Candlewick Cottage

This large space will be lovely in any weather. A dual-aspect wood-burner divides the sitting and dining room for cosy evenings in or convivial meals and you get a remote control cinema screen, plenty of comfortable seating, a living room den for those who need to escape and a really well-equipped kitchen. The sitting room has glass on three sides and views soar over the pretty Eske valley – fold back the door to the wooden veranda, completely covered, so even if it’s raining you can wrap up warm and feel at one with nature. In summer it will be blissful.

Children will adore the play area with wooden playhouse, climbing frames, swing, slide and trampoline, cooks will appreciate the swish kitchen, barbecue maniacs will find a Big Green Egg and walkers can ease their aches in the Japanese indoor hot tub.

Bright bedrooms are all a good size (one on a mezzanine level above the sitting room) and have peaceful views; bathrooms are sparkling and warm. It’s a great holiday home.