Waggy Tails

Walking into Waggy Tails, you find two distinct living areas on the ground floor—a sitting room with a sofa bed, television and games console, and a separate dining room with patio doors onto the garden. The kitchen sits between them, equipped for proper cooking, and leads directly outside. Upstairs are two bedrooms (one double, one with singles) and two bathrooms, one with a bath and shower, the other a separate toilet and cubicle shower.

This four-person homestay in the fishing village of Seahouses works well for families, especially those with dogs, as one pet is welcome. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are included. The enclosed garden has furniture and a barbecue, and there is parking for one car on site. The property sits within half a mile of the beach and a short walk of the village's shops and restaurants.

The Farne Islands boat trips—famous for puffins and seals—depart from the harbour minutes away. Beadnell Bay, two miles south, draws water sports enthusiasts, while Bamburgh Castle and its sandy beach lie three miles north along the coast. Golf, horse riding and the historic market town of Alnwick are all within easy reach inland.