These luxurious lodges are contemporary, beautifully designed and have stunning views across Kielder Water and Forest Park. To complete your rural retreat, you can relax in your own private eco-friendly hot tub and take advantage of the spa treatments available. Kielder Water is renowned for all kinds of water sports, including windsurfing and waterskiing.

Straker Lodges has an indoor hydrotherapy pool and sensory room with a sauna and on-site aromatherapist, as well as lounges, bars and a restaurant with a takeaway service. Go horse riding, walking and try your hand at clay pigeon shooting under the watchful eye of qualified instructors at Otterburn Sporting Clays.

Straker Lodge offers outstanding accommodation for up to six people. It has underfloor heating, a wood burning stove, flat screen TV and Blu-Ray player, as well as a whirlpool bath, separate deluge shower and utility room. Bi-fold patio doors lead to a large terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. It really is the height of luxury.

The Northumberland coastline is stunning, perfect for clifftop and beachfront walks - and the National Park and Cheviot Hills are a nature lover's paradise.