Borrowdale Cottage

North Stainmore sits high on the moors between the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Teesdale, making it a base for exploring multiple landscapes without moving house. Borrowdale Cottage stands here as a standalone property where two people can settle in completely alone. The single bedroom holds a double bed; there's a bathroom with bath and shower, and a living room with woodburner and TV. The kitchen has a cooker, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, so you can cook properly or wash up as you go. One dog is welcome; children are not, and smoking is not permitted.

The real draw is the private hot tub in the enclosed rear garden, positioned to take in views across the surrounding countryside. The garden also has seating and a barbecue. Wi-Fi reaches inside, and the heating, electricity and bed linen are all included in the price. There is parking for one family-sized car on site. Brough, a village with a medieval castle, shops and cafes, lies 3 miles away. Kirkby Stephen's market town sits 8 miles off, while Barnard Castle is a 20-minute drive.