Oak Cottage

Oak Cottage opens into a characterful beamed living room with a wood-burning stove—the heart of this former shepherd's cottage on a working sheep farm in Northumberland. The ground floor holds a separate dining room and a kitchen equipped for self-catering, with a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer alongside the essentials. Upstairs, one bedroom has a four-poster double bed, the other two singles, sharing a bathroom with shower over the bath.

The cottage comes with Wi-Fi, heating, electricity and bed linen included. An enclosed garden with seating looks out over the surrounding landscape. One dog stays free. There's private parking on site, plus a charging point if you're driving electric. The property draws its water from a spring. No smoking inside.

This part of Northumberland—within the National Park and overlooking Whitelee Fell Nature Reserve—suits walkers and anyone wanting to explore Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle or Kielder Forest. Otterburn and Jedburgh are each about 15 minutes' drive for supplies and a meal out. Newcastle and Edinburgh lie within reach for a day trip.