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Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Beal, Northumberland, ENG
  • Popular LocationHoly Island Sands4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoswick Links Golf Club8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLindisfarne Castle10 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)62 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 5
1259 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage.

Seafarer Cottage is not only our holiday home, it's yours too, and it's important to us that you love it as much as we do.

Combining charm and character with comfortable modern living, the cottage is perfect for couples and families alike. We know how important WiFi is, so there's good connectivity throughout the house. Upstairs the two double bedrooms are light and airy, with comfortable double beds and essential but often overlooked touches such as mirrors close to sockets and a hairdryer in each bedroom. There is a TV in the master bedroom. With ample storage and views over to Holy Island, the this bedroom is particularly lovely. There is a good-sized family bathroom, with bath and shower attachment, washbasin, WC and plenty of cupboards.

Downstairs, we particularly love the kitchen diner, and our guests have commented on how much they've enjoyed spending time there. Whether you want to warm up a pizza, make cakes with the kids or cook a roast dinner, we've got everything you need. There's a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer-dryer, double oven, microwave and Lavazza coffee maker, so we hope you'll feel totally at home. There are ample pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, not forgetting plastic glasses for the little ones. The table seats 6, and there's a 32 inch TV too.

In the spacious hall, you'll find coat hooks and a shoe rack, placed close to the radiator so everything's nice and toasty. Off the hall there's a second bathroom, newly remodelled in February 2024 with a non-slip shower enclosure, basin unit with drawers and WC. The water supply to the shower is hot and powerful, so a good shower is always guaranteed. Next door is the single bedroom, with drawers, shelf and hanging space.

The living room is cosy and comfortable, with two good sized settees, throws for those cooler evenings, nest of tables, 55" Smart TV with HDMI and USB connectivity and a Blu-ray player.

Outside, there is ample parking on the gravel in front of the cottage, with a lot of the garden laid to lawn. There's a sunny paved patio area with a picnic table and a decked area with settee and coffee table for alfresco drinks and meals.

We know how hard it is to go on holiday without your furry friends, so well-behaved dogs are welcome, although please be aware that the garden is not enclosed.

The area is perfect for visiting the myriad historic, natural and cultural wonders of Northumberland, but particularly that most special of places, Holy Island. My late parents lived there, and the cottage is named after dad's boat, Seafarer. We hope that you will enjoy the magic of the Island as we have done over the years.

As we don't live locally, we're unfortunately not in a position to offer welcome packs. However, there will always be handwash, toilet roll, tea, coffee, sugar and dishwasher tablets there when you arrive. The Lindisfarne Inn is just next door, where the food is good, and there is a shop just a couple of minutes away, open until 10 pm. Tesco, Asda, the Co-op and Morrison's are just 10 minutes up the A1 in Berwick.

We hope to welcome you to Seafarer Cottage soon.

Property manager

Julia Duffy

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed inside house or in garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,259 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Garden is not enclosed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that there are no stair gates.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bamburgh Castle and Royal Tweed Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goswick Links Golf Club and Berwickshire Coastal Path. Traveling with kids? Consider The Swan Centre for Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Shielfield Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Holy Island Sands - 4 min drive
  • Lindisfarne Priory - 8 min drive
  • Goswick Links Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 10 min drive
  • Northumberland Coast - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pilgrims Coffee House - 7 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 7 min drive
  • Burger King - 2 min drive
  • The Barn at Beal - 18 min walk
  • Crown & Anchor Inn - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage. located?

This family-friendly Berwick-upon-Tweed vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve and Holy Island Sands. Sandeel Beds and Goswick Sands are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
This is the second time we’ve stayed at Seafarer Cottage and it’s lovely. Great location, well equipped, comfy beds and excellent water pressure in the shower! There is some traffic noise from the A1 but it’s didn’t affect us sleeping. It’s lovely to have a sofa to sit on outside and internet to stream TV programmes with. Thank you, Julie, for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Great place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Seafarers Cottage and would highly recommend it. Very comfortable and cosy. Super location and the cottage contained everything we needed. We especially liked seeing the local hedgehog coming to visit every night!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Harold F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property proximity to road not an issue
This property is five minutes from Holy Island and two great walks coastal and inland. It is also close to the national cycleway 1. It is easy to travel from here to Berwick and .Alnwick but also to all the local villages and the Cheviot hills. The property is close to the A1 but this did not affect us with noise. There is a pub with food next door and a small shop in the nearby garage. The garden could do with being enclosed to help with control of pets but also to define the boundary. It has good sized rooms two bathrooms, good size fridge and a washer dryer. I would recommend to anyone looking to travel in the area and wants a comfortable base.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
incredibly well equipped house, everything you could want especially the kitchen. Light, bright and comfortable. Its a great location for going places, it is next to the road and therefor noisy but it didn't really bother us. Lots of birds in the garden and a huge sack of seed to feed them which I liked. We would definitely book this house again, you can see Lindesfarne from the bathroom window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base
This was a great base to explore the area. Pub serving food and wee shop were handy. Cottage was lovely with everything we needed. The only slight downside was the traffic noise from the main road, but not a lot can be done about that. The location was perfect for exploring Lindisfarne and the Northumberland coast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good cottage
Comfortable clean cottage suited our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Allison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped comfortable cottage.
Everything we needed in this comfortable cottage, perfectly positioned for exploring Northumberland. Very close to the A1 with some road noise at night.(they were working on the junction overnight during our stay) Wonderful views of Lindisfarne just a short walk from the front door.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal
Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable, fully equipped and ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seafarer Cottage
Lovely house, all you need is there, and the location is superb. Second time we've been there. The views are amazing from upstairs to Holy Island. Our only regret was that we booked for 1 week and not 2.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
GATEWAY TO HOLY ISLAND
The house was SUPERB - spotlessly clean and bright and very well equipped with everything we needed, and more!! Although there were a few houses roundabout, the garden and outdoor seating areas had very pleasant outlook, watching the cimings and goings of allbthe nesting birds ( mid May), including tge extremely acrobatic, etherial swifts/martins, nestng in the eaves of the house - beautiful! The Lindisfarne inn and Londis garage shop almost next door proved very handy - great food and very efficient, friendly service. We didn't realise that the road down to the Holy Island causeway was quite so far away from the house, as we envisaged walking down and across the causeway on the sands at low tide, but afraid our tired 70 year old legs (all of us, are around that age) wouldn't have been able to manage that 😏, but the day we did choose to go onto the island by car, was the best day of the week, weatherwise with sunset to sunrise, with a lovely fresh breeze - perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023