The Wellstays Journal
Your guide to the best of North Northumberland
Here you’ll find local guides and honest recommendations for making the most of your stay at The Old Post Office, from the best coastal walks near Bamburgh and Seahouses to quiet spots along the Cheviot Hills, family days out around Alnwick, and where to eat well without driving far. We’ll also share seasonal tips for visiting Holy Island, dog-friendly routes straight from the cottage door, and the small details that make Chatton worth staying in rather than just passing through. Whether you’re planning your first visit or coming back for another break, this is where you’ll find the ideas to help you plan it.
Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island and the Farne Islands are all an easy drive from Chatton. Here's how to plan.
- Adventure
From Chillingham's wild cattle to Alnwick Castle, here's how to fill your days around Chatton without ever straying far.
- Adventure
Golden countryside, quieter castles and evenings by the log burner, here's why autumn might be the best time to.
- Seasonal
From the village pub two minutes away to Craster kippers on the coast, here's where to eat well without.
- Places to eat
No cleaning fee, endless walking country and a pub that welcomes wet dogs, here's why The Old Post Office.
- Property Features
Spring lambs, summer coastlines, golden autumns or cosy winters, here's how each season feels at The Old Post Office.
- Seasonal