Local Area Information

Alwinton is a delightful village at the head of the picturesque Coquet Valley, within Northumberland National Park. Despite being blissfully quiet, it has a pub serving food and is on the local bus route. A 15 minute drive will take you to the bustling market town of Rothbury with its shops, eateries and amenities. Bridge End Cottage is the perfect base from which to explore Northumberland, a county seeped in history, with something to offer every generation. With its dramatic countryside, long sandy beaches, majestic castles, and an abundance of wildlife, you really are never lost for places to visit or things to do. It is renowned for its unspoilt landscapes, unique heritage and some of the best walking and touring country in England. Our self-catering cottage offers the perfect location to explore the region, or you can simply walk out of our cottage door and into the stunning Northumberland National Park.

Here are a few of our favourite places to visit:

Cragside

Northumberland National Park

Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Hadrians Wall

Holy Island

Kielder Forest

Bamburgh