Our pick of the loveliest stays within easy reach of the cliffs and beaches, from characterful townhouses to history-steeped inns Just a five minute walk from the beach, The Lord Crewe in Bamburgh is a delightful pub with rooms Credit : peter atkinson Helen Pickles Destination Expert Helen began her career in radio journalism for the BBC (mainly Radio 4) before moving into feature writing. Having contributed to most UK national titles, from YOU Magazine to the FT, she unintentionally became a travel writer and hotel reviewer, primarily for the Telegraph, Times and Independent. She has also contributed to travel guides and platforms such as DK Eyewitness, Sawday’s, Time Out and i-escape.com. See more Published 14 April 2026 5:00pm BST All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating.…