A Stitch on Tyne

If country walks are your thing then you can't go wrong with this cute little home in the village of Fourstones. Surrounded by the dramatic rolling hills of the South Tyne Valley, it's a remote rural escape with all the comforts of home. Just a five-minute drive from Hadrian's Wall, you'll be in an elevated position overlooking farmland. Inside, this place is as warm and cosy as you would imagine, with an electric fire in the living room and comfortable, modern furnishings. There's plenty of character in the form of vaulted ceilings and wooden beams, but there's nothing rustic about it. Its swish kitchen is bigger than most and features high-spec appliances. And if you're bringing your dog, you'll have a pretty, enclosed garden and a terrace for sitting outdoors in the summer. Here you'll be just a ten-minute drive from the market town of Hexham with all its shops and restaurants.

Home truths:
*There is a second cottage on-site that when booked together can accommodate ten guests
*The home is accessed up a rough track over cattle grids
*There's no nearby public transport so you'll definitely need a car here – there's private parking
*Up to two dogs are welcome for a £25 fee each, note the garden is not enclosed though so pets should be supervised
*There is Wi-Fi but it's not the strongest due to the remote location
*There are security cameras on the property but not inside
*The super king bed can be made up as two singles if you'd prefer
*The fire in the living room is electric
*It's a single-storey home with a private entrance
*There's room for a travel cot in the bedroom
*A third guest could sleep on the sofa bed