Choosing a holiday cottage anywhere in England is not an easy task but in Northumberland it is relatively easy to do because of some excellent agencies who represent the cottage owners and who vet the cottages they market.

A good example of this is the company Northumbria Byways who make personal inspections of all the Northumberland cottages they represent. They do all their own cottage photography, market their own website and even accord their own in-house cottage gradings to help visitors choose the right type of cottage for their needs.

The photograph above shows a bedroom in one of the agency's award-winning, luxury holiday cottages close to the Northumberland coast. Stylish, contemporary yet characterful (the cottage is a barn conversion).

People's requirements in a holiday cottage can vary enormously. You might for example require a holiday cottage with disabled facilities or accommodation all on one level. You might be looking for a romantic getaway so a small but luxury cottage with lots of character and possibly even a hot tub might be for you!
Whatever your requirements in a holiday cottage, you should have confidence that there is something out there suited to you. Do not be afraid to email or call an agency such as Northumbria Byways and ask them questions. They are there to help you. In fact this agency takes pride in its 'Customer Service' as you can read on one of their Northumberland Blog posts called "At Your Service"