Enjoy your stay at

The Coast House

Everything you need to get the most out of your stay

Cooking & Dining

Chef & Catering Services

  • Dineindulge
    A unique & truly special private chef experience brought direct to you. Combining a personal chef hire service with restaurant quality cuisine, Dineindulge is designed to be affordable, accessible & simple to book for anyone
    www.dineindulge.co.uk/kateandtoms
  • Côte at Home
    Get bistro-quality food delivered to your door. From starters, mains and desserts, to picnics, breakfasts and barbecue favourites – the professional chefs at Côte at Home can freshly prepare a wide range of dishes, which you can simply serve up, or pop in the oven or microwave to heat. That means less time spent prepping and cooking, and more time enjoying your holiday!
  • Georgia Harding Newman – Fig Food
    Superb, stunning dinner parties with style and imagination that are truly tasteful in every sense.
    www.figfood.co.uk | 07891 918001 / 01289 387190
  • Lou Blackett
    Many years’ experience of creating classy, thoughtful dinners for house party gatherings and celebrations using a wonderful variety of local produce.
    [email protected] | 01668 282222 / 07855 621984
  • Fiona Burn
    Intimate dinner parties and bespoke homemade dishes using local, fresh and seasonal ingredients.
    www.fionaburn.co.uk | 01289 388223
  • Turnbull’s an Alnwick
    Award-winning family butcher offering ready meals, such as lamb hotpot and fruit crumbles. Delivery service for meat, veg, eggs, pies, pastries, etc, also buffets and outdoor catering.
    www.turnbullsofalnwick.co.uk | 01665 602186

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs

  • The Joiners Arms
    The Joiners Arms is a 5* star village pub & inn that is located within the very heart of Newton-by-the-Sea. Designed and molded from the ground up with passion, love, and a homely feel, The Joiners’ is for those who seek the true feeling that accompanies the great country. We open our doors every day for those who want to experience the very soul of Newton-by-the-Sea by delivering fantastically crafted country food
    High Newton-by-the-Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3EA (6 minute drive)
    www.joiners-arms.com | 01665 576 112
  • The Ship
    At The Ship Inn we run a small, busy and efficient kitchen with all our food cooked freshly to order. We pride ourselves on cooking simple food extremely well. We use first class local ingredients and have a very small evening menu which changes regularly.
    Farm Rd, Low Newton-by-the-Sea, Alnwick NE66 3EL (10 minute drive)
    www.shipinnnewton.co.uk | 01665 576262
  • The Pack Horse
    The Pack Horse Inn is a Traditional English Country Pub set in the picturesque village of Ellingham in Northumberland. We are dog friendly, offer Bed & Breakfast and are a popular eatery in the area. Also surrounded by beautiful countryside and we are conveniently close to both hill walking in the National Park and coastal exploration on Northumberland’s aptly awarded AONB.
    Ellingham, Chathill NE67 5HA (8 minute drive)
    www.packhorseinn-ellingham.co.uk | 01665589292
  • Jolly Fisherman
    Welcome to The Jolly Fisherman, Craster. Combining stunning sea views with delicious home cooking and beautifully kept ales. This is a tastefully refurbished pub with tradition and character at its heart.
    Haven Hill, Craster, Alnwick NE66 3TR (15 minute drive)
    www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk | 01665576461
  • White Swan
    Handsome, characterful stone house known for excellent, unpretentious food, much of it from its own fields, turkey coop and pigsty; all-rounder bar with
    Warenford, Belford NE70 7HY (15 minute drive)
    www.thewhiteswan.hotelinn.top | 01668213453
  • Apple Inn
    Welcome to The Apple Inn, a dog-friendly, gastro pub in Northumberland, located in the heart of the village of Lucker where we serve an unforgettable dining experience.
    Lucker, Belford NE70 7JH (15 minute drive)
    www.theappleinnlucker.com | 01668213824
  • The Victoria
    Relax and unwind in the hotel’s bar, with our extensive menu, which is complemented by a selection of fine wines and beers that can be enjoyed all day. Enjoy starry eyed evenings in our beautiful restaurant, dining in unsurpassable fare, enjoying a relaxed setting with good food as fresh as a northern breeze. Our talented kitchen brigade offer freshly prepared food to non-residents and residents alike.
    1 Front St, Bamburgh NE69 7BP (20 minute drive)
    www.thevictoriahotelbamburgh.co.uk | 01668214431
  • Cook and Barker
    A real traditional Northumbrian Country Inn’ is the perfect description for The Cook & Barker Inn. From its elevated location in the picturesque village of Newton on the Moor, the Inn enjoys outstanding views of both the Northumberland Coast and the Cheviot hills. The Inn boasts an excellent restaurant, bar areas and beer garden
    Newton-on-the-Moor, Morpeth NE65 9JY (20 minute drive)
    www.cookandbarkerinn.co.uk | 01665575234
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Restaurants

  • George Runciman Restaurant at Doxford Hall
    Award-winning a la carte dining using the finest seasonal ingredients. Open daily from 6pm to 9pm.
    Chathill NE67 5DN (5 minute drive)
    www.doxfordhall.com | 01665589700
  • The Spice House
    Indian Cuisine
    52 Main St, Seahouses NE68 7TP (15 minute drive)
    01665720345
  • Lilburns Restaurant
    Well known for its fabulous food which is all sourced locally, Lilburns has a reputation that speaks for itself. Come try us! Our main menu is varied and our blackboard changes daily so there is always something new and exciting to try.
    7 Paikes St, Alnwick NE66 1HX (18 minute drive)
    www.lilburns.co.uk | 01665603444
  • The Plough
    Welcome to the Plough Alnwick. Enjoy total relaxation in a beautiful coaching inn that has a history dating back to 1896. We’ve lovingly restored the building to create a modern take on the traditional coaching inn and hunting lodge décor. Our beautiful restaurant serves fresh food from various Northumberland Estates.
    24 Bondgate Without, Alnwick NE66 1PN (15 minute drive)
    www.theploughalnwick.co.uk | 01665522311
  • The Tree House
    The Treehouse Restaurant is a magical setting in which to amaze your guests. Our experienced chefs have created menus to suit all occasions which offer modern British menus with a focus on seasonality and local produce. Nestled in the treetops, experience a cosy lunch or dinner by a roaring log fire surrounded by twinkling lights. With hand-crafted furniture, excellent service and notoriously good food, there is no better place to visit.
    The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1FJ (15 minute drive)
    www.alnwickgarden.com | 01665660320
  • The Potted Lobster
    The Potted Lobster Bamburgh offers a unique and relaxed dining experience with a menu packed with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, serving up simple yet delicious flavours using only the freshest ingredients sourced from around the coastline.
    The Potted Lobster, 3 Lucker Rd, Bamburgh NE69 7BS (20 minute drive)
    www.thepottedlobster.co.uk | 01668214088
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Cafés

  • Eleanor’s Byre
    Coffee Shop and Gift Shop
    Spitalford, Alnwick NE66 3DW (10 minute drive)
    www.eleanorsbyre.co.uk | 01665571371
  • Salt Water Café
    Serving breakfast, drinks, snacks lunch and dinner
    The Wynding, Beadnell, Chathill NE67 5AS (10 minute drive)
    www.saltwatercafe.co.uk | 01665720333
  • Shoreline
    Warm, welcoming cafe, offering a great selection of drinks, food and cakes!
    3 Church St, Craster, Alnwick NE66 3TH (15 minute drive)
    01665571251
  • Howick Hall
    You will find The Earl Grey Tea House situated in the East Quadrant of Howick Hall.
    Howick, Hall, Alnwick NE66 3LB (15 minute drive)
    www.theearlgreyteahouse.com | 01665572232

Shopping for Food

Convenience Stores

  • Bednell Convenience Store
    2 Harbour Rd, Beadnell, Chathill NE67 5BB (12 minute drive)
  • Co-op
    41 Main St, Seahouses NE68 7RF (15 minute drive)
  • __________

Supermarkets

  • Morrisons
    Fenkle St, Alnwick NE66 1JE (18 minute drive)
  • Sainsbury’s – Delivers to the property
    Willowburn Ave, Alnwick NE66 2JH (15 minute drive)
  • Lidl
    South Rd, Alnwick NE66 2QL (15 minute drive)
  • Aldi
    South Rd, Alnwick NE66 2PA (15 minute drive)
  • Tesco and Asda also deliver to the property
  • __________

Butchers

  • R. Turnbull & Sons
    33-35 Market St, Alnwick NE66 1SS (15 minute drive)
    www.turnbullsfood.co.uk | 01665602186
  • __________

Bakery & Delicatessen

  • The Cheese Room
    5A Paikes St, Alnwick NE66 1HX (18 minute drive)
    01665604000
  • __________

Farmers Market

  • Berwick Farmers’ Market
    Held on the second Sunday of every month
    Conundrum Farm, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1UT (35 minute drive)
    www.berwickfarmersmarket.co.uk

 

Things to Do

Indoor

  • The Ocean Club – Leisure Centre
    Seafield Park, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7SP
    www.ocean-club.co.uk | 01665721600

Outdoor

  • Dunstanburgh Castle Golf
    Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, Embleton, Alnwick NE66 3XQ
    www.dunstanburgh.com | 01665576562
  • Kimmerston Riding Centre
    Kimmerston Riding Centre, Wooler NE71 6JH
    www.kimmerston.com | 01668216283
  • The Farne Islands – Bird Watching
    Inner Farne, Northumberland, North Sunderland
    www.nationaltrust.org.uk | 01912558600
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On the Water

  • Bob Smith Fishing
    Bob has worked at Hardys in Alnwick for many years, is a very knowledgeable fishing guide and instructor for both adults and children. He can take you to the fishery at Chatton or to the rivers and lakes nearby.
    01670 514086
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Walking & Cycling

  • Coquet Cycles
    Unit 4, Wilowburn Industrial Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PF
    www.coquetcycles.co.uk | 07599350000
  • Northumberland Coast AONB
    Picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports & birdwatching opportunities.
    www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org | 01670620306

Pampering

  • Glo Pamper
    For pampering in the comfort of your property. A range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. To book please use the contact details below and quote ‘kate & toms’. Guests are advised to book well in advance.
    www.glo-pamper.co.uk | 020 7096 0385

Top Places To Visit

Historic Buildings

  • Bamber Castle
    J75R+H2, Bamburgh NE69 7DF

Stately Homes & Gardens

  • Preston Tower
    3 Farm Cottages Preston Mains, Preston, Chathill NE67 5DH
    www.prestontower.co.uk | 07966150216

Places to Shop

  • Seahouses Shopping
    Seahouses NE68 7RQ
  • Alnwick Shopping
    Greenwell Road (Part C) Car Park, Greenwell Rd, Alnwick NE66

Top Things to Do for Children

Indoor

  • __________

Outdoor

 

Useful Information

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sleeps up to 46
  • 23 bedrooms
  • 16 en-suite, 1 private bathroom, 3 family bathrooms
  • Please note: Pricing is for the Main House only, supplements apply for the additional cottages required for your group

 

  • MAIN HOUSE
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 en-suite, 1 private bathroom, 1 family bathroom, 1 ground floor shower room
Bedrooms Sleeps Beds Features
Bedroom 1 2 Super King En-suite
Bedroom 2 2 Super King En-suite
Bedroom 3 2 Super King Private bathroom
Bedroom 4 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
Bedroom 5 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
Bedroom 6 2 Super King or Twin En-suite, Dressing room
Bedroom 7 2 Super King or Twin
Bedroom 8 2 Super King or Twin
  • STABLE COTTAGE
  • Available at an additional fee
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms, 1 en-suite, 1 family bathroom
Bedrooms Sleeps Beds Features
Bedroom 1 2 Super King En-suite
Bedroom 2 2 Super King or Twin
Bedroom 3 2 Super King or Twin
  • THE GRANARY
  • Available at an additional fee
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite, 1 family bathroom
Bedrooms Sleeps Beds Features
Bedroom 1 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
Bedroom 2 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
Bedroom 3 2 Super King or Twin
Bedroom 4 2 Super King or Twin
  • LAKE COTTAGE
  • Available at an additional fee
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite
Bedrooms Sleeps Beds Features
Bedroom 1 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
Bedroom 2 2 Super King or Twin En-suite

MILL COTTAGE

  • Available at an additional fee
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite
Bedrooms Sleeps Beds Features
Bedroom 1 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
Bedroom 2 2 Super King or Twin En-suite
  • ADDITIONAL COTTAGES
  • 4 additional cottages available at an additional fee – The Burn, Long Byre, Swallow and Garden Cottage
  • Each cottage sleeps up to 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom per cottage
  • Each bedroom has Super King or Twin beds
  • __________

Cooking and Dining

  • MAIN HOUSE
  • Dining table seats 16 guests comfortably
  • Electric Aga & hob in main kitchen, dual fuel range cooker in back kitchen
  • Large fridge in each kitchen, large freezer in walk-in larder, drinks fridge in drinks room
  • 2 Dishwashers
  • Microwave & toasters
  • Ice freezer and cocktail making kit in drinks room
  • Coal BBQ – coal not provided
  • Blacksmith’s event space available for hire at an additional fee – with commercial kitchen, dining tables for up to 36 guests, WC, WiFi and log burner
  • STABLE COTTAGE
  • Dining table seats 6 guests comfortably
  • Double range oven & four plate induction hob
  • Large fridge-freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave & toaster
  • THE GRANARY
  • Dining table seats 10 guests comfortably
  • Double range oven & five plate hob
  • Large fridge and freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave & toaster
  • LAKE COTTAGE
  • Dining table seats 6 guests comfortably
  • Electric oven & four ring hob
  • American style fridge-freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave & toaster
  • MILL COTTAGE
  • Dining table seats 4 guests comfortably
  • Electric oven & four ring hob
  • Two small fridges, small freezer in hall, Dishwasher, Microwave & toaster
  • OTHER COTTAGES
  • Each dining table seats the maximum number of guests per cottage
  • All have fully equipped kitchens with electric ovens and hobs, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, microwaves and toasters
  • __________

Children Welcome

  • Games and books for children
  • Travel cots available – bottom sheet provided
  • High chairs available
  • Play area – Main house
  • Babysitting service available – at an additional fee
  • Please note: There is a river running through the estate and a lake which are unfenced, and the cottages are on a working farm, please supervise children at all times
  • __________

Accessibility

  • All bedrooms in Stable, Lake, Mill, Long Byre, Swallow and Garden Cottage located on ground floor
  • All Main House bedrooms located on upper floor
  • Ground floor bathrooms available in ground floor properties above
  • Ground floor WC in each property
  • Step access between some ground floor areas in most properties
  • Granary games room located on lower ground floor
  • Step access into most properties, 13 steps into The Granary
  • __________

Inside

  • MAIN HOUSE
  • 55” Smart TV in Snug, TV in drawing room, TV in all bedrooms
  • Freeview, Sky Q package
  • DVD Player with DVDs
  • Games room with pool table and football table
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Board games
  • Library of books
  • Piano
  • Open fireplace and log burners – logs provided
  • ALL OTHER COTTAGES
  • Large Smart TV in all lounges with freeview and DVD Player, TV in all bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Selection of books and games
  • Wood burning stove in each cottage – logs provided
  • Basement games room in The Granary with table tennis, football table, TV and drinks fridge
  • __________

Outside

  • 2,500 acres of shared estate gardens
  • Views of countryside
  • Outside tables and chairs on terrace of each cottage
  • Children’s play area at Main house
  • Stocked trout lake close by
  • Quiet roads for cycling and country walks
  • __________

House Restrictions

  • Sorry, not suitable for hen or stag parties
  • 2 dogs per cottage welcome at Main house, The Granary, Stable Cottage and Garden Cottage – pet policy in place
  • 1 dog welcome at Lake Cottage and Long Byre – pet policy in place
  • Sorry, no dogs permitted at the other cottages
  • Sorry, no fireworks
  • Noise policy in place
  • Additional day guests permitted by pre-authorisation only – please note that a fee of may be applicable
  • Please be advised that there is additional accommodation on the estate which may be occupied during your stay if the whole estate is not booked by your group, these properties have private access, some have private grounds and parking, sharing only the wider estate grounds
  • Please note that the properties are located in a hamlet on a working farm
  • __________

What’s Included

  • Welcome hamper
  • Linen, towels and essentials
  • Tea and coffee supplies for arrival
  • Use of washing machines & tumble driers
  • Hairdryers in all bedrooms
  • Additional housekeeping available at additional fee

 

Noise Policy

  • The house is set in private grounds but we do have neighbours whose needs we respect – and who are used to enjoying a peaceful, tranquil environment in this lovely location. We therefore ask all our guests to show consideration to the environment and our neighbours in all matters, and especially with regard to noise.To help ensure everyone’s holiday goes well, we ask you to respect the following noise rules:
  1. After 11pm please use the terraces and gardens around the house as quiet areas.
  2. Please do not set up music systems outside the house.
  3. Please limit any loud music playing inside the house so it cannot be heard outside.
  4. Please show consideration for our neighbours in the early morning and late evening.
  5. If you are having any deliveries or ordering taxis please ensure they have clear directions.
  • The vast majority of our guests will of course behave with great consideration to our neighbours and would never intend to offend but observing our noise policy will remove any potential for the harmonious environment to be disturbed.

Pet Policy

  • Should you be bringing a pet with you on your stay, you must comply with the below policy and rules that the owner has in place. This policy applies to all pets and not just dogs.
  1. You must not allow the pet upstairs, on the bed or other furniture
  2. The pet must sleep downstairs either in the utility room or another appropriate room with hard surface flooring
  3. You must supply your own pet bed, food and any other pet amenities required for your stay
  4. Any fouling at the Property must be cleared up without delay and disposed of accordingly
  5. The pet must not be left alone at the Property at any time and must go with you whenever you leave the Property
  6. You must ensure that the pet is free from parasites before the Rental Date, failure to do so may incur further charges which the Owner is entitled to recover from you in full
  7. Where there are other properties near the house, dogs should be kept on a leash and you must be mindful of other people and animals, including livestock, in the vicinity so as not to allow your pet to become a nuisance
  • Please note that a pet friendly property does not necessarily mean that the property has an enclosed garden.
  • Should any of the conditions stated in the policy above be breached, the owner will have the right to deduct any sum from the Cautionary Deposit so as to deal with such breach. Should the Cautionary Deposit be insufficient to remedy such breach, the Owner of the Property shall have the right to recover any sum from you so as to make up any shortfall.