Maple Retreat

Open the door to Maple Retreat and you step straight into a two-bedroom home with one bathroom, set up for four people. The layout keeps things simple and comfortable, with a rear garden where you can sit out or fire up the barbecue after a day on the beach or exploring the moorland nearby. Everything you need for a seaside stay is thought of: bed linen, towels and electricity are included, and there's storage space for bikes along with beach toys—buckets, spades, crabbing nets, windbreak and deck chairs—ready to use.

The house sits less than a mile from the coast in North Yorkshire, with The Crown Inn close by in Darlington. It's a no-smoking property. The garden has steps leading down to the rear yard, so that's worth knowing if you're planning how to use the space. Arrival is after 15:00 and checkout before 10:00, giving you a full day to settle in and explore.