“27 hole golf course in the Northumberland National Park. Attached to the hotel with spa and a great country pub too. Price range £££”

“Great walks by the river near this former Victorian Spa, find the spot where Walter Scott popped the question to Mrs Scott”

“I'm not plugging a rival, but the Hilton (next door) has a late bar if, you're still thirsty, which offers great views of the Tyne Bridge and river.”