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

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A stone building with a gabled roof, two windows with shutters, and a small porch.
A hallway with two white doors, a wooden bench, and a staircase with white railings.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, a mounted TV, and a door.
A kitchen with a herringbone floor pattern, white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with yellow curtains.
A wicker sofa with cushions and a matching ottoman on a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 53 bedrooms3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Beal, Northumberland, ENG
  • Place, Holy Island Sands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lindisfarne Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lindisfarne Priory
    ‪11 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.

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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

Property # 8603739
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

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 Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Beal, Northumberland, ENG

What's nearby

  • Holy Island Sands - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lindisfarne Centre - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lindisfarne Priory - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Post Office & 1st Class Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fairways Cafe - ‬4 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage.?

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage. on 2 Jan, 2027 start from S$969, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holy Island is just 5 minutes away from this superbly equipped cottage.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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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