Alwinton Lodge, Longframlington

Alwinton Lodge is a log cabin at Fram Park on the edge of Longframlington, deep in mid Northumberland, and it is the kind of place people book when they want the dog, the quiet and nothing else. It is let as a whole cabin, so there is no shared corridor, no reception to walk a wet dog through and no other guests on the other side of the wall.

Dogs are made properly welcome rather than merely tolerated. Guests travelling with them mention a welcome laid on for the dog on arrival and hosts who accommodate them without fuss, and the surrounding countryside does the rest: this is walking country in every direction, with the Coquet valley and the Simonside hills close by and the Northumberland coast an easy drive. Dog owners also pick out the pubs within reach of the lodge, which take dogs as a matter of course. It earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.

The cabin itself is well equipped for self-catering, with a kitchen guests rate highly, a comfortable bed and views over open country. Peace is the selling point, and reviews return to it constantly.

Two practical notes. There is no wi-fi in the lodge, and while a strong 4G signal covers most needs, anyone planning to work remotely should check their own coverage first. There is also no washing machine, which is worth knowing after a wet week of muddy paws, so bring towels and somewhere to dry them. Two dogs are allowed, but the property publishes no pet fee and no weight limit, so confirm the cost with the owners before you book.

Best suited to a couple with one or two dogs who want a quiet base for hill and coast walking, and who would rather have the countryside on the doorstep than wi-fi in the lounge.