This 2-bedroom cottage is a timber-built holiday home on a working farm in Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. The beach is just 100 metres away, a golden sandy stretch with views across Embleton Bay. The cottage has a raised decked veranda and sleeps four across two bedrooms.

Newton-by-the-Sea sits between Beadnell and Alnwick on the Northumberland coast. Two pubs in the village serve quality food. The coastal path runs from Low Newton to Beadnell. Bird watching, water sports, fishing, golf and horse riding are all on the doorstep. Dunstanburgh Castle ruins are visible along the shoreline.

The cottage has a cosy dual-aspect lounge with two leather sofas, a wood burner-effect fire and TV. The galley kitchen includes a dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine. One master double bedroom and one twin bedroom sleep 4. The single family bathroom has a shower over the bath.

Dunstanburgh Castle (3.8 miles, 11 mins), Howick Hall (8.2 miles, 15 mins), Bamburgh Castle (9.5 miles, 16 mins) and Alnwick Castle (10.3 miles, 20 mins) are all close by.

This getaway suits families and couples wanting direct beach access in one of England's finest coastal counties. With the beach 100 metres away, a working farm setting and two village pubs close by, it's hard to beat. Check which weeks are free and book your Northumberland beach break.