Manor Cottage, Egton Bridge

Traditional, very comfortable interiors will make you feel at home. Relax on comfy sofas in the wood-panelled sitting room, light the wood-burner which sits in a lovely old stone fireplace, admire fresh garden flowers on the big coffee table. The kitchen is light and bright with colourful cupboards, a big table and plenty of kit – you’re left some basics along with fresh bread and butter to keep you going.

Upstairs bedrooms, a double, a twin and a single, have antique pine furniture, lots of prints on the walls, good views and beds you’ll want to sink into after a long day exploring or walking. They share a good-sized bathroom with views of the church.

Eat outdoors in your own courtyard on warm days. The coast-to-coast trail runs through the estate, Grosmont has an art gallery, café and book shop, Robin Hood’s bay is nearby for surfing and paddle boarding.