This 3-bedroom stone cottage in the village of Longhoughton, Northumberland, sleeps up to five guests. The property retains original stone and brickwork features from its working history. The inglenook fireplace with wood burner makes evenings genuinely cosy. The garden covers almost a quarter of an acre with a walled patio and raised lawn with open field views.

Sugar Sands beach is just 1.5 miles away via a country path. Boulmer Beach is close by and has the occasional dolphin sighting. Alnmouth village is 3.5 miles away with pubs, cafes, a golf course and a children's play area. The village itself has a grocery store and café.

Three bedrooms sleep five: a king-size with en-suite shower and WC, a double with ample storage and a single. The open-plan kitchen and dining room sits under a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. A mezzanine with a large Velux window is perfect for stargazing. Private parking for three cars is included.

Alnwick Castle and Gardens is 4.5 miles away (9 min drive). Craster village is five miles away and Dunstanburgh Castle is 6.8 miles (13 min drive).

This rental suits families and small groups wanting easy reach of the Northumberland coast with a comfortable, well-equipped base. Guests consistently praise the size of the rooms and the welcome on arrival. See which weeks are free and book a stay 1.5 miles from Sugar Sands.