Stables @ Westfield Steading is a beautifully converted one-storey stone cottage on the edge of Seahouses in Northumberland. Once a working stable, it has been renovated to a high standard while keeping original features intact. Arched windows, vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams give it a genuinely rustic feel that's hard to find elsewhere.

Seahouses sits within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The harbour is less than a mile away where you can catch boat trips to the Farne Islands to see grey seals and puffins. Bamburgh's famous sandy beach is just 3 miles down the road.

The cottage sleeps 2 as standard with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed that can be made into twins on request. A sofa bed in the lounge extends capacity to 3. Underfloor heating runs throughout and a wood burner keeps things cosy. The kitchen has an electric range oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

Bamburgh Castle is 3 miles away. The Farne Islands boat trips leave from Seahouses harbour. Alnwick Castle and Gardens are around 15 miles north. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is roughly 20 miles away.

Stables @ Westfield Steading suits couples or small groups wanting a well-equipped coastal base with real character. Reviewers call it perfect. It's easy to see why.