Mermaid Cottage is a lovingly renovated stone cottage on a farm steading in Embleton, Northumberland. It sleeps two and has been designed as a proper romantic bolthole. Large windows frame sweeping ocean views and on clear mornings you can watch the sunrise over the sea without leaving your bed. That's not a marketing line a guest called it magical.

Embleton sits on the Northumberland coast, one of the least crowded stretches of coastline in England. Embleton Bay is just 500 metres away a wide sandy beach with rocky outcrops and direct views of Dunstanburgh Castle. The village itself has a traditional pub within easy reach.

The cottage sleeps two across one double bedroom downstairs with oak flooring and French doors opening onto a patio with coastal views. The upstairs lounge has an open fire and balcony doors opening onto a balcony with sea views. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. One en-suite bathroom with shower over bath.

Dunstanburgh Castle is visible from the beach (0.5 miles, 5 mins). Craster fishing village is 3.4 miles away (8 mins). Alnwick Castle is 8 miles away (15 mins). Bamburgh Castle is 14 miles away (25 mins).

No hot tub. Mermaid Cottage is best for couples wanting coast, quiet and real Northumberland. Book it for the views alone.