Title: The View Old Coastguard Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The View Old Coastguard Cottage Family-friendly holiday home in North Shields ## Photo gallery for The View Old Coastguard Cottage ![Interior - The View Old Coastguard Cottage (Spanish Battery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118968400/118968359/b4793d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The View Old Coastguard Cottage (Spanish Battery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118968400/118968359/5bd794dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - The View Old Coastguard Cottage (Spanish Battery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118968400/118968359/d04f0f91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The View Old Coastguard Cottage (Spanish Battery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118968400/118968359/3c447350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The View Old Coastguard Cottage (Spanish Battery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118968400/118968359/2a78bc25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at The View Old Coastguard Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The View Old Coastguard Cottage Once belonging to the Queen and guarded by the nearby fort, The View Old Coastguard Cottage has plenty of history within its walls. Looking out onto the sea, this charming property has been transformed into a welcoming holiday home. With five bedrooms and two bathrooms the property sleeps up to 10 guests, so you can gather your loved ones together and enjoy a stay in Tynemouth to remember. A vibrant and stunning property, sat astride the historic Spanish Battery on Tynemouth, boasting 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms that can comfortably accommodate 10 guests in fine living and easy living for a wonderful getaway on the Northumberland coast. Two trundle beds are also available upon request, increasing the occupancy to 12. At the beating heart of this property is the combined kitchen and dining room. Dominating the kitchen is the centre island, with fine, white worktops spreading out across it and the surrounding kitchen. The island also houses the electric hob on top of it and the extractor fan above. Circling the island are the other worksurfaces, as well as the drawers and cupboards that house all the cutlery and dinnerware you will need. The kitchen also offers two electric ovens, fridge and freezer, toaster and kettle. Across from the Kitchen is the dining room, which has space and chairs to seat six people comfortably for comfort dining as you admire the decorations across the walls. Through from the kitchen is a games room for the perfect night-in. Fitted with a pool table, two sofas, TV, fridge and mini-bar. This room is the ideal place for a high-octane Friday night. For those more quiet hours of relaxing however there is also a living room, luxuriously decorated, with a wood-burning fireplace and flatscreen TV, all of which you can relax and take in while reclined in one of the two sofas or the plush leather armchair. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 accessible parking spaces - In-room accessibility - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33680000/33675100/33675088/38eba3b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large farmhouse with valley views in rural setting Morpeth - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry room - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=33675088&PinnedHotelID=33675088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120074000/120073923/1cd9daa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-Bedroom Large Farmhouse | Near Morpeth | Hot Tub | Games Room | Sleeps 12 Morpeth - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Games room - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=120073923&PinnedHotelID=120073923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76990000/76988800/76988726/db41dedf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host & Stay | The View Old Coastguard Cottage Tynemouth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=76988726&PinnedHotelID=76988726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | 5 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98528500/98528464/870b1fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host Stay The View Old Coastguard Cottage Tynemouth - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=98528464&PinnedHotelID=98528464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98900000/98893100/98893023/04a9221d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7 Bedroom rustic Cosy Cottage in the Heart of Morpeth, gateway to Northumberland Morpeth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=98893023&PinnedHotelID=98893023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96030000/96022700/96022632/65acfec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beautiful coastal holiday home, ideally situated in the heart of Tynemouth Village. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Tynemouth, a neighbourhood in North Shields, is home to this holiday home. St. James' Park and Tynemouth Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at WWT Washington Wetland Centre and Plessey Woods Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Tynemouth Aquarium and Wet 'n' Wild Water Park. [Visit our North Shields travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Shields.dx6145156) [View more Holiday homes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6084526-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.012993,-1.419659&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:irxnIzgt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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oKhMJZc-JvdwVogTAzOP5M8hA-g=) Spanish Battery, England ### What's nearby - ![A pleasent stroll across what was a quiet beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182677/618a9293-d7c5-4819-8164-d078fec92f2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Longsands Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - The Haven 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Tynemouth Castle 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Short Sands 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Tynemouth Priory 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Brockley Whins Station 13 min drive - Manors Station 15 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Platform 2 12 min walk - Allard's Lounge 9 min walk - Longsands Fish Kitchen 8 min walk - Dil & the Bear 10 min walk - Mister Woods 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The View Old Coastguard Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The View Old Coastguard Cottage? ### What time is check-in at The View Old Coastguard Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The View Old Coastguard Cottage? ### Where is The View Old Coastguard Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The View Old Coastguard Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### SAEED A. 27 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic host and excellent location ##### SAEED A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CarliHay H. 30 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely loved our stay here. The host is so helpful and welcoming, we instantly felt at home. Great house in a spectacular location, perfect for making unforgettable family memories. Thank you ##### CarliHay H. 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