Live Like a Local

Living the seasons - plan your 2020 greater escape

Living the seasons - plan your 2020 greater escape

Magnificent landscapes, vibrant towns and spectacles to thrill; our local region has so much to offer all-year-round. Take inspiration from our seasonal highlights and fill the crisp pages of your 2020 diary with the beginnings of fun-filled holiday plans here in Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and East Lothian.

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Savour the flavour with our local foodie festivals

Savour the flavour with our local foodie festivals

September. A chance to celebrate the food that surrounds us during a month where the countryside, harvest and local producers take centre stage. With a smashing food festival taking place in our local area every weekend for the next five weeks, this month is the prime time to tantalise your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons with local foodie escapades and all-round autumnal jollity.

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Discover our favourite quirky local eateries this summer

Discover our favourite quirky local eateries this summer

Whet your appetite and tempt your taste buds with this collection of Team C&C's favourite local eateries with a quirky twist. From fresh lobster and chilled champagne sipped on the harbour to a Sunday roast of local produce served in a unique treehouse, we've worked to ensure your dining pleasure is catered for this summer.

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We launch C&C Tots

We launch C&C Tots

We proudly present C&C Tots, a handpicked portfolio of baby-friendly properties stacked with all the essentials and local insider tips for a stress-free UK staycation.

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In the know: secret pleasures and places, selected by our cottage owners

In the know: secret pleasures and places, selected by our cottage owners

With insider knowledge of Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and East Lothian, we asked a handful of our cottage owners to divulge their secret pleasures and places in our local area. From Instagramable independent cafés to Northumberland's Dark Skies and perfect viewpoints, read on to discover their go-to ideas for your next stay with us.

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Our top tips for Burns Night

Our top tips for Burns Night

We thought we’d gather our personal top tips and favourite facts to help you host your perfect Burns Supper. Whether you’re having a relaxed night in with haggis and a few friends or heading to a black tie ball, you’re sure to have a wonderful time.

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