Powburn, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Northumberland, England

Powburn is located just over a mile from the edge of the Northumberland National Park, around 10 miles from the attractive market town of Alnwick and 17 miles from the seaside village of Craster.  With the Northumberland coast as well as the National Park being just a short easy drive away, Powburn could be an excellent base for discovering some of the best of Northumberland coast and countryside on a cottage break.  

Inland, discover attractive towns such as Alnwick, a fine market town resplendent with stone buildings and a fascinating castle which has featured in the Harry Potter films.  Whilst in this town we recommend that you pop in to the Tourist Information Centre at the Shambles for free leaflets and more information on local attractions.  For excellent walks head to Northumberland National Park where you can find trails galore along with remains of Hadrian’s Wall.

Along the coast, there are numerous pretty villages to discover and fascinating historical castles.  The National Trust’s Lindisfarne Castle is particularly scenic but stay safe and check the tidal causeway timetable carefully before driving out towards Lindisfarne.  Bamburgh Castle is also glorious, as is the beach next to it.  To fully access the attractions of Northumberland, it is pretty much essential to have use of a car.

Northumberland is a great place for a country cottage holiday, be it for a romantic break or a family self-catering holiday.  Enjoy browsing for country cottages and rural cottages in and near Powburn in glorious Northumbria. 

What Powburn offers for Self-Catering Breaks

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Powburn, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Northumberland.