Discover the picturesque Spittal beach in Northumberland, England, where golden sand meets the North Sea. Enjoy good water quality, as tested by the Environment Agency, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Summer water temperatures in this region typically range from 15°C to 18°C.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Spittal (Northumberland) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £688
Mallow Lodge is a contemporary eco-lodge situated in a quarry, with stunning views of the sheer stone walls. With a secluded, south-facing decking area outside and a cosy, open-...
Rural Retreats
From £688
Mallow Lodge is a contemporary eco-lodge situated in a quarry, with stunning views of the sheer stone walls. With a secluded, south-facing decking area outside and a cosy open-p...
Rural Retreats
From £714
A secluded, single-storey property with a substantial, fully-enclosed garden on the peaceful Eslington Park Estate; a peaceful hideaway with easy access to all of Northumberland...
Rural Retreats
From £1,313
Historic grandeur meets modern comfort with Eslington East Wing, a beautiful Grade ll listed Georgian country house in Northumberland set in stunning private grounds, complete w...
Rural Retreats
From £568
Courtyard House is a restored wing of a large Victorian farmhouse. Tastefully renovated to a high standard while maintaining many of the original features. Set in a beautiful ru...
Rural Retreats
From £625
Little Pitnacree is a beautifully designed countryside retreat offering calm, space, and effortless comfort. With light-filled interiors, a warming wood-burning stove, outdoor s...
Rural Retreats
From £547
The Kinross Residence is an ideal base for families and friends looking to explore Scotland’s picturesque East Coast. Located in the heart of Kinross town centre on its traditio...
Rural Retreats
From £1,170
Located right in the heart of bonnie Scotland, Larch House resides on the southern edge of The Cairngorms National Park, ideally situated for winter skiing and summer water-spor...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
Northumbrian Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Northumberland area.
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