THE FRENCH, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Bellingham

The French in Falstone, Northumberland, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

The French consists of an open-plan living space with a woodburning stove, kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, wine chiller, cafetière, kettle, and toaster, plus a dining area and sitting area with Smart TV. The bedrooms include a super-king-size (zip/link) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, and a king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Outside, there is a communal courtyard and off-road parking. Store 8.9 miles, pub and river 0.1 miles, lake 1.2 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. All of this awaits at The French, a stylish retreat in Falstone. Note: Good housekeeping bond applicable at this property 150GBP. Note: There is an on-site launderette.

Amenities: Oil-fired central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, wine chiller, cafetiere, kettle, toaster, hair dryer. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Off-road parking. Communal courtyard. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Store 8.9 miles, pub and river 0.1 miles, lake 1.2 miles. Note: Good housekeeping bond applicable at this property. Note: There is an on-site launderette

Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Town: Known as the ‘capital’ of the North Tyne Valley, this delightful town of natural stone houses nestles close to the banks of the River North Tyne. Said to be sited on a Roman station, the charming market town has much of interest, including a 12th century church, heritage centre and 30ft waterfall, just to the north. It’s also on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and is just a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water and Forest. Suitable for year-round holidays, this unspoilt area with its fishing, horse riding, abundant wildlife and superb walking country is a nature lover’s dream. There is a superb golf course close by and the area has abundant historical sites, stately homes and famous gardens.