We've teamed up with the award-winning Naked Sourdough to offer gourmet meals for guests staying at The Five Turrets. What we like: Want to dine in style but don't want to cook? We can arrange for a personal chef to whip up a special dinner for your party. Thanks to our partnership with talented chef and baker Cristina Wood guests now have the chance to sample some of her fabulous creations right here in The Five Turrets. By day the superb cook runs her own business in nearby

Tea, whisky, fine food and blether - and all in the best possible taste. What we like: A fantastic range of foodie tours with the always-engaging Isobel, including a romp around the Borders tantalising the taste buds and taking in a three course lunch and a beer tasting at a local brewery. There's a tea tour featuring the history of tea smuggling and a chance to blend your own breakfast brew. And a wild picnic with a hamper of treats including Scottish langoustines and gin co

Rent a bike from the Diamond Cycle Centre for your stay at The Five Turrets

Alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills. What we like: It's just a lot of fun. You lead an alpaca round the hillside. There's scenery. There's alpacas. It's somehow quite relaxing. They'll bring the alpacas to The Five Turrets if you want a tailored trekking experience for a group. In their own words: "A family owned smallholding located in the stunning Cheviot Hills, close to St Cuthbert’s Way. Beirhope truly is a hidden gem and we would love to share it with you on one of our

From simple pub food to a full tasting menu with paired wines. What we like: We've teamed up with one of the best chefs in the country to offer a personal chef service at The Five Turrets. Trevor Ward, former head chef in the fine dining restaurant at The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews and now working his magic round the corner at the Fleece Bar and Kitchen and Number One Bistro. At the moment they can only offer the service on Sunday evenings - contact them for more details.

Wildlife safaris around the Kielder Forest and the Northumberland coast What we like: There's a selection of safaris taking in the wildlife of Northumberland, but look out for their signature otter safaris. In their own words: "With spectacular wildlife including Black Grouse, Peregrine, Goshawk, Osprey, Roseate Tern, Grey Seal, Otter, Red Squirrel, Wild Goat, Roe Deer, Minke Whale and White-beaked Dolphin, Northumberland has something for everyone. Whether you are young or o