A small hamlet in the parish of Stamfordham, Northumberland near Berwick upon Tweed, lies Fenwick, only three miles from the Holy Island and the world famous heritage coastline. Fenwick lies alongside St Cuthberts Way, on which the monk St Cuthbert made his passage through Fenwick to the Holy Island. Fenwicks’ location meant it saw its fair share of skirmishes during the border raids from troublesome Scots. Its close proximity to Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle and Chillingham Castle means it is an ideal base from which to explore the rich history of Northumberland and the Farne Islands. Within about a thirty minute drive are Alnwick Castle, Floors Castle, Ayton Castle and other historical buildings including the Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre, Haggerston Castle, Paxton House and of course, the Farne Islands. Popular with bird watchers is Budle Bay and Fenham Flats and around nineteen miles away is St.Abb’s Head Nature Reserve, home to colonies of guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars, puffins and herring gulls with its sheer 300 feet high cliffs standing between rural farmland and the North Sea. A short distance away is Jedburgh and the Scottish border and to the southwest is of course, Newcastle upon Tyne making Fenwick ideal as a tourist destination.
Places to Stay near Fenwick
Fenham Farm Bed and Breakfast (1.69 miles)
Detchant Farm (2.53 miles)
Detchant is a family run farm nestling between the magnificent Northumberland coastline and the beautiful Cheviot Hills. Centrally located for most market towns in north Northumberland, we are 15 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed and 16 miles ... More | visit website
The Gables (2.59 miles)
White Swan Inn (3.41 miles)
Lee Cottage at St Cuthbert's Square (3.93 miles)
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In a village location on the delightful, unspoilt and historic Holy Island of Lindisfarne, these Grade II listed fishermen's cottages offer modern comforts whilst retaining charm and ... More
The Farm House Guest House (4.61 miles)
Market Cross Guest House (4.62 miles)
Jill and John Hodge welcome you to their home. Situated in the centre of Belford village, this beautiful 200 year old guesthouse provides quality en-suite accommodation, award winning breakfasts and hospitality that is renowned.
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Blue Bell Hotel (4.63 miles)
The Hotel is 1/2 mile off the A1, in Belford. An ideal quiet central location for all the major attractions & Golf courses in the area. Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Bamburgh, Holy Island, all are ... More | visit website
Brandies Barn (5.51 miles)
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On the fringes of the tranquil village of Bowsden, and just 7 miles from Holy Island and the Lindisfarne nature reserve on Northumberland's Heritage coastline, this spacious ... More
Waren House Hotel (6.14 miles)
Enjoy the rare and natural beauty of a unique corner of this secret kingdom where time stands still and many a castle or monastery bears witness to a bygone age, when this land was torn ... More | visit website
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