Coastal cottages in Northumberland and Yorkshire

Discover somewhere unique for your sea view holiday with this former HM Coastguard lookout, which was used to combat smuggling from 1822. Take a dreamy stroll along the silver sands of this stretch of the Northumberland coast where you might be lucky enough to get a glimpse of the Northern Lights in the winter months. Sleeps 4.

Immerse yourself in history, wildlife and adventure in this Grade II listed coastal cottage on Holy Island. Cross a narrow tidal causeway to find this 20th-century cottage, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens with views of the sea and Lindisfarne Castle. Look out for grey seals, rare seabirds and dolphins. Sleeps 5.

Raise a glass to this coastal former fisherman’s cottage, which sits on the sparkling shores of Embleton Bay and opposite a cosy country pub. Explore the wild Northumberland coastline and nearby Dunstanburgh Castle before joining the locals for a traditional ale from their brewery. Sleeps 4.

Wake up to the sound of the waves and maybe the elusive resident otter at this nautical-themed coastal cottage by the golden sands of Embleton Bay. Explore the Northumberland coastline, spot wildlife at nearby Newton Pool Nature Reserve, or pop across the sea to Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island. Sleeps 6.

Make your island escape at this coastal hideaway, perfect for seal watching. Your adventure starts when you cross over a narrow tidal causeway to Holy Island. Explore the 16th-century Lindisfarne Castle half a mile away and the island’s main street, where the mid-terraced cottage is based. Sleeps 2.

Get swept away with the sounds of crashing waves and dramatic sea views at this carefully restored 19th-century lighthouse keeper’s cottage. Stroll along the Magnesian Limestone cliffs and coastal grassland, which stretches north from Souter Lighthouse or take a short drive to the vibrant city of Newcastle. Sleeps 4.

Perfect for a couple’s coastal escape, this newly converted red-roofed cottage perches on the sea wall at Robin Hood’s Bay. Listen to the sound of sea birds and watch the tide come in from your one-bedroom loft at this pretty fishing village location in Yorkshire. Sleeps 2.

Amble through sweeping coastal countryside to the sandy beach of Robin Hood’s Bay from this sea view cottage in Yorkshire. Discover the popular seaside town of Scarborough just a few miles away and sample some of the UK’s best fish and chips. Sleeps 4.

Truly get away from it all at this remote clifftop cottage, with panoramic views of Yorkshire’s coastline from the sweeping countryside down to the blue sea. Gaze at the stars from the coastal cottage’s enclosed garden and when the sun rises, head up the cliffs above Robin Hood’s Bay to spot Oystercatchers and Puffins. Sleeps 4.

Gather your family, friends and four-legged pals for a luxurious countryside retreat at this sea view cottage on the wildlife-rich Yorkshire coast. Walk down to the golden Robin Hood’s Bay, cycle to nearby Scarborough or delve into the heather moorland, rolling hills and wooded valleys of the North York Moors. Sleeps 8.