This 3-bedroom barn is a beautifully updated former farm building sitting within a complex of properties in Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. The sandy beach is just 400 metres away. Exposed stonework, timber beams and high vaulted ceilings give this three-bedroom property real character. A wood burner in the lounge and a light-filled conservatory make it work in any season.

Newton-by-the-Sea sits on the Northumberland coast. You can walk south along the beach all the way to Craster. Beadnell Bay is 7 miles away for watersports. Alnwick, Bamburgh, Seahouses and the Farne Islands are all within 11 miles. The enclosed garden and shared children's play area make this ideal for families.

The property sleeps 6 across three bedrooms. The king-size room has an en-suite shower room, while the other bedrooms are a dual-aspect double and a twin. There are two bathrooms plus a ground-floor WC. The spacious country-style kitchen has a range oven, American-style fridge-freezer and dishwasher.

Dunstanburgh Castle is 3.8 miles away (11 mins) and Alnwick Castle and Garden is 10 miles (20 mins). Seahouses is 7 miles (13 mins), while Bamburgh Castle stands 9.5 miles north (16 mins).

Two dogs are welcome and there is on-site parking. This getaway suits families and groups who want a proper base on the Northumberland coast. Check availability for your dates and book a stay 400 metres from the sandy beach.