The location was the house was so close to the beach and local amenities, the co-op was less than 5mins walk round the corner.. And plenty of pubs within a short walk too. Having never stayed in Newbiggin before, we found the people friendly and very accommodating. A couple of places to go if you stay there, or visit... Melanies Tea Room was fantastic, The Ink Spot micropub is a little gem, generally a Lovely place to stay.
I couldn't recommend Sykes cottages highly enough. We have stayed in their cottages a few times now, never disappointed.