A Northumberland village has been named one of the UK's prettiest for a winter break, according to the Telegraph.
Lindisfarne, a tidal island famous for its early Christian monastery, was named one of the prettiest for a winter getaway, recommended for its landscapes and 'off-season solitude'.
The Telegraph shared 10 of the prettiest villages in the UK for a winter weekend break, including the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Travel writer Sarah Baxter described the island as 'magnificent', with 'enormous' skies where you could potentially spot the Northern Lights.
From bracing walks on the coast or enjoying a cosy pub with a warm drink or a cold pint, there's nothing better than enjoying a 'comforting and refreshing' break in winter.
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“I love going away in Britain in winter, ideally somewhere small, quiet and seasonally appropriate – the sort of village that might show up on a classic Christmas card," Sarah said.
“Weekend activities on offer should include trying to successfully light the log burner (or finding the nearest fire-warmed pub) and watching whatever weather is occurring outside, to decide if a walk – coastal, woodland, frosty, blowy – is in order.
“A winter village break can be both comforting and refreshing. And also cheap: low-season rates in cute honeypots are invariably a bargain compared to summer.”
Moving on to discuss Lindisfarne, she said: “Around 160 people live on little one-village tidal island Lindisfarne, cut off twice a day by the sea – there are few better places for off-season solitude.
“The island is magnificent, with its crag-top castle (closed for winter), the Lindisfarne Priory ruins (open weekends), white-sand beaches and enormous skies.
“Enjoy winter’s late sunrises, early sunsets, storms, stars and, maybe, Northern Lights, as well as huge flocks of migratory geese.
“Then join the locals for coffee at Pilgrim’s or a pint at the Crown & Anchor Inn."
One review praised the inn's 'warm welcome from a fabulously friendly team', and 'excellent food and varied menu'.
Another added: "The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about what they were serving. We enjoyed our meal so much that we changed plans and booked a table for the following night. Highly recommended."
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