Northumberland Coastal Retreats Cottage News
Three new cottages have been invited to join our exclusive collection!
HARBOUR MASTER'S HOUSE, CRASTER VILLAGE Group C 3 bedrooms Sleeps 4 plus 2 children (Plus space for 1 cot)
5 star graded by VisitBritain 2008
A quirky renovated salt store for the village smokery and now a wonderful holiday home with the most spectacular sea views. With 3 bedrooms, 2 shower/bathrooms, it makes an ideal seaside retreat for couples and small families.
Simple styling, using oak and leather furniture, white painted kitchen units and contemporary bathrooms, sits comfortably against the backdrop of original features and careful renovation which make this cottage stand out. The external patio/terrace for sitting and dining is the perfect place to watch the harbour activity and the changing sea from sunrise to sunset with the familiar outline of Dunstanborough Castle in the background.
SMUGGLERS' HIDE, BEADNELL VILLAGE Group B 2 bedrooms Sleeps 4 plus 1 child (Plus space for 1 cot)
5 star graded by VisitBritain 2008
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. Two beautifully furnished bedrooms, bathroom, open plan ground floor layout with small enclosed front garden with furniture and BBQ.
THE CRASTER RETREAT, CRASTER VILLAGE GROUP E 4 bedrooms Sleeps 8 (plus space for 2 cots)
4 bedrooms,3 bath/shower rooms, sleeps 8 plus cots. Superb interiors and a sea view!
Ideal for large families, two families holidaying together, house parties, golfing & walking groups, girls groups, special celebrations and reunions.
This stone double-fronted cottage holds a prime position in the
This are delighted to be opening the Craster Retreat in time for the peak summer holidays. The house is still undergoing refurbishment but promises to be finished in time! We have peak summer school weeks currently available
Quality in Tourism/VisitBritain assessments 2008
All of our properties have been awarded a 5 star grade by VisitBritain for 2008. We are absolutely delighted!
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All, apart from one, of our properties welcome children and babies. Most can provide a cot, highchair and other baby equipment, but many of our cottages, owned by ourselves or our owner friends who have children, provide a range of things to entertain children from toy boxes, books and dressing up boxes to garden play equipment and games rooms (great for big kids too!) In short, some are more child friendly than others!
These properties are suitable for children of all ages, have their own private garden space, some outdoor play equipment and some, even a games room
MOO HOUSE, THE GRANARY, NOOK END, DRIFTWOOD, MARINER’S, SMUGGLERS’ HIDE, THE HEMMEL, CRASTER RETREAT, GARDEN COTTAGE
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These properties are equipped with games, toys, children’s DVDs, dressing up box and such, but may lack a garden and perhaps are more suited to those aged children who don’t need an enclosed space with swings etc
GLEBE COTTAGE, FISHERMAN’S RETREAT, SEAFARER’S, HARBOUR MASTER’S HOUSE
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These properties welcome children but have no private garden or limited outdoor space and as such may be more suited to either babies or older childrenTHE PLAICE, BUDLE BAY PENTHOUSE
These ratings are intended as a guide but if you have a specific question or need please feel free to discuss this with us.
Coast Series
To see clips of Northumberland from BBC Two's Coast series, visit www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/coast05/
Broadband Internet Access
We now have free WIFI broadband internet access at Nook End , Driftwood, Moo House, The Hemmel, Glebe Cottage, The Granary, Seafarer's, Garden Cottage , Smugglers' Hide and the Mariner's, so feel free to bring your laptop! WiFi coming to the Fisherman's Retreat very soon. Our new Harbour Master's House also has WiFi access
Credit Cards
We can now take credit card payments over the phone. You can pay your deposit or the full balance this way. 2% charge is levied on all credit card transactions. There is no charge for debit card transactions however.
Laundry Service
We can now offer a laundry service to our guests who would rather not have to do their own laundry during their stay. Your washing will be collected, washed, dried, ironed and returned the next day. Cash on delivery unless pre-ordered. £10 for two loads of washing. £15 for 3 loads. Minimum price £10
Wilkins Fine Dining
This gourmet dining company offers you the opportunity to sample world-class food prepared by home growth Northumbrian chefs Neil and Mary Wilkins.Neil and Mary established their business, based in Rothbury, following careers in some of the world’s best kitchens under luminaries such as Marco Pierre White and John Christophe Novelli. Now you can take advantage of the experience and skill of this engaging husband and wife team in the comfort of your Northumberland Coastal retreats holiday home.
Tel : 01669 620518/ 07976 467243
Alison Groves Photography 
Coastal Retreats has teamed up with Alison Groves Photography to offer a complimentary lifestyle portrait shoot during your Coastal Retreat holiday!
Alison is one of the top North East's contemporary portrait photographers, well known for her creative location shoots. Whether relaxing in your holiday cottage or having fun on the beach, Alison can offer a unique and personal way to hold on to those treasured holiday memories forever. To find out more, visit www.alisongroves.com or Tel 0191 2221309
Bring your pooch on holiday!
For the benefit of most of our guests, our properties are non-smoking and none will currently accept pets. However, if you do have a dog and would like to stay in one of our properties, then please make a booking for Glebe Cottage from September onwards, as this will be our 'pet friendly pad'. For a £25 fee per dog, we can welcome your pooch to Glebe Cottage, as long as they obey a few ground rules!
Grocery deliveries
You can now place an order through www.asda.com and as long as you are able to quote the full address and postcode of your cottage, (found on the cottage details page on our website) they will deliver to your cottage at your chosen time. They will accept orders up to 3 weeks in advance. Coupled with the GandS organic vegetable/meat box delivery (see www.gandsorganics.com), you'll now be able to really stock up at the start of your holiday and not have to use your precious holiday time doing a 'big shop'! If you would like a big grocery shop but don't wish to support the large supermarkets and prefer to support small local businesses then you won't fail to be impressed with the service offered to our guests by www.foodlocalfood.com
