Mossyford Cottage is a single-storey holiday cottage built of local stone, set on the edge of Alnwick Moor in Northumberland. It's designed for two and sits in quiet, secluded countryside surrounded by farmland. The bright open-plan living space has exposed ceiling beams, solid wood flooring and an ornamental fireplace, giving it a homely rather than showy feel.

The area is all rolling farmland and moorland, with Alnwick just under two miles away for shops, pubs and a weekly Saturday market. Walkers can head straight onto Alnwick Moor, while the Northumberland coast is within easy driving distance for beaches, castles and fishing villages. It's a quiet base but never feels cut off from things to do.

There's one king-size bedroom with Velux windows that let dark, star-studded skies be enjoyed from bed. The bathroom has a bath with shower over and reviewers repeatedly mention an exceptionally powerful shower. The country-style kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and the sitting and dining areas open onto extensive shared gardens with a summer house and spectacular countryside views.

Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and the film set for Hogwarts, is under two miles away (5 minutes' drive). Cragside, the first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity, is around 15 minutes away. Alnmouth's beach is 4 miles off and Bamburgh Castle sits 15 miles up the coast. The Farne Islands, reachable by boat trips for puffins and seals, make a memorable day out too.

Book Mossyford Cottage for a proper countryside escape for two, one small-to-medium dog welcome. Hosts Holly and Grant leave a generous local produce welcome hamper that often lasts several days and guests consistently praise Holly's handmade craft touches around the cottage. Quiet, well-equipped and close to the coast and castles alike check your dates today.