This 2-bedroom cottage is a stylishly presented coastal retreat in Christon Bank, near Embleton in Northumberland. Finished to a high specification with Scandinavian beach hut-style decor, it sleeps four and sits in a peaceful residential setting. The cottage delivers on location and quality.

The Northumberland coast is right on your doorstep. Low Newton by the Sea is a six-minute drive away with a fantastic sandy beach and wildlife-rich nature reserve. Seahouses offers regular boat trips to the Farne Islands to see puffins, seals and dolphins. Scenic walks lead to Dunstanburgh Castle and Craster along the coast. The village pub is a two-minute walk away.

Inside you'll find a stunning open-plan lounge-diner with oak flooring, Smart TV and views across rolling countryside to woodland. The kitchen has oak worktops, sleek white units and a patio door to the enclosed garden. There's one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both with oak flooring, plus a downstairs bathroom with shower over the bath.

Alnwick Castle (7.9 miles, 14 mins), Dunstanburgh Castle (2.8 miles, 8 mins), Bamburgh Castle (9.3 miles, 13 mins) and Embleton Tower (1.7 miles, 4 mins) are all within easy reach and Seahouses has the boat trips to the Farne Islands.

The cottage suits couples and small families who want a well-finished base on the Northumberland coast. Book it for the beaches, the wildlife and the walks.