Snowshill at Heckley Farm Cottages is a single-storey cottage set in a peaceful rural spot near Denwick, just two miles from Alnwick in Northumberland. The whole place is arranged on the ground floor, so there are no stairs to worry about. It sleeps up to five across three bedrooms, with a cosy living room warmed by an open fire for chilly evenings. One dog can come along too.

This part of Northumberland sits on a stretch of Heritage coastline designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. West of the cottage lie the Cheviot Hills, good for long countryside walks, while the coast itself is just over six miles away. Fancy a day exploring castles, coastal villages or second-hand bookshops? You won't run out of things to do here.

Inside you'll find a bright kitchen with a farmhouse table for breakfasts and suppers, plus a bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The kingsize double bedroom suits couples and a single room works well for a child or solo traveller. A dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer are all included and there's an enclosed cottage garden with a patio for morning coffee outdoors.

Alnwick Castle is just 2 miles away (5 minutes by car) and doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Alnwick Gardens, with its Grand Cascade waterfall and poison garden, sits alongside it. Barter Books, a second-hand bookshop in a former railway station, is also 2 miles off. For the coast, Alnmouth is just over 6 miles away (15 minutes), with sandy beaches and tea rooms to explore.

Couples and small families after a quiet countryside base with easy access to castles and coast will find plenty to love at Snowshill at Heckley Farm Cottages. Two off-road parking spaces and a private garden round things off nicely. Book your stay near Alnwick today.