Willow Cottage is an elegant stone-built terraced property in The Square, Lesbury a quiet conservation village in Northumberland. Part of a historic row of millworkers' cottages, it sleeps four and has been sympathetically restored to a high standard without losing its original character. The sitting room has a gorgeous woodburning stove with squishy sofas, soft rugs and throws. Gas central heating keeps it warm year-round.

Lesbury sits just 1.3 miles from Alnmouth and 3.8 miles from Alnwick. A volunteer-run community shop is 150m away. The Coach Inn pub is also 150m from the door. The English Coastal Path is within one mile. Alnmouth railway station is an easy walk away with East Coast Main Line services.

Two bedrooms sleep four: one double with a vaulted ceiling and one twin. One bathroom with bath, shower over bath and underfloor heating. The spacious kitchen-diner has a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and patio doors to a private enclosed courtyard.

Alnwick Castle (3.8 miles / 10 mins), The Alnwick Garden (3.8 miles / 10 mins), Warkworth Castle (4.3 miles / 12 mins) and Howick Hall and Gardens (7 miles / 15 mins) are all close by.

Willow Cottage suits couples and small families wanting a peaceful, well-equipped base for the Northumberland coast and countryside. Guests return repeatedly and it's easy to see why.