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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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.
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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
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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.
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 9 May 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 29 August 2026 start from NZ$258, 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).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is very well equipped, clean and tidy . Good shower plenty of hot water and heating. The main drawback for us personally was the very hard mattress in the main bedroom, the second double bedroom mattress was similar .The location is good for seeing Holy Island and also the Scottish borders but the A1 is a very busy road and was quite noisy. Northumberland is a beautiful county and well worth a visit.
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.
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.
Andrew H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review - you're welcome back any time!
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!
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
jo s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rebecca R.
9 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic position for visits to Lindisfarne
Very well equipped and comfortable home. Close to A1 and road to Lindisfarne.
Plentiful hot water and heating (when you need it)
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.
Denise R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words; we're very pleased that you had a lovely holiday. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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..
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.
Fantastic property in a great location for everything we wanted to do. My only complaint is the check in time is slightly too late and check out time is certainly too early as we had to strip the bed and bag up all the towels we used before we left.
Lorraine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2022
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm sorry about the times, but they were introduced at the request of our cleaning team during Covid, as they were deep cleaning each of the houses they service and it was taking longer than usual. Check in and out times will be going back to after 4pm and by 10 am now that the worst does seem to be over.
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
russell b.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you had a wonderful holiday and we'd love to welcome you back anh time.
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.
Beautiful well a appointed cottage, lovely setting with a local shop and café. Shallows nesting in eves was a great bonus. Great position for walks and touring out from.
Stan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you again if you're ever back in the area.
About the host
Hosted by Julia Duffy
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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