Angerton Cottage

Families and small groups will find Angerton Cottage works well for a getaway together. The three bedrooms—one with a king bed and ensuite, one double, one twin—and two bathrooms mean everyone gets comfortable space without fighting over showers. The whole property is yours alone, with private parking for two cars and a large enclosed garden where children and dogs have room to roam. A hot tub seats six, and the patio area has furniture and a barbecue for outdoor meals.

Ground-floor living keeps things simple: the kitchen has a full range of appliances for self-catering, there's a dining room separate from the lounge, and a wood-burning stove warms the place through winter. Garden doors open from the living room onto the patio, good for keeping an eye on younger guests or simply watching wildlife while you sit inside. Essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, along with wood for the burner to get you started.

The cottage sits in quiet countryside near Carlisle but with convenient access to further afield: the Lake District lies within half an hour's drive, offering everything from gentle country walks along quiet lanes to serious hiking and visits to towns like Keswick. Hadrian's Wall ruins are a short drive away, and the Dumfries and Galloway beaches across the Scottish border aren't far either. Smoking is not permitted inside.