MILL FARMHOUSE, BEADNELL, NORTHUMBERLAND

Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift

We also visited Bowness, famous for its Beatrix Potter visitor attraction, and strolled down to the pier, where you can hop on a cruise that’s not only child‑friendly but dogs can also travel for free

Vivienne Crow was staying at Newfield Hall as a guest of HF Holidays, which organises walking holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and other UK and European destinations. Self-guided, three-night breaks at

Barnbarroch House, Barnbarroch, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. A country house with views towards Urr Water estuary with two two-bedroom cottages in the grounds. It has period fireplaces and a kitchen