Thornbrae Studio is a stone-built one-bedroom holiday cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland, finished to a high standard throughout. Guests walk straight into an open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner and the whole property is fully accessible with the bedroom and bathroom both downstairs. Wood panelling runs throughout and an impressive lantern roof window floods the space with natural light.

Alnwick itself sits half a mile away, with shops, galleries, museums and a famous second-hand bookstore with open fires. Alnwick Playhouse offers theatre and cinema on your doorstep. The Northumberland coast is five miles off and Alnmouth's sandy beach is a favourite for a stroll or a picnic.

The bedroom holds a super-king-size zip-and-link bed, which can be made into a twin on request, plus a walk-in closet and a stone feature wall. The shower room has a large walk-in shower and WC. The lounge has a generous sofa and smart TV and the dining table seats four for entertaining friends.

Alnwick Castle and Gardens is half a mile away (2 minutes by car), with a treehouse restaurant for lunch. Alnmouth beach and its golf course are 4 miles off (10 minutes). Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, once home to Earl Grey, sits 6.5 miles away (15 minutes). Craster's harbour, known for seafood, is 7.5 miles away (20 minutes), with a coastal path leading on to Dunstanburgh Castle.

Couples wanting a comfortable base near Alnwick Castle will find plenty here, especially with that four-seater hot tub on the covered decking for evening stargazing. Thornbrae Studio suits two people well, whether after a castle visit or a coastal walk. Book today for a fantastic break in Alnwick for two.