Savour the gorgeous gardens and glorious scenery when you retreat to this exquisite cottage near Humbledon. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom property dates back 200 years and presents a wealth of character. Providing dog-friendly accommodation and scenic walks from the doorstep, it is situated on the edge of the magnificent Northumberland National Park.
Make your way inside and head into the inviting, farmhouse-style kitchen/diner to unload your groceries and prepare dinner. Cook using either the traditional AGA or the electric oven then call the rest of your party to pull a chair up to the table. After dinner, gather in the lounge, which has a vaulted ceiling, to watch TV or chat in front of a roaring open fire. There is also a conservatory at ground-floor level, where you can relax over a cup of tea and enjoy the views. A handy utility room and WC can also be found downstairs. Climb several steps to discover three of your bedrooms, a snug and a family bathroom on the upper level of the ground floor. The bedrooms here include a double, a twin and a king-size with en-suite shower room. Wander on up to the first floor to another lovely, double bedroom, which has a vaulted ceiling and beams. Spill out into the delightful English country garden on sunny days to soak up the serenity. Dine out here, cook supper on the BBQ and challenge each other to tournaments in the detached games room. Keep an eye on children and pets near the pond.
Pack a picnic, lace up your boots and head straight off along the picturesque, 62-mile St Cuthbert’s Way. Venture into Wooler, fondly known as the gateway to the Cheviots, 1 mile away. Here, you can wander the pretty streets of stone houses, shop and dine out.