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October 2011
Budle Falls near Bamburgh wins Award for excellence in the prestigious 2011 North East Tourism Awards
This dog friendly and child-friendly cottage which forms part of a converted water mill at Budle Bay was particularly praised by the judges for a 'committment to excellence'
Jam Jar Army invades tourist accommodation - July 2011
Supporting the Jam Jar Army are Allison Joynson, owner of Budle Falls and Andrena Hanvey from Coastal Retreats.
THIS week the Jam Jar Army continues its march into hotels and bed and breakfasts, not to mention cafes and cottages.
And getting as many tourism businesses involved as possible will help us reach our target of £10,000 for HospiceCare North Northumberland.
We still need everyone to become a recruit and have their own jam jar to collect coins, and to spread the word to friends and family.
Coastal Retreats and Country Retreats have in excess of 40 five-star and five-star Gold cottages in Northumberland and a jar has gone into every cottage in the county.
The jars have been distributed by the scores of local people the holiday firm employs, including including housekeepers, tradesmen, office workers and interiors specialists, to ensure they are immediately in situ.
Speaking on behalf of the company Allison Joynson said: “Coastal Retreats and Country Retreats are delighted to support this worthwhile cause.
“As a significant business in Northumberland, and a good employer year round, supporting this local charity means we can demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the county, and our team who live and work here.
“It is such an easy thing to do – empty our pockets of loose change at the end of the day – and will make a massive difference to the people of North Northumberland.
“I am thrilled to announce that every one of our cottages has a Jam Jar now, and Coastal Retreats and Country Retreats are a fully supportive member of the Jam Jar Army!”
June 2011
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Great new stock arrived in our Gosforth shop. From funky coloured beach towels to picnic rugs in calming coastal hues, greetings cards and artwork by local artists. Open Monday to Friday - 9 Causey Street ( between Barclays Bank and Katherine's florist on the High St) Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4DJ |
2010 Archive
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Highest Regional Tourism AccoladeWe are delighted to have been awarded the highest regional honour of Gold Award in the Self Catering category of North East Tourism Awards 2010 held on 12th October 2010 for our large party house - Moo House and The Cow Shed |
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| http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/newcastle-campaigns/north-east-england-tourism-awards/2010/10/15/self-catering-serviced-apartments-award-moo-house-and-the-cow-shed-61634-27472939/ |
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24 January 2010 Sunday Times '100 Cool Cottages' |
Our new office and retail space |
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Feel free to pop in to see us if you live in the North East of England. In the New Year we will be displaying some lovely interior accessories, interior design books, greetings cards, seaside windbreaks and cushions, contemporary coastal artwork, books about Northumberland - all available for purchase, as well as some of the wallcoverings, wallpapers and carpet samples we use in our coastal interior design schemes in our cottages. Please stop by, have a browse and take away one of our brochures |
Our new address is Coastal Retreats Ltd and Country Retreats 9 Causey St Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 4DJ |
Have you visited the website of our sister company Country Retreats?
Featuring......
Budle Falls at Waren Mill was awarded a 5 star grade by Visit Britain . Located a few minutes walk from the sea at Budle Bay, this 2 bedroom stone water mill is in an idyllic location and appeals to couples and small families alike.
For something a bit different.......
The Town House in the Garden, outskirts of Newcastle. An award-winning contemporary town house set in 35 acres of grounds only 10 minutes' drive from Newcastle. Sleeping up to 7 in 4 bedrooms, it is an ideal base for holidaymakers looking to explore the Tyne Valley, Hadrian's Wall, the cities of Newcastle and Durham and the coast.
Visit www.countryretreatsuk.com to see all the properties
Coastal Retreats interior films
We have joined forces with Jon Lindsay of Spacedust Films to create some beautiful walk through films of our cottages. This will give you a great feel for our collection and help you decide which property to opt for (although not all of our cottages are currently featured)
2009 Archive
Alison Groves - Wedding, Portrait, Boudoir, Baby, Children, Maternity Photographer. Newcastle upon Tyne
Alison is now offering a new and exciting Boudoir photography service and will no doubt be of particular interest to our girls groups/hen party groups and pamper weekenders. Alison, a well respected contemporary photographer from Newcastle is already well known to many of our guests who have met her on location in Northumberland for informal photo shoots arranged through Coastal Retreats. To arrange your complimentary photo shoot, call Alison directly on 0191 2221309. Her gorgeous gallery/studio is in Newcastle
The Guardian 28th May 2009 featured Moo House, our large family get-together, reunion venue with ground floor facilities catering to those of limited mobility if necessary. Great for Grandparents!!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/may/27/travelling-disabilities-accessible-hotels?page=2
