Beach Houses in Northumberland

Come and enjoy the wild, rugged, scenery and quaint slow pace of life along this gorgeous heritage coastline in England's north east where you are perfectly situated for splendid sightseeing day trips up and down the fabled Northumberland Coast. The scenic grandeur and extensive hiking trails of Northumberland National Park are under an hour by car to the east! Located just 2 hours southeast of Edinburgh and a little over two hours south east of Glasgow, the Northumberland coast is the perfect place to disconnect from the mayhem of city life and reconnect with peace, life in the slow lane, the splendour of nature and the magnificence of the great outdoors!

These charming, historical beach houses are dotted in and around the gorgeous seaside villages of Bamburgh, Seahouses, Shoreston Hall, Brentall, Bradnell and Amble along the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Browse a lovely selection of accommodation options with upmarket, fully equipped, spacious, refurbished interiors with stylish decor and superb access to the local beaches. All of the lovely beach houses in the area are under 850 m from the beach. Many of the beach houses feature a pleasant, tranquil garden, a pool and a lovely view. Find your perfect beach house getaway whether you are a group of 4, 6, 8 or even as many as 12 guests!

If you are yearning for unbelievably beautiful views, wild rugged landscapes and one of the most breathtaking and dramatic coastlines in all of the British Isles, you will find a haven in this part of Northumberland that you will never want to leave! Nature lovers are in for a very special treat in Northumberland as you are ideally situated for exploring all that Northumberland has to offer by way of scenic beauty. You are within easy reach of secluded bays, drifting sand dunes, stunning coastal walks, dolphin spotting on the River Threed, Farne Island cruises to admire puffin colonies and sea kayaking to spot seals around Coquet Island. Hike the Cheviots and spot the famous elusive neolithic goats at Yeavering Bell. Pack a picnic and visit the secluded ponds of Wooler Common or Visit the dramatic waterfall at Linhope Spout!

If you are a beach lover you are in for a treat with the beautiful, scenic swathes of soft sand beaches along this coastline. Here you have so many options for beach days out! Foxton beach is close to two golf courses and offers you stunning views and a secluded pebbly cove perfect for a whimsical picnic. Embleton Bay offers wide sand and brooding views of Dunstanburgh Castle and dozens of rockpools to explore. Seahouses Beach is a fabulous, quintessential British seaside destination with quirky curio shops, old fashioned chippies and gastro pubs just a stone's throw away. Wonderful Beadnell Bay offers you a mecca for kitesurfing, jet skiing, wakeboarding and sailing and the long, golden sand crescent is a fabulous place to relax for the day building sand castles! Amble offers you 10 km of wild, unspoiled, dune backed beach in a pristine wildlife area!

Make the crossing to Holy Island of Lindisfarne, just 20 minutes north of Seahouses. Be sure to mind the time of day as the causeway is cut off twice a day by fast incoming tides! This gorgeous offshore island boasts a 12th century Anglo Saxon priory and the fabled Lindisfarne Castle nestled on a rocky plateau with glorious views over the island and surrounding waters. This tiny 5 square kilometre island is a beautiful wildlife haven for rare birds and grey seals. Be sure to stop at one of the local pubs for a fresh crab sandwich for a typical taste of Northumberland!

Hop in the car for a 14th century adventure under 20 minutes south of Beadnell where you can enjoy a stunning 2km walk along the Northumberland Coast to reach the castle from the village of Craster. Admire the dramatic, mysterious ruins and magnificent scale of this once mighty fortress steeped in centuries of history! Be sure to stop in Craster for a taste of the famous, local culinary delight, Craster kippers!

How about a home cooked, hearty, late lunch or the famous Sunday carvery at the award winning Bamburgh Castle Inn pub that overlooks the charming fishing harbour of the village of Seahouses! This is a great halfway point along the Northumberland Coast and the perfect place to stop after an early morning boat tour with one of the local tour operators to see some spectacular wildlife habitats for seabirds and seals on the offshore Farne islands about 4km off the coast.

Find adventure at Bamburgh Castle just 8 minutes north of Seahouses where you can look out over the ancient ramparts and explore the fascinating past of this historical coastal fortress that has stood watch over the fabled Northumberland coast for centuries. Here you can immerse yourself in 9 acres of rich Northumberland history as you browse 14 staterooms replete with priceless treasures, artwork and ceramics from around the world!

Make a day of it and village hop along Northumberland´s spectacular 64 km coastline, a renowned area of outstanding natural beauty. Here you will find long sandy beaches and gorgeous tidal rock pools, mysterious castle ruins, brooding views of picturesque scenic fishing villages, the best fish and chips you have ever tasted and delicious cups of tea in quaint tearooms. In summer the spectacular, coastal Hauxley Nature reserve blooms with beautiful wildflowers!

Imagine a vast beach that stretches as far as the eye can see with sweeping views as far as Holy Island on a clear day! This is one of the largest beaches in Northumberland and one of the most splendid places for a beach walk in the salty sea breeze where you can reconnect with the wild beauty of unspoiled nature!

This stunning coastal walk offers you some of the most splendid coastal hiking in Europe! This sublimely beautiful pathway meanders 100km from Berwick-Upon-Tweed in the north to Cresswell in the south. The route is broken down into easy stages and you will pass wide, sweeping golden sand beaches backed by towering sand dunes and rocky headlands, mysterious castles and picture postcard perfect fishing villages en route!