Homildon Cottage is a 200-year-old stone cottage sitting in the hamlet of Humbleton, Northumberland, just over a mile from the market town of Wooler. It sleeps eight across four bedrooms and is tucked away at the end of a short track in a quiet hollow. Up to three dogs are welcome here.

Wooler has shops, pubs, restaurants and a nine-hole golf course, all worth a visit before or after your walks. Right from the front door, a bridleway leads straight into Northumberland National Park and onto St Cuthbert's Way, giving you a choice between a gentle valley stroll or a proper climb into the Cheviots. The cottage looks out over fields, a garden and Humbleton Hill, with a neighbouring wetland bringing plenty of birds to watch.

Inside you get a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, two doubles and a twin, all on the ground floor, plus a further double upstairs under a beamed, pitched ceiling. There are two bathrooms and an extra WC in the utility room. The kitchen/diner has an Aga, electric oven and hob and a table that seats eight, while a vaulted lounge holds a wood burner. A bright conservatory and a quiet snug add extra space and the converted stable now houses a games room with a multi-games table.

Ford & Etal Estate is 8 miles away (around 20 minutes by car), home to a steam railway and a working watermill. Wooler itself is just over a mile away and covers most day-to-day needs. St Cuthbert's Way and the wider Cheviots start right outside the cottage and the Cheviot Hills offer walking routes for any ability. The Northumberland coast, with its castles and beaches, is within reach for a longer day out.

This is a solid choice for families or groups wanting space, a proper kitchen and easy walking straight from the door. The established kitchen garden with herbs and alpine strawberries is a nice touch for anyone who likes to cook and the decked dining area facing Humbleton Hill is a great spot for an evening meal. Homildon Cottage suits walkers, dog owners and anyone after a peaceful base in the Cheviots. Check your dates for a great break in Northumberland today.