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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
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Beal, Northumberland, ENG
  • Holy Island Sands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Goswick Links Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lindisfarne Castle
    ‪10 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

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.

Property manager

Julia Duffy
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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.
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 and Heatherslaw Light Railway. 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 - 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.?

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. 70 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 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

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Good location. Some traffic noise from A1 but didn’t bother us. Ideal for touring. Holy Island just 5 minutes down the road. Nice cafe The Barn en route. Friendly pub with nice food round the corner - The Lindisfarne Inn also petrol station with Londis shop. Cottage very comfortable with everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
The kitchen was very well equipped. Plenty of good size pots and pans, a food processor, mini chopper etc. Cooking was easy with everything readily to hand. Only one towel provided per person for the week so I would suggest bringing spares as they can take a while to dry. The house is in a good location on the road leading out to Holy Island with a nice outdoor space. Fuel station in close proximity. Sadly we were cut off for a planned power outage, however the property owner was unaware and kindly offered us a partial refund. It was a very enjoyable stay. The only negative for us was the amount of dog hair on the carpet and the smell of dog when the house was warm. A quick blitz with a carpet cleaner would be marvellous. Thank-you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

John P.

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

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

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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