The Northumberland coast is within easy reach too, with sandy beaches at Alnmouth, Warkworth, Embleton and Bamburgh good for picnics among the dunes.

The first floor has an open-plan kitchen/diner with a kitchen island and dining table, lit by large arched windows. Above the kitchen, a mezzanine has a cushioned window seat looking towards the town, the castle and the countryside, good for morning coffee. The second floor holds the lounge and bathroom, while the bedroom mezzanine wraps around two sides of the tower, overlooking the lounge below. The bed is a super-king zip-and-link that can be split into twins on request, so the tower sleeps two in total.

Alnwick Castle sits close by and is clearly visible from the east window, particularly striking at dawn or when lit up at night. Alnwick Gardens is another easy visit from the tower, with the Alnwick Treehouse Restaurant offering a memorable dining spot within the gardens. For a longer day out, Holy Island is reachable via its causeway, tides permitting.

Couples wanting somewhere different for a romantic weekend will find plenty to like here. The castle views, central position and unusual tower layout make it stand out from typical cottage stays. Just be ready for those spiral stairs! Book today for a memorable break in Alnwick for two.