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Northumberland, United Kingdom
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Ford and Etal are neighbouring villages in Northumberland, which together with Crookham have a population of 500. They're separate villages around their own castle, but "Ford and Etal" is the name of the landholding estate. These tiny villages shaped history when in 1513 they stood near the greatest battle ever fought on British soil, the Battle of Flodden.
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This was built in 1278 but the present building is a Tudorbethan mansion of 1694. You can peak in through the castle gates but since 1956 it's been a residential centre for young people's outdoor activities, no tours.
Tower house built in 1341, and briefly occupied by the Scots in 1513 before the Battle of Flodden. It lost its military value after 1603 but remained a tumbledown dwelling until the 18th century, then fell derelict.
A 19th century water mill restored to working order. The cafe sells produce made from its wholewheat flour.
Mixed reviews for this thatched pub with beer garden.
This is an antiques shop but with a good cafe.
Microbrewery with taproom open F Sa noon-10PM, serving pizzas 5-8PM Su and for drinks only noon-5PM. They brew cask ales and tours can be booked on F and Sa at 11AM. In summer there's a glamping site with pods and bell tents.
Relaxing 3-room guesthouse near Ford castle.
Grand trad pub with rooms.
Cafe Maelmin
B&B with spacious comfy rooms.
Smart hotel with good dining, dog-friendly.
Charming 2-room B&B in a Victorian vicarage, and furnished in that style. Open all year.
By road from the south, leave A1 at Morpeth and follow A697 through Wooler. (You could also stay on A1 to Fenwick then take B6353.) From Edinburgh take A68 then A697 through Coldstream.
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