The View Old Coastguard Cottage, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The View Old Coastguard Cottage5 bedrooms, Sleeps 10.

Sea views in several directions give this former coastguard house a real sense of occasion, and its history is part of the appeal too. Sleeping 10 in 5 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, it suits big family gatherings or a mixed-age group that wants everyone entertained without feeling crowded. The games room is a standout, with pool, table tennis, darts, air hockey and retro arcade machines, while the living room has a wood burner and doors out to the garden. There’s also an orangery for quieter moments between outings.

A kingsize bedroom with balcony and telescope makes the most of the setting, and another bedroom has its own en-suite shower, while the bathroom’s roll-top bath adds a more leisurely note. Outside, you have a lawned front garden, a separate side sitting area, barbecue and a private hot tub, plus parking for 4 cars and garage storage. Up to 3 dogs are welcome, and with a pub within 1 mile, this is an easy choice for sociable coastal stays.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner, 65" Sky Smart TV (basic package), wooden floor and patio doors leading to garden.
Kitchen/dining room: With double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Orangery.
Games room: With pool table, table tennis table, dart board, air hockey, TV, Pac-man and Street Fighter arcade machine machines (free of charge).
Bedroom 1: With double bed and 28" Sky TV (basic package).
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.

First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed, 36" Sky TV (basic package), telescope and doors leading to balcony.
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 4: With double bed and 28" Sky TV (basic package) and corner shower.
Bedroom 5: With twin beds and 28" Sky TV (basic package).
Bathroom: With roll-top bath and toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, Highchair and stairgate.

Lawned garden to front with BBQ and garden furniture. Side garden with sitting-out area. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Hot tub (private). Garage. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.

Steeped in history, The View is one of the old coastguard houses and once belonged to the Queen, guarded by the nearby fort who were on the lookout for invaders. This quirky property retains a wealth of authenticity and charm and looks out in all directions to the sea, priory and the TVLB Lifeboat Museum. The owner has displayed some old photographs showing the interesting history. Breakfast using locally sourced ingredients is available on request (at cost, by direct arrangement with the owner).
There are two outdoor sitting areas, one detached to the front, and one to the side of the house. Located on what is called The Spanish Battery in the upmarket seaside town of Tynemouth, where the promenade stretches a few miles to Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. Nearby North Shields has been home to the Tall Ships Races, and the working harbour and fish restaurants here are perfect for exploring some real Geordie hospitality.

Tynemouth has something for everyone, with award-winning beaches famed for surfing competitions, the Blue Reef Aquarium, a Victorian boating lake, the beautiful priory, stunning promenades and an abundance of lovely bars, cafés and restaurants suitable for all age groups and tastes. Little cafés serving fish and chips and ice-creams are hidden along parts of the beach.
A stroll along to Whitley Bay is a must, where you can stop off for a nice drink or a meal inside the Spanish City, or a glass of champagne in the bar on the top floor with lovely views across the North Sea towards St Mary’s Lighthouse. Tynemouth is also home to a super weekend market, set in the Metro Station, known as the Covent Garden of the North, and it truly is worth a visit, within easy walking distance from your doorstep.

You could of course hop on a metro over to Newcastle and explore this cultural city and quayside, or visit the theatre. It is easy to travel through Northumberland from here in all directions. Head north to explore the Heritage Coast steeped with historic castles and more golden beaches, or take yourself West, to perhaps explore Hadrian’s Wall, also worth a visit whilst in the area. There are free bikes available to use of all sizes with helmets provided and there is a private children’s park in the garden that the owner has built. As seen on "four in a bed". Beach 950 yards. Shop 950 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yard