BUDLE BAY Just north of Bamburgh, this is a most unusual and spectacular space for holidays. The Penthouse forms part of the top floor of the recently converted historic 16th Century Maltings mill at Waren Mill. It affords fantastic sea views towards Holy Island and is well furnished with a contemporary interior design scheme. 5 minutes drive north of Bamburgh, 15 mins drive to Alnwick Gardens and 20 mins drive to the Holy Island causeway crossing. A contemporary and unusual place to stay! RECOMMENDATIONS Older families, small groups and couples. Birdwatchers, cyclists, artists and walkers

NEAR BEADNELL This delightful stone cottage adjoins Nook End in the small farming hamlet of Swinhoe. With sea views from the kitchen, this is a popular retreat with honeymooners and families alike! The interior décor is calm and relaxing with a lovely coastal theme. With it’s light and airy feel and lots of nautical touches, you get a real sense of being by the sea. Booked with Nook End, the two cottages can accommodate up to 12, making these two cottages ideal for large family gatherings or for friends holidaying together. RECOMMENDATIONS Honeymooners, 2 couples, young families and groups Cyclists, art lovers & sea lovers!

SEAHOUSES OLD QUARTER Five star graded by VisitBritain 2008...Completely renovated and refurbished in 2004, this property makes one of the best holiday cottages in the area. Formerly a granary and dating back to the 18th Century, this historic cottage is in a fabulous location near the harbour, in the oldest part of Seahouses. It is situated in the conservation area where the old smokeries and herring yards of this quaint fishing village once stood. Featured in several interior design articles and magazines, this cottage is popular at all times of the year RECOMMENDATIONS Couples, families with older children & teenagers, walkers, sea lovers and those wanting everything within walking distance

TUGHALL STEADS Superbly placed in open countryside, this single storey stone home was formerly a farm workers cottage. Now fully renovated to 5 star standards, this deceptively spacious coastal retreat makes an ideal place for a holiday. Situated in the farming hamlet of Tughall Steads just a short drive from the sea, and as the name suggests, it has a lovely garden, in fact, two. With a warm and cosy interior design scheme, cast iron log burner set in a large original inglenook fireplace, heavy tartan fabrics, oak finishes and a superb collection of original paintings, a wonderful quintessential country cottage has been created! RECOMMENDATIONS Families or 2 couples. Booked with some of our other Tughall Steads properties to provide accommodation for up to about 35 guests.

TUGHALL STEADS Glebe Cottage is a beautifully renovated spacious barn conversion with two bedrooms, in the heart of Tughall Steads, looking out on to a large open courtyard area and surrounded by lovely open countryside. Sleeping 4/5 guests, this is an ideal country cottage for couples and small families. This is our only cottage to welcome a small well behaved dog for bookings from Sept onwards!

CRASTER VILLAGE Simply stunning coastal location with the most magnificent views of Dunstanborough Castle and the rocky coastline! Must be the most impressive sea view in Northumberland! This quirky converted salt store for the smokery has 3 bedrooms, sleeps 4 adults and 2 children - ideal for couples or small family

BEADNELL VILLAGE Attractively placed in the centre of Beadnell village, facing St Ebba's Church, this newly built stone mews style cottage sleeps 6 and has been equipped and styled to 5 star standards. Spacious, contemporary and ideally placed for walking to the beach, harbour, restaurant, village store and the village's two pubs. Featuring king size beds, log burner, under floor heating, interesting artwork, integrated appliances, coffee machine, dishwasher, CD/DVD player, sunny courtyard garden with table, chairs, BBQ and lots of flower pots. Parking for two cars. RECOMMENDATIONS Families, couples, small groups, water sport enthusiasts and beach lovers!

Our HOUSE PARTY VENUE!! Coastal Retreats' largest property is situated at Tughall Steads - a wonderful countryside hamlet on an organic farm, ideally placed between Newton by-the-Sea and Beadnell. Moo House, as the name suggests, started life as a barn and cow shed. Moo House offers a light and airy coastal living space with a contemporary style - all finished to a five star level. With its 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this large property is perfect for a 'get away from it all' self catering break, for house parties, family reunions, golf breaks and girly weekends. There is also the opportunity to use the fully renovated COW SHED in the garden of Moo House for games/chilling out! Complete with pool table, music and other activities!

NEAR BEADNELL Five star graded by VisitBritain 2008.....Close to the fishing villages of Beadnell and Seahouses, just a mile from Beadnell beach and with superb open views, this lovely stone cottage is a first class retreat. Set in tranquil countryside in the hamlet of Swinhoe, with large child friendly gardens, it is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Ideally placed for exploring the magnificent Northumbrian coast and just 15 minutes from the new Alnwick Gardens and famous 'Harry Potter' Alnwick Castle. Exceptionally child friendly. Super games room with full size table tennis table plus large gardens with children's play equipment. RECOMMENDATIONS For young families, groups & 2 couples. Cyclists, golfers, sea & art lovers!

SEAHOUSES OLD QUARTER Occupying a prime position in Seahouses’ old quarter, one street away from the renowned ‘Swallow fish’ wet fish shop and one of our other Coastal Retreats – the Fisherman’s Retreat, this recently built 2 storey double fronted 5 star graded stone cottage sleeps 7 in 3 spacious bedrooms. A minute’s walk from the sea and just as close to the restaurants and shops of this buzzing fishing village, this cottage offers something for everyone.

BEADNELL VILLAGE With its prime location opposite St Ebba’s Church in the centre of Beadnell village, this newly built stone end terrace epitomises coastal chic. This small and exclusive corner of the village is named Smugglers Cove – in the 18th century Beadnell was a favourite haunt of smugglers, evading customs officers to bring rum and gin ashore. Smugglers’ Hide is ideally placed for access to the beach, rock pools and the gin and rum of the village pubs! The interior is light and airy and the décor is a background of crisp white with splashes of original artwork and nautical quirks.

CRASTER VILLAGE 4 bedrooms,3 bath/shower rooms, sleeps 8 plus cots. Ideal for large families, two families holidaying together, house parties, golfing & walking groups, girls groups, special celebrations and reunions. Superb interiors and a sea view!

TUGHALL STEADS Tughall Steads is a small farming hamlet with historic stone farm buildings, near Newton by-the-Sea and Beadnell, which has been recently developed into high quality holiday homes. The Granary provides stunning accommodation, with open countryside views, private garden with play equipment, 3 large bedrooms, family bathroom, en-suite shower room, large kitchen/dining/family room, large lounge with log burner, utility/ store room/garage and front courtyard RECOMMENDATIONS Large families, two families holidaying together, groups or 2/3 couples. When booked with some of our other properties at Tughall Steads, groups of up to 30 can be accommodated - they are all within steps of each other

TUGHALL STEADS Adjoining another of our properties, The Granary, this cottage retains so much of the character of the original farm steading, with its huge original roof trusses and hemmel arches which have been carefully blended in to the conversion design. Here, rustic architecture sits comfortably next to contemporary but cosy style. Add to this, a splendid professionally designed garden with gazebo and patio area and the context of this peaceful farm hamlet, and this makes a wonderful holiday retreat.It is perfect for couples and small families and has been a honeymoon venue for several couples already with a few more booked in for 2008!

SEAHOUSES HARBOUR In a prime location right on the harbour in Seahouses, the stunning sea view over the harbour is the main attraction of this architect designed two storey house. From its two balconies, affording views towards the Farne Islands, this is a superb place to stay for those wanting to be so close to the sea. The hustle and bustle of harbour life is close at hand and everything is on the doorstep - the beach, rocks, Ocean Club, shops, restaurants and the best real ale pub in the region! This makes it possible to spend a few days without even using your car! The Plaice is frequently booked by artists and photographers. When you stay here, you'll understand why.

TUGHALL STEADS This is our first cottage for couples in the collection and as such we expect a lot of interest. It's a very spacious cottage for two and ideal for couples coming to the area for walking, cycling, golfing or just chilling out. We expect the Studio to appeal to discerning holiday guests and especially honeymoon couples and those wanting a bit of space and luxury.