Surrounded by the River Coquet, and a fifteen-minute drive from the 11th-century Alnwick Castle, the charming village of Warkworth plays host to this equally charming home. Next to a park, in a traditional stone house with bright-blue stable doors, this former blacksmiths’ building is every inch the picture-perfect English scene. Once you light up the wood-burning stove inside, the smoke billowing out of the stone chimney will make it look even more postcard-ready. We love the warmth and cosiness of the interiors, while still in keeping with modern and tasteful decor. Relax with a hot cup of tea on the plush velvet sofas in the lounge, or dine in the cute alcove on the blue velvet banquette. These luxury fabrics continue in the comfy bedrooms, with quilted headboards and thick throws for chilly evenings in the north. However on sunny days, you can make the most of your private patio for a gin and tonic. Take a stroll down your street to find local Warkworth Castle seven minutes away. En route, you’ll pass by quaint gift shops, cafés, and traditional English pubs. Anyone for a pint of ale?