Awarded a 5 star grade by VisitBritain for 2012

Set in the pretty farm hamlet of Tughall Steads, this single storey stone cottage is the end dwelling of a terrace of 3 traditional farm workers cottages and next door to another Coastal Retreats property, The Garden Cottage. Beautifully renovated by the current owners, it now belies its previous function, as the decor fuses some delightful Cath Kidston touches with french style painted furniture and the odd nautical echo to reflect its proximity to the sea.

Accommodation

• Living/dining room with original feature stone inglenook fireplace with logburner and table to sit 4/5
• Shaker style fully fitted galley kitchen with beech worktops and integrated appliances
• Useful utility outhouse with washing machine and freezer
• Master double bedroom with ensuite WC and wash basin
• 2nd bedroom with 1 double bed and 2 single beds, ideal for 3/4 children or as a family room
• Family bathroom with over bath shower
• Enclosed garden front and rear with garden furniture

Special features and feel of Cowslip

• Traditional stone building with original features such as stone inglenook
• Light wooden furniture with bright designer soft furnishings
• Large corner sofa and wood burning stove for cosy evenings
• 2 lawned gardens front and rear, both fenced and with timber swings, great for young children
• Far reaching views at the front of the cottage over farmland and to Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance

What you will find at Cowslip Cottage

• Oil central heating and double glazing
• Fully fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge, microwave
• Utilty outhouse has freezer and washing machine and space to store bikes, beach gear etc.
• Flat screen TV/DVD with freeview
• Outdoor furniture and bbq
• Free wifi broadband connection

Children at Cowslip Cottage      

The accommodation is single storey although there are a couple of steps up to the living room. The gardens are safe and enclosed and there are swings and a few outdoor toys to keep the children amused

Location and Locality

Lovely quiet former farm steading of Tughall Steads consisting of a mixture of original cottages and barn conversions, many of which are now holiday cottages. Only a few minutes' drive from the sea at either Beadnell or Newton by the sea. To see a plan of Tughall Steads and to see how Cowslip is positioned in relation to the other Coastal Retreats properties there, click here .

Recommendations

A family of up to 5 or 2 couples. Can also be booked for a larger group with any of our other properties at Tughall. Cowslip would be ideal booked with its neighbour, Garden Cottage, for example, by 2 families wanting to holiday together but each having their own independence.

Coastal Retreats Candid Comments (Giving you the only down sides we can think of about a property before you book!)

Price Guide 2012 £ sterling

Group B

Guests comments

'I love the eclectic feel to this cottage. It has a lovely warm feel and bags of personality'

'Much bigger than we thought when we booked this cottage and we felt immediatley at home here. We're going to come again but next time bring our friends who will stay next door at Garden Cottage'

'I have stayed in several cottages at Tughall and they are all fabulous. We have had such a happy family holiday in this little cottage, that this may be our favourite!'

'We loved the decor and the funny bits and pieces on the walls and in the childrens bedroom'

'Our 3 year old son didn't want to come out of the little boat in the garden. He cried when we had to go home and made us promise we would come back'

'Perfect for two families  - Cowslip and Garden cottages. We are two couples who met at University and we come away every May for a reunion weekend. We have never gone to the same place twice but may be changing that for next year. We were very impressed with the cottages but also with the Coastal Retreats set up. Attention to detail, friendliness and willingness to give the extra mile, has really set a standard for future holidays now. We will be back and we have taken lots of your postcards to give to our friends. Thank you'