#{ServerName}
Back
OverviewReviewsPhotosLocation
1 / 9  
2 / 9  
3 / 9  
4 / 9  
5 / 9  
6 / 9  
7 / 9  
8 / 9  
9 / 9  

Dovercourt

Newton-by-the-Sea, near Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
11 more

At a glance

  • Pretty village cottage with contemporary design throughout
  • Lovely garden and patio for outside dining and drinks
  • Close to three beaches for car-free days out on the coast

Overview
Property code: OC-NB1968

This lovely cottage is perfect for a family to enjoy a seaside escape on the stunning Northumberland coast. The home is set on a quiet residential street in the little village of Newton-by-the-Sea. It boasts several fantastic local pubs and three beautiful stretches of sand. Coast path walking is a wonderful way to spend your time here and trails head off in both directions offering glorious views. The bustling town of Seahouses is 6 miles away with a working harbour and fish smokery as well as a great range of shops to browse. There are also cafes, pubs and restaurants galore, many serving delicious locally caught fish and seafood. Visitors shouldn’t miss visiting Bamburgh Castle 9.5 miles north and of course a trip to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, which is about 20 miles away.

The welcoming terraced cottage has been beautifully modernised with a bright open-plan living area. There are wooden floors throughout and plenty of windows letting in the light. Plush sofas are gathered around a cosy wood burner and French doors open to the garden beyond. The kitchen/dining area is stylish with all you need to prepare your family holiday feasts. Also on the ground floor, there’s a utility room and a useful separate cloakroom. On the first floor, guests will find three inviting bedrooms. The master bedroom features a king-size bed and dual-aspect windows with countryside views. The other bedrooms are a twin room and a serene single room. The sleek family bathroom has underfloor heating, a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail.

Outside is an attractive garden completely enclosed by a hedge and fence. Guests can access the patio via the living room’s French doors or a back door in the utility room. From the patio there are three steps up to an expanse of lawn that is perfect for games and picnics. The patio is equipped with outside furniture where the whole group can gather and enjoy meals or drinks in the open air. There is also a charcoal BBQ available for guests to use.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with underfloor heating, shower over the bath and a WC, 1 additional separate WC on ground floor
  • Gas hob, built-in electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine
  • 2 travel cots, highchair and stairgate available on request when booking
  • Wood burner
  • TV
  • Mobile phone signal can be variable
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Fully enclosed garden (fence and hedge), lawn, patio, patio furniture, charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Storage for bikes in garage
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.1, beach 0.6 miles

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with underfloor heating, shower over the bath and a WC, 1 additional separate WC on ground floor
  • Gas hob, built-in electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine
  • 2 travel cots, highchair and stairgate available on request when booking
  • Wood burner
  • TV
  • Mobile phone signal can be variable
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Fully enclosed garden (fence and hedge), lawn, patio, patio furniture, charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Storage for bikes in garage
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.1, beach 0.6 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
Overall cleanliness 4 starsOverall cleanliness 4 starsOverall cleanliness 4 starsOverall cleanliness 4 starsOverall cleanliness 4 stars4
Overall equipment
Overall equipment 3.8 starsOverall equipment 3.8 starsOverall equipment 3.8 starsOverall equipment 3.8 starsOverall equipment 3.8 stars3.8
Overall comfort
Overall comfort 4.1 starsOverall comfort 4.1 starsOverall comfort 4.1 starsOverall comfort 4.1 starsOverall comfort 4.1 stars4.1
Overall location
Overall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 stars4.8

Reviewed by Callum 10th June 2026

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

We love High Newton and this cottage. We have been coming to the village for 10 years and to this cottage for 3 of those years. However, it is clear that some maintained is required to ensure the high standard we saw in the first visit is continued to be maintained. A number of the window blinds require attention or are broken, the seal on the bottRead moreom of the shower screen is missing, the water tank for the shelter was full when we came to use it and the cottage was cold when we arrived (despite it being early June) so we had to adjust the heating and the radiators. Also the garden and its furniture are really starting to look very tired and in some cases quite dirty. Again, fabulous location and lovely cottage, but attention to detail seems to be slipping and detracts from the overall feeling of value for money Hide

Reviewed by Wayne 1st June 2026

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

Reviewed by Morven 7th April 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

This is such a lovely property, very comfortable and nicely decorated and accessorised. Dog walks to Newton Point and the Ship Inn were delightful. Saturday Pie night at the Ship Inn was yummy. We love Northumberland but didnt know this little area of it an we will definitely return

Reviewed by Kevin 29th March 2026

Guest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 stars

A pleasant cottage with access to many walks across the beautiful North East coast.

Reviewed by Susan 25th November 2025

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

For top prices people should not have to go searching for wood. Flushes should work properly not be broken. All minor problems but it's the difference between good and excellent acc. Reply from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for providing feedback on your stay, please know we are arranging with maintenance to resolve any issues with toilets fluRead moreshing. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 9th November 2025

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

Reviewed by Elspeth Jane 30th October 2025

Guest rating 2.2 starsGuest rating 2.2 starsGuest rating 2.2 starsGuest rating 2.2 starsGuest rating 2.2 stars

The cottage was in a great location, and nicely equipment and decorated. However the heating wasn't working on our arrival, and at 13 degrees it was unbearably cold. There was no out of hours support and so we had a terrible first night. In the morning we managed to access the garage and wire round the damaged thermostat so that we had some heat iRead moren the house, all before the support lines opened. The issue wasn't resolved during our stay leaving us with erratic control of the heating in the house. No alternative heating sources were provided, and although there was a wood burner, there was no wood left for guests and the handle on the wood-burner was broken. The hoover didn't work either, and light bulbs had gone in the kitchen with none left to replace. If the property was better maintained it would have been lovely. As it was, it was overpriced for what we received. Reply from HolidayCottages.co.uk: Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback, we apologies the property fell short during your stay. I can confirm that the heating and hoover are now both fixed, and will be addressing the logs and broken bulbs on the next change over. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 18th October 2025

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Very nice house, clean and well maintained. Warm and comfortable. Good location. Have stayed in it before and will rent it again.

Reviewed by Chris 10th August 2025

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

Reviewed by Cathy 3rd August 2025

Guest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 stars

Reviewed by Chantelle 26th July 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Beautiful cottage, comfortable, spotlessly clean and very cosy. Perfect location. We had a great stay and would certainly book here again. Thank you!

Reviewed by Victoria 13th July 2025

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Reviewed by Jillian 11th May 2025

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

This was our second time at the house and we will be booking up for next year. The location is excellent and the house had all that we need to have an enjoyable week.

Reviewed by Andrew 23rd April 2025

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

The property is very well located providing access to three beaches and plenty of walking. It is within walking distance of The Ship Inn and crawling distance of The Joiners Arms! It is a very comfortable, dog friendly property with secure rear garden and useful utility room. We had a very enjoyable stay and will return.

Reviewed by Eleanor 20th April 2025

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

Reviewed by Elizabeth 23rd February 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Reviewed by Patrick 29th December 2024

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Nice place. Newton is wonderful.

Reviewed by Sarah 12th October 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Great location and really lovely cottage. Would not hesitate to book again.

Reviewed by Denise 2nd October 2024

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

a really lovely cottage, everything in the cottage was of a good quality.

Reviewed by Lorraine 18th September 2024

Guest rating 3 starsGuest rating 3 starsGuest rating 3 starsGuest rating 3 starsGuest rating 3 stars

Lovely property in a great location, easy access- walking distance to some of the best beaches in Northumberland and the best crab sandwiches at the Ship Inn. The property was large and comfortable, great built in oven and microwave and fabulous to have a gas hob. Plenty of plates/cutlery/glasses (perhaps too much, difficult to keep track of cleRead moreanliness with so much stuff available). The property was lovely and warm and very quiet. The only thing that let the property down was the cleanliness. The floors needed a good clean, thick dust in the corners and cobwebs hanging from the walls in the main bedroom. The bathroom was disappointing, black mould around the bath and shower door. I had to clean the shower head before we could use the shower to remove all the mould. The bottom of the shower door is missing allowing water to escape all over the floor making it very slippery. We booked this cottage for the enclosed garden for our dog. Unfortunately the grass was so long she couldnt use it and we had to take her on the village green out the front for her to toilet. The grass was cut on the Thursday, far too late as we left on Saturday. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 31st August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A fantastic cottage, well equipped and the perfect location for exploring Northumberland especially Alnwick and many beautiful beaches at Low Newton, Seahouses and Beadnell. Thanks for a great stay.

Reviewed by Pamela 4th August 2024

Guest rating 4.5 starsGuest rating 4.5 starsGuest rating 4.5 starsGuest rating 4.5 starsGuest rating 4.5 stars

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable clean and well equipped. The beds were comfy (just needed summer quilts). Lovely welcome pack. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully return soon.

20 more

Location

Map
Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.