Long Walks on the Beach in Seahouses, Northumberland

Long Walks on the Beach Self-Catering

Sitting way up high in England's top-right corner, this home puts you close to some of the country's most dramatically beautiful coastline. However, it won't take you long to realise that the address offers way more than a convenient spot on the map.

Inside, there's a wealth of space across the two floors and no part feels cramped even in the slightest. The design strikes the perfect chord between contemporary and cosy, with pastel walls playing host to nautical-themed artwork and the fireplace in the living room a lovely spot to gather around during cooler evenings. We've also got kind words for the large kitchen which has a range cooker and enough surface space for many hands to make light work, as the saying goes.

When the weather's on form, the home has an enclosed garden with a barbecue and alfresco seating to enjoy. Only ten minutes' walk away, there's a long stretch of beach in the local village of Beadnell that's just as ready for hi-octane water sports as it is for peaceful strolls along the sand.

Home truths:
*Your host can provide a cot, high chair and safety gates for free upon request, although guests need to bring their own linen
*The home is spread over two floors with no elevator or bedrooms on the ground level
*There’s free parking for up to four cars on the driveway
*Guests have access to a large double garage that can act as extra parking space or storage for water sports equipment
*The nine-person occupancy includes infants in cots