This 2-bedroom lodge is a well-equipped holiday retreat in Newton-by-the-Sea on the Northumberland coast, part of a complex of properties. It sleeps four people across two bedrooms and has been rated positively by guests for comfort and location. The beach at Newton-by-the-Sea is within easy reach and the village itself is a great base for exploring this stretch of coastline.

Newton-by-the-Sea sits between Beadnell and Embleton Bay. You can walk the coastal path past the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, visit Newton Pool Nature Reserve for birdwatching or take a boat trip from Seahouses to the Farne Islands. Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle are both an easy drive away.

Inside you get an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area on the ground floor with two leather sofas, Smart TV and DVD. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Upstairs there is one double bedroom and one twin bedroom plus a spacious shower room with WC.

Dunstanburgh Castle (3.8 miles, 11 mins), Bamburgh Castle (9.5 miles, 16 mins), Alnwick Castle (10.3 miles, 20 mins) and the Farne Islands boat trips from Seahouses (7.3 miles, 13 mins) are the standout days out nearby.

The south-west facing decked area is a genuine sun-trap with rural views and good stargazing at night. With a shared children's play area, two dogs welcome and onsite parking, the lodge suits families and couples looking for a proper Northumberland coast break. See which weeks are free and book your stay a stroll from Newton's sandy beach.