Cobbler's Cottage is a stone-built cottage in the middle of Alnwick, Northumberland. It's the larger of a pair of cottages at this address and sits tucked behind the market square, reached via an arch a few yards up the historic Correction House Lane. The cottage had a complete makeover in 2018 and the result is an immaculately presented interior with an open-plan ground floor. It sleeps four across two bedrooms.

Alnwick is a market town with a long history and you're right in its centre here. A pub sits within a mile of the door, so evenings out don't need a car. The coast is within five miles too, giving you a choice of town life or beach days without much driving. A free public car park lies 200 yards from the cottage, handy since parking right outside isn't an option.

Downstairs you get an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with a Freeview Smart TV, electric fire and a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and washer dryer. There's a separate toilet on this floor too. Upstairs holds two bedrooms: one with a double bed and a mattress topper for extra comfort, the other with two single beds. A contemporary bathroom with a bath and shower over completes the first floor.

Alnwick Castle is a short walk from the cottage and is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. The Alnwick Garden, with its Grand Cascade fountain, sits close by too. Barter Books, a large second-hand bookshop in the old railway station, is nearby. Alnmouth beach and village lie about four miles away (10 minutes by car), giving you sand and sea within easy reach.

This is a solid pick for couples or small families wanting a base right in Alnwick without needing a car for everyday things. With the castle, gardens and coast all close by, plus a fresh 2018 refurbishment inside, Cobbler's Cottage covers town and coast in one stay. Book today for a great break in Alnwick.