Cottage Holidays in Rothbury, Northumberland, England

Rothbury is a rural town in Northumberland with a good, central location for visiting a number of Northumbria’s top attractions.  Nestled amongst beautiful countryside in the valley of Coquetdale, this is a picturesque place for a country cottage holiday. 

Facts about what Rothbury offers for Self-Catering Holidays

Within relatively easy reach are fascinating castles such as Alnwick Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, National Trust properties and the stunning Northumberland coast.  The Northumberland National Park is just a few miles away.  With so much to see and do on offer in the nearby area, Rothbury could be an excellent base for your cottage holiday.  Enjoy browsing for country cottages and farm-stays in and near Rothbury.

Rothbury has its own tourist information centre and this is a great place to get free advice on where to go and what to do in the local area.  It is advisable to either take your own car or rent a car to get the best out of a holiday in this part of England’s Border Country.  Just on the edge of Rothbury is the National Trust’s Cragside and a visit here makes for an excellent day out.  The Northumberland National Park is within easy reach as are many footpaths and wildlife watching opportunities.  Enjoy walking in the Cheviot Hills or cycling around Northumberland’s country lanes.  If you want to spend some time on the beach, this is easily possible.  The picturesque seaside town of Alnmouth is just 16 miles away from Rothbury.  Whether you rent a small cottage for two or a large country house, we trust that you will have an enjoyable time whilst staying in or near Rothbury.