This is one of the loveliest cottages we have stayed in and had everything we could possibly want for a fantastic holiday. The cottage itself is spacious, with a comfortable lounge just perfect for relaxing in. The kitchen is well equipped and a pleasure to cook in, while the bedrooms are spacious and pleasant. That's just the beginning, though. Directly behind the cottage is the local sports field, with a football pitch and tennis courts. Staying at the cottage we had access to all of this, which kept our sons very happy indeed. Then, a short hop over the (very quiet) road and you are in a lovely garden, complete with summerhouse, space to dine outside and a lawn area to play badminton and croquet. Allendale is a pleasant town with shops, a cafe and a small art gallery showing work by local artists working there. A short drive away is Hadrian's Wall, with numerous sites to visit and there are walks galore both from the cottage and further afield. The hosts, David and Ruth, were very helpful indeed and offered plenty of suggestions for days out and things to see in the local area. We spent a wonderfully relaxing week at the cottage and our one regret is that we only booked for one week! Needless to say we can't wait to return to this wonderful spot.