Lesbury, Northumberland
In a pretty tou spot, on the north side of the River Aln, midway between Alnwick and Alnmouth, is Bowls Cottage, currently a holiday let. This coastal retreat has been recently renovated keeping original Victorian features: inglenook fireplaces, traditional ledge and brace doors and exposed oak beams. It has three double bedrooms, a lawn to the front and a secluded courtyard at the back. The village has a post office, a shop and the Coach Inn. The stone cottage has permission to turn it into a permanent residence. £795,000. Finest Properties, 01434 622234