In the market town of Alnwick, this boutique B&B offers free WiFi in each bedroom and free parking on site. The Northumberland coast is just 10 minutes’ drive away, and Alnwick Castle can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

Holly Lodge has won a breakfast award for its great food. Guests can eat in the contemporary, tiled dining room, which has a light and airy feel. You can also sit outside on the decking area, with views over the feature gardens and ponds.

Rooms at Holly…