Coastguard Cottage

Bamburgh & Holy Island Area, Northumberland Coastal

  • 5 Star

You can book this property from:

  • £1,483 per week
  • £212 per night
  • 5 Star

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 1 double bed
  • 4 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 3 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • On one level, no stairs
  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom

Families

  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Smart TV
  • Welcome pack

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Surfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Beach 0.1 miles
  • Pub 0.25 miles
  • Shop 0.25 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Read the full Access Statement for this property.

Access Statement

Introduction
Coastguards is a stone built single storey semi-detached cottage on a private lane, backing onto the dunes in the village of Bamburgh


Pre-Arrival
• All guests are provided with written directions to the cottage
• The nearest bus stop is on the main street in Bamburgh approx 250m away
• Chathill Railway Station is 5 miles away
• Taxis can be booked by telephone - See our welcome folder useful numbers. 


Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• Car parking is available in the garden of the cottage and on the lane outside.
• Disabled spaces are available in Bamburgh Car Park approx 500m.
• The lane is grassed and gravelled to the North, to the South it is grassed and has access over the playing field which has a pavement around the perimeter. To the North the lane is slightly inclined, to the South it is flat.

Main Entrances & Doorways, general house layout.
• The main entrance is the front door through a small wicket gate onto a gravelled front courtyard. The key for this door is located in the key safe to the right of the door, there is a dusk til dawn light and you will receive the code with your directions.
• The front door is up one step 15cm high, 82cm wide 206cm high with the hinge on the right. There are two keyholes, the top is a mortice lock, the bottom is a yale type lock.
• The front door opens into the hall area where an inner door 78cm wide x 203cm high leads to the Lounge to the left, through this room to 2 bedrooms and the family bathroom to the left. The lounge main light switch is just inside the lounge door on the right. The floor is washed oak laminate a pale grey/fawn colour. The lounge has a brown plain rug in front of the two sofas.
• There is an open fire in the lounge, and a large low level coffee table in the centre of the rug, in front of the fire.
• The glazed door measuring 80cm wide and 204cm tall leads to a hallway with the bathroom to the left, The exterior door to the inner court yard is on the right 86cm x 203cm with 1 step down outside. 1st left is the bathroom with a door 73cm x 203cm , 2nd left is a twin room. straight on is the double room ensuite. All three of these doors are 68cm wide and 197cm tall. Straight on from the front door is the twin room through a door 79cm x 203cm Turning right at the front door are two more doors, to the right is the king size bedroom through a door 78cm x 203cm. On the left is the door to the family dining kitchen area through a door 78cm x 203cm. Through the kitchen is the conservatory which has french doors
with a 6inch step to the patio, and one to the inner courtyard 80cm wide with a ramp.

Room layouts & features


Lounge
• The floor is wooden effect laminate as the hall there are 2 sofas in front of which is a low coffee table 45cm high . There is a rug in the middle of the room under the coffee table. There is a TV with remote control and DVD
• There are two small lamp tables.
• An open fire & guard, log basket and ash can and fire tools.
• To the left of the fire place is a book case, to the right an enclosed cupboard housing children's toys and TV games
• Broadband router for wireless internet access.


Rear Hall
• Book Case to left, back door to right, clothes hooks on right.
Carpeted


Family Bathroom
• Doors opens hinged to left
• Pull Light switch to right.
• Bath with hand shower.
• Low level WC
• Mains Thermostatic Shower with sliding doors and small step up (10cm)
• 600 wide basin with central lever operated mono-bloc tap.
• Plug - push close and press again to open.
• Mirror over sink.


Red Twin Room
The floor is carpeted
• Through door - built in wardrobe ahead, opening to right
• 2 x 3ft wide single beds, Metal headboard. with storage bedside cabinet between with single lamp.
• To right set of drawers.
• To left - central heating radiator.
• Window behind bed heads, roman blind, cord operated


Ensuite Double Room
Floor Carpeted
• Double Bed under window.
• Two bedside cabinets with light on each.
• Roman blind, chord operated.
• To right built in wardrobe.
• Blanket box under 2nd window.
• Ensuite shower room, shower with sliding doors, nominal 10cm step up. Shower thermostatic mains.
• Low level WC
• Wash hand basin with central mono-block lever tap.
• Plug push to close, push again to open.


Main Hallway (off front door)
• Shoe rack to right, under clothes hooks.
• Door mat at front door
• Floor driftwood effect laminate.
• Telephone for incoming calls and emergencies only (number supplied on wall).


Kingsize bedroom (front)
• Light switch on right
• Large full width window. Roman blind, cord operated.
• 5ft bed - wooden frame.
• Double Wardrobe - wooden.
• Chest of Drawers - matching
• 2 bedside cabinets with light on each.


Family Dining room / Kitchen
• Driftwood effect laminate floor.
• Light switch on right
• Central dining table and 8 chairs.
• Large storage cupboards & freezer.
• Dresser with audio equipment, dvd and wall mounted flat screen free view TV.
• Key Rack and keys for property.
• Large patio doors giving access to outside full width opening approx 8ft - 6inches step with instructions for operation on doors.
• Centrally - log burning stove.
• Kitchen area U-shape. cupboards and benches - under bench 2 fridges, dishwasher, washer/drier. Over bench wall cupboards. Toaster, bread bin, microwave, Kettle. double sink with lever operated taps. Range style cooker. See full inventory of kitchen equipment etc. 


Conservatory
• Tiled floor
• Two sofas and a chair, coffee table, lamp and pictures.
• 2 exterior doors - one to garden patio, one to inner courtyard.


Shower Room
• Mains shower, 10cm step up, sliding doors.
• basin
• low level WC.
• Property services cupboard - kept locked


Inner Courtyard
Concrete floor - open air. There is a ramp down to this area from the conservatory and step down from back door. 


Outdoor Facilities
• Patio table and chairs
• Barbecue
• Rubbish bins - 1 large bin for all rubbish.
• Large grassed lawn with access to drive for parking
• Wicket gate to path through the dunes to the beach.
• Hose pipe


Additional Information
• Inside the property there are no steps.
• All doors are in excess of 70cm (except - the ensuite shower room which is 61cm wide and the conservatory/kitchen door and rear twin room door which are both 69cm)

Description

This delightful, semi-detached cottage has plenty of cosy spaces to relax as a family or group, both inside and out. With a special location by the dunes under the Whinstone Crags - which Bamburgh Castle stands on - you’ll appreciate the garden gate leading to a path through the dunes and onto the beach. Enjoy days on the sands where you can try water sports like surfing and carve out time to visit the historic castle. Refresh in the town’s cafes, tea rooms and restaurants, and sample local seafood dishes. There’s a scenic, sea-view golf course if you fancy a few rounds. Explore the Northumberland coastline in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with day trips to the likes of Seahouses (4 miles) where you can stroll along the harbour and catch seasonal boat trips to spot wildlife on Farne Islands; or visit Alnwick (18 miles), a market town with an impressive castle and gardens.

Notice the charm of this one-level cottage as you pass through the garden gate and up the plant-lined path to the front door, which leads to the entrance hall via one step. Inside, the living areas are cosy and rustic. The lounge boasts two leather sofas facing an open fire in a stone fireplace, as well as a TV, DVD player and an in-built bookcase with books and children’s games. There’s a bright conservatory with exposed stone walls, tiled floors with underfloor heating, plenty of comfy seating and French doors with one step down to the garden. The U-shape kitchen has special appliances like the range cooker, sandwich maker, juicer and coffee maker. A cosy wood burner sits between the kitchen and the dining room, which boasts an eight-seater table topped with pendant lights and a TV, radio, CD player and iPod dock. Beside the table, patio doors lead to the garden. The four bedrooms comprise a king-size, two twin rooms and a double with an en-suite shower room that has a step into the shower. There’s also a bathroom with a hand-held shower over the bath, as well as a separate shower with a step up - ideal for families, who will also welcome the children’s bath toys. You’ll also find a further shower room with one step up. Finally, there is an open-air, concrete inner courtyard, which houses the log-store. 

Pass through the doors of the dining room or the conservatory into the delightful garden which is fully enclosed with a large, grassed area. There’s also a patio area with a bench, table, chairs, parasol and a BBQ. It comes with many amenities including a full set of outside plates and glasses, an outside tap for washing your dog or wetsuit, and children’s beach toys - from buckets and spades to bodyboards - which will come in handy as the garden’s gate leads to a path through the dunes, directly onto the beach.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 with a bath, hand-held shower, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with a WC, 1 en-suite shower room with a WC
  • Range cooker with ceramic 5-ring hob, 2 integral fridges, freezer, microwave, washing/dryer, dishwasher, and coffee maker
  • Open fire and wood burner - initial supply of logs, kindling and matches provided October-March
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair provided - mattress, linen and towels for cot not provided
  • 3 Smart TVs, DVD player, radio, CD player, iPod dock
  • Parking for 1 car (or 2 small ones) in the grounds; on-street parking for 1 car; public car park less than 0.5 miles away with weekly parking tickets purchased from the Seahouses Tourist Information Centre
  • Please note: no parking on the lawn outside
  • 2 pets welcome - when you book, you will be asked to provide some information about your pet which will aid the owner in ensuring that the property is set up to welcome them
  • Beach 200 metres, pub and shop 400 metres

Reviews

Stunning location in a lovely village. Beach literally 2 minutes away. Secure garden and good conservatory. Plenty of room but could be tight for 8 adults ( we were 6 adults) good quality bedding and towels and cosy and warm in the cold weather.

Mrs Van D,

Fantastic location. I spotted the cottage a few years ago. Excellent for our half term holiday with our daughter and grandson. Found the village restaurants have really increased their prices. Excellent visits to Bamburgh castle and Grace Darling museum

Mr S,

Lovely location and well equipped house, perfect for three generations.

Mrs F,

This is a wonderful place to stay if you like to walk beach's with your dogs, it's location is perfect for easy access to the beach, but its incredibly quiet and sheltered. The conservatory makes the cottage as its very warm and sunny when the weather is good, but a perfect retreat when it's raining and the lounge is warm and cosy in the evenings. We have been several times and will come again.

Mr L,

We have stayed in Bamburgh eight times now and Coastguard Cottage is by far the best place to stay although the cost per week is reflective of that. I like the big communal rooms, high ceilings, comfortable beds and pillows and lots of light. Most of all the situation of the cottage being just behind the dunes and 2 minutes walk to the green cannot be bettered. Thank you for a wonderful holiday! This is our second visit and we will be back for sure!

Mrs B,

Very well appointed, comfortable and light Cottage in a great location for tennis, children's playgound, sea and golf.

Mrs P,

One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in. Beautifully maintained in a wonderful location. Bags of character.

Mr T,

We loved the cottage: inside it is very well-furnished and comfy and outside the patio & lawn are super if the weather is nice and the conservatory is fab when the weather is colder. The location is super for access to the beach & the village, although I imagine the adjacent footpath could be very busy in the summer. A couple of points to note: two of the bedrooms can only access a bathroom by going through either the lounge or the kitchen/dining area. Also, the wall between the next-door cottage and the main bathroom & adjacent bedroom is paper thin - we could hear every word the occupants said - and other noises!

Mrs T,

Coastguard Cottage is in an excellent location, a short walk from the middle of Bamburgh and a shorter walk to the wonderful beach in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle. It is very well equipped and has plenty of space. Ideal for a family holiday even when it's very wet or foggy.

Mr B,

Fabulous location and a great property

Mrs B,

Beautiful location . Cottage everything we needed and more; would most definitely return again. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️ FABULOUS

Mrs E,

This property location is fabulous.

Previous Customer,

Location

Situated in the dunes under the dramatic Bamburgh Castle.Direct access to the beach from the back garden
  • Walking distance to Bamburgh village - 5 minutes.
  • Walking distance to nearest pub/eatery - 5 minutes
  • Walking distance to shops - 5 minutes.
  • Walking distance to Seahouses- 3 miles.
  • Driving : within easy reach of Alnwick, inland the Cheviot Hills and northward the border town of Berwick upon Tweed.
  • Nearest Rail Station - Chathill (very limited service from Newcastle), main line Alnmouth.
  • Nearest Airport : Newcastle International
  • Nearest Main Bus Station : Alnwick - however, direct routes to Bamburgh available from both Berwick and Newcastle.