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Coral Cottage, Bamburgh

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Rating
4.5
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.5
out of 5
Sleeps up to 3
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Coral Cottage is a single-storey retreat in Budle Bay near Bamburgh in Northumberland. This property sits in unspoilt countryside just a five-minute walk from the beach. The cottage features tall ceilings with exposed roof beams and wooden flooring throughout. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.

The area offers direct access to Budle Bay Beach and spectacular coastal walks. You can reach Bamburgh Castle in under two miles. Ross Sands and Holy Island are close by for exploring the Northumberland coastline.

The cottage sleeps three guests across two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed with TV and purple décor. A single bedroom includes storage and its own TV. Both rooms share a bathroom with shower and heated towel rail.

 

About Coral Cottage

Coral Cottage is a single-storey retreat in Budle Bay near Bamburgh in Northumberland. This property sits in unspoilt countryside just a five-minute walk from the beach. The cottage features tall ceilings with exposed roof beams and wooden flooring throughout. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.

The area offers direct access to Budle Bay Beach and spectacular coastal walks. You can reach Bamburgh Castle in under two miles. Ross Sands and Holy Island are close by for exploring the Northumberland coastline.

The cottage sleeps three guests across two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed with TV and purple décor. A single bedroom includes storage and its own TV. Both rooms share a bathroom with shower and heated towel rail. The kitchen-diner has glass doors and modern appliances including a Nespresso machine and induction hob.

Bamburgh Castle stands 1.7 miles away (5 minutes). Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island makes an excellent day trip. Alnwick Castle and Gardens are 16 miles south (25 minutes). The Farne Islands boat trips depart from nearby Seahouses.

Coral Cottage suits couples and small families wanting peaceful coastal access. Book for countryside walks and beach days.

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Coral Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Coral Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 1.7 miles
NE69 7DF
Lindisfarne Priory
Distance: 6 miles
TD15 2RX
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Budle Bay Beach Walk
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE69 7AJ
Ross Sands
Distance: 2 miles
NE70 7TS
St Aidan's Dunes
Distance: 1.5 miles
NE69 7DF
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 1.7 miles
NE69 7BS
Seahouses Co-op
Distance: 4 miles
NE68 7SR
Belford Farm Shop
Distance: 5 miles
NE70 7DP
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 4 miles
NE68 7RD
Bamburgh Pavilion
Distance: 1.8 miles
NE69 7BS
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance: 15 miles
TD15 1DF
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 1.7 miles
NE69 7DF
Lindisfarne Priory
Distance: 6 miles
TD15 2RX
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Budle Bay Beach Walk
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE69 7AJ
Ross Sands
Distance: 2 miles
NE70 7TS
St Aidan's Dunes
Distance: 1.5 miles
NE69 7DF
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 1.7 miles
NE69 7BS
Seahouses Co-op
Distance: 4 miles
NE68 7SR
Belford Farm Shop
Distance: 5 miles
NE70 7DP
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 4 miles
NE68 7RD
Bamburgh Pavilion
Distance: 1.8 miles
NE69 7BS
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance: 15 miles
TD15 1DF

Is Coral Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Coral Cottage works well for families with one or two children. The single bedroom suits a child perfectly. Budle Bay Beach is five minutes away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Bamburgh Castle offers tours and history exploration. The Farne Islands boat trips from Seahouses show puffins and seals. The enclosed patio garden provides safe outdoor play space.
For Couples
This cottage creates a peaceful retreat for couples. The king-size bedroom offers comfort and privacy. Walk to Budle Bay Beach in five minutes for sunset strolls. The kitchen-diner has glass doors opening to the patio for morning coffee. Bamburgh Castle sits nearby for historical days out. Ross Sands provides quiet beach walks. The countryside setting ensures complete tranquillity away from crowds.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs can stay at Coral Cottage making it ideal for pet owners. The enclosed patio garden keeps dogs secure while they enjoy fresh air. Budle Bay Beach welcomes dogs year-round for beach runs and swimming. Coastal paths from the cottage door provide excellent walking routes. The single-storey layout means no stairs for older dogs to navigate.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Coral Cottage

The Potted Lobster

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BS

The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms

Located 1.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BW

The Olde Ship Inn

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE68 7RD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Coral Cottage

Does Coral Cottage have a hot tub?
No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage does have a bathroom with a shower and heated towel rail for your comfort.
Is Coral Cottage pet friendly?
Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Coral Cottage. The property has an enclosed patio garden where your dogs can safely enjoy outdoor time.
How far is Coral Cottage from the beach?
Budle Bay Beach is just a five-minute walk from the cottage. This makes it perfect for daily beach visits and coastal walks along the Northumberland shoreline.
What sleeping arrangements does Coral Cottage offer?
The cottage sleeps three guests in two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and the second bedroom has a single bed with storage.
Is there parking available at Coral Cottage?
Yes, off-road parking for two cars is provided at the property. The parking area is easily accessible from the main road.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Previous guests praised how well-equipped and easy to use everything was.
How far is Bamburgh Castle from the cottage?
Bamburgh Castle is 1.7 miles away, which takes about five minutes by car. You can also walk there along the coastal path for a scenic route.
What heating does Coral Cottage have?
The cottage has oil central heating throughout. There is a woodburning stove in the sitting room but it is currently out of use for safety reasons.

Coral Cottage Reviews

This is a charming cottage which is much bigger than the listing suggests. Great location about 1 mile out of Bamburgh with a very short walk down the hill to the beautiful Budle Bay. Wouldnt recommend the walk down the road to Bamburgh hilly and on a main route with fast cars Cottage is very modern with most things youll need and a nice little welcome basket. Smart TV is a bonus, with good WiFi and an electric car charger. View from the garden across the bay is stunning unfortunately the weather didnt allow us to spend much time there Parking for two cars but needs some careful coordination with neighbours to ensure all cars can easily get in and out.
Pamela
This is a lovely cottage. It was very clean and attractively furnished. There was a welcome basket including tea, coffee, milk sachets, biscuits and crisps, as well as a a cleaning pack, including washing up sponge, small washing up container and dishwasher tablets, although there were also extra tablets in the under sink cupboard. The main bedroom had lots of clothes storage and a very comfortable kingsize bed. It was great to have a smart TV for the evenings. Outside, the seating area in the garden was a real sun trap, and despite being above the height of the house, it was sheltered from the cool April winds, so that we sat outside most late afternoons after a day of walking or sightseeing. The location is very good for sightseeing. You can walk down a lane almost opposite the driveway entrance and it takes you straight down to the beach and to the English Coastal path, so excellent for walks. Note that you can't let dogs off to run around in Budle Bay, due to protection of wildlife. There are several pubs and restaurants in Bamburgh and small supermarkets in Seahouses, about 10minutes drive away. All in all, Coral Cottage is a perfect base for a week on the Northumberland coast.
Excellent comfortable cottage. ..... quiet and super to chill. Also, just a short walk to Budle Bay. Perhaps , a bigger more comfortable chair for the 3rd guest , in the main room as the sofa is a bit small for three persons. Overall, a great place to stay , fully recommended
Barbara
Property was lovely, ideally based for walking or touring the area, the bedroom wall and plugs were very dusty near the window. We had issues with all the tvs the problem wasnt fixed until nearly four days into our stay, didnt think the cottage company was over helpful, its a pity the good house keeping bond doesnt work both ways. The garden was a no go area most of our stay as a tree was being cut down which we wasnt advised about, also we had someone enter the cottage whilst we were out for some reason on our last day which we were also not advised about.
After having some bad experiences this year of short breaks. This was fantastic.Within an hour of arriving my wife said she could easily live here.It had everything one needs.plus and extra little goody basket. as it was November we did light the fire which made it nice and cosy.It was lovely and quiet,With a short walk to the beach.Which we did and had a fantastic walk to Bamburgh and back again.Would highly recommend.
I would suggest that the brown folder with instructions for appliances and especially the heatingwhich was complicated without the instructions be placed in a PROMINENT position and not under the coffee table! Everything else was just right
Ronald
Only one prob was hot water. Took an age to figure out how to get hot water not familiar with Nest. Don't understand why it was not available all the time. Got there in the end. Otherwise fabulous
Lovely spacious cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. We had a great week in a lovely location. We appreciated that the kitchen was so well equipped and everything easy to use.
This was the nicest house we had the pleasure of staying in for a week, excellent location in a beautiful part of the world. Would have easily stayed forever, thank you
Jackie
What a wonderful surprise when I arrived. Exactly as listed and the kitchen so well stocked. Absolutely everything you could possibly need. Beautifully decorated and clean. Amazing power shower, sadly missed now I'm home. Lovely little garden but would have prefered a photo of the steps. My little dachshund recently had spine surgery but she waited, top and bottom to be carried. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will return.
Just got back from a fantastic break on the Northumberland coast. Coral Cottage is a great place to stay as Budle Bay and the beach with views of Lindisfarne is only a 5 minute walk down the path on the other side of the road. The walk along the coastal path to Bamburgh and the castle is stunning, all the major attractions are within a 2030 minute drive from Budle, we visited Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle, Amble, Alnwick, Craster and Seahouses to name a few. The cottage was spotlessly clean, warm, cosy easy to control Nest central heating and beautifully presented with pictures of local scenery and has everything you need especially the well equipped kitchen.
We have stayed before the new kitchen and bathroom are great wish the 2nd sofa was still there Great location, great facilities we will be back again!
Fabulous cottage barn conversation Clean and comfortable Everything was ... Fabulous cottage barn conversation Clean and comfortable Everything was perfect even found the hidden cutlery drawer Peaceful week Location perfect I would definitely recommend Coral Cottage Looking to book again
This property gave us a perfect weeks holiday. It was clean to perfection and equiped with everything one could possibly need. As for the location , it is idyllic. I have used cottages for 50 years and this was by far the best ever. Can't wait to return !!
Upon arrival, there was a sign saying do not use the fireplace for health and safety reasons, an empty petrol can by the back door and a smell of petrol in the kitchen and living room. As we arrived quite late we shut the doors to avoid the smell entering the rest of the property and continued with the holiday. After a couple of days the smell remained, we called Sykes who sent someone to the property. A few hours later we were informed theres no problem and the smell of petrol meets required standards. Not much we could do so we stayed for the duration and then left on checkout. A real shame as the property itself was lovely, you do not expect to feel slightly unwell from petrol fumes on holiday however.
Sharron
A beautiful looking property with high ceilings and wooden beams looks stunning ... A beautiful looking property with high ceilings and wooden beams looks stunning and All the facilities were there had trouble finding cutlery but a phone call later and a hidden drawer solved the mystery it really could do with a deep clean you can forgive spiders webs high up in the eves but in lamp shades next to the sofa and at the side of the sofa in corners of skirting a quick hoover would have sorted The living room tv was extremely dusty and the shower door runners were very grimy small things but easily fixed and we cant be sure but we both thought maybe the bedding wasnt fresh We were disappointed with our 3 night stay mid October only managed 2 went home early it was freezing cold unable to use log burner a sign stuck on the front informing us of health and safety issues and the heating system just doesnt warm the property adequately Not a problem for a summer stay but not recommended for the cold weather Also when leaving the key security box wouldnt lock so had to drop keys in at seahouses office
Lovely cottage well kept, clean and comfortable for our stay would use again. Good location.
The cottage was lovely and in a great location, just cross the road and onto the beach for long walks. The kitchen was really well equipped and the general decor was well done and cosy. Cottage is in a good location for getting out and about with Bamburgh close by which is one of our favourite places. The only downside to Coral Cottage was the EV charger which did not work, this was a welcome feature and much needed on arrival. On contacting the number we were given got through to Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages, we had to ring four times over four days, not once did they return a call telling us any updates. I understand that things do go wrong but assume this had not been checked as unlike the wood burner we weren't notified that it was not working. We got told on the third phone call that the owners had said we could plug into the cottage, this was not possible, for one thing we hadn't brought the plug in three pin charger but in any case it wouldn't have reached a socket and even if it had it would have meant having the front door open while charging which obviously is not practical, I explained that we didn't have it to the lady on the phone and she mentioned trying to get something out to us, again, no call back. Due to this we had to be looking for charging points on occasions when planning days out, not what we had expected to be doing. The poor customer service is what has annoyed us and I think the owners should be aware. I contacted Sykes on our account as it says to do but so far have had no reply other than an automated one.
Beautiful cottage with quality decor and they have thought of everything you could possibly need. We were pleasantly surprised how close the beach was to the property and the sea view we hadn't realised we would have from the garden and bedroom window. The electric car charging point was an added benefit
Coral cottage is ideally situated and the cottage is clean and lovely. The garden outside is perfect for the dogs and it has a lovely big kitchen and all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. The only criticism would be the tvs in the bedrooms dont work properly handset with tv and the coffee machine which looks like a treat does not come with any pods so was a tad disappointing. This cottage could be made into a cottage for four not just three as the second bedroom is big enough. If this happens please come back to me as I will definitely book it again . Thank you for the use of your lovely cottage
Brenda
This was our third visit and we love this cottage. The new kitchen and shower are both an added luxury, well thought out. We had problems charging the car on the first evening but this was quickly sorted out the next day. And the new fridge was not closing properly, but again this was sorted out quickly. Great problem solving by all concerned!! We will be back great, peaceful location and lovely beach walks.
Beautiful cottage, well equipped and furnished. Couldnt find a pub within 0.8 miles but there is one 1.5 miles away. Nice sea viewglimpse from upper garden but not from house. In all, very nice and would book again
Charlotte
Fabulous cottage, best we've stayed in. Fantastic location, great facilities, everything you need in a lovely cottage.
Philip
Coral Cottage is an absolutely delightful property, just a short walk down to the beach in Budle Bay, where you can pick up the Northumbria Coastal Path and either head round to Bamburgh or in land towards Belford. It took us a while to locate the cutlery its in a draw in another draw! but, apart from that, it would definitely be our first choice for our next trip up to Northumberland. The seating is comfortable, as are the beds and there is everything you need to make it a home from home for the duration of your stay. We really loved being so close to the sea, which you can view from the upper deck of the garden. Northumberland has always been our favourite holiday stay and our favourite places, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell Bay and Holy Island are all just a short drive from the cottage.
We had a wonderful week. The property was excellent. Clean, tidy and very comfortable. The scenery and beaches are stunning and we would love to return later in the year.
Gaynor
Property was delightful and as described. It appeared extremely clean, however more attention needs to be paid to under setees, beds and wardrobes, extremely well equipped and lovely safe garden for small dog. Would love to come back during a summer. Highly recommend.
Gillian
Had a lovely pre Christmas stay in coral cottage Very close to walks in both ... Had a lovely pre Christmas stay in coral cottage Very close to walks in both Budle Bay and Bamburgh Loved the real log burner
Lovely cottage well equipped kitchen. Would have been good to have logs and kindling when booking in winter. Lovely and warm though when we arrived. Clearer instructions or already connected to Netflix would be handy Overall a really lovely cottage
Christopher
Absolutely beautiful cottage in Budle Bay which is located besides the beach in an excellent spot for bird watchers or just people wanting to get away from it all. Everything from location to cleanliness was first class. Definitely recommend.
We had a great stay at Coral, there was a slight problem on arrival but all was soon sorted by the team. The property is very comfortable and well fitted. A couple of notes though, information in the property is out of date, bin days listed are for 2022 and as a consequence the grey bin appears not to have been emptied for weeks, and in fact previous guests have dumped bags and bottles in the middle store, this will encourage vermin. Also washing machine instructions are for a previous washing machine, not much good at all. Moan over, thankyou for a lovely stay.
Judith
Although the house inside was very clean the outside was very bad. Before going on holiday I noted that a previous person had commented on this and I therefore thought it would have been addressed. The immediate patio outside the kitchen was a disgrace. My husband swept some of the dirt and old leaves away to stop it coming into the house when we oped the door. Also the front door and surrounds needed attention and was most unwelcoming. At the price we were paying this should have been addressed.
Nicola
A comfortable, well equipped cottage in a great location near the sea. Would highly recommend.
Joanne
Lovely cottage everything you need. Sea views from bedroom and top garden. Walking distance to Budle Bay, lovely beach. The only little complaint would be the garden, just needs a little attention otherwise a perfect stay. Would definitely recommend.
Kathryn
We greatly enjoyed our stay our Coral Cottage. In particular, we liked that the kitchen was well equipped for self catering and the garden was lovely on the one day we had sun in the evening! We wish we could have used it more. We have a baby so the highchair was much appreciated, but the straps on it were filthy and badly need cleaning. The property in general seemed clean but we did notice a musty smell in the bedroom. However, these are minor issues that did not detract from our stay overall.
Brenda
We love Coral Cottage. This was our second stay. So quiet and so near the sea and great to have a charger for our car. Good that outside had been tidied up since last year so it was easier to get bins out without battling with climbing plants! And great to have toilet rolls provided this year too! My only little grumble was that the patio furniture was really grubby and I had to clean it before use, especially the glass topped table.
Barbara
Comfortable and wellequipped cottage in good location. Mould in some parts of bathroom could do with attention. Soap in kitchen would be useful. Nice welcome pack thanks!
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