Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst comes fully equipped for a comfortable stay. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge-freezer, so you can cook properly rather than make do. Bed linen, towels, wi-fi and electricity are included, along with initial fuel for the wood burner. There's a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room, and parking for four cars on site.

The layout spreads across two floors. Downstairs holds a living room with smart TV and wood-burning stove, the kitchen/dining area opening onto the garden, and the first bedroom with a zip-and-link super king bed (splits into singles on request). Upstairs are two more bedrooms—one with an emperor bed, one with another zip-and-link super king—plus a shower room and bathroom. Altogether the property sleeps six.

Outside, an enclosed garden has a patio, sitting area and a hot tub for six. The village of Longhorsley sits in rural Northumberland yet reaches the coast and major attractions within a short drive. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Smoking is not permitted.