Standing in glorious countryside, this impressive cottage is perched on the edge of Catton village, and offers easy access to the moorland and dales in and around the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hexham Abbey is just 9 miles away, with the Roman forts at Vindolanda and Housesteads both within 12 miles. The cottage is surrounded by rolling fields with the dramatic, sweeping valleys of the nearby Northumberland National Park (8.5 miles) ripe for exploration. The cottage sleeps eight people across four bedrooms, and offers spacious open-plan living areas and a large, enclosed garden, perfect for socialising.

Entry to the cottage is via the conservatory, a well-appointed space ideal for an early morning coffee while the children play on the lawn beyond. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner has a homely ambience, its mixture of comfortable seating, arranged around the wood burner within an inglenook fireplace – an area to relax during the day and come together for drinks, games and films in the evenings. The kitchen area will see plenty of traffic, whether it's cooks creating hearty meals or those grabbing a coffee at the breakfast bar. The dining area has more than enough room for all to enjoy memorable meals in comfort. A shower room and a separate utility room leading out into the garden hide just around the corner, handy for storing kit and cleaning up after a day out. On the first floor, four beautifully presented bedrooms line up across the landing: three super-king-size bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and a king-size bedroom. All the bedrooms can be made up into twin bedrooms on request and are served by a family bathroom. The enclosed garden offers a vast lawned area where children and dogs can play the day away, along with a patio area for al fresco dining at all times of the day. There is private parking for four cars.

Additional information and rules

- 4 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size zip-and-link beds, 1 king-size zip-and-link bed (all can be made up as twins on request)

- 4 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC, and 1 shower room with shower and WC, plus an additional WC

- Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave

- Utility with washing machine

- Travel cot, highchair, and stairgate available

- Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)

- Smart TV

- Enclosed garden with garden furniture

- Secure bike storage

- Private parking for 4 cars

- Shops, pubs, and restaurants 2 miles