Holiday Cottages In Northumberland Coast

Northumberland Coast, located in Northumberland has 656 self catering properties listed.

Hillcrest
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size zip-link with TV (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x double with TV, 1 x bunk. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£433
per week
The Blacksmith's
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Single-storey. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£752
per week
Seaside Serenity - Coastal Chic
Craster, Northumberland
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A superbly decorated and luxurious property with beautiful views of the harbour and out to sea. Enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner or unwind and relax in the fantastic copper bath.

Location:
0m from Craster
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£1493
per week
Willow
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Willow in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£942
per week
Stones Throw
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Single-storey. Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x twin. Bathroom with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£554
per week
Whitesands
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Whitesands in Beadnell, Northumberland, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£640
per week
Dolphin Stone Lodge
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
4
Pets allowed
WiFi

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Single storey. Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request) with Smart TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with Smart TV. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Dining/sitting room

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£807
per week
Coastal Haven
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

* Wifi info not available. Please check when booking.

First-floor apartment. Three bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size zip-link with TV (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x twin with TV. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Sitting/dining room

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£375
per week
Whitestacks
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Four bedrooms: 2 x doubles, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Dining room. Sitting room. Sunroom

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£764
per week
The Haven
Embleton, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

A detached bungalow situated in the Northumberland village of Embleton and sleeping up to six people in three bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Embleton
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£531
per week
Tranquil Shores - Bungalow by the Beach
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Tucked away in a quiet spot just a short walk to two good pubs/restaurants a café/bistro the village general store and the gorgeous beach guests are sure to make the most of this single-storey property. Enjoy a long walk take a picnic or try some lessons in paddleboarding and kite surfing. Watch the sunrise with Dunstanburgh Castle s ruins in the distance and after blowing away the cobwebs treat yourselves to breakfast and coffee at the popular beachside café. Walk the coastal path to Low Newton (6 miles) for a drink at the beach pub or head to Seahouses (2 miles) for a boat trip around the Farne Islands to see seals and a range of birdlife. Explore Bamburgh Castle (5.5 miles) and cross the causeway for a day on Holy Island (21.5 miles). This contemporary detached bungalow is stylishly presented and fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Step through the front door into a spacious hallway where you can leave your outdoor coats and boots. Head into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which is filled with natural light from the French doors overlooking the patio garden. The lounge has two comfortable sofas to relax on and a modern wood burner for cosy evenings indoors. Unwind after dinner and watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV. The kitchen has a view of the garden and is well equipped for the family cook to prepare meals easily. There is a breakfast bar with stools where you can sit with a drink or enjoy breakfast and a large dining table with seating for sociable mealtimes together. You will find the two bedrooms just off the hallway both decorated in calm tranquil colours with black-out blinds and plenty of storage space. There is an attractive king-size bedroom and a family twin bedroom with a pull-out trundle bed for an additional child guest if required. The luxurious bathroom completes the property. Outside there is a wide patio garden with garden furniture where you can extend your days out in the fresh air with al fresco meals and drinks and a private lawned area with bench seating and a fire pit where you can watch the sun setting. There is storage for bikes and outdoor equipment in the shed to the rear of the property. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 twin bedroom. Sleeps 4 1 (pull out trundle for an additional child guest). 1 bathroom with walk in shower and WC. Induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Travel cot and highchair available. Wood burner (first basket of logs provided November Easter). Smart TV. Enclosed garden with patio area, garden furniture and fire pit. Private parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Beach, shop, pubs/restaurants less than 1 mile. This property does not have a dedicated electric vehicle charging point. Charging an electric vehicle via a domestic three pin power point, either internal or external, poses a fire risk and is strictly prohibited. Dedicated charging points can be found in the following locations (please note, these are independent providers and guests are advised to make their own enquiries regarding compatibility/access prior to visiting): Tesla Supercharger, Motel, Belford, NE70 7JU. BP Pulse Charge Station, Station Yard Car Park, Seahouses, NE68 7RQ. Compleo CS Charging Station, 7 Church Street, Bamburgh, NE69 7BN. EV Charge Station, Car Park, Craster, NE66 3TW.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£734
per week
Coastal Breeze - Seaside Serenity
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
WiFi

Located in the heart of this peaceful coastal village, this inviting single-level holiday home is ideal for a large family or group looking to enjoy the beach and local attractions.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£944
per week
Bayview - Seaside Serenity
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Relaxing single-storey holiday property close to the beach, village amenities and coastal paths. The perfect place to make seaside memories with your family or friends.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£664
per week
Little Tern
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Nestled in the coastal village of Beadnell, this quaint property is within walking distance of all local amenities and a sandy beach.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£465
per week
Fairways
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Within walking distance of a sandy beach and with boat trips to see the puffins and seals, this is perfect location for lovers of the coast.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£637
per week
Gan Hyem
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Gan Hyem is a beautifully presented semi-detached bungalow, a two minute walk from the golden sandy beach.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£567
per week
Craster Reach
Craster, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

Craster Reach in Craster, Northumberland, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Craster
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£1096
per week
Charlotte's Cottage
North Sunderland, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

2 Archway Cottages, North Sunderland, Northumberland, sleeps four guests.

Location:
0m from North Sunderland
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£583
per week
Cullernose Cottage
Newton by the Sea, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

Cullernose Cottage, Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Newton by the Sea
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£663
per week
Whin Hill Cottage
Craster, Northumberland
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

A lovely, four-bedroom abode resting in Craster, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. In an AONB. Close to amenities and a beach. Embleton 3.2 miles; Alnwick 7.4 miles.

Location:
0m from Craster
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£928
per week
Seaharbour Hideout - Coastal Charm
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Ideal holiday home for families or groups of friends, this traditional yet beautiful cottage with a contemporary-style decor finish is the perfect place to stay to discover Seahouses and the Northumberland coast.

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£600
per week
Bramble Cottage
Craster, Northumberland
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
3
WiFi

Bramble Cottage is ideally located in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with miles of beautiful sandy beaches and picturesque villages.

Location:
0m from Craster
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£567
per week
Aidan Cottage
Craster, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Comfortable base just 200 yards from the harbour at Craster. Sea views from the first floor and the garden room.

Location:
0m from Craster
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Cuthbert Cottage
Craster, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Cuthbert Cottage is a beautifully presented property that offers high quality accommodation for four guests.

Location:
0m from Craster
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£641
per week
The Five Fishers
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

A semi-detached bungalow for four in the heart of the coastal village of Beadnell.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£581
per week
Old Bakery No2
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Reverse living. One ground-floor double bedroom. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. First-floor kitchen/diner. First-floor sitting room

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£497
per week
Tree Corner
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor single, 1 x single, 1 x double with TV, 1 x king-size with TV, en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£630
per week
Church View
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

First floor apartment. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£342
per week
Tally Ho
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

* Wifi info not available. Please check when booking.

One king-size bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Plantation shutters throughout

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£346
per week
Elliot Cottage
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with open fire

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£518
per week
Whinstone (Bamburgh)
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£436
per week
Links Barn
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Two twin bedrooms with TVs and en-suites with walk-in showers, a basin, underfloor heating and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. Snug

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£519
per week
Seahouses Cottage
North Sunderland, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A comfortable abode resting a stones throw from the famous Seahouses Harbour. Enjoy the golden sands between your toes then finish your day with some award winning fish and chips!

Location:
0m from North Sunderland
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£1007
per week
Primrose Cottage
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This terraced cottage is situated in Beadnell, Northumberland and sleeps two people.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£278
per week
Fat Puffin
Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Reverse level. One ground-floor king-size bedroom. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. First-floor kitchen/diner. First-floor sitting room

Location:
0m from Seahouses
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£478
per week
Mistletoe Cottage
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Split-level apartment. One ground-floor double bedroom with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC. First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£583
per week
The Hollies
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

The Hollies in Bamburgh, Northumberland sleeps seven guests in four bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£1191
per week
Village Retreat - Coastal Charm
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

You can leave your car on the private driveway as this spacious family property is in the heart of the village. Visit Bamburgh Castle (0.6 miles) and Bamburgh s glorious sandy beach (0.5 miles) the golf course (1 mile) and only thirty metres from the village shops bars and renowned restaurants. Spend a morning in the Grace Darling Museum followed by lunch or Afternoon Tea. Walk the coastal path to nearby Seahouses (3.6 miles) and book a trip from the harbour to the Farne Islands. Head on to watch the water sports in Beadnell Bay (6.5 miles) and enjoy a meal in the beachside café village pub/restaurants and café/bistro. Visit Holy Island (14 miles) for Lindisfarne Priory and sample the famous mead. Alnwick Castle and Gardens (16 miles) Dunstanburgh Castle (13 miles) and Craster s harbour (13 miles) and sea food are all fabulous days out. Step into the hallway of this beautifully finished welcoming property which is light and airy throughout with plenty of space for everyone to relax and lots of thoughtful touches from the owner. The lounge is off to the left with plenty of comfortable seating where you can settle back for a cosy evening in front of the electric flame-effect fire to watch a movie on the Smart TV or a big game on Sky Sports. Glazed doors lead through to the large open-plan kitchen diner and you can also access this room from the hallway. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need to plan and make a range of meals and the space is perfect for a sociable family meal sitting together. There is a small sofa where you can sit with a book for a quiet read and the French doors open onto the patio garden. The two well-presented bedrooms are on the first floor each with plenty of storage and hanging space. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower and WC and there is a twin bedroom. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC and completes the accommodation. Outside the enclosed rear patio garden is a sun trap and ideal for families. It has a garden table and chairs for al fresco dining and drinks This is a great place to store bikes too. A side gate leads to the front of the house. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite with shower cubicle and WC. Electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. Smart TV/ Sky TV/ Sky Sports. Electric flame effect fire. Enclosed patio garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Beach, shops, pubs, and restaurants less than 1 mile. Note: Feather bedding is provided. Please note that dogs must not be left alone in or at the property or elsewhere at any time.

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£827
per week
Pier View Oasis - Coastal Chic
Amble, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Delightful, spacious property in the friendly market town of Amble, with miles of sandy coastline and local attractions on the doorstep. This is a comfortable retreat for families and friends.

Location:
0m from Amble
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£953
per week
Whistlewood
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove. Utility. Pantry. Sitting room with woodburning stove

Location:
0m from Bamburgh
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£652
per week
Longstone Bungalow
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Modern accommodation with sun room and patio overlooking a small lake. Ideal coastal location being just 300 yards from Beadnell Bay.

Location:
0m from Beadnell
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£425
per week
Summerhouse Cottage
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Just yards from the sandy beach Summerhouse Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful Northumbrian coastline.

Location:
0.1m from Beadnell
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£627
per week
Flora Cottage
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Single storey. One double bedroom. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining/sitting room

Location:
0.1m from Beadnell
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£355
per week
Stone's Throw
Amble, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Stone's Throw in Amble, Northumberland, sleeps three guests in two bedrooms.

Location:
0.1m from Amble
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£375
per week
Coastguard Cottage
Newton by the Sea, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

This cottage is located in the popular village of Low Newton-by-the-Sea, near Beadnell and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Location:
0.1m from Newton by the Sea
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£482
per week
The Sand Martin
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Dog-Friendly Cottage in Beadnell – A Coastal Retreat for Families, Pets, and Adventure Seekers, Just Steps from the Beach and Local Pubs!

Location:
0.1m from Beadnell
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£927
per week
Dunstanbrough View
Beadnell, Northumberland
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Enjoy far reaching views of the countryside and coast from this comfortable and well laid out two bedroomed holiday cottage.

Location:
0.1m from Beadnell
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£445
per week
Marina View
Amble, Northumberland
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Set across 3 levels, this detached holiday home offers luxurious accommodation and is the perfect coastal retreat.

Location:
0.1m from Amble
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£821
per week

About Northumberland Coast

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is where most of the county's coastal holiday cottages sit. The most northerly National Landscape in England, it protects a narrow strip of beaches, dunes and castles running up the North Sea shore, from the Coquet estuary at Amble in the south to just below Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north. Designated in 1958 and covering around 138 square kilometres, it takes in roughly 1,079 of the self-catering cottages on this stretch of coast.

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

This is a coastal designation, a thin ribbon of land that hugs the shore east of the A1 for the length of the county. Its character is set by the hard volcanic rock of the Whin Sill, which surfaces as the crags under Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles and as the Farne Islands offshore, and by the wide sweeps of pale sand and dune that lie between them. Run by the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Partnership on behalf of Northumberland County Council, it stays a working coast as much as a protected one, with farmland behind the dunes, small harbours, and the fishing village of Craster still smoking its famous kippers.

Where to stay in the Northumberland Coast AONB

The cottages cluster along the shore, and most of the coast's holiday villages sit inside or beside the AONB:

  • Bamburgh: the showpiece village under its great castle, with a vast sweep of sand below
  • Seahouses: the busy little harbour town and the departure point for boats to the Farne Islands
  • Beadnell: a sheltered, dune-backed bay popular for watersports, with a tiny working harbour
  • Embleton: the village above Embleton Bay, with Dunstanburgh Castle along the sands
  • Newton-by-the-Sea: a small huddle of cottages above the quiet sands of Newton Haven
  • Craster: the stone fishing village famous for its kippers and the walk out to Dunstanburgh
  • Alnmouth: a pretty estuary village of colour-washed houses on a sandy spit
  • Warkworth: the medieval village in a loop of the Coquet, under its castle, a short walk from the beach
  • Amble: the harbour town at the mouth of the Coquet, at the southern edge of the area
  • Belford: a quiet inland village that makes a handy gateway to the Bamburgh coast

Beaches and nature reserves

The beaches are the main event, a near-continuous run of clean, open sand. Bamburgh has the most famous, the dunes and the castle rising above a mile of beach, with Beadnell Bay, Embleton Bay below Dunstanburgh Castle, and the quiet sands of Newton Haven close behind. Further north the empty miles of Ross Back Sands look across to Holy Island. Lindisfarne, reached over a tidal causeway, is both a place of pilgrimage, with its priory and castle, and a National Nature Reserve whose mudflats and saltmarsh draw huge numbers of wintering wildfowl and waders. Off the coast from Seahouses, the Farne Islands are a celebrated seabird city and grey-seal colony, cared for by the National Trust and visited by boat in season for the puffins.

Walking the Northumberland coast

The Northumberland Coast Path runs the length of the area and on to Berwick, so a cottage almost anywhere on this coast puts you a short walk from a long-distance trail, now waymarked as part of the England Coast Path. The same shore carries St Oswald's Way, which links the holy island of Lindisfarne with Warkworth, tracing the route of the early Northumbrian saints. The going is mostly flat and easy, over firm sand and low dune, with castles on the skyline and the islands out to sea.