Planning your next break in Northumbria with the family dog? How about staying in a traditional stone farm cottage such as Shepherd's Cottage, Letterbox Cottage or 1 North Farm, all lying within a few miles of the coast at Bamburgh, all with open fires, rural views and more than one dog welcome at all three. For other dog friendly cottages consider Aidanfield - a spacious detached studio for 2 - within striking distance of historic Holy Island, or if you're looking for somewhere larger, consider 4* Northcote Cottage with its 2 en-suite bedrooms in the quiet village of Lowick, situated between Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. For a large family group or get together Ancroft Manor is ideally placed in the countryside near the coastal strip and is a period property with true character and six bedrooms, with ample private gardens for the morning stroll.

Thinking of your summer holiday for 2010? - In the picturesque coastal village of Warkworth with its dramatic castle, river walks and glorious sandy beach consider Well Cottage or Magdalene House - two 4* semi-detached bungalows on the edge of the village with views towards the coast and enclosed gardens to enjoy. If you prefer the countryside have a look at Harvest Home, a barn conversion in a tranquil setting providing a haven for wildlife inland from Seahouses, or consider an immaculate modern house between Alnwick and the coast - Brightfield in the village of Shilbottle. For smart modern houses a stone's throw from the coastal path at Seahouses have a look at Peep-O-Sea and 43 or 51 Kingsfield.


New on to The Books - Holburn Mill - a carefully renovated old mill building with lovely walks nearby and a stream running through the garden, close to St. Cuthbert's Cave, Boatman's Cottage at Low Newton By The Sea - a spectacular holiday cottage just yards from the glorious beaches at Newton By The Sea, how about The Reading Rooms with ground floor bedrooms and wheelchair access just north of Alnwick or Burn Bank Cottage - a newly restored 4* stone cottage with fantastic views and only 10 minutes from the Coast. With new owners and back on the books, 4* The Smithy this popular cottage, with ground floor bedrooms, countryside setting is only five minutes from beaches at either Beadnell or Newton by the Sea.

Our featured Northumbrian Castle and Garden for February are Dunstanburgh Castle and Chesters Walled Garden

Low season in Northumberland ? - Lots of our holiday cottages offer short breaks of either 3 or 4 nights - why not choose a cottage then ring us to ask

Thinking of a Spring Break or Easter Holiday in 2010 ? Choose a property and check availability online or ring us and just ask, the answer is probably yes