Poppy Cottage is a single-storey, three-bedroom seaside cottage in Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. Sitting close to the sand dunes with the beach within easy reach, this is a proper coastal base for families or groups of up to six. Vaulted ceilings and exposed beams give the open-plan living space a real sense of space, with large windows flooding the room with light.

Newton-by-the-Sea is a quiet coastal village with two pubs one beachside with its own microbrewery. Beadnell Bay and Embleton Bay are both nearby. You can explore rock pools, watch seabirds, go paddling or pull on a wetsuit for wind surfing, kite surfing or body boarding at Beadnell beach.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms: two doubles and one twin. There are two bathrooms one en-suite with shower and WC, one main bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. The well-equipped kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer.

Bamburgh Castle is 7 miles away. Seahouses harbour is 3 miles. Dunstanburgh Castle ruins are roughly 5 miles. The raised decking with garden furniture and shared outdoor play area with swings, slides and climbing frame are brilliant extras.

Poppy Cottage suits families wanting a genuine Northumberland coastal break. Beach access, outdoor play, two pubs on the doorstep and stunning scenery. Book it.