We're a family run holiday accommodation business providing luxury holiday homes across the North of England. We pride ourselves on providing premium accommodation along with quick and efficient communication. We are always on hand to help with any questions or queries you may have, and our twenty first century approach will mean you always get complete flexibility when booking your stay. Whether you're staying with us for one night or two weeks, we know that you will enjoy the comfort and luxury that comes as standard at each of our Host & Stay properties.

Nestled in the quaint village of Newton-by-the-Sea on the Northumberland coast, Doray House is a spacious holiday home sleeping up to 6 guests. The perfect base for families and groups of friends to enjoy a staycation in the North East, you’ll have full access to the property during your stay which also includes free on site parking, an enclosed paved garden with outdoor furniture, and a bright conservatory. Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to 500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Newton-by-the-Sea is a delightful village which is popular for sailing and windsurfing with a lovely sandy beach and fine views across Embleton Bay to Dunstanburgh Castle. The area is renowned for bird watching and the National Trust owns most of the village and surrounding countryside. The 'square' is the heart of the old village, where low buildings surround a large grass square, with a pub in the corner serving bar meals and hot soups for those walking on wild days. You’ll be spoiled by wildlife when staying in Newton-by-the-Sea. Visit the Newton Pool, a freshwater Nature Reserve just 80 metres from the shore, with its accessible hides it is a good place to observe migrating birds, head to see a breeding colony of terns at Long Nanny Burn in the middle of Beadnell Bay, or look out for sponges and anemones on the soft rock shore on the overhanging rocks, or go rockpooling, finding hermit crabs and porcelain crabs. In the village, visit Low Newton Square with its cream-washed cottages and an historic pub. Also look out for the unusual St Mary’s church, which dates from the end of the 19th century.