St Oswald's Way - 9 Days & 8 Nights

You will be guaranteed a warm welcome when you check in at the Manor House Hotel! They have ten bedrooms which all include tea and coffee making facilities, digital TV and are en-suite (with the exception of our single room.) Their recently refurbished Island Bar is open throughout the day for tea and coffee, or for those who fancy a tipple or two they serve an array of wines, spirits and beers including the locally produced Lindisfarne mead. The restaurant and garden are also open daily to both residents and non-residents for lunch and dinner; whenever possible their dishes are prepared from seasonal and local produce.

The Lindisfarne Hotel was built in 1902 and has been fully modernised with 8 refurbished en-suite rooms, which have all the amenities that you require for a comfortable night’s stay. They also have a guest lounge and dining room, patio and grassed garden area for those warm summer evenings.

Formerly called the Northumberland Arms it was during 1995 that a major renovation programme was undertaken and the business was renamed as The Ship Inn, although the Islanders still affectionately refer to the pub as "The Tavern". The Ship Inn is now proud of being awarded a 4 star hotel rating by the English Tourist Council. All rooms are en-suite with hospitality tray, providing tea, coffee, herbal drinks, bedside radio/alarm, television and hair dryers. The Ship Inn has a great reputation for the food and drink that it serves. They offer a wide variety of ales, beers, wines and spirits and each meal is cooked using local fresh ingredients.

Market Cross Guest House is 200 years old and formerly part of a coaching house where Steve and Amanda offer you luxury accommodation and excellent food. Each room has its own en-suite shower room or bathroom all with soft fresh bath sheets, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries including local handmade soaps from Ginger Duck. They also all have a Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and a full hospitality tray with a selection of teas, other drinks and homemade treats. DAB radio alarm clocks with iPod dock, LCD TVs with Freeview, iron/ironing board, hairdryer. Mini fridges are available. If you’re not relaxed enough already, on the landing between the bedrooms is a console table where you can help yourself to a glass of sherry or Lindesfarne Mead.

Once an elegant coaching inn this charming hotel is set in fine gardens at the heart of Northumberland’s scenic countryside. All 28 rooms are on-suite and reflect the historic character of the hotel whilst providing all the modern conveniences you would expect, all rooms are decorated to a high standard and well equipped to suit everyone’s needs with some offering a view of the garden. The Garden Restaurant provides the perfect atmosphere whilst savouring award winning dishes created by a head chef whose reputation for using locally produced food is more than evident in the seasonal highly acclaimed menu you can enjoy the views of the garden and beyond. There is a large selection of wines available to accompany and compliment the exemplary menu. For those looking for a more casual dining experience, the Belford Tavern offers the traditional ambience of the English country pub together with top quality dishes and a bar well stocked with a range of ales, malts, vintage ports and brandies.

Simon and Claire welcome you to Post Office House, a privately owned and run AA Four-Star Gold bed and breakfast, located in the centre of Belford.  They have refurbished the Post Office House into a luxury accommodation establishment, offering guests comfort and relaxation in their elegant Grade II Listed Victorian home. They are located between Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed, a couple of minutes drive off the A1. The stunning coastline and sandy beaches of Bamburgh and Budle Bay are within a ten minute drive. The award-winning Embleton beach and Dunstanburgh Castle are 15 miles away. The location is perfectly located to explore the extensive and diverse range of attractions Northumberland has to offer, including the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Farne Islands, Cheviot Hills and the many famous castles such as Alnwick, Bamburgh and Chillingham.Facilities include private off-street parking, secure storage for cyclists and motorcyclists including drying facilities and helmet storage. In the warm summer months, guests are very welcome to relax in the secluded garden, overlooking open fields and the resident sheep.

Situated above the old lime kilns by the harbour in the popular coastal resort Seahouses is The Bamburgh Castle Inn, a friendly Northumberland inn with 30 en suite bedrooms. You will be assured of a warm welcome at this seaside location on the stunning North East coast. Add great food with lots of local flavours, real ales, wraparound views, beer garden and excellent accommodation and you'll discover there's simply no better place to eat, drink, stay and relax on the Northumberland coastline.

Centrally located in the old part of Seahouses, The Bakehouse offers quality en-suite bed and breakfast. Recently restored and furnished they offer a private lounge for guests, with open fire and a 32 inch flat screen TV. All the village amenities are a short walk away. There is superior double/twin en-suite rooms equipped with 2 seater sofa, fridge, hospitality tray, tea & coffee facilities, luxury bed linen, towels and bathrobes.

Your hosts, Brian and Moira, are a local couple who have been in the hospitality industry for a number of years and are always available to help. The rooms are tastefully decorated and all rooms also have hairdryers, tea & coffee facilities and luxury bed linen and towels. They are able to do laundry for you if time permits for a small fee. Breakfast is served in the dining room which overlooks the garden and has a sitting area where you are able to relax.

The Cottage Inn provides B&B accommodation just outside the pretty village of Craster. All bedrooms have been renovated to a comfortable standard, room are en-suite with flat screen TV’s, garden views, complimentary bathroom products, hairdryers and complementary beverage tray. During your stay you will be able to sample some of Northumberland’s best foods and ales, they are committed to using local produce where possible. They pride themselves on their cask conditioned ales and always have a good selection from the local micro-breweries.

This is a lovely B&B set in its own grounds surrounded by fields and woods near Craster. Rooms are comfortably furnished and have all the amenities you require for a great overnight stay. They have a seating area exclusively for guests and free Wi-Fi.

The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel is in the heart of Embleton, a picturesque village on the Northumberland coast, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All rooms are en-suite with flat screen TV’s, hair dryers and complimentary hot drinks tray. They use only the best of local seasonal produce, sourced almost exclusively from small local suppliers. Their commitment to fresh and ethically produced food has earned them awards from Taste of Northumberland and Alnwick Food Festival.

This 5-star boutique bed and breakfast rooms opened in May 2017. All rooms have been decorated and furnished to a very high standard with Voyage Maison wall art and fabrics and Barker and Stonehouse furniture. You will enjoy a warm welcome along with a hearty breakfast which is served downstairs in the café. 

In the heart of the village of Warkworth, this 18th-century coaching inn offers comfortable accommodation with a range of rooms, each with a digital flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Some also have luxurious toiletries.

The Sun Hotel is a 17th Century Coaching Inn in Warkworth. The hotel is set opposite Warkworth Castle, on the banks of the River Coquet. 

The Queens Head is a family run pub and has been in the same hands for the last 12 years. All the rooms have en-suite facilities, central heating, flat screen TV’s, tea/coffee hospitality trays with biscuits and hairdryers. The restaurant is light and airy and has friendly staff; the overall effect is a laid back relaxed atmosphere where you can linger over a coffee or after dinner drinks. Breakfast is served in the homely first floor dining room for residents only. 

The Anglers Arms is a traditional Northumbrian coaching inn, restaurant and guesthouse offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Rooms are en-suite with colour TV, direct dial telephone, iron & ironing board, hairdryer and alarm clock. 

Hallbarns is a detached farmhouse, on a working farm, situated on the edge of Hadrian's wall.

Linden House is the perfect escape for walkers offering lovely accommodation with friendly hosts. The house is a large Grade II listed property, all rooms have en-suite facilities and have all the amenities you require for a lovely overnight stay. The views from your room across the valley are absolutely stunning and completely unspoilt.

This old-school tearoom and B&B is great for walkers. The country-casual rooms feature TVs, free WiFi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. All are on the first floor and accessed by stairs. Full English or continental breakfast is provided in the old-world tearoom on the ground floor. There's also a garden with tables, chairs and umbrellas, as well as a gift shop.

Hallbarns is a detached farmhouse, on a working farm, situated on the edge of Hadrian's wall.

Linden House is the perfect escape for walkers offering lovely accommodation with friendly hosts. The house is a large Grade II listed property, all rooms have en-suite facilities and have all the amenities you require for a lovely overnight stay. The views from your room across the valley are absolutely stunning and completely unspoilt.

This old-school tearoom and B&B is great for walkers. The country-casual rooms feature TVs, free WiFi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. All are on the first floor and accessed by stairs. Full English or continental breakfast is provided in the old-world tearoom on the ground floor. There's also a garden with tables, chairs and umbrellas, as well as a gift shop.