An area steeped in history, you can be sure to hear many a romantic tale, or truth, about this often forgotten region of the United Kingdom.

The drive alone gives one a taste of what is come - with more strong houses and castles than any other county in England, Northumberland makes no secret of it's often turbulent past.

Nearing the coast, one can enjoy the spectacular site of the Cheviots to the west - magnificent on a clear sunset and enjoy the golden glow that the sun puts onto the North Sea - Not often can one enjoy views of rolling hills matched with such a dramatic coastline.