Alnmouth Beach in Northumberland has been named the eighth best beach in the UK by Time Out, the only North East beach on the list, praised for allowing dogs year-round with no seasonal bans. Just steps from this award-winning beach lies Riverside, a holiday apartment offering stunning sea views and four-bedroom accommodation for up to eight guests.
Riverside Apartment: A Perfect Beachside Retreat
Riverside, available through holidaycottages.co.uk, features a lounge with a bay window seat where guests can watch waves, beach activity, and swallows. The country-style kitchen includes table and bench seating, and a laundry room adds convenience. Up to two dogs are welcome, making it ideal for families with pets.
Priced between £974 and £2,472 for a seven-night stay depending on season, Riverside is so popular that its next availability is in October 2026, with bookings open until January 2028. Guests consistently give five-star reviews, with one stating: "We had such a wonderful relaxing holiday at Riverside! The views are amazing. Could spend all day sitting in the window seat watching the waves, the beach and the swallows swooping around."
Alnmouth Village: Activities and Dining
Alnmouth village offers pastel-coloured houses, pubs, cafes, restaurants, one of England's oldest golf courses, and the smallest museum in Northumberland, The Ferryman's Hut. Visitors can explore sand dunes and wildlife, or simply relax on the beach.
Alternative Accommodation Options
For those preferring hotels, St Valery Boutique is a boutique B&B praised by the Good Hotel Guide for home-cooked local food and comfortable beds. The Red Lion Inn, an 18th-century coaching inn, also receives high recommendations. Sykes Holiday Cottages offers several dog-friendly options near the beach, including Baysyde (sleeps four), The Beach House (sleeps six), and The Boathouse (sleeps eight).
Guest Feedback on Riverside
Another guest wrote: "Cleanest holiday let we have ever stayed in! Excellent house for a family holiday. Perfect location, perfect views of the beach and sea. Spotted dolphins from the living room window. We will be back!" A third added: "We loved our stay. The location was perfect and the views from the gorgeous big windows were wonderful."
One guest noted parking challenges: "Car parking is an issue. We managed to park but for three nights our only option was the beach car park." However, most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning return visits.
