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The cafes, pubs, shops and quiet corners that earned a place on our list — tried, tested and genuinely worth the detour.

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Longhoughton Beach
Longhoughton
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NE66 3AL

A quiet, unspoilt beach on the coastal path between Boulmer and Howick, also known locally as Howdiemont Sands - pay-and-display parking via the RingGo app, no facilities.

Old Rectory Howick
Howick
,
NE66 3LE
01665 577590

A peaceful, highly-rated B&B on the Howick estate, popular with people walking the Northumberland Coast Path, with excellent home-cooked dinners.

Howick Sands
Howick
,
NE66 3LH

A quiet cove of sand, rock pools and layered cliffs near Rumbling Kern, with a flat coastal path walk and good fossil hunting at low tide.

Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum
Howick
,
NE66 3LB
01665 577285

The ancestral home of the Earl Grey family, with extensive gardens, woodland walks and an excellent tea room serving - fittingly - a proper pot of Earl Grey.

Coast and Castles Camping
Boulmer
,
NE66 3NU

A relaxed, family-friendly campsite near Boulmer with a bar, pizza nights and a play area, an easy cycle into Alnwick.

Boulmer Beach
Boulmer
,
NE66 3BP

A quiet, unspoilt sandy beach with a natural harbour, popular for birdwatching and dog walks, with limited parking and no facilities beyond the pub.

The Fishing Boat Inn
Boulmer
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NE66 3BP
01665 577750

A dog-friendly pub and small hotel right on Boulmer beach, known for excellent seafood, sea views and a handful of beautifully located rooms.

Proctors Stead Caravan Park
Craster
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NE66 3TF
01665 576613

A well-run touring and camping site near Dunstan, close to Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle, praised for spotless facilities and friendly owners.

L Robson & Sons Ltd
Craster
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NE66 3TR
01665 576223

The famous Craster smokehouse, family-run since the 1800s, selling kippers, smoked salmon and mackerel straight from the smoker - unmissable when in the village.

Pipers Pitch
Craster
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NE66 3TW
07585 605607

A food van at the Craster car park, a handy starting point for the walk to Dunstanburgh Castle.

The Arch
Craster
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NE66 3SS
07885 983111

A café and small gift shop in an old courtyard on the way into Craster, known for excellent coffee, home baking and a cosy wood-burning stove.

Queen Margaret's Cove
Craster
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NE66 3TG

A small, secluded cove between Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle with a bit of local legend attached, visible from the castle walls above.

Muckle Carr
Craster
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NE66 3TJ

A tidal island just off the coastal path near Craster, accessible on foot only at spring low tides - a small adventure in itself.

Little Carr
Craster

A striking rock formation on the coastal path south of Craster, best seen at low tide when the waves break dramatically over it.

Craster Harbour
Craster
,
NE66 3TR

The tiny working harbour at the heart of Craster, with a coffee van, ice cream, and the smell of kippers smoking drifting from the nearby smokehouse.

Spuggies' Rest
Embleton
,
NE66 3XY

A well-equipped, dog-friendly holiday cottage in the village with a wraparound garden and off-street parking.

North Farm Cottages
Embleton
,
NE66 3DX
07775 000039

A cluster of self-catering cottages just outside the village with a pool and sea views, an easy evening walk from Embleton Bay and Low Newton.

The Village Farm Shop
Embleton
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NE66 3UH
01665 576215

An outstanding village shop on Front Street stocking local produce, fresh bread, a proper deli counter and excellent picnic sandwiches.

Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve
Embleton
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NE66 3XS

A small, free nature reserve just outside the village with a pond, friendly goats and plenty of birdlife, a nice detour on a longer walk.

Embleton Bay
Embleton
,
NE66 3DT

A long sandy beach beneath dramatic dunes, with sweeping views to Dunstanburgh Castle and a coastal path linking Low Newton and Craster.

Link House Farm Holiday Cottages
Newton-by-the-Sea
,
NE66 3DF
01665 576820

A peaceful cluster of holiday cottages near High Newton with an on-site play park and a short walk to the beach, popular with families.

Melvin Cottage
Newton-by-the-Sea
,
NE66 3EJ

A well-placed self-catering cottage in Low Newton, close to the beach, the Ship Inn, and coastal walks toward Beadnell or Craster.

Newton Hall
Newton-by-the-Sea
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NE66 3DZ
0191 933 7409

A grand country house hotel and wedding venue near High Newton, known for its striking interiors and gardens, with a restaurant and bar open to non-residents.

Football Hole Beach
Newton-by-the-Sea

A small, little-known cove tucked along the coastal path between Low Newton and Craster - one of our regular daily walking spots and a real favourite.

National Trust - Embleton and Newton Links
Newton-by-the-Sea
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NE66 3EW
0345 933 5577

National Trust-managed dunes and links between Embleton and Newton, with a network of coastal paths linking the beaches and Dunstanburgh Castle.

Newton Pool Nature Reserve
Newton-by-the-Sea
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NE66 3EG

A small nature reserve and pond behind the dunes at Low Newton, good for birdwatching with hides overlooking the water and grazing highland cattle.

Beadnell Village Shop
Beadnell
,
NE67 5AN

A brilliant independent village shop stocking local produce, fresh crab and lobster, sandwiches and gifts, a genuine holidaymaker favourite.

Annstead Farm Holiday Cottages, Camping & Caravan Site
Beadnell
,
NE67 5BT
01665 720387

A farm holiday site between Beadnell and Seahouses with camping, cottages and The Lazy Cow cake and coffee stop on site.

Beadnell Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Beadnell
,
NE67 5BX
01665 720586

A large touring and camping site right across the road from Beadnell Bay beach, popular for its unbeatable location despite dated shower blocks.

Rockpool Cottage
Beadnell
,
NE67 5BP
07967 123433

A small, dog-friendly self-catering cottage within easy walking distance of the beach, ideal for a simple coastal break.

Haven House
Beadnell
,
NE67 5AW
01665 721479

A well-appointed B&B with a private courtyard and garden, praised for spacious rooms and a generous breakfast menu.

Sea Huts
Beadnell
,
NE67 5BY
07773 778087

A cosy, modern apartment with striking sea views, tucked just off the harbour in the heart of the village.

Beadnell House
Beadnell
,
NE67 5AT
01665 721380

A modern self-catering penthouse in the heart of the village with sea views, close to the pub and beach.

Farne Lodge
Beadnell
,
NE67 5BZ
01665 720615

A simple, well-priced hotel a short walk from the beach, with an on-site café and The Craster Arms just around the corner.

Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve
Beadnell
,
NE67 5BT

A dune and beach nature reserve linking Beadnell and Seahouses, good for a longer coastal walk with plenty of birdlife along the way.

Beadnell Haven
Beadnell
,
NE67 5AN

A small, sheltered cove north of the harbour, popular for open-water swimming, rock pooling and quiet sunrise or sunset spots.

Swallow Fish Ltd
Seahouses
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NE68 7RB
01665 721052

A traditional smokehouse and fishmonger on South Street, well known for its kippers and fresh seafood counter, a proper taste of the coast to take home.

Drift
Seahouses
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NE68 7RQ
01665 721204

A charming Main Street shop showcasing art and craft from local makers, a good stop for a genuinely local souvenir rather than a mass-produced one.

National Trust Shop
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RQ
01665 721099

A National Trust shop on Main Street with puffin-themed gifts, books and clothing, a natural stop after a Farne Islands boat trip.

Gift Horse Seahouses
Seahouses
,
NE68 7XP
01665 721012

A small Main Street shop for cards, gifts and jewellery, well regarded for its helpful service and good range for last-minute presents.

North Shore Gifts
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RQ
01665 721233

An independent gift shop on Main Street known for scarves, jewellery and thoughtfully chosen gifts, with a loyal following among regular visitors.

Elford Caravan Park
Seahouses
,
NE68 7UT
01665 720244

A quiet, traditional caravan park a short drive from Seahouses and Bamburgh, well regarded for its peaceful setting and clean facilities.

Clifftop & Stone Close Holiday Park
Seahouses
,
NE68 7XY
01670 860256

A caravan park close to the harbour with rock pooling nearby, a longstanding family favourite for a coastal holiday base.

The Plaice - Coastal Retreats
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RN
0191 285 1272

A three-bedroom self-catering cottage right on the harbour, sleeping four with sea views and an easy beach walk to Bamburgh Castle.

The Old Bakery Seahouses
Seahouses
,
NE68 7TQ
07840 314577

A self-catering cottage right in the village centre, close to shops, restaurants and the harbour, well suited to a coastal walking base.

Holly Trees
Seahouses
,
NE68 7YB
07866 809573

A small, dog-friendly B&B with shepherd's huts tucked just off the village centre, praised for its cooked breakfasts and helpful hosts.

Lewis's Fish Restaurant
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RQ
01665 720475

A well-loved fish and chip shop on Main Street, regularly named among the best chippies in the area for its fresh, generous portions.

Schooner Inn
Seahouses
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NE68 7SB
01665 720455

A proper locals' pub on North Street, dog friendly with a good beer selection, a nice change of pace from the busier harbour pubs.

The Harbour Kitchen
Seahouses
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NE68 7SH

A small harbourside stand known for fresh doughnuts and pasties cooked to order, a favourite quick stop while watching the boats.

Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar
Seahouses
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NE68 7SJ
01665 720555

A long-standing ice cream and coffee bar on Seafield Road, a classic stop for a cone while wandering down to the harbour.

Milk & Honey
Seahouses
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NE68 7SJ
01665 721416

A bright café and ice cream shop on Seafield Road, popular for milkshakes, coffee and generous ice cream cones, and dog friendly.

Coastline Coffee Northumberland
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SH
07896 014309

A small coffee stand in the harbour car park, a handy stop for a takeaway coffee before or after a boat trip.

The Bunker
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SW
01665 721402

An indoor and outdoor crazy golf and play centre at Seafield Park, a handy rainy-day option for families staying in the area.

Seahouses Beach
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SS

A quieter stretch of sand north of the harbour towards Bamburgh, good for a walk with views across to the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle.

Seahouses Harbour
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RN

The working harbour at the heart of the village, departure point for Farne Islands boat trips, with a short lighthouse walk and views out to the islands.

National Trust - Farne Islands
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SH
01289 389244

The National Trust-managed island group off Seahouses, reached by boat, home to puffins, terns and one of England's largest grey seal colonies.

Golden Gate Farne Islands Boat Trips
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RN
07904 800590

A family-run boat trip operator from the harbour, the only one able to land visitors at the Longstone Lighthouse alongside its Farne Islands wildlife trips.

Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RN
01665 721667

A highly-rated Farne Islands boat operator running seal and puffin trips from the harbour, including options to land on Inner Farne.

Billy Shiel's Boat Trips
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SH
01665 720308

A long-running boat trip operator sailing from the harbour to the Farne Islands, well known for puffin and seal-watching trips with dogs welcome aboard.

Budle Bay Birdwatching Point
Bamburgh
,
NE70 7EE

A roadside viewpoint over Budle Bay's tidal mudflats, popular with birdwatchers for waders and wildfowl as the tide turns.

R Carter & Son Butcher
Bamburgh
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NE69 7BW
01668 214344

A traditional butcher and deli on Front Street, well regarded for quality local meat, pies and a proper Cornish pasty.

The Pantry
Bamburgh
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NE69 7BW
01668 214455

A small corner shop on Doctor's Lane making fresh sandwiches, pies and pasties to order, well loved locally for honest prices.

Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7BS
07907 737175

A cosy B&B on Lucker Road with sea views and generous breakfasts, a short walk from the village centre.

Budle Hall B&B
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7AJ
01668 214297

A characterful manor house B&B just outside the village at Budle, set in quiet grounds with a fascinating history behind it.

Bamburgh Cottage Holidays
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7DB
07846 226631

Self-catering holiday cottages on The Wynding, close to the castle and beach and run as a small local letting business.

The Apartment Bamburgh
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7BW
01668 214243

A self-catering apartment right on Front Street, putting the castle, beach and village shops all within easy walking distance.

The Hut at Bamburgh
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7DD

A small beach hut café on The Wynding serving coffee and rolls with sea views, right on the path down to Bamburgh Beach.

Wyndenwell
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7BJ
01668 214032

A quirky café and ice cream stop on Front Street, well loved for its sausage baps, scones and generous cones on the way to the beach.

The Clock Tower Tea Rooms
Bamburgh
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NE69 7DF
01668 214487

A spacious tea room within Bamburgh Castle's grounds, serving sandwiches, jacket potatoes, pizzas and cakes with castle and coastal views.

Bait at Bamburgh
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7DB

A tiny shed café on The Wynding with sea views, serving bacon rolls, kipper sandwiches and crab rolls a short walk from the beach.

Creel & Reel Seafood Trailer
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7AX
07595 981399

A seafood trailer on Links Road cooking lobster rolls, scallop stotties and other daily catches fresh in front of you, just back from the dunes.

The Joiners Arms
Newton-by-the-Sea
,
NE66 3EA
01665376112

Stylish village inn offering characterful rooms, great pub food and a dog-friendly welcome.

Salt Water Café
Beadnell
,
NE67 5AS
01665 720333

Cosy café by day and relaxed bistro by night, serving seafood, breakfasts, lunches, cakes and evening meals.

Beadnell Towers & Kitchen
Beadnell
,
NE67 5AY
01665 721211

Luxury boutique hotel with individually styled rooms and a destination restaurant in the heart of Beadnell village.

Black Swan Inn
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RT
01665 720227

Contemporary gastro pub with an orangery, seasonal menus, cocktails and a lively setting close to Seahouses harbour.

Copper Kettle Tearoom
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7BW

An old-fashioned Bamburgh tearoom with copper kettles in the rafters, good flat whites and cakes under glass domes. Dogs were welcome inside on our visit.

Craster Coastal Cabins
Craster
,
NE66 3SU
01665 576665

Comfortable coastal cabins for two with kitchenettes, wood-burning stoves and easy access to Craster and nearby walks.

The Jolly Fisherman
Craster
,
NE66 3TR
01665 576461

Landmark harbour-side pub and seafood restaurant with coastal views, local crab, fish dishes and well-kept ales.

The Cottage Inn
Craster
,
NE66 3SZ
01665 576658

Traditional inn just outside the village offering ten rooms, local food, a bar and peaceful garden dining.

The Grey's Inn
Embleton
,
NE66 3UW

Family-owned traditional Northumbrian pub with period character, open fires and a welcoming atmosphere near Embleton Bay.

Dunstanburgh Castle Inn
Embleton
,
NE66 3UN
01665 576111

Traditional village inn with rooms, a cosy bar and seasonal dining, well placed for Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle.

St Aidan Hotel & Bistro
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SR

Small coastal hotel and bistro offering sea-view accommodation and seasonal food near Seahouses' northern edge.

Springhill Farm
Seahouses
,
NE68 7UR
01665 721820

Coastal farm accommodation offering camping, touring pitches, wigwams, lodges and cottages between Seahouses and Bamburgh.

Neptune Fish Restaurant
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SB

Traditional fish and chip restaurant and takeaway serving classic seaside favourites close to the harbour.

Insieme Restaurant
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RU

Independent Italian restaurant offering pasta, pizza, Mediterranean dishes and a relaxed evening dining atmosphere.

Élan Pizzeria
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RU

Casual independent pizzeria serving freshly prepared pizzas and Italian-inspired dishes in central Seahouses.

Pinnacles Fish Restaurant
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RJ
01665 720708

Popular family-run fish restaurant and takeaway serving traditional fish and chips near the harbour.

Beach House Hotel
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SR
01665 720337

Coastal hotel with sea-facing rooms and a daily restaurant and bar serving dishes made with local ingredients.

Seahouses Café
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RQ

Family-run café in the village centre serving breakfasts, brunches, lunches, homemade cakes and coffee.

The Bamburgh Castle Inn
Seahouses
,
NE68 7SQ
0191 5803610

Large harbour-side inn offering dog-friendly rooms, all-day food and wide views across the coast towards the Farne Islands.

The Olde Ship Inn
Seahouses
,
NE68 7RD

Historic nautically themed harbour inn serving food and drinks, with rooms and cottages in the centre of Seahouses.

The Sunningdale Hotel
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7BS
01668 214334

Friendly independent hotel offering comfortable rooms, breakfast and evening dining near the centre of Bamburgh.

The Potted Lobster
Bamburgh
,
NE69 7BS

Relaxed seafood restaurant in the heart of Bamburgh, known for fresh local fish, shellfish and seasonal Northumberland produce.

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