Pickwick House is a stone-built period cottage right in the centre of Alnwick, Northumberland. It sleeps five across three bedrooms, with a super-king that can split into twins, a king room and a single. There's one family bathroom and it holds a 4 star gold Visit England rating. Two dogs are welcome, so bring them along for the Northumberland walks.

Alnwick is a working market town, not a museum piece and Pickwick House sits just 350 metres from the marketplace with its stalls and shops. Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden are both half a mile away, an easy stroll from the front door. The Northumberland Coast Path runs for over 60 miles nearby, ideal for a morning dog walk before breakfast.

Downstairs you'll find an open kitchen/diner with a natural wood floor and farmhouse-style table, well equipped for cooking proper meals. The lounge has a wood burner set into a stone fireplace, plus a Smart TV for evenings in. Upstairs, the bathroom houses a freestanding copper bath for a long soak and outside there's an outdoor sauna available for an extra charge at booking. A south-facing courtyard with a bistro table catches the morning sun and is a good spot for evening drinks too.

Alnwick Castle is a five-minute walk (0.5 miles) and Alnwick Garden, with its fountains and bamboo labyrinth, sits right alongside it. Alnmouth beach is 5 miles away (about 15 minutes' drive), while Warkworth beach is 8 miles off (around 20 minutes). For a bigger day out, drive 15.5 miles to reach the edge of Northumberland National Park.

This is a solid pick for families or couples who want a town-centre base with a proper castle on the doorstep and a copper bath to come home to. Pickwick House mixes period character with genuine comfort. Book today for a break in Alnwick you won't forget.