Coalburn Cottage

Coalburn Cottage sits on a working farm outside Eglingham, a small village with a pub, roughly 7 miles from Alnwick. The location puts you on the edge of open countryside with public bridleways and footpaths starting from the property itself—useful if walking is what you're after, and cycling routes are nearby too. Alnwick and the wider attractions of Northumberland are within easy reach by car.

The cottage is a single-storey conversion, with everything on the ground floor: a combined living and dining space opening onto a stone patio and enclosed garden; a kitchen equipped for proper cooking; one bedroom with a zip-and-link bed (can be configured as two singles); and a bathroom with both bath and shower. There's a wood burner in the living area, underfloor heating throughout, and Wi-Fi. Parking is available for two cars, and a bike store is on site. One small or medium-sized dog is welcome. The property is yours alone, and essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for the burner are included.

This suits couples wanting a quiet base for exploring the Northumberland hills, or anyone drawn to countryside and wildlife—deer, hares and various birds are common around the cottage. No smoking inside.