Ideal for couples, small families, and slow weeks by the sea.
Lunch, supper, and local ale are just across the square.
Coastal walks, rock pools, sea air, and plenty of room to slow down.
The cottage
A small but remarkable place to stay
Sutherland Cottage sits right on the beach in Low Newton, one of the most loved villages on the Northumberland coast. It is the kind of place people return to for years: simple, warm, comfortable, and rooted in the rhythms of sea, weather, and long walks.
Inside, there is a well-equipped kitchen, a newly fitted shower room, a cosy living room with a log-burning stove, and two bedrooms that make it ideal for couples or a young family. Outside, the private terrace catches the light beautifully and opens straight onto the beach.
Expect beach days, pub lunches, sea swims, castle walks, and evenings by the fire.
Why guests love it
- Beachfront setting in Low Newton-by-the-Sea, one of Northumberland's most loved villages.
- The terrace, dunes, and open sand make it easy to settle into holiday mode within minutes.
- The Ship Inn is just opposite, making lunch, dinner, or a pint wonderfully easy.
- Walking, swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, riding, and golf are all nearby.
Getting here
Right in the square at Low Newton
The cottage sits across the green from The Ship Inn and Brewery in Low Newton-by-the-Sea. There is parking for two cars directly outside, with more space available in the public car park at the top of the hill if needed.
The address is Sutherland Cottage, Low Newton-by-the-Sea, Alnwick, NE66 3EL, although it is best to set your sat-nav to Low Newton-by-the-Sea rather than relying only on the postcode.
It is around 20 minutes from Alnmouth station, 15 minutes from the A1, about an hour from Newcastle, and roughly two hours from Edinburgh.
Local highlights
The best of Northumberland on the doorstep
Spend the morning on Embleton Bay, the afternoon wandering toward Dunstanburgh Castle, and the evening back in the square for supper. For longer day trips, Alnwick, Bamburgh, Holy Island, and the Farne Islands are all within easy reach, with late spring bringing the extra excitement of possible orca sightings offshore.
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