Sandyhouse Cottage

Rural Northumberland around Milfield draws walkers, cyclists and those after quieter countryside breaks. Sandyhouse Cottage sits a mile from the village itself, where a pub, café and shop serve the immediate area. Wool, seven miles south, has broader facilities. The cottage is positioned to reach the Northumbrian coast within half an hour—Goswick beach, Holy Island and Seahouses are all realistic day trips—while Alnwick, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles lie within an hour's drive.

The property is a semi-detached cottage with three bedrooms (a double and two singles upstairs, plus a shower room with bath) and space for five. Downstairs, the living room has a woodburner and TV, while the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, with electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and everything else you need. Bed linen, towels, heating and the first load of wood for the burner are all included. An enclosed garden with lawn and seating overlooks the Cheviots and Yeavering Bell; parking for two cars is on site, and there is on-site electric car charging available at cost. One well-behaved pet stays free.

The Pennine Way and St Cuthbert's Way run nearby for hiking, while the gliding club in Milfield offers flights with an instructor. This is a non-smoking property and suits families and couples on holiday breaks.