Jane Robson

What have you got coming up this year? Big birthdays, engagements, honeymoons, weddings, do you need to get planning? To help you out, we’ve picked out a few occasions and matched a number of our properties to give you some inspiration when booking your next trip. Couples Retreat  Seal cottage is one of our favourite […]

We know when you’re in holiday mode it can be easy to put those New Year’s resolutions on pause. Slipping out of Dry Jan or not getting those steps in you promised yourself is easily done, but while staying with us you don’t have to put those resolutions on the shelf. Here are a few

Northumberland at Christmas time is truly magical. Exploring different towns, shopping for unique gifts from independent shops and of course, how could we forget, taking in the stars on those glorious dark nights.  When staying with us during the festive period, we make sure all of our properties are decked out with Christmas trees to

Did you know that we also offer Roses Bower to hire for wellness retreats? The collective  four properties, which are nestled in the Northumberland countryside, sleep up to 20 and have their own versatile event space overlooking the peaceful rolling hills. Event Space  The event space at Roses Bower can hold 22 people and is

Did you see that shadow? Can you feel the chill in the air? Welcome to Northumberland’s spooky season. We couldn’t celebrate Halloween without listing a few of our famous spooky locations and ghost stories. Explore at your own risk! The Simonside Duergars  When exploring the beautiful landscape of Simonside Hills, beware of the duergars. Legend

Although we’re slightly biased and think the whole of Northumberland is picture perfect, even we have to admit there are a few places that simply take your breath away. From towering trees to countryside landscapes, make sure you don’t miss these Instagram hotspots. The Giant Redwoods  These spectacular Californian Redwood can be found at Minsteracres

Welcome to The Treehouse. Set in its own secluded area of woodland on the Roses Bower estate, this luxury treehouse combines the calming Northumberland countryside with high end homely touches, allowing visitors to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life to enjoy a truly unforgettable stay. Wake up and soak in the tranquillity

If you’re up for a true adventure and have always wanted to explore Northumberland, then the Northumberland 250 will be right up your street. Not for the faint hearted, the 250 mile round trip will ensure you explore all parts of the wonderful county, travelling from the very bottom at Allenheads to Berwick Upon Tweed.

If you’re thinking of making a trip to Northumberland this year, then you may want to add one of these new tourist attractions to your list. From magical castles to a world class whiskey distillery, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.  Lilidorei – Alnwick Gardens Lilidorei is an outdoor fantasy playground due to

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed a few new properties sneaking onto our website over the last few weeks, so we thought we’d do a round-up of the stunning new holiday homes which are joining our Wooden Star Cottages family. (If any take your fancy, make sure to get booked up asap as we’ve