Wydon Farm
Part of the Bellister estate, a National Trust property near Haltwhistle, two of Wydon Farm's three guest rooms are suitable for families, with TVs and DVD players, private fridges and separate single and rollaway beds in addition to the main, king-size one. Being set on a working farm has its advantages for younger visitors, such as collecting eggs for your breakfast from the owners' free-range hens.
Where Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0LG (01434 321702; www.wydon-haltwhistle.co.uk)
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