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

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

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Welcome to Seafarer Cottage. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Exterior
Summer seating area
Picnic table

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5117 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

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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

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

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Seafarer Cottage is not only your holiday home, it's ours 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 nice little touches, such as mirrors close to sockets. With ample storage and views over to Holy Island, the master 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 and a microwave, 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, with a shower enclosure, basin, WC and storage cupboards. 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 shady pergola, for those days when you want a cool spot to sit and relax.

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
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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Garden is not enclosed.

Smoking

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 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. 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.
Map
Beal, Northumberland, ENG

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.?

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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve and Holy Island Sands. Sandeel Beds and Goswick Sands are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish

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