Coach House is a traditional cottage near Haltwhistle in Northumberland, sitting in a quiet rural setting away from crowds. Sleeping five across three bedrooms, it suits families or a couple of pairs wanting a proper countryside base. Its stand-out draw is that resident goats and hens live on site, giving the place a proper working smallholding feel most cottages simply can't offer.

This spot sits almost exactly midway along Hadrian's Wall, so you're well placed for exploring in either direction. The owner even offers a drop-off and pick-up service along Hadrian's Wall, handy if you fancy a one-way walk without doubling back for the car. Wildlife spotting and pony trekking are both easy to arrange locally and Haltwhistle itself has a pub and shop within easy reach.

Downstairs is open-plan, with a carpeted sitting room warmed by a wood burner and an original archway leading out to the patio. The kitchen has a round dining table seating four. Upstairs you'll find a double bedroom, a twin room and a single bedroom reached through a bi-fold door at the top of the stairs. There's one bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Three Roman forts sit within easy driving distance: Vindolanda is 6.5 miles (15 minutes), Birdoswald is 7 miles (15 minutes) and Housesteads is 8 miles (18 minutes). Northumberland National Park is 11 miles away (25 minutes) and Carlisle, with its shops, museums and restaurants, is 20 miles off (35 minutes).

Bring the dog (up to three pets welcome) and let them roam the enclosed woodland pet area while you settle in by the wood burner. Whether you're after Roman history along the Wall or just fancy waking up to goats next door, Coach House delivers something genuinely different. Book today for a countryside break with a difference in Northumberland.