A holiday cottage in Northumberland could make the perfect break for activity lovers this autumn.
The first Outdoors Northumberland Festival will be hitting the county from September 25th to October 17th, bringing with it a range of outdoor events, according to Visit Northumberland's blog.
A mass-participation cycle challenge named the H100 will kick off the festival fun, taking riders over 100 hills around Haltwhistle.
And for those of you who are a bit out of practice or with young children, there will be a less demanding cycle ride taking place at the same time.
Other activities on offer include walking, horse riding, water sports and wildlife watching, so there should be something to please everyone!
It was recently suggested by the Guardian a holiday in Northumberland is ideal for families, with plenty of options for great days out.
For instance, you could visit Alnwick Castle, which is best-known as the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, or take a boat trip to the Farne islands.
Posted by Matt Smith, cottages4you
Northumberland is often overlooked by the rest of the country but we have absolutely stunning coastline and are spoilt in terms of visitor attractions. Wallington Hall, Belsay Hall, Chillingham Castle, the Farne Islands. The list goes on.