Rosehip Cottage is a Victorian stone-built terraced cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland. It has had a full makeover and sleeps four across two double bedrooms. The lounge/diner keeps its exposed floorboards and high ceilings, giving the place a proper period feel despite the new fittings throughout.

Alnwick is a historic market town and this cottage sits within a gentle stroll of the town centre. You can walk to a cinema/playhouse, restaurants, independent shops and a good choice of pubs. Golf is nearby too, if that's your thing. Further out, the coast and hills offer proper walking country.

Downstairs you get a lounge/diner with a Freeview TV, DVD player and gas fire, plus a kitchen with a breakfast bar, electric cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. The kitchen leads to a small private patio with garden furniture. There's also a separate toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, both double bedrooms measure 4ft 6in and are immaculately presented, sharing a bathroom with a bath and separate shower cubicle.

Top of the list is Alnwick Castle, less than a mile away, home to the Duke of Northumberland and famous as a filming location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Right next door are Alnwick Gardens, with a grand cascade waterfall, a poison garden and a restaurant in the largest treehouse in Europe. Head east and you'll reach a 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline (AONB), while west takes you into the heather-capped Cheviot Hills. Both are easily reached for a day out.

This is a solid base for anyone who wants castle grounds, gardens and coastal walks all within easy reach, without giving up town-centre convenience. Rosehip Cottage suits couples or small families after a homely stay with plenty to see on the doorstep. Book today for a great break in Alnwick.