Wellwood Cottage

Wellwood Cottage suits couples or small families after a base in Morpeth. The cottage is yours alone, with two bedrooms—one double, one single—sleeping up to three. Downstairs, the living and dining room has a smart TV, Blu-ray and DVD player with a selection of films, plus an electric fire. The kitchen is equipped for cooking, with a gas oven, hob, microwave and air fryer; there's also a washer-dryer and separate toilet. Upstairs, a wet room with shower, toilet and grab rail completes the layout.

Essentials including Wi-Fi, electricity, bed linen and towels are covered. You have private parking for one car and a front garden with seating. The cottage is no-smoking throughout.

Morpeth itself dates back to 1080 and sits on the river in a charming area of cobbled streets and a market square. Restaurants, bars, cafes and shops are within walking distance. The town has a railway station and bus connections to Edinburgh. For day trips, Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Forts are easily reached via the nearby A1, and the Heritage Coast with its beaches and castles lies north. Carlisle Park is worth a visit in spring and summer.