Northumberland has a rural landscape like no other place in the world. It is England's most unpopulated County and the home of huge skies, dramatic rolling hills and most importantly of all a sense of peace and complete calm. Head away from the vibrant Towns and Villages and you're immediately immersed in the most spectacular of landscapes where people have lived the same traditional ways for centuries.
A landscape like no other! 
A sense of freedom like nowhere else; a landscape of breathtaking proportions; huge skies; air so fresh you can feel the difference; undisturbed nature at it's finest; peace and relaxation.
At the heart of the rural area in the County is the Northumberland National Park, home of the Darkest Skies in Britain and one of the last great populations of Red Squirrels you'll find on these shores. The Cheviot Hills roll through the park providing the perfect walking or cycling holiday along with any number of activities including fishing, rock climbing, orienteering and many other adventure sports. O perhaps you'd prefer to just to sit in guaranteed peace and take in the views of our glorious homeland.
The properties that we list on this page really are the perfect places to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We haven't even included those Cottages and places to stay that are located in Villages (even though they might seem incredibly rural to some!) because we wanted a list of truly remote, peaceful and relaxing Cottages. That's not to say they don't have all the facilities you'd expect from a modern day Cottage, some even have tennis courts! Please feel free to browse these wonderful rural retreats below:
Bluebell Cottage in Rothbury, N'land National Park Area
Bluebell Cottage at Westcliffe House is a luxury 4 star ground floor holiday Cottage sleeping up to four people in two stylish and comfortable bedrooms. The Cottage is located at the rear of the Westcliffe House estate adjacent to peaceful woodland (carpetted with bluebells each Spring) and overlooking beautiful countryside fields. The perfect getaway from the stresses of everyday life. More Information.
Woodfield Cottage in West Thirston, Central Northumberland
Woodfield Cottage is a fantastic, spacious four bedroom bungalow which is new to the holiday let market for the 2019 season. Offering four beautifully appointed bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large fully enclosed garden. Woodfield Cottage is pet friendly and comfortably sleeps eight people which makes it a perfect property for families or friends gathering. More Information.
River View at Westcliffe House, Northumberland National Park
River View at Westcliffe House has been completely renovated to an extremely high standard. The beautiful holiday home overlooking the Coquet Valley boasts some of the most spectacular views in Northumberland! Sleeping up to six people in three bedrooms, River View is pet friendly and the ideal base for larger families or groups of friends. More Information.
NEW! Stable Cottage in Branton, North Northumberland
Stable Cottage has been sympathetically renovated as part of what had been a former cattle court, it is tucked away in the foothills of the Cheviots and within walking distance of Breamish Valley and on the edge of the National Park. Sleeping up to four people in comfort, Stable Cottage is the ideal 'get away from it' property. More Information.
Cheviot View in Rothbury, Northumberland National Park Area
Cheviot View at Westcliffe House is a luxury 4 star ground floor holiday home sleeping up to four people in two stylish and comfortable en suite bedrooms. It is perhaps the most spacious and impressive property at Westcliffe House enjoying uninterupted panoramic views of the Coquet Valley from both the Living Room and Master Bedroom. More Information.
Poppies in Rothbury, N'land National Park Area
Poppies at Westcliffe House is a luxury ground floor holiday apartment sleeping up to four people in two stylish and comfortable bedrooms. The Westcliffe House Estate covers 2.5 acres of private grounds on the edge of the popular Village of Rothbury. Poppies is idea as a couples retreat or for a young family looking to get awy from it all, yet still be close to the amenities of the Village. More Information.
Coquet View in Rothbury, Northumberland National Park Area
Coquet View at Westcliffe House is a luxury 4 star first floor apartment sleeping up to four people in two stylish and comfortable bedrooms. Accessed from the rear of Westcliffe House you'll be amazed by the feeling of space and the simply stunning views of the Coquet Valley through every window. More Information.
