SUNFLOWERS, family friendly, with open fire in Whitley Bay

Sunflowers, Earsdon near Whitley Bay, Northumberland, sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Sunflowers is a terraced cottage that includes a kitchen with a range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and coffee maker, a dining room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and Smart TV. The bedrooms include a king-size and a twin, with a choice of a bathroom and a shower room. The exterior includes a rear courtyard with furniture and a barbecue, and there is also roadside parking on a frst-come first-served basis. One well-behaved pet is welcome, but sorry, no smoking allowed. The nearest shop is 0.7 miles away, while the nearest pub is 0.2 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Sunflowers is a stylish cottage perfect for families looking to discover the array of activities available in the North East.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, airfryer. 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking. Rear courtyard with patio, furniture and barbecue. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles; pub 0.2 miles, beach 2.6 miles.

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: Earby is a rural town resting between Colne and Skipton, Lancashire. The town is a great base for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland AONB, Local dining options include The Hare & Hounds and The Craven Heifer Inn, The Bull at Broughton, The Tempest at Elslack or the Emmott Arms at Laneshawbridge, Earby has selection of takeaways, while you can stock up at the local Co-op. There are numerous moorland walks, cycle routes and outdoor activities in the local area. You can stop off in Skipton to explore the medieval Skipton Castle or make your way up the Dales to Grassington, Kettlewell or Malham Tarn.