Coomb's Cottage sits in the village of Lowick in Northumberland, close to Berwick-upon-Tweed. This two-bedroom cottage sleeps four and comes with an extra low-level double in the attic for children or teenagers. The lounge has two leather sofas and an upright piano, plus a wood-burning stove for cold evenings.

Lowick is a quiet spot with two village pubs and a useful shop, all within walking distance. Cheswick Beach and Goswick Beach are both a short drive away, so sandy walks are easy to fit in. This part of Northumberland mixes coastline with open farmland and the cottage makes a good base for exploring both without much driving.

The ground floor has a king-size bedroom looking across open fields and a double bedroom overlooking the courtyard. Upstairs, the attic room has a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows, with a guitar left out for guests to use. There's one modern shower room downstairs with a walk-in cubicle. The kitchen has a gas cooker, dishwasher and washing machine and the conservatory holds the dining table with doors onto the courtyard.

Bamburgh Castle is a short drive away and worth the trip for the views alone. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne makes for a full day out, tide times allowing. Berwick-upon-Tweed has its own castle, galleries and beaches to explore. For something different, the Birds of Prey Centre at Haggerston Castle is a good family stop and Seahouses runs boat trips out to the Farne Islands.

This is a solid choice for families or couples wanting a quiet Northumberland base with easy access to castles, beaches and Lindisfarne. Two pets are welcome and the fully enclosed west-facing courtyard catches the afternoon sun for evening drinks. Coomb's Cottage ticks the boxes for a proper North East getaway. Check your dates today and get this one booked in.