RECOMMENDED FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN NORTHUMBERLAND, NORTH EAST ENGLAND

North East England covers Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear and Cleveland - click here to go to Yorkshire Holiday Cottages. The stunning Northumberland Coast and the City of Durham with its Cathedral are a popular holiday destination, the accommodation and attractions are very family friendly.

Northumberland in North East England is spoilt for choice on what you can do on your family holiday. The market town of Alnwick is where Harry Potter scenes were filmed at the Alnwick Castle. Alongside it, there are the famous Alnwick Gardens to explore and maybe even take afternoon tea at the Treehouse! Cycling is popular and the national cycle route (no 68) meanders up the Breamish Valley into Northumberland national Park. There is also an indoor soft play centre, The Lions Den for wet days, and another in Amble - Castle Mania. Further afield you can visit places such as Bamburgh for a wonderful walk and feast on local kippers and salmon in Craster. There is some superb local fayre at the local eateries which are all child friendly. During the summer enjoy the famous Alnmouth Raft Race in August - a must to see!

Below is a summary of the child friendly accommodation we feature in Northumberland & North East England - many have family friendly features such as babysitting, kids club, baby equipment, DVD players, games rooms and swimming pools to keep all of the children occupied whilst you enjoy your holiday too! To find your family holidays in Northumberland & North East England just click on the property name for further details, or use the interactive map below by clicking on the markers.

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Northumberland Cottage, North East England luxury 3-bedroom stone-built former farm cottage, set in idyllic walking & cycling country, a mile from the village pub

Luxury Beacon Hill Farm holidays, Northumberland: double winner of England's Self Catering Holiday of the Year, offers 4* & 5* cottages with M2 mobility access, pool, spa & gym

Kielder Water Holiday Lodges, Northumberland - 2 & 3 bed holiday lodges, indoor pool, bar, restaurant, activities

Dene House Cottages, Longframlington, Northumberland - four 2 bed wheelchair friendly holiday cottages with indoor pool, gym & cafe bar

Lindores House, Alnmouth, Northumberland has 5 bedrooms and is located just 2 minutes walk to the beach.

Burnfoot Holiday Cottages, Northumberland - 8 cottages of 1-5 bedrooms with tennis court onsite. Pets welcome, wheelchair & disabled friendly

Hendersyde Farm Holiday Cottages, Kelso, Scottish English Borders - 3 traditional 2 bedself catering farm cottages with home cooked food for your family holiday

The Herring Queen, Eyemouth, South Scotland / North England border is a 2 bed self catering family holiday apartment right on the harbour.

Derwent Manor Cottages, Allensford, Northumberland - seven 1-3 bed pet friendly cottages with use of hotel's indoor pool, spa hot tub & restaurant

Forge, Alnmouth, Northumberland - luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom stunning conversion with beamed ceilings & open fire.

Cow Cottage, Alnmouth, Northumberland - romantic 1 bedroom luxury holiday cottage near the coast