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Jul 15, 2020
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Northumberland Coast Prints and Gifts

We now have gifts available! All inspired by the beautiful Northumberland coastline. There's greeting cards, stationary, photographic...

May 8, 2020
1 min

An evening view in May 2020

We wanted to share the beautiful evening views from a few nights ago. This was taken at approximately 10pm. It was so peaceful.

Apr 17, 2020
1 min

More Lockdown Captures

As we said in our previous post, without having changeovers in Bank Top Cottage and with us moving or cancelling all bookings until the...

Jul 20, 2019
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18th July 2019

Jul 20, 2019
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17th July 2019

Jul 20, 2019
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16th July 2019

Aug 18, 2018
1 min

Guest Photos July 2018

We received these lovely photographs from guests who stayed for a week in July - we love when guests share their experience with us. The...

Jun 28, 2018
1 min

Summer Storm

During June 2018, we've all experienced in the UK some very hot weather along with some extraordinary storms. On the Northumberland coast...

May 13, 2018
2 min

The beaches of Cresswell

You may think that there is just the one beach to enjoy when you stay at Bank Top Cottage, but there are a few depending on which way...

Feb 28, 2018
1 min

Beast from the East in Cresswell

The last day of February 2018 will be a memorable one. We hardly ever see snow in this quiet, Northumbrian village so this is a definite...

Feb 11, 2018
2 min

Renovation of Bank Top Cottage

Bank Top Cottage was originally three separate spaces, which were shared between the row of fisherman’s cottages that now comprise the...

Feb 11, 2018
1 min

Fiery Sunset over Cresswell & the Beach

We are lucky to have captured this fiery sky scene over the village and beach during the 2017 summer holidays. The day had been a bit wet...

Feb 11, 2018
1 min

Aurora from the Balcony!

Cresswell, Northumberland had the privilege of having the northern lights visible with the naked eye. We had to take photos to show you...

Feb 11, 2018
1 min

Guest Photograph

This beautiful shot was captured at 5am during summer 2017 from the balcony of Bank Top Cottage. How stunning. If any of our guests have...

Feb 11, 2018
1 min

Beach Walk Along Cresswell

These are a few photos from a quick walk on Cresswell beach (snapped just 1 minute from Bank Top Cottage!) with my partner and Emily the...

Feb 11, 2018
1 min

Beauty after the storm in Bank Top Cottage

Storms hit Cresswell for what felt like hours – here’s a few snaps when the clouds cleared from Druridge Bay, Northumberland.

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