Location of Primrose Cottage

We are perfectly situated for Holy Island, bamburgh Castle, the Scottish Borders and Cheviot Hills. There are many other places of interest nearby including: Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Berwick on Tweed, Seahouses (The Farne Isles), Budle Bay, St Abbs and Ford & Etal.

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Approximately 10 mins Drive
Drive across the dramatic causeway (tidal), a place of pilgrimage for 1,200 years, founded in A.D.635 by St. Aiden. The monastry owes its fame to St. Cuthbert, the greated Northumbrian holy man.

St. Cuthberts Way

Approximately 60 miles
A walk used by St. Cuthbert in his early days from Melrose to Holy Island

Berwick on Tweed

Approximately 10 mins Drive
A town drenched in bloody history and the gateway to the North. A walk around the ramparts of the town takes in the coast, the river and some wonderful architecture.

Bamburgh Castle

Approximately 15 mins Drive
Once the home to the kings of Northumbria, this magestic castle overlooks vast sandy beaches and the island of Lindisfarne and the Farne Isles. There is also a newly opened Museum dedicated to Grace Darling.

Seahouses & The Farne Isles

Approximately 20 mins Drive
Small seaside town, famous for Fish & Chips. In the harbour you can catch a boat to the Farne Isles, famous for bords and seals.

Alnwick Castle & Gardens

Approximately 25 mins Drive
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland (knows as the Windsor of the North) this medieval fortress is famous for its gardens and for being featured in the Harry Potter films.