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Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Widdrington, ENG
  • Druridge Bay Country Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Warkworth Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Alnwick Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Farm Cottage with Easy Beach Access

Please note that Poppy Cottage can only accept check ins on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Poppy Cottage is situated on a working farm at Druridge Bay on the Northumberland Coast. The cottage is neutrally decorated and retains the rustic cottage features such as exposed wood beams, wood burning stove, sandstone flooring downstairs.

There are 2 bathrooms, the downstairs one with shower and the upstairs one with bath.

The bedrooms sleep 2 in the double room and 2 in the twin room.

Enclosed gardens mean the cottage is both family and dog friendly.

The farm is at Druridge Bay in Northumberland and the cottage is a short walk onto a sandy bay that is dog friendly. There is a cafe and ice cream parlour within walking distance and 2 pubs that serve food within 2 miles. We are ideally situated for walking or cycling the coastal paths and exploring the Northumberland Castles Coast.

Druridge Bay Country Park is a 20 minute bike ride away, mainly off road, and has watersports and cafe facilitites as well as lots of walking and cycling trails. There is a Park Run there on Saturday mornings.

Northumberland has many castles such as Bamburgh, Alnwick (Harry Potter), Dunstanburgh and our closest, Warkworth (15 mins away). There are also many historic houses and gardens locally such as Cragside, Belsay, Wallington and Chillingham.

For outdoors enthusiasts there are great local swim spots including organised dips in the sea at Cresswell. There are plenty of places to cycle and some great off road routes to the north, directly from the cottage. Watersports and other activities are all available locally. There are lots of golf courses including Longhirst Hall which is friendly and accessible with very reasonable fees.

Poppy Cottage is ideal for dogs, we have enclosed gardens and it's a short distance to the beach which is quiet and does not have dog restrictions. Both local puds have dog friendly areas.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Morpeth

Located in Morpeth, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives and Newbiggin Maritime Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warkworth Golf Course and Bedlingtonshire Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway and Eshott Heugh Animal Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Widdrington, ENG

What's nearby

  • Druridge Bay Country Park - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Warkworth Castle - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Course - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 26 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Cragside - 31 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Widdrington Station - 6 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rohan Kanhai - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Ash Dene - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cree - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Farm Cottage with Easy Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Farm Cottage with Easy Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Farm Cottage with Easy Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Farm Cottage with Easy Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Morpeth cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Broad Sand Rocks and Druridge Bay Country Park. Lyne Sands and Queen Elizabeth II Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mazza W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Poppy Cottage

The cottage was beautifull and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. The best beach we've ever been on and our collie Walter loved it. Plenty of places to visit. We went to the stunning Bamburgh Castle. We will definitely book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil K., Herts

Nice stay

This is a really nice cottage situated across from an amazing sandy beach that is massive and nearly always empty. The property was very clean and well furnished. There is a good layout with a very large area to leave beach stuff and boots. There are two toilets a bath and a shower. There is a good garden with a bbq. This is a great place for a family.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Poppy cottage

Lovely cozy cottage for a relaxing stay. Our only disappointment was we could not our small/medium size dog off the lead in the garden as she could get out under the gates.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stewart T.

jane & stewart melton mowbray

great cottage in a fantastic location , the cottage was well equipped and spotless , the beach was just what was needed to recharge the batteries , the dog ran free , the Northumberland disc parking scheme was a bonus , all council car parks saying disc parking is free , lots to do in the local area , to good pubs for meals locally not forgetting the ice cream shop at Cresswell , we will be booking again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Poppy Cottage

A lovely comfortable cottage, with a warm feeling. Everything there that we required, maybe a couple more 'Pyrex dishes' would have been helpful for cooking, as we ate in most days. Owners on hand and contactable if required but not obtrusive. Area is lovely, with a magnificent beach only 100 metres away. Plenty to see and visit in the locality. Will definitely return if we visit this area again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

holiday 2014

We enjoyed our holiday at Druridge Bay. The cottage was very nice and had everything needed. We enjoyed the cake that was provided by the owner, also tea, coffee and milk. The beach was a big hit with the dogs as it was very quiet and they could run around without disturbing anyone. Will be returning again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Peaceful Cottage

Cottage was ready and waiting for us on our arrival and the owner had left tea, coffee and scones to welcome us. As we settled in the owner called to make sure we had everything we needed and to drop of a pint of milk for us. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well equiped having everything we needed for our stay. We had two dogs with us who were made equally welcome by the owners. The Garden is enclosed with a pedestrian gate onto a verge, ideal when on foot, and double gates onto the road for vehicles. With a bit of manouvering we were able to get both cars onto the gated drive, not one as suggested. A short walk takes you to a lovely clean beach with North Sea rollers. Dogs are allowed on the beach and we were able to walk for miles admiring the scenery. Short drives away are lots of other beautiful beaches equally welcoming to people and dogs. Worth a visit is the nearby Warkworth castle and the fishing village of Craster with its wonderful smoke house with an array of smoked sea food. Further afield is the Lovely Kielder Forest and reservoir which is a haven for walkers and cyclists. The biggest endorsement I can give is we would visit the cottage again. The cottage is an ideal base for those who want to get out and about but there are plenty of walks on hand if you don't want to travel around.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TRANQUIL ESCAPE

Beautiful cosy cottage decorated to a very high standard, fully equipped with all amenities. The owner Alison, has taken such care in ensuring that guests are fully catered for. We had such a relaxing week here with the idylic beach within a few minutes stroll just across the dunes. This is part of a working farm but there isn't any noise from the farm and the view is lovely. As it is pretty isolated transport is essential to reach shops and places of interest. Highly recommended, don't miss out on this one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Holiday

Had a fantastic family holiday at Poppy Cottage. The cottage itself is perfectly suited for a family of four and very comfortable. It has everything you need and is clean and well kept. The cottage is also in an excellent location for easy access to a stunning beach (which we made the most of despite it being February!) and a short drive away from many of the excellent attractions on offer in Northumberland - Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Gardens and Cragside were all places we visited and enjoyed. Thanks Alison for a lovely holiday - we'll be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

andrew p.

Excellent Cottage

My Wife and I along with our two Bassett Hounds stayed for a week in the cottage. The cottage was excellent in all regards, well laid out and well equiped and furnished, the underfloor heating and log stove made the cottage very cosy on a few windy nights. The walks onto the beach were wonderful,the whole beach is literally miles and miles of unspoilt sands. The Country Barn farm shop and cafe just up the road sell superb local food. The cottage is located south of most of the attractions, but the extra travelling is more than made up for by its location on the beach and the quality of the cottage itself. The village of Warkworth and its castle, Alnmouth and Alnwick are all just a short car journey away and all worth a visit, whilst slightly further away Holy Island, Bamburgh and Low Newton are great to visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Our Holiday

We have just returned home after a brilliant 2 weeks stay in Northumberland at Poppy Cottage.The cottage is bright and spacious in a quiet location.It is the perfect base for exploring the stunning coastline and many castles in the area.The beach is only a minutes walk across a field and over the sand dunes then you can walk for miles in either direction,it is also an excellent location for spotting wildlife .Thank you Alison for being so welcoming and we will definitely be coming back.My children have both said it was" the best holiday ever" x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful and quiet location

Lovely location just the other side of sand dunes and a very large unspoilt sandy bay with very few people on it. The house was very clean and the garden was totally enclosed by stone walls and a farm gate so safe for dogs and young children. On the edge of the owner's farm so lots of lovely cattle to see and the owners and family made us very welcome and provided enough food on our arrival for a good breakfast including eggs from the hens next door. Enjoyed Alnwick gardens and the National Trust properties. Trip to Seahouses and wonderful boat trip to Farne Islands with thousands of Puffins popping up from the sea - magical. Morpeth is the local town and interesting to walk around.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous cosy cottage

The cottage is refurbished to a high standard and is definitely a home from home. Really clean and well maintained, it is a fantastic base to explore the beautiful surrounding Northumberland coastal villages and beaches. The cottage is located literally over the road from Druridge Bay which is a lovely long sandy beach and is exceptionally quiet - a beautiful space to have an early morning or late evening walk, as well as spending a lazy sunny day! The owners live next door and are friendly but unobtrusive - customer service was amazing - we couldn't locate the barbecue and after texting early morning, a brand new barbecue was purchased, built and in the garden by early afternoon, ready for us to use in the evening - couldn't ask for more than that! A car is a necessity as if there is not much to walk to, other than the beach. However, that is more than made up for by the excellent facilities within a short drive. Beaches, pubs, restaurants, shops and more are available in all directions. A good supermarket is a short drive away, enabling you to stock up for your stay. The cottage is dog friendly and is a great holiday if you intend taking your dog as all beaches and the vast majority of pubs in the area are dog friendly. Unfortunately we could only stay for 4 nights but would have loved to stay longer. We certainly intend on returning and look forward to it. I would certainly recommend and have already personally recommended to friends and family.

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Higgins

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Alison grew up at Hemscott Hill Farm and works alongside her father on the farm. Alison manages the cottage, glamping and wedding side of the business as well as running the Alpaca Walks that are available to guests.

Alison lives next door to Poppy Cottage with husband, Phil, and labrador Tilly. They are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you may have but will not intrude on your holiday!

Why they chose this property

Poppy Cottage is one of the original farm cottage that was lived in by Alison's grandad, called Poppy by all of the children, hence the name.

We refurbished it throughout in 2013 and started letting it as a holiday cottage.

What makes this property unique

Staying at Poppy Cottage means you can have a holiday near a beautiful beach and also benefit from being on a working farm.