Rent a big bunkhouse or a large holiday cottage in Durham, or hire a farmhouse in Northumberland to experience all that the unspoilt North East has to offer.
The compact city of Durham squeezes in several top attractions, including Durham Castle, the botanical gardens and beautiful Durham Cathedral.
Travelling north you can explore Northumberland National Park, medieval Alnwick Castle, and several stately gardens, including Cragside Estate, Howick Hall & Gardens, and The Alnwick Garden.
Along the spectacular coastline you can visit Bamburgh Castle; walk over to Holy Island and explore Lindisfarne Castle; or take a boat trip out to the Farne Islands, to see the large colonies of puffins and grey seals that live there.
For an activity holiday, you could stay at a group activity centre in Durham, or simply organise your own activities independently in an area that's packed with outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking trails; windsurfing and sea canoeing on the coast; horse riding in the Cheviot Hills; golfing; and scenic coastal walks.
Woodhill Hall "the delightfully different" wedding venue. Woodhill Hall is a 300 year old Georgian house, accommodating up to 26 guests and licensed for civil and partnership ceremonies.