Many people prefer to stay in cottages when looking to take in the countryside which is why the number of Northumbria cottages has grown in size over the last few years. Whether you’re looking to take in areas such as Haltwhistle, Kielder, Newcastle upon Tyne, Rothbury, Seahouses, Holy Island, Dunston, the borders or any other area of Northumbria there is almost certainly be a cottage waiting for you.
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There are many Haltwhistle hotels available for tourist looking to take in the many attractions in and around the Haltwhistle area. Whether you’re looking to take on the Hadrian’s Wall walk, looking for some quiet countryside for a weekend break or perhaps passing through the region and looking to stop off for the night then look no further.
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As tourists continue to travel in great numbers to Haltwhistle and the surrounding area, the Haltwhistle B&B market has grown significantly over the years. There are now many Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast establishments offering the opportunity to either stay central to Haltwhistle, or one of the surrounding villages or towns, or else sample a bed-and-breakfast deep in the heart of Roman Wall country.
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There are different places to eat in Haltwhistle and the surrounding areas so whether you’re looking for a country pub, an entertainment venue or perhaps local hotels and bed and breakfast establishments you will not be disappointed. As well as the pubs and clubs within the centre of Haltwhistle there are many smaller villages in the surrounding area which offer pub grub and restaurant services at a price you can afford.
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Pubs in Haltwhistle are becoming busier as the number of tourists flocking to the region continues to rise year on year. Thankfully the town is blessed with a number of different styles and different types of public house offering different styles of food and a different range of beverages. We have the Manor house, the Black Bull, the Haltwhistle working men’s club and many more pubs and clubs in and around the town.
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The tourist industry in and around Haltwhistle has led to a massive increase in the search for cottages Northumberland which is bringing more and more money to the area. Areas such as Melkridge, Bardon Mill, Henshaw, Gilsland, Greenhead as well as Corbridge, Prudhoe, Hexham, Riding Mill and other such villages and towns in the area are also prospering.
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There are a growing number of bed and breakfast Haltwhistle venues as tourist numbers continue to rise and interest in the region looks to spread beyond the UK. It is the mixture of beautiful scenery, Hadrian’s Wall and the local vibrant community which seems to be bringing more and more people to the region for walking holidays, traditional holidays and resettling in the north of England.
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There is uproar in the town of Haltwhistle after news that Sainsbury’s has introduced restrictions on the use of the car park adjoining the store. Despite the fact there would appear to be an agreement in place with the Haltwhistle town Council which effectively allows residents to use the car park free of charge for as long as they want, Sainsbury’s has introduced a three-hour maximum parking period although only the first hour is free.
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Like so many other towns and villages around the Northumberland region the make-up of Haltwhistle businesses has changed dramatically over the years although the old Main Street has managed to maintain its original character and look. Haltwhistle businesses include newsagents, supermarkets, banks, pubs and clubs, hairdressers, general retail outlets, insurance companies and petrol stations to name but a few.
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While there are many facilities in and around Haltwhistle which attract visitors to the region, the town has a blossoming fishing sector with the River South Tyne very popular amongst anglers. There are also smaller fishing facilities in the region such as the Haltwhistle Burn but by far and away the River South Tyne is the best fishing river in the area. So what fishing is available?

As well as your traditional brown trout all year round, the South Tyne is also host to sea trout and salmon of differing sizes in season. The “Arches” just outside Haltwhistle have given anglers some of the most thrilling sights with salmon and sea trout working their way up the river and the waterfalls which make up part of the “Arches”. There are also other fishing facilities available in the area such as the Kielder Dam reservoir which offers a variety of fish including rainbow trout and has gone from strength to strength over the years.
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