Our hand-picked portfolio of design-led and individually styled holiday cottages takes you on a journey through the North East of England, from the Scottish Borders to Northumberland's coast and down to the vibrancy and culture of Newcastle and Durham.
Founded on the principal that holidays are precious, our Coastal and Country Retreats’ cottages are all distinctively designed for the discerning holidaymaker who appreciates the best things in life.

Our knowledgeable team has direct experience of the area and is often behind the selection of cottages that join our portfolio. Always happy to help, they are on hand to facilitate guest requests and invite you into a world of exclusive design, stunning locations and fully equipped self-catering stays.
Retreats cottages vary in style and tone, but each of them has its own unique touches, whether that is a Gaggia coffee machine, a surprising child’s nook packed with toys, a bread maker or a baby emergency pack.
Choose from boutique pads, barn conversions, seaside apartments, period cottages or large holiday houses. Whether you need a romantic break, a girly weekend, a first time with baby getaway or you are organising a family gathering, then your holiday inspiration is here. We think you’ll find it hard not to be tempted by our ‘refreshingly different’ holidays.

Choose from
Bamburgh with its iconic castle, vast beach and historic buildings, shops and restaurants
Beadnell for its family friendly sandy beach and water sports
Seahouses for trips to the Farne Islands and watching the fisherman land their catch
Craster for its famous kippers and the walk to Dunstanburgh castle
Newcastle and Durham for their culture, history and heritage
Scottish Borders for rolling hills, salmon fishing and its culture of fine food and crafts

Local

Eat and Drink

• St Aidan Hotel & Bistro - Seahouses (2.8 miles) - St Aidans is a 9 bedroom bed & breakfast with a cosy bistro open 3 nights of the week (Thursday-Satu...
• Tomlinsons Cafe and Bunkhouse - Rothbury (21.9 miles) - We are the perfect base to explore Northumberland’s great outdoors whether you are a cyclist, walk...
• The Wheatsheaf Hotel and Restaurant - Swinton, Duns (22.7 miles) - Your home away from home in the scottish Borders, the Wheatsheaf Hotel and Restaurant is almost half...

See and Do

• Seahouses Golf Club SEAHOUSES (3.4 miles) - One of the traditional Northumberland golf courses, Seahouses Golf Club celebrated its centenary yea...
• Boards and Bikes Chathill (4.4 miles) - Unique adventure and bespoke activities. Boards and Bikes offers tailored experiences and activities ...
• Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery Alnwick (13.2 miles) - Occupying a former Catholic Church, Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery is the ideal first-stop for anyon...
• KIMMERSTON RIDING CENTRE WOOLER (13.8 miles) - Whether horse riding for an afternoon or holidaying with us for a whole week, at KIMMERSTON, one of ...
• Heatherslaw Light Railway Co CORNHILL-ON-TWEED (15.4 miles) - The Heatherslaw Light Railway is the most Northerly narrow gauge steam railway in England. Travel on...