Wagtail Cottage sits in the village of Lesbury in Northumberland, close to Alnwick. It's one of a row of four cottages that were once home to local farm workers and the bungalow keeps a cosy, homely feel throughout. It sleeps four across two bedrooms, making it a good fit for couples or small families. Two pets can come along too.

Lesbury is a quiet village and the location works well as a base for exploring Northumberland's coast and countryside. You can walk along the River Aln to Alnmouth, a village of pretty painted houses, tea rooms and a gift shop, about two miles away. There's a pub within a mile of the cottage and food shops in Alnmouth, Alnwick and Longhoughton for stocking up.

Downstairs you'll find a living room with a 34-inch Freeview Smart TV, DVD player and Bluetooth speaker, plus a woodburner with logs provided to start you off. The kitchen-dining room has an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Upstairs, bedroom one has a double bed and bedroom two has two single beds. There's one bathroom with a bath and shower over. Outside, an enclosed patio with garden furniture gives you somewhere to sit after a day out.

Alnwick Castle and Gardens is about four miles inland, known for its Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and Braveheart connections. Warkworth, a few miles away, has castle ruins and riverside walks. Amble harbour is worth a visit for its Sunday market and harbour fish and chips. Alnmouth's sandy beach is roughly two miles from the cottage. Alnmouth train station is within a mile (a few minutes by car), handy for day trips to Edinburgh.

Wagtail Cottage suits couples or small families wanting a proper Northumberland base with the coast, castles and countryside all close by. With a rated 5 out of 5 guest score and a Customers' Choice award, it's clearly popular. Book today for a great break near Alnwick.