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Driftwood - Christon Bank

Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stylish property with large sociable spaces and close to Embleton's great beach and lovely walks
  • Cosy up in the living room on the soft sofas and light the warming wood burner
  • With a south-facing, enclosed garden, with a lawn, a patio, a BBQ and secure bike storage
Overview
Property code: OC-D29157

This beautifully presented property offers an idyllic retreat for friends or family with walking and cycling routes right from your doorstep and the beach within easy reach. With a crackling wood burner in the cosy lounge and a wrap-around garden allowing you to follow the sun throughout the day, enjoy a memorable coastal escape at any time of the year.

With views of the garden through the French doors, the lounge offers plenty of comfortable seating for everyone to relax in front of the crackling wood burner or enjoy a movie night on the Smart TV. The stylish kitchen/diner features a large centre island and is well equipped for all your culinary needs. The generous dining area, with seating for eight, is perfect for enjoying family mealtimes together. A handy utility room and a convenient cloakroom complete the ground floor. Heading upstairs, the generous super-king-size bedroom features an en-suite shower room and a Juliet balcony offering views of the garden and distant sea views. There are two further bedrooms with lovely countryside views - a twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and a king-size bedroom. The snug/study has a comfortable sofa bed for an additional guest on request, and there is a desk and monitor where you can work overlooking the garden with views of the sea and nearby woodland. The gleaming family bathroom completes the accommodation. Outside, the fully enclosed garden features a patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ, ideal for al fresco drinks, dining, and stargazing.

Nearby, Embleton (1.5 miles) boasts a superb farm shop, delicatessen, and a popular pub. Enjoy a stroll on the sandy beach at Low Newton (2.5 miles), perfect for a lunch stop at the beachside pub, or explore Embleton Bay (2.5 miles) for a family picnic. Head to Beadnell Bay via the coastal path for stunning shoreline scenery, water sports, and rock pooling, and enjoy Beadnell village with its beach cafe, two pubs, and bistro. Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands from Seahouses (7 miles) or spend the day at Alnwick Castle and Gardens (7 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC, 1 separate ground-floor WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility/boot room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (initial basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Please note: A robot lawn cutter may be in action at times during your stay
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Beach 2.5 miles, shop and pub 1.5 miles
  • Sleeps 6 + 1 (sofa bed in snug/study for 1 additional guest)
  • Only cars to be parked at the property. No motorhomes, campervans or trailers.
  • Please note, no stag or hen parties are permitted at this property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracy 17th January 2026

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We had a wonderful stay over Christmas. It was a home from home, very comfortable and a fully equipped kitchen to do a Christmas dinner for 6. It was spotless and really comfy beds. The house is in a wonderful location to explore the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Shaun 18th October 2025

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Outstanding

Reviewed by Sean 3rd October 2025

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Outstanding property in an exceptional location.

Reviewed by Merryl 27th September 2025

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A fabulous property. We have already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Margaret 12th July 2025

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Overall it was GREAT and we would highly recommend it to anyone.

Reviewed by Victoria 24th June 2025

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An excellent spacious property. Modern facilities and plenty of room for the 6 of us both in the kitchen/dining area and lounge. Cooking facilities and equipment plentiful and all lovely Very comfortable sofas and lounge and a nice sunny garden with furniture. The bathrooms were all large and modern with plentiful hot water for 6 showers when we Read morereturned from our days cycling. It was great to be able to store our bikes securely in the double garage using the side door entrance; this had been discussed with owners before arrival. Highly recommend for quality of property and location for exploring Northumberland and its beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Roger 18th June 2025

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Excellent Very enjoyable and relaxing

Reviewed by Jane 23rd April 2025

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The property was beautifully furnished and very spacious. The kitchen was immensely well equipped and a pleasure to use. The property was clean and very comfortable. It is located a short drive from the beach and is a great base to walk on the coast or visit the many attractions which include Alnwick gardens, Cragside and Lindisfarne.

Reviewed by Bruce 14th April 2025

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Very comfortable cottage with absolutely everything you could need. Excellent location for sightseeing with nothing really more than 30 min drive away. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by David 3rd April 2025

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A fantastic property in a peaceful location. Spacious. Very tastefully furnished with high end fixtures and fittings. A real home from home. Would love to stay again in the future.

Reviewed by Norma 8th January 2025

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We had a relaxing Christmas at Driftwood. The house is very well furnished and equipped, a lot of thought and attention has gone into making it a lovely place to stay. Very easy to find walks nearby and good places to eat. We would have no hesitation in highly recommending it and would love to return.

Reviewed by Joan 16th September 2024

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The house which is a newish built property was immaculate, luxurious and very comfortable including the beds. It was spacious, well laid out and the kitchen in particular was exceedingly well equipped. It was a such a pleasure to stay there. It was in a very good and central location for seeing the wonderful sights of Northumberland. We made viRead moresits to Bamburgh, Craster and Dunstanburgh castle and Lindisfarne, Alnmouth , Alnwick and the National Trust property Cragside amongst others. There is lots to see and do and it is such a beautiful area especially the stunning beaches and coast. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely recommend both the house and the area. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 31st August 2024

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Driftwood was a real home from home. The perfect location to explore the Northumberland coastal route and all it has to offer. Well equipped and a great size for a large family. Looking forward to a return visit already.

Reviewed by Tracey 3rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Brian 13th July 2024

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Driftwood was the best appointed cottage we have ever stayed in, there was an abundance of equipment and it was wonderfully clean and well kept throughout. The beds were comfortable and the pillows, allowing a wonderful night's sleep, it's well situated to get to most places in Northumberland, but a car is essential, it was a relaxing week and a grRead moreeat opportunity to unwind. Hide

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