Though Northumberland is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, it can be bitterly cold in the winter months.
A bracing walk on a windswept beach or a hike up into the Cheviots can leave you needing endless cups of hot chocolate and a hot bath just to feel human again.
Though if you're holidaying in the region, a hot tub could be just the ticket to get refreshed and recuperated after a day exploring England's most northerly county.
