Perfectly-positioned down a country lane and cocooned by tranquil, open farmland, it’s a neat getaway for families and groups of chums in search of a bit of solitude this autumn/winter.
Outdoorsy types will love its whereabouts. Beadnell and Bamburgh beaches – top destinations for sandy strolls – are mere moments away by car and the surrounding countryside provides the perfect backdrop for gentle, afternoon hikes and wanders at sunset.
There’s also tons of garden space to enjoy – as well as a fruit orchard (which inspired the name) if you fancy some apple-picking fun.
But it’s equally as impressive inside. Following weeks of renovation earlier this year, what was once a small, tired cottage is now a bright and inviting holiday home, with enough room for seven.
Walls have been knocked down and bold choices have been made when it comes to furnishings, textiles and colours – and the results are an interiors lover’s dream. Here a few of our favourite spaces inside this hip holiday home…