Number 1 is a Grade II listed Georgian house in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland. It sits in a conservation area among cobbled streets and other listed buildings. The house sleeps six across three bedrooms, with a wood burner keeping things cosy on cooler evenings. Furnishings and colours were chosen to reflect the Georgian era of the building.

Alnwick is a historic market town with plenty of places to eat and drink, all within 300 yards of the front door. Beyond the town, you're close to Northumberland's coastline and open countryside. The area suits families, couples and groups looking to combine a historic base with easy trips to the coast.

Downstairs there's a living room with a smart TV and wood burner, plus a separate dining room overlooking the sitting-out area, good for family gatherings or celebrations. The kitchen has a range cooker, microwave and dishwasher. Upstairs, bedroom one has a 5ft kingsize bed, bedroom two a 4ft 6in double and bedroom three 3ft bunk beds. There's a shower room and a separate bathroom with bath and shower over. Outside is an enclosed, lawned garden with a small pond.

Alnwick Castle is only a few minutes' walk away, one of the largest inhabited castles in the UK and a Harry Potter filming location. Alnwick Garden is also in town, home to the Grand Cascade waterfall, a poison garden and Europe's largest treehouse with its own restaurant. Alnmouth, a coastal village with a golden beach, is 4 miles east (about 10 minutes by car). Seahouses, a fishing village with boat trips to the Farne Islands for seals and puffins, is a 20-minute drive north.

This is a solid pick for families or friends wanting a historic town base with the coast and countryside close by. Two pets stay free and Number 1 puts you right by the castle everyone wants to see. Book today for a break in Alnwick your whole family will remember.