Rothbury is one of the most scenic small towns in the ancient county of Northumberland, and makes an excellent base from which to discover the beautiful landscape of this most picturesque of English regions. Situated in rolling countryside, Rothbury is host to a number of bed and breakfasts that will help make your stay in Northumberland a pleasurable one. However, there are plenty of other accommodation options open to the visitor, and one of the more popular is to book a self catering stay in one of the many lodges and holiday cottages dotted around Rothbury and the surrounding area.
Rothbury is a small town of some two and a half thousand people, which sits near Northumberland National Park. Indeed, nearly a quarter of all the land in Northumberland is protected on natural heritage grounds, and Rothbury is situated very close to its fantastic coastline, which is a visitor attraction in its own right. The ancient monastery at Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is not far away, and has proved an enduring favourite with visitors for many years. Rothbury and its surrounding area is very popular with hikers, walkers, and anyone with a love of the great outdoors, and...