Respecting Northumberland

Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages love and respect our beautiful county together with allour guests who visit Northumberland year after year. We are all responsible for making sure that tourism does not impact on the natural beauty so we have a few points on how you can help us tokeep the area just as beautiful for future generations.

Go Car Free

With great access links between villages, either by foot, bus, bike or train there really is no reason to need the car for days out. Besides Northumberland is great for exploring, and you never know what you might come across whilst out walking!

Stay Local, Buy Local

Northumberland has a huge range of tasty food and drink on your doorstep available from local independent suppliers reducing the distance your food travels. From oysters to cheese, pies to ice cream – take it from us,your taste buds won’t be disappointe Time to grab a picnic a the beach

Be Bird Aware

Look out for nesting, feeding and resting birds along on the coast, and take care not to disturb them. Many birds can only feed during low tide so feeding time is limited. It is recommended you stay on paths where they exist and be aware you may come across cordoned off areas on beaches during nesting periods.

Follow the Countryside Code

Designed to respect, protect and enjoy our countryside, follow these simple steps: Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals by not littering Keep dogs under close control or on the lead Consider other people.

The Pup Patrol

The Northumberland Codst ,_, home to a flourishing population of seal pups. Once born, pups come ashore to rest and warm up from the cold North Sea on quiet, sheltered beaches. They can be very vulr-ierc1b e, so it is best to give them space to avoidstress and disturbance.

Enjoy…