, in which to keep updating your many social media platforms with photos galore of your beautiful break away.
As soon as you wake up refreshed and bathed in serene surroundings, in the comfort of your spacious well-lit bedroom, you will feel ready to embrace your day in this gorgeous village. Whatever you decide to do, be it enjoying a raft of water sports, fishing, cycling or just walking hand in hand through the windy streets and living in the moment, you will be glad that you have escaped the hustle and bustle of modern, city life. Why not make your way to a National Trust-owned property to discover more about Northumbrian life? Cragside House and Wallington Hall are two such properties that you and your loved ones may want to return to time after time!
The ideal place to unwind, forget all your troubles and embrace life’s natural beauty, Otterburn is a village quite like no other. So, gather the whole family together, pick out your perfect partner, treat the pet pooch and make your way to one of Northumberland’s hidden gems, for the trip of a lifetime.