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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

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
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 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 sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • 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: Please note that the 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Beal, Northumberland, ENG

What's nearby

  • Holy Island Sands - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lindisfarne Priory - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Goswick Links Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Barn at Beal - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull Inn - ‬5 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, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Holy Island Sands, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Goswick Sands and Sandham. Cheswick Sands and Northumberland Coast are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly situated.
The cottage was so comfortable with everything we needed during our stay. The highlight of the pr
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with ample off road parking, a well equipped cottage all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivien B., Kanturk Co. Cork

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great house, everything you need for your holiday is there. Good location for everywhere along the coast. We enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good cottage
Comfortable clean cottage suited our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in an ideal location for exploring Northumberland
Ideal property for visiting this lovely County. Exceptionally close to Lindisfarne. We had a lovely comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good base to explore the area
A comfortable, functional house, just off the A1 and ideal for visiting the Northumbrian coastline, the National Park, and the towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic position for visits to Lindisfarne
Very well equipped and comfortable home. Close to A1 and road to Lindisfarne. Plentiful hot water and heating (when you need it)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seafarer Cottage
This is a lovely cottage that is very well appointed. There is everything you may need in the kitchen, making it very easy to self cater. You can see Lindisfarne Castle from the back windows! Super location. This was our 3rd visit and we will return
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid Seafarer's Cottage
We had a fantastic stay here during Feb half term. It was so convenient to pop out to lots of places and having somewhere warm, clean and well equipped was fantastic. Highly recommend choosing this as a holiday destination if you like lots of days out. Perfect for us - thank you to the owners and cleaners.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lovely cottage in a gorgeous place, clean with all amenities available if needed, we had a wonderful time walking and exploring the area, stunning scenery, Thank you we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous dog friendly holiday
A comfortable holiday home with all the amenities one would need, that was conveniently loated for our week's holiday exploring the Northumberland coast and countryside. The property allows dogs, which was a must for us. Communication and check in was straighforward, and detailed information about the property and local attractions were provided. I'd happily stay here again, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Allison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holy Island holiday
Fantastic property in a great location for everything we wanted to do. My only complaint is the check in time is slightly too late and check out time is certainly too early as we had to strip the bed and bag up all the towels we used before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Beautiful well a appointed cottage, lovely setting with a local shop and café. Shallows nesting in eves was a great bonus. Great position for walks and touring out from.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Such a lovely cottage, very clean and spacious house. Really comfy beds, super warm and powerful shower. Little extras for kids like bucket and spade, nets and kites were very welcome. We had a great holiday exploring the local area. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base for exploring Northumberland
Beautiful cottage which was very well equipped. It had everything we needed. It was lovely being able to cycle to Holy Island. Also great running routes straight from the door. We also enjoyed exploring the local beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Gillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for touring
Very clean and comfortable property with everything we needed for our stay. Only one tiny picky point is it was a bit near the noise of the A1 but this did not detract from a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended cottage near Holy Island
What a lovely cottage. Beautifully presented with lovely little homely touches. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need whilst on holiday. Comfy bed with nice bedding and nice bathrooms and good towels. Very, very nice😁
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B., Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BRILLIANT
A group of 4 adults stayed at this property for a week. It was very clean, well situated for trips in and around Northumberland. We really enjoyed our stay, one little addition that would be a good idea, would be a BBQ for the summer months
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Paul W., Widnes, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holy Island Causeway Retreat
The Cottage had a great wow factor! It is modern, well-equipped and spotless on arrival. It is excellent for providing access to Holy Island. Used as both a spiritual retreat, visiting many places associated with St Cuthbert, the Farne Islands, and walking in the countryside. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022