East Lodge, Home Farm
Belford, Northumberland
A stylish base that still thinks about children: a bunk room, a willow den and tunnel to disappear into, and a garden cabin for film nights. Bamburgh's castle and beach are about five miles away and Alnwick is under half an hour down the A1, so it suits a family of four (or five with a little one) who want castles and sand without long drives. The sauna and hot tub are for grown-ups, and children need supervising around them.
For the children
- Outdoor play
- Cots
- Extra beds
- Dog friendly
- Best for
- A small family's Northumberland coast and castles weekend
- Ages
- Toddler, Preschool, 4–7, 8–12
- Family rooms
- Sleeps 5 (up to 4 adults and 1 child) in 2 bedrooms: a king-size suite plus a bunk room with a pull-out truckle bed (extra charge); travel cot and highchair available
- Outdoors
- Living willow den and tunnel in a multi-level garden, a fire pit that doubles as a barbecue, and a summer cabin with a sofa and TV; the garden isn't fully enclosed, so little ones need watching
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~5 miles · ~12 mins
Castle · short drive
A huge clifftop castle above the dunes with state rooms, an archaeology display and wide grounds to roam. Under-5s go free and it opens through most of the year, including winter weekends.
Bamburgh Beach
~5 miles · ~12 mins
Beach · short drive
A long sweep of sand and dunes beneath the castle, with views out to the Farne Islands. Free, with pay car parks in the village.
~15 miles · ~25 mins
Castle · ideal day trip
The Percy family's castle, famous from film and television, with activities for children in the season. It closes over the winter, so check the opening calendar before you go.
~15 miles · ~25 mins
Garden · ideal day trip
A big contemporary garden with the Grand Cascade fountains, a bamboo labyrinth and a treehouse restaurant high in the lime trees. Children's day tickets are free (up to four per group), and the Lilidorei play village next door is ticketed separately.
~9 miles · ~20 mins
Boat trip · short drive
Boat trips from Seahouses harbour out to the Farne Islands to see grey seals and, from spring into summer, puffins and other seabirds. Which trips run depends on the season and the sea.
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Family facilities
- Highchairs
- ParkingParking for two cars
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.