The Stunning County of Northumberland
The Red Barn is situated in the heart of Northumberland and is the ideal base for exploring this fabulous county.
10 minutes drive to the west is Cragside Gardens & Estate now owned by the National Trust, while the spectacular coastline is just 15 minutes drive away.
The Northmberland National Park is also close by and as well as beautiful scenery offers a range of walks, from a 3 mile stroll to a trek up the Cheviot.
Spoilt for choice.
There are may choices in Northumberland. Due to its proximity to the England-Scotland border, there's many a castle or battle site to visit, not to mention the ultimate border of Hadrian's Wall - a World Heritage Site. There's also award-winning beaches like Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Alnmouth.
If golf is your bag, there are many courses near-by offering a range of styles, landscapes and difficulty, including picturesque links courses at Seahouses and Dunstanburgh.
City Life, just half an hour away!
Newcastle is a vibrant, friendly city. Famous for its night life, Newcastle has some fine restaurants, nightclubs, winebars, and theatres and together with Gateshead has one of the finest collection of galleries, shops and architecture in the United Kingdom.
