Melkridge accommodation from AU$125

Although it's located 11 kilometres outside of the city's heart, Gilsland is definitely worth checking out. It has 2 accommodation options to choose from, including Bush Nook and The Samson Inn.

For more options, try out the Farlam Hall Country House Hotel and the Battlesteads Hotel. They are 18 kilometres and 18 kilometres respectively from the center. Wotif also suggests the Riverdale Hall Hotel and the Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel. The first is 20 kilometres away from the center, while the second is 35 kilometres away.

Newbrough is 14 kilometres to the east of Melkridge and is home to the Old Gaol and Hexham Market Place. If you'd like to visit Newbrough, check out the Westfield B&B and Carr Edge Farm. Alternatively, you could stay in Simonburn, 16 kilometres to the northeast of Melkridge, where you'll find the Simonburn Tearooms and Hallbarns. Chesters Roman Fort and Housesteads Roman Fort are amongst the more popular places to explore while in Simonburn.

Morpeth is home to around 14000 people, and is situated 50 kilometres northeast of Melkridge. A few local attractions include the Morpeth Bagpipe Museum, Treacle Wool Shop and St Mary the Virgin Church. You can choose from quite a few accommodations in Morpeth that suit most tastes and budgets. These include the Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club, Clennell Hall Hotel and The Dyke Neuk - Guest house. Other accommodation choices include The Sun Hotel, The Granby Inn, The Anglers Arms and Morpeth Lodge.

Just because you're on holiday, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your passion for sports. Brunton Park can be found to the west of Melkridge. Stay right near the action at the Hallmark Hotel Carlisle or the Angus Hotel.

Newcastle International Airport is the most logical airport for flying into Melkridge and is 45 kilometres drive from the centre of town. If you plan to stay nearby, try the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport or the Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport.