Sleeps   5/6    Bedrooms 3     Bath/shower rooms    2     Location  Swinhoe, nr Beadnell  

 Just a mile from Beadnell beach and close to the fishing village of Seahouses, this stone built 5 star graded cottage (VisitBritain 2008) provides a first class retreat. Situated in the small hamlet of Swinhoe, on the outskirts of Beadnell, it is handy for all the best beaches and the villages of Beadnell, Seahouses, Newton and Craster. Only 15 minutes drive to Alnwick Gardens and less than 10 mins drive to Bamburgh Castle

With superb open views of the sea and Bamburgh Castle, the gardens, games room and children’s play area make it a popular choice with discerning families. Personally owned by us, this was our first holiday cottage and is one of our most popular in the collection. We have some regular guests who have had three or four holidays at Nook End!

We have recently refurbished the kitchen in this cottage with simple off white Shaker style units, granite worktops and a new silver fridge freezer.

We suggest you take a look at the 360 degree Virtual Tour of Nook End (the link is at the top of our our home page)

                                                                                                                             
ACCOMMODATION

• 2 double bedrooms with iron beds (one king size bed)
• 1 twin room with handmade galley bed and single bed (the galley bed is more suitable for children, although it is a full size single bed)
• Family bathroom with hand shower
• Newly installed ground floor separate shower room & WC with walk in shower
• Large lounge with log burner with comfy sofas and views over the rear garden
• Kitchen/Dining room
• Utility area with washing machine and dryer                                                                                                       
• Enclosed gardens with patio surrounding the cottage
• Garage for storing bikes, boats, surf boards & golf clubs
• Games room and additional garden, BBQ area shared with Driftwood                                              

FEATURES

• Graded 5 star by VisitBritain 2008
• Kitchen with dining for up to 10
• Granite worktops & new cream Shaker style kitchen
• Log burner and beams
• Handmade iron beds
• Oak furniture
• Private patio for al fresco dining
• Galley style bed, loved by children
• Contemporary original watercolours by local artists
• Nook End can be booked with adjoining Driftwood to accommodate up to 10 guests
• Further large gardens, shared with Driftwood with children’s swings, sandpit, lawn, timber play cabin and games room with full size table tennis and table football.
• BBQ area with tables, chairs & chimineas
• Outside tap for washing wetsuits, boots etc!
• 12ft trampoline
• Free WiFi Broadband Internet Access
• Ocean Club membership
• Brand new ground floor shower room with large walk in shower
• For floor plan of Nook End, see Layouts                                    

PRICES

Our prices are fully inclusive. There are no booking fees, agency fees, VAT or compulsory insurance. We don't take meter readings or ask you to bring your ownlinen and towels. We don't charge you for the logs for the fire or the wine you'll find chilling in the fridge. Weekly prices at Nook End range from £600 - £1500 per week depending on the time of year. Short breaks can work out at less than £19 per person per night. Low season short breaks start at  £450. We can offer summer short breaks for around £800 - £950

GROUP D       NOOK END, DRIFTWOOD, THE PLAICE

Please see our Prices section for definition of seasons

RECOMMENDATION

• For young families, groups & 2 couples.
• Cyclists, golfers, sea & art lovers!

LOCATION

Swinhoe is very close to the coast - you can see the sea from the cottage and the garden. It is about a mile from Beadnell beach and the village. Seahouses is approx 2 miles away. All the best beaches of Northumberland are within very easy access - Bamburgh, Seahouses, Newton, Embleton, Beadnell and are the popular villages of Craster, Warkworth and Alnmouth. For more information on the location, see Directions/Map

GUEST COMMENTS

'Just wanted to send a quick email to say that we had a wonderful weekend staying at Nook End & Driftwood.  The cottages were beautifully decorated & very well equipped.  Your recommendations were much appreciated - our day at the spa was wonderfully relaxing and the dinner party provided by Fresh Element was a wonderful start to the (rather tame!) hen night.  Everyone in the party was very impressed with the cottages & several of them said that they would come back with families so hopefully you might get some repeat bookings - I for one am going to convince my husband that we need a week away some time soon!' Jo Tamworth, Newcastle (October 2007)

'Nook End is beautiful. My parents came to stay with us for a couple of days and they were amazed at the standard of decor and facilities - they can now see why we love staying here!' Sarah North & family, Huddersfield. (July 2006)

'Just wanted to send some "post-break-praise" - for our 4th consecutive year with you (we think) - for what you do up there in Northumberland - we are so blissed out!!  What a time!  The weather was wonderful, the tides so high that lots of seals had come onto the beaches & estuaries for a rest and the cottages just so cosy and comfortable (and the wonderful apple tart & champage were true birthday treats for Richard and Mark - thankyou)!  We have such a special time that we always ask ourselves why we don't come up more often.  We will certainly want to come back to you same time next year' Helen Eaden, Cumbria (Nov 2007)

' We've stayed in four Coastal Retreats now and will find it difficult to choose where to stay next time, as they are all so beautiful and comfortable. We love the interior decor at Nook End and we have used the gardens and the games room all week. This has been a huge part of the holiday and have really enjoyed lighting the outdoor heater in the evenings and eating supper outside within site of the illuminated Bamburgh Castle. We'll be back later in the year for a winter weekend 'Taylor family, Northants (Sept 2006)

• Full central heating
• Double glazing
• Washing machine
• Tumble Dryer                                                                              
• Dishwasher
• Juicer
• Iron/Ironing board
• Crockery, cutlery etc for 10 guests
• Hair dryer
• Microwave
• Coffee machine
• Double toaster
• TV/Video/DVD/CD/Digital box
• Main bedroom TV/DVD
• 2 Mountain bikes
• Boogie boards, buckets, spades etc
• Payphone/WiFi access/IPOD docking station
• Private parking for 2 cars
• Wheelchair access
• Windbreak, ice box, boules
• Toddler reading area
• Deckchairs & sun loungers
• Golf clubs
• 12ft trampoline with safety net
• New timber play equipment for children