The Independent

One of Five Romantic Retreats

The Dovecote, Northumbria

One of a small collection of five-Star holiday cottages in the village of Ingram, outside Alnwick, this ancient Dovecote has been revamped to form the perfect romantic bolt-hole.

Inside the decor is swish but welcoming with a log- burning stove and a modern roll top bath.

Set within Northumberland National Park, the cottage looks out over scenic hills.