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

Family-friendly holiday home in Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Welcome to Seafarer Cottage. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Everything you need in a kitchen.
New smart TV in the kitchen diner
Just right for a romantic meal for two.
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Holy Island Sands
  • Place, Lindisfarne Castle
  • Place, Goswick Links Golf Club

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that there are no stair gates.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please note that the garden is not enclosed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed inside house or in garden.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please follow the rules on what is allowed in the rubbish and recycling bins.
Please throw out all food and drink before leaving.
Make sure the key is returned to the lock box & code isn't visible.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goswick Links Golf Club and Magdalene Fields Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider The Swan Centre for Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Shielfield Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beal, Northumberland, ENG

What's nearby

  • Holy Island Sands - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lindisfarne Priory - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Goswick Links Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barn At Beal - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrim's Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mash And Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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.?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Highly recommended

Beautiful cottage, great (quiet) location, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Holiday at Lindisfarne

This was a home from home Just walked in and settled down for a nice relaxing week. Did lots of walking on local beaches. All in all great week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo s.

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

Excellent accommodation

Highly recommend, very comfortable, well equipped and ideally situated for exploring the coast. Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Budle Bay, Embleton and Cocklawburn beaches. We used the excellent public transport to Alnwick then onto Amble. Would definately stay here again. and ideally situated for our
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Beal

Excellent accommodation, perfect for visits to The Holy Island, Berwick, Bamburgh, Alnwick and Newcastle.. Lindisfarne Inn next door for food and drink, Barn at Beal a short dander down the road..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

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

Janice J.

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

Country feel, modern touches....

Second visit and not disappointed as the cottage looks as good outside as inside. It has everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The owner has thought of everything including new outdoor seating which was great after a day walking..... remember your sunscreen ☀️ Beautiful area, and lovely coastal walks, recommend Bamburgh, Seahouses and Alnwick. Hope to visit again soon...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

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

Rachel H.

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

Lovely house in a brilliant location with views of Holy Island

The house is in a great location just off the A1 and has beautiful views across to Holy Island. Everything is exactly as pictured, but better! The house is light and comfy, and very well maintained. It is clean and the extra precautions for COVID were clear and appreciated. Checkin and communication were also good and Julia was great at answering questions and sending information. The house is the perfect base for exploring Northumberland and is lovely to return to in the evening. The kitchen is well equipped, the lounge is great for relaxing, and the beds are comfy. We would love to return here next time we visit Northumberland! Thanks, Julia!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Simply the Best

Having rented this lovely property for a week in September last year, 2020 and our friends were unable to join us as planned due to Covid restrictions, we booked again for this year. So glad we did, the property was clean, tidy and as comfortable as we remembered and with everything anyone would need and more. It's location is ideal for visiting Lindisfarne, where we had an amazing meal at The Ship Inn, Bamburgh with it's lovely castle and great beach and coastal walks, short drive to Berwick on Tweed with it's fortifications and great places to eat and drink or catch the train to Edinburgh only 40 minutes away. The hosts Julia and Michael have thought of everything and their communication is excellent. Highly recommend this property and we will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Harold F.

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

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

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for many different places and attractions. House was very clean and well equipped. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan O.

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

Perfection at the Seafarer

There were two couples in our late 60’s early 70’s. This lovely clean and superbly equipped cottage was brilliant for us.We had a very slight problem logging onto the WiFi because the details given to us were completely wrong. Used the details on the Router and we were sorted.Really lovely week cannot recommend the cottage enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ans v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooie, ruime cottage met alles wat je nodig hebt voor een fijn verblijf. Dicht bij de A1 en daardoor wel wat geluidsoverlast. Maar aan de andere kant ideaal om de vele bezienswaardigheden in de omgeving te bezoeken.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Spring Holiday Family Break

Ideal property for our needs! Location excellent for all our areas of interest, all within a 30 to 40 minute drive maximum.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell b.

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

The real Beal!

Absolutely first class. Super property, very well equipped. Nothing we needed.Location was brilliant. A short drive to the best of Northumberland. The gas station shop was well stocked and so useful for bits and pieces. The Lindisfarne Inn is highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Family getaway

Homely accommodation enjoyed the area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Wondeful spacious house close to Holy Island

We were very pleased with the house, how much room there was, it's location and facilities. All was wonderful. We loved been so close to Holy Island and the other amazing beaches. Best part was we had a week of sunshine. Highly recommended this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Glavin

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

Family break

A lovely cottage situated perfectly to visit the area, which itself is spectacular
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Briitta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Superbly maintained lovely holiday house. Well equipped. Owners have thought of absolutely everything and more. Comfortable stay. You couldn’t ask for more. Clear instructions on everything. Very spacious, airy and light. Delightful, I would definitely recommend to others and stay there again. Can’t praise enough. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julia Duffy

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We're Julia and Mike, and Seafarer Cottage is our holiday home. Our permanent home is on the Isle of Man, where Mike lectures in Engineering and I'm a teacher of languages and Classical Civilisation at a large comprehensive school, but my heart is always in Northumberland.

Why they chose this property

We bought the cottage in 2017, following the death of my parents, who lived on Holy Island. I had a wonderful childhood there, and Mike loves it just as much, so when a cottage this good came on the market so close to the Island, we leapt at the chance to buy it.

What makes this property unique

The lovely warm stonework made us fall in love with the cottage straight away, and the light and airy feel inside was a bonus. It was so important to us to buy a cottage that we, and our guests, really enjoy staying in, and the proximity to Holy Island was the icing on the cake. Seafarer affords the opportunity to enjoy the magic of the island, with the convenience of not being bound by the tide when you want to go elsewhere. And why wouldn't you? Just a few minutes drive away there are more castles than you can shake a stick at, a prehistoric stone circle, cup and ring markings, a steam train, a waterwheel, a heavy horse farm, antique shops, artists' studios and fabulous beaches.

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English, French, German, Spanish

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