Victoria House sits in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland's historic market town. This three-bed home sleeps up to three guests and comes with original features that give it a real sense of history - guests have described the property as "intriguing" and worth exploring for its past. An open fire in the sitting room and a wood-effect gas stove in the dining room add a gentle glow on cooler evenings.

Alnwick has changed little since the days of the London-to-Edinburgh stagecoach and its narrow streets still hold shops, pubs and places to eat. The Market Place has a stone cross and hosts a weekly Saturday market. Golden sandy beaches and boat trips to the Farne Islands are within easy reach and several castles lie nearby too.

Inside you'll find a king-size room, a twin room and a single, so there's space for a small family or group of friends. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, basin and WC, plus there's a separate cloakroom downstairs. The kitchen comes well-equipped for self-catering and the sitting and dining rooms feature antique furniture and plush seating. Outside, an enclosed rear courtyard with furniture is ideal for meals alfresco.

Alnwick Castle is a five-minute walk and famous as the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Alnwick Garden, with Europe's largest cascading water feature and the Lilidorei play structure, is close by too. Alnmouth beach is 4 miles away (10 minutes), Rothbury is 10 miles (20 minutes) and Bamburgh Castle sits 15 miles off (30 minutes).

Book a stay at Victoria House and you're right where you want to be - walking distance to Alnwick's castle, gardens and coastline, with a comfortable, characterful home to come back to each evening. Check your dates today for a memorable Northumberland break.