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Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village

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A stone building with a gravel driveway and a parked car.
A historic stone castle on a hill with a paved road in the foreground.
A neatly made bed with white linens and blue striped pillows, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a wooden staircase, a clock, a framed picture, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a kettle, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Situated near the sea, this cottage accommodates 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers amenities like games for family entertainment. Engage in activities such as mountain biking, birdwatching, and windsurfing nearby. The golf course is also accessible, along with attractions like Seahouses Golf Club and Beadnell Beach.

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Northumberland Coast
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Seahouses, England
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seahouses Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Beadnell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village

Puffin Place is a great little holiday hideaway within the historic conservation area of Seahouses. Its location is right in the heart of the former fish smokeries and traditional fishing cottages. Puffin Place has been tastefully converted and modernised from being part of the adjacent smokery into a comfortable and well equipped holiday home.

The cottage is in a peaceful location but just a minute's walk from the busy harbour and the Northumberland Coastal Path passes the end of the road just 70 yards away. This holiday home from home has a warm and inviting feel, is equipped to a high standard and is perfectly suited for either couples or small families. The cottage comes with an allocated parking space in the courtyard to the rear of the property.

The cottage is located within a 2 minute walk of the village amenities where there's a good choice of shops, pubs and restaurants. Guests can take daily boat trips available to the Farne Islands, the home of seals and seabirds and explore the surrounding area filled with wildlife. There are beautiful sandy beaches to the north and south with lots of places of interest just a short journey away. Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island are a short drive up the coast and the historic market town of Alnwick along with castle and gardens is 20 minutes inland.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8726173
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Seahouses

Located in Seahouses, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Seahouses, England

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Billy Shiel Farne Islands Boats - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seahouses Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seahouses Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beadnell Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clock Tower Tea Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lewis's Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Middle Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bamburgh Castle Inn - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Puffin Place, cosy Seahouses cottage, quiet location near harbour & village located?

This family-friendly Seahouses cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of MV Golden Gate Boat Trips and Billy Shiel Farne Islands Boats. St. Aidan's Dunes and Seahouses Harbour are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puffin place

A very comfortable stay in a great location close to all amenities incl a wonderful beach. I am sure we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your positive comments about the cottage and the area. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a nice quiet area

Situated next door to the smokery [no noise from them], the cosy cottage is great for visiting castles of Northumberland, beaches, bird spotting and a fantastic boat trip to the Farne Islands. Thank you for a nice stay made welcome by the goodies provided on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2020
We were do pleased you enjoyed your week in Northumberland and our cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage in small fishing village

Excellent 5-night stay. Cottage exceeded our expectations. Hope to come back soon. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Viv, we were delighted you enjoyed your stay at Puffin Place and thank you for your kind feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Formed

This cottage is situated in the centre of Seahouses. Ideal for shops, hotels and restaurants. The cottage has everything you should need for your stay. Although, the cottage is small it’s perfectly formed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your kind words John. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in Seahouses and at Puffin Place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Great little cottage in perfect location. 5 minute stroll to the harbour and town. Downstairs in the cottage is a little bit small but myself and two teenagers had plenty of room and everything we needed. Bedrooms are a lovely size. Everything nice and clean. Nice, charming decor. Would recommend a stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Julie, thank you for choosing our cottage for your holiday and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property, convenient location

Thoroughly enjoyable stay in Puffin Place. The owners had thought of everything which the guests might need. Handy for shops, boat trips, pubs and restaurants. Quiet location in a fascinating area of Seahouses with lots of history. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the area. Thank you for staying at Puffin Place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The lovely Puffin Place

We loved it, great location in Seahouses within walking distance to centre/harbour. The big bonus was 'Smoked Fish' next door. Would love to come back at some stage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
Thank you Steve! We’re really pleased you enjoyed the cottage and your whole visit to Seahouses.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puffin Place

Lovely property, small ideal for a mini break in a good location close to shops and harbour .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
Thank you for staying at Puffin Place. We are pleased you enjoyed the area as well as the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puffin Place

We enjoyed our stay at Puffin Place, it's very well presented, everything is to a high standard and very clean. The bedrooms are comfortable, we slept very well, and the downstairs although compact worked very well for the two of us. It's very well located, just a short walk to the facilities of the town and the harbour. The hosts communicate well and their attention to detail was exemplary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2021
Ken and Hazel, Thank you so much for staying at Puffin Place and we are very pleased you found everything to your satisfaction with the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puffin Place.

Beautiful cottage, excellent location, could not fault it in any way! First class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2021
Thank you Robert for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. We are pleased you had a good week bird-watching and that the weather was so kind to you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Puffin Place

A well equipped little cottage in a central location. The owner was very responsive and helpful when there was a problem with the hot water, and the problem was quickly rectified.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2020
Thank you for your feedback about the cottage. We very much hope you enjoyed your holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage great location

One thing you need to know the hot water Boiler does not work the owners need to know
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your five star review and kind comments about the cottage and the location. We were sorry to hear after your stay about the probem with the immersion boiler. Following inspection, the heating element in the boiler had failed and has now been replaced. Thank you for bringing this to our attention in your review. We would have had this rectified sooner if we had known.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little cottage,excellent location

Cant fault the cottage
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for booking the cottage for an autumn break. We are pleased you liked the cottage and the location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Puffing place

Ideal property for 2 adults, central for all local amenities & a great base for exploring Northumberland.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you - we are glad to hear you enoyed your stay in the cottage and the area.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. Bathroom dirty. General poor condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location in Seahouses

Great little place to stay, quiet and conveniently located for everything you would want to do in Seahouses. The house is well equipped and provisioned and the on site private parking is a real bonus. Owners are easy to communicate with and responsive, the directions and method of check in, perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for staying at Puffin Place and we are pleased you found the cottage to your liking. It was a pleasure to have you stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rare find

Absolutely fantastic. Cottage Well equipped, spotlessly clean. Sea front next to harbour great for children to explore with its many rockpoools and lovely sandy beaches a short drive away. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
We're so pleased to hear that you had a great time in Seahouses and at Puffin Place! Brilliant that you will be returning to Northumberland in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bijou living but great bedrooms and very well equipped

Stayed during our sunny summer weather and found that it was ideal and well situated in a quiet area but close to all the amenities of Seahouses. Also an ideal place to discover this part of Northumberland. A bonus that it is next door to Swallow smokehouse and fish. An ideal place for more elderly people like us! - although there are a number of stairs which we found OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review and we are glad you had such fabulous weather during your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Puffin Place

Comfortable little cottage in a convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday in Seahouses and at Puffin Place. Thank you also for your comments in our Visitor's Book at the cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Amanda & Jonathan Bailey

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Amanda and Jonathan Bailey live in Newcastle upon Tyne, just down the coast and use Puffin Place as a home from home as well as hiring out the cottage to visitors. We have two young children who like us, love to visit Seahouses.

Amanda works in the charitable sector while Jonathan runs his own business, both in Newcastle.

We both love the North East countryside and coast, having been born and raised in the area before meeting and getting married in 2007 and returning to the region to live in 2008.

We bought Puffin Place in April 2018 from a couple who liked Seahouses so much that they decided to move here permanently!

Why they chose this property

We bought Puffin Place in April 2018 both in order to be able to use the cottage ourselves and hire out to visitors. It takes just an hour to get to from our home in Newcastle, and once there we rarely feel the need to use the car except when we're taking a day-trip to one of the many nearby sites of interest.

In the time we have spent in the Seahouses everyone seems very friendly, even by North-East standards. Its a 'resort village' with something for everyone and is ideally located in the centre of the Northumbrian coastline. All the other attractions of the Northumbria coast are within a short drive: to the north (Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and Berwick); to the south (Craster, Beadnell and Embleton) and inland to Alnwick and a multitude of picturesque villages and other attractions.

The cottage is tucked away in a quiet location in the oldest part of the village, among the smokeries and fishermen's cottages, but just a very short walk from the bustling harbour and the centre of the town.

Despite its history - it was built in around 1850 - the cottage has been fully modernised and run as a popular holiday let since 2001.

What makes this property unique

The last surviving smokery in Seahouses is just next door, and as one of Rick Stein's original food heroes they sell smoked salmon and kippers with a legendary reputation.

The harbour is just a few hundred yards from the cottage, offering boat trips to the Farne Islands, with their puffins, terns, seals and lighthouses. At the end of the road is the Northumberland Coastal Path, and wonderful views of the harbour, Bamburgh Castle and a fabulous spot to sit and watch the beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

The village has a good choice of pubs including the historic Olde Ship Inn and other places to eat and drink including several excellent fish and chip restaurants, all within a few minutes walking distance of the cottage.

For golfers, Seahouses Golf Club is 10 minutes walk away, and there are many other excellent courses in the area.

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