{"id":172,"date":"2023-02-02T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:52:58","slug":"meet-the-team-susan-maitland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/meet-the-team-susan-maitland\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team &#8211; Susan Maitland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Meet the Team &#8211; Susan Maitland<\/h4>\n<h4>Our team at Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages are a wonderful group of people who love Northumbria. If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/\">letting your property<\/a> through\u00a0Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages our Team are always happy to help and go above and beyond for our owners.<\/h4>\n<p>Let us introduce to you Susan, our fantastic Management Accountant<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/susan.jpg\" alt=\"Meet the team: Gaynor\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/>How long have you worked for Northumbria coast &amp;\u00a0Country\u00a0Cottages?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Since March 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What do you love most about the Northumbria?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love the scenery the people and the climate.\u00a0 We have the best beaches that are empty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What do you do in your spare time? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am a Kennel club Assured breeder and I breed golden retrievers and miniature poodles.\u00a0 The poodles have won at Crufts and hoping to have 3 of my puppies there in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Where is your favourite place to eat? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaspers in Amble, small premises but wonderful food<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your favourite food? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lobster<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What three words would you use to describe Northumbria Coast &amp;\u00a0Country Cottages? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Cottages &amp; Locations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What would you say to someone who is thinking about holidaying in Northumbria? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come and see the Secret Kingdom for yourselves<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Have you stayed in one of our properties? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes in Beadnell.\u00a0 Many happy memories of sailing there with my pals as a teenager<\/p>\n<p><strong>In your opinion, what is the most scenic spot in the area?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too many to list but the Breamish Valley is a favourite and our beaches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>If someone is looking for an amazing holiday, what are the best activities to try in the area? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranger Jane in Seahouses for the children and beach activities (find her on Facebook). Visit Barter Books. Spend time unwinding on our amazing beaches. Try paddle boarding on the Coquet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Whether you already own a holiday home \u2013 or you\u2019re thinking about buying your first holiday house \u2013 get in touch with Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages today and discover the secret of successful letting in the northumbria.\u00a0 Join over 400 properties with Northumbria Coast &amp; Country\u00a0Cottages! Simply complete the form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/\">here<\/a> and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly to discuss joining us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_467266697.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the Team &#8211; Susan Maitland Our team at Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages are a wonderful group of people who love Northumbria. If you&#8217;re letting your property through\u00a0Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages our Team are always happy to help and go above and beyond for our owners. 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