Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - Ellingham (3.1 mls E), Northumberland

Located in a pretty hamlet with views of beautiful, open countryside. The beach at nearby Beadnell Bay (7.8 miles) is perfect for dog walks, views of Dunstanburgh Castle, picnics, rock pooling, and water sports. There is a beachside café, pub/restaurants, a general store, and a café/bistro in Beadnell village.

Head to Seahouses for boat trips to the Farne Islands and tasty fish and chips and nearby Craster for its world-famous kippers. Explore Bamburgh Castle, the beach, shops, and renowned restaurants. Cross the causeway to Holy Island and spend a day in historic Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens (9 miles) and the market town’s independent shops, galleries, playhouse theatre, and famous second-hand bookshop and Cragside House and Gardens in friendly Rothbury. There is a contemporary café/shop (2.2 miles) which is a good venue for lunch and a friendly pub/restaurant in Ellingham (3.1 miles) where you can enjoy dinner. This former farm building has been lovingly renovated to a high standard, beautifully decorated and well presented throughout.

Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor gives the property a luxurious feel. Head through the French doors into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which is the perfect social space to gather for meals, games and to sit and plan your next day's activities. The kitchen is well-equipped so the family chef can prepare a range of dishes and there is a sofa to relax on and Smart TV to keep everyone entertained.

There is a utility room with a washing machine and a separate WC. The first of three bedrooms is located on this floor with a king-size bed, plenty of storage space, and French doors that open to the front patio area. The en-suite has a shower cubicle and WC.

Head upstairs to find the lounge with a Juliette balcony, comfortable sofas to unwind on, a Smart TV and a PlayStation with games. The twin bedroom is off the lounge and the en-suite has a ‘P’ shaped bath with a shower over the bath and WC. The third bedroom has a double bed, with an en-suite bathroom comprising a muscle-relaxing spa bath with a shower attachment and WC.

Outside, there is a small patio area to the front of the property with a garden table and chairs and chimenea plus a BBQ for cosy alfresco dining and morning coffees.