Seahouses is one of Northumberland’s most ruggedly beautiful coastal locations, found 20 kilometres north of the popular town of Alnwick. The town is often referred to as 'The Gateway to the Farne Islands' because of its proximity to this collection of small, rocky outcrops just off the Northumberland Coast and is an ideal place for birdwatchers to visit to enjoy the sanctuary on Staple Island and spot countless species from the beach or the cliffs. Seahouses is home to a colourful harbour, several brilliant beaches and a great collection of pubs and restaurants, with a long history of fishing that gives the town a historic atmosphere that is ideal for those looking to de-stress on their holiday. Read more
This cosy cottage is perfectly placed close to Bamburgh, minutes from Holy Island and Seahouses. Sleeps 8 - 2 super king (1 can be split) + 2 singles + sofa bed 2 large bathrooms - one ensuite - accessible ground floor - bedroom and ensuite ground floor Pet-friendly accommodation - fully enclosed garden Outdoor seating, eating and bbq areas Log fire + central heating Well equipped kitchen - dishwasher - dryer - full fridge freezer Parking for 3 cars Wifi throughout
The Forge is a two bedroom two bathroom barn conversion on one level, set in a quiet development with private parking and a short walk into Seahouses Village and harbour, with its pubs, restaurants and shops, it offers spacious living accommodation, King size comfy beds, open plan well equipped kitchen dining area, lounge and enclosed garden, patio and is everything you would expect from a luxury holiday cottage. The Forge is perfect for exploring the Northumberland Coast line, and surrounding area's, with boat trips from Seahouses harbour to the Farne islands. The Forge is dog friendly, Welcome pack supplied, all bed linen, towels and other utilities provided.
The Laughing Seagull is a charming 2-bedroom, fully heated, former railway cottage, offering beautiful holiday accommodation at any time of the year. Just a short walk from the quaint fishing village of Seahouses and the breath-taking Northumberland coastline, the cottage provides a superb base for a lovely holiday in this stunning part of the world.
This charming cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families. It is on a 600-acre family-run farm that sits peacefully in between the coastal villages of Seahouses and Beadnell on the glorious Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach is just across the road from the farm, and there are miles of footpaths and cycling routes offering uninterrupted views that will stay with you forever. Walk for hours along the beach, barely seeing another person, or wander through the lively lanes in Seahouses and window shop before enjoying a pint and freshly battered fish and chips. Admire the grandeur at Alnwick Castle, gallop on horseback along the beach or take a boat trip to the Farne Islands. There is so much to see and do around Annstead Farm that you, like other guests before, may find yourself happily returning year after year.
The Farriers is ideal for families, although the layout with the ground floor master bedroom and en-suite bathroom also makes it comfortable for couples. The owners have transformed the period stone building into a welcoming and comfortable holiday cottage on their 600-acre farm, within walking distance of the beach, shops and pubs. The cottage is less than half a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell, close to The Farne Islands, Holy Island, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle. Walking, cycling, golf, fishing, horse riding and surfing are just a handful of the many fun activities guests can enjoy during their stay.
Families love Gardener's Cottage not only for the space but for its proximity to the beach, which is a 2-3 minute stroll away. The three-bedroom cottage sleeps up to six people and is less than a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell. Walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, surfing, swimming and fishing are all favourite year-round activities, while nearby attractions include Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and the Farne Islands. Relax over alfresco dinners in summer and warm yourself in front of the open fire in winter. This lovely self-catering cottage is wonderfully welcoming and comfortable in every season.
Stay in this charming period cottage a stone's throw from the beach. Mrs Fordy's Cottage is on Annstead Farm, where the Mellor family have farmed cattle, sheep and crops for 30 plus years after relocating from their previous farm at Alnwick. As part of the Northumberland Coast AONB, it is surrounded by gorgeous countryside, with the beach being just a few minutes stroll from the door. There are beautiful footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways leading to spectacular views, and miles of unspoiled beaches to discover. Seahouses, Alnwick Castle, and the Farne Islands are all within easy reach. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to five people in two lovely bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families.
If you're dreaming of a place where you can horse ride along miles of stunning coastline, walk for hours without seeing a soul or simply a quiet retreat where you can sleep late and relax all day, Dunes Cottage is perfect. This charming property sleeps up to four people in two rooms and is ideal for couples or families. It is a short walk from the coast and half a mile from both Seahouses and Beadnell, putting all the amenities and activities you would wish for within easy reach.
Barn Cottage is a charming retreat on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is across the road from the Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve and the beach, and within walking distance of both Seahouses and Beadnell. This area is renowned for its unspoiled beauty and seeing the puffins and seals on the Farne Islands is just one of many unforgettable experiences you can have. Bamburgh, Alnwick and Berwick-Upon-Tweed are all within reach for a day out if you can manage to tear yourself away from the beach. The cottage is perfect for couples or young families. It sleeps two people in one bedroom, with a sofabed that can accommodate a child and room for a travel cot.
Courtyard Cottage is a warm and welcoming retreat for anyone who yearns to escape the hustle and bustle for the calm, relaxed pace of the Northumberland Coast. Tucked away on a family-run farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottage is only half a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell, and just a hop, skip and jump from the beach and Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve. There is plenty to keep holidaymakers happily occupied at any time of the year, with beautiful walks, boat trips to the Farne Islands, and sights like Alnwick Castle, Holy Island, and Bamburgh all within easy reach for days out.
This charming cottage is on a family-run farm on the beautiful Northumberland Coast, just across the road from the Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve and miles of beautiful coastline. Seahouses and Beadnell are both just half a mile away. There is an excellent choice of shops and pubs within walking distance in Seahouses, while favourite attractions like Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands and Holy Island are all within easy reach. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to two people in one spacious bedroom with a private patio garden and off-street parking.
Putting you right at the heart of the farm, The Tackroom is the perfect couples bolt-hole sitting close to the little campsite and next to the cattle sheds where the calves are 'nursed' whilst calving. Beautifully presented, this welcoming dog-friendly holiday cottage is located at family-run Annstead Farm in a fabulous position across the road from the expansive golden beach on Northumberland's stunning coast. Just half a mile from Seahouses and Beadnell, guests can enjoy lazy days on the beach, wildlife spotting, walking, cycling and long lazy pub lunches.
Stay at The Martin's, a cosy welcoming family and dog-friendly holiday cottage in a rural location on the coast near Belford offering comfortable self-catering accommodation for six guests across three bedrooms with a wood burning stove. This single storey group holiday home at peaceful Elwick Farm provides modern amenities, private garden, and easy access to Northumberland's spectacular coastline 2 miles from Ross sands near Bamburgh Beach, Holy Island, and the Farne Islands. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this welcoming holiday rental serves as your gateway to exploring Alnwick Castle, coastal walks, and medieval villages for a hassle-free Northumberland coast escape.
Escape to Thelma's House, a spacious single-storey holiday cottage on the coast near Belford, sleeping seven across four bedrooms. This exceptional self-catering accommodation sits on a working farm in North Northumberland's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, two miles from Ross sands, minutes from Bamburgh Beach and Holy Island. The group holiday home features modern amenities, enclosed garden with summerhouse, and easy access to coastal walks, Alnwick Castle, and Farne Islands wildlife trips. With private parking and WIFI, this holiday rental in Northumberland provides the perfect base for exploring dramatic coastlines, historic castles, and peaceful countryside without the usual cottage compromises on space. For 2/4 guests we can offer out of season discounts for Thelma’s, with 2 en-suite bedrooms available (the two additional bedrooms wouldn’t be accessible)
Stay by the seaside in this gorgeous stone fisherman's cottage. Oystercatcher Cottage is on a quiet street that is just a two-minute walk from the harbour and a five-minute walk from the beach at Seahouses, putting guests within easy reach of the many amenities, as well as the coastal footpath. Spend your day taking boat trips around the Farne Islands and marvelling at the variety of marine and bird life, or cross the causeway on a pilgrimage to Holy Island, the birthplace of Christianity in England. The self-catering cottage sleeps four guests in two beautiful bedrooms and is ideal for couples, families or friends (1 dog welcome).
Guillemot is a charming stone terraced dog-friendly holiday cottage in one of the oldest lanes in Seahouses on the Northumberland Coast. The owners have lavished it with love, which is evident in the beautifully welcoming interior that sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families or couples. Seahouses is excellent for exploring north to Bamburgh, south to Alnwick, and east to the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. You're only a stone's throw from the harbour, beach, and coastal footpath and a stroll from pubs, chip shops, and the oldest smokery in Northumberland.
Seahouses is a friendly fishing village on the spectacular Northumberland coast. Close to the harbour and within walking distance of the Black Swan Inn, this lovely dog-friendly holiday cottage has room for up to four people to sleep in two very comfortable bedrooms. Accommodation is mostly on the one level so you can tire yourself out on fantastic coast and countryside walks and not have to worry about climbing the stairs to bed. The location is excellent for exploring the region with local attractions including Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle and the Farne Islands.
"Canny Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. The Northumberland village of Belford lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The coastal village of Bamburgh, with its beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away....
"The Forge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. The Forge The Forge is a two-bedroom two-bathroom luxury barn conversion set in a quiet development, with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, king size comfy beds, open plan kitchen dining area, large lounge with ingle...
"Sparrow House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. Abberley is a quaint, historic village resting between Stockton on Teme and Astley. The village is known for its Saxon roots and two spectacular churches, St Michael's Church dating back to the 12th-century and the picturesque St Mary's Church...
"The Arches" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Northumberland. The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains...
"Cargoes" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village...
"Portland" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. This attractive and peaceful harbour village is situated beside one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline - Beadnell Bay. Established in Saxon times, Beadnell was once an important fishing village and a...
"Restharrow Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. Bamburgh is a village and civil parish on the coast of Northumberland, England. It is notable for the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. Bamburgh is a 20-minute walk away from the property and has many pubs, restaurants, tea shops, cafés and a post...
"South View (nr Bamburgh)" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. A bustling, pretty fishing village with an attractive harbour, situated on the beautiful Northumbrian coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seahouses offers a variety of shops and a good selection of inns, pubs and eating places....
"Red Fox" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. The pretty Northumberland village of Lucker lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the A1 and Bamburgh. The historic coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away with...
"North Wing" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 11 guests in Northumberland. The picturesque Northumberland village of Belford lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the popular walled towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The pretty coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and...
"Harry's Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Northumberland. The pretty village of Embleton is ideally placed for exploring one of the most attractive stretches of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. A beautiful grassy path runs from the village to neighbouring Craster, alongside the sea and past...
"Seaside Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. Seaside Cottage is located in the small fishing village of Craster on the Northumberland coastal path, in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb). There are a couple of good restaurants reachable on foot, a further variety of shops and...
"Heather Cottages - Plover" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains...
"The Coach House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. The picturesque Northumberland village of Belford lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the popular walled towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The pretty coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and...
"Rosefinch" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. The pretty Northumberland village of Lucker lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the A1 and Bamburgh. The historic coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away with...
"Glenander" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Northumberland. A lively, charming fishing community with a picturesque port on the stunning Northumbrian coast, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seahouses has a wide range of stores as well as an excellent selection of inns, taverns, and restaurants....
"Craster Reach" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village...
"The Beach Hut" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. This attractive and peaceful harbour village is situated beside one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline - Beadnell Bay. Established in Saxon times, Beadnell was once an important fishing village and a...
"The Lake Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. The picturesque Northumberland village of Belford lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the popular walled towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The pretty coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and...
"The Croft" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. Alnwick's attractive and historic market town is dominated by Alnwick Castle, which is home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, which opened in 2002, feature Europe's largest cascading water feature, a fantastic (and enormous)...
"Lavender Cottage (Village Farm)" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. A bustling, pretty fishing village with an attractive harbour, situated on the beautiful Northumbrian coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seahouses offers a variety of shops and a good selection of inns, pubs and eating places....
"2 The Reformed Church" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. The charming community of Embleton is ideally situated for experiencing one of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline's most alluring portions. The greatest ruined castle in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle, is located on a lovely grassy path...
"Budle Granary" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains...
"The Chimney" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains...
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Seahouses is one of Northumberland’s best-known villages and tourist spots, with a great mix of tourist activities and beautiful outdoor attractions. Read on to discover some of our top recommendations of things to see and do.
Seahouses is quite a small town which means there aren’t too many different places to go within the area, although its location on the Northumberland coast means that there are plenty of brilliant nearby attractions.
Within the town itself, you have the harbour and the RNLI lifeboat station, and to the south of this is the strange 'Pooder Hoose' which is a small stone hut originally used for storing gunpowder. Seahouses Beach to the north of the town is best for rock pooling, whilst the sand to the south is softer and better suited for building sandcastles or spending the day by the water.
Around Seahouses, popular places to go include Bamburgh Castle, Ebb’s Nook in Beadnell and the famous historic town of Alnwick which is less than an hour’s drive away.
One of the best things to do in Seahouses is spending time on the beach, whether you’re braving a dip in the sea or just walking along the waterline and collecting shells. Sample some of the local fish and chips from the town and take them down to the sand, or enjoy an ice cream with your toes in the water if the weather is warm enough.
The most recommended thing to do in Seahouses is to visit The Faroe Islands, which are located 2 and 3 miles off the coast between Seahouses and Bamburgh. Here you’ll find one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in the British Isles along with an incredible wild and rugged coastline and some seriously impressive views.
Walking is another very popular activity for those who are passing through Seahouses, as the Northumberland Coast Path runs through the town and continues on to the north. The town is also home to the Seahouses Golf Club, so if you’re a fan of the game then it’s a great place to play a few rounds.
Northumberland is known for being quite a chilly part of the UK most of the year, so many people consider the summer months the best time of year to visit Seahouses, particularly in August when The Great North Bike Ride begins in the town. If you don’t mind a bit of rain then you’ll have the beaches and countryside to yourself the rest of the year, although we wouldn’t recommend swimming in the sea unless you’re a seasoned wild swimmer!
