Mundles Cottage sits in the village of Whittingham in Northumberland, a quiet spot away from the main roads. This is a traditional stone cottage with original features and rustic oak beams across the ceiling. The living room has a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, so it stays snug through winter. Sleeps three across a double bedroom with sloping ceiling and a single room suited to a child.

Whittingham is small but has plenty on its doorstep. Guests can take leisurely walks around the village and surrounding countryside and the River Aln runs nearby for those who fancy fishing. The Cheviot Hills rise close by too, giving good walking country beyond the village itself. Alnwick and Rothbury are both an easy drive away, so days out don't mean long journeys.

Downstairs the living room has a two-seater and three-seater sofa plus a dining table, all under those oak beams. The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher and a door leads straight out to the private enclosed patio garden with bistro-style table and chairs and potted plants. Upstairs there's the double and single bedroom. The main bathroom has a bath and shower cubicle, plus there's a second WC located outside.

Alnwick is 8.5 miles away (around 20 minutes' drive) and home to Alnwick Castle, used as a filming location for several well-known films, with landscaped gardens to explore. Alnmouth Beach is 13 miles off (about 25 minutes), a sandy stretch with a village of shops, cafes and restaurants. Rothbury is a short drive too, popular for its riverside walks. The Cheviot Hills offer walking routes within easy reach for anyone wanting hill country.

Couples or small families after a quiet base in Northumberland will do well here. Two pets are welcome, so no need to leave the dog behind. Mundles Cottage gives you a cosy fireplace, a private garden and easy access to Alnwick's castle and the coast. Book today for a cosy break in Northumberland.