The pretty Northumbrian setting of Wylam is the perfect place in which to relax and unwind, make fantastic memories and explore the village’s star-studded train heritage. By renting a charming holiday cottage in this picturesque area, you are taking advantage of the ideal platform in which to explore this beautiful county.
As the birthplace of one of Britain’s railway pioneers George Stephenson, Wylam is a place that is on the fast track to becoming one of the most visited villages in Northumberland. With his National Trust-owned birthplace cottage just a stone’s throw away from your holiday home, you and your loved ones can make the most of this fabulous opportunity to visit one of the top historical sites in the whole of the UK.
If it’s history and architecture you’re looking for, then your Wylam holiday cottage is an ideal humble abode. Nestled amongst stunning surroundings in a traditional and attractive stone terrace setting, you may feel like you’ve gone back in time, when life was so much simpler. Offering you the chance to have some intimate family time or cosy up to the one you love, your holiday cottage provides luxurious amenities such as a winter warming wood burner, an array of comfy sofas and a widescreen TV with DVD player in which to take the weight off your feet and make you feel right at home.
Wylam is a great place in which to see some of the notorious Northumberland scenery and this village is certainly a haven for woodland walks and countryside rambles. Enjoy strolling stress-free across the free-flowing River Tyne, immerse yourself in magnificent views from the historic bowed-arched railway bridge, before stumbling across the impressive Prudhoe Castle, the only Northumberland castle to resist the Scots back in the 12th century. Looking for the perfect place to chill out and put your feet up after all these fun-filled adventures? Your holiday cottage provides a plethora of rooms to satisfy all of your needs. Whether you want to relax in your cosy living room, play a series of games with your nearest and dearest in the adjacent dining room, or even savour the beautiful benefits of your lush green garden with onsite patio, this is a holiday home that you will undoubtedly want to return time and time again.
One of the many benefits of a self-catered holiday cottage is how you make the most of your kitchen. Choose what to eat, where to eat and when to eat just the way you want in a room that is not just aesthetically pleasing and surprisingly spacious, but also well equipped with pots, pans and modern appliances such as a fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The perfect place to meet for a full English breakfast or a mid-morning coffee fresh from waking up in your beautiful bedroom that offers panoramic views of your serene surroundings, this is a place where you can refuel for the action-packed day ahead in one of the UK’s most popular counties.
Inevitably, the more luxurious and expensive the accommodation, the higher the standard. Most holiday homes in Northumberland have WiFi and an effort is made to keep up with the latest litchen appliances.
Wylam is the perfect destination no matter the age or taste of your party. Ideally situated for memorable trips to powerhouse North East towns and cities such as Alnwick, Hexham and Newcastle, this is somewhere where you can appreciate the bright lights of city life as much as the splendour of close-knit village life. So, whatever you and your loved ones are searching for, you will certainly find it in the glorious surroundings of Wylam.