This contemporary three-bedroom lodge in Red Row, Northumberland, is a stylish retreat. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic countryside views across open farmland. The property sits just 1.5 miles from Druridge Bay's seven-mile sandy beach and four miles from Amble.

Red Row offers peaceful countryside surroundings with direct access to coastal walks. Druridge Bay Country Park features 100-acre Ladyburn Lake where you can try sailing and paddleboarding. Horses graze in a nearby paddock. A coffee shop and bakery are a few minutes' walk away.

The first floor holds a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and a super-king zip-and-link bedroom (converts to twin). A mezzanine double bedroom has extra seating. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner features vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors to a stone balcony. The lower ground floor has a boot room, laundry facilities and family shower room.

Druridge Bay Beach (1.5 miles, 5 minutes), Amble Harbour Village (4 miles, 10 minutes), Alnwick Castle (13 miles, 20 minutes) and Coquet Island puffin cruises from Amble (4 miles, 10 minutes) are all within easy reach.

The balcony hot tub offers stargazing opportunities after beach days. Families and couples seeking coastal access with modern comfort will find everything here. This rental welcomes two dogs with walks starting from the door.