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Bega's Bead

Seahouses, Northumberland
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious stone-built character property mixing original Art Deco features with contemporary comfort
  • Dual-aspects rooms, a wood burner, skylights, vaulted ceilings and full bookcases all add character
  • Includes a beautifully designed private courtyard garden with furniture and a BBQ for alfresco dining

Overview
Property code: OC-179164

This charming stone-built cottage is situated in the Old Quarter of Seahouses and is located just 150 metres from the beach, making it an ideal base for a family or group of friends wanting a seaside holiday. The scenic harbour of Seahouses offers plenty of places to eat, drink and explore. Bamburgh, with its large sandy beach and spectacular sea-facing castle, is 3 miles away and is accessible on foot via a coastal footpath. Alnwick Castle and Gardens, the original location for Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films, is 15 miles away. A little further afield, the historic walled town of Berwick upon Tweed is 25 miles away. Closer to home, guests can stroll to the local pub which is just over 150 metres away.

The ground floor of this stunning property includes a double-height atrium which houses a comfortable dining area. The dual-aspect living area is spacious and stylishly furnished and is a wonderful space for relaxing and gathering. The kitchen includes original features including an inglenook fireplace housing the cooker, stained glass windowpanes and exposed stone walls. The snug, complete with a cosy wood burner, bookcase and TV, provides additional room for socializing, and the dining room, situated in the large entrance atrium, offers a sunny place to eat and catch up. A WC and utility room complete the ground floor. Wooden stairs lead to a stunning mezzanine galleried landing and the property’s three bedrooms. The bedrooms comprise a super-king-size, a king-size and a twin - all feature exposed beams, Velux windows and TVs, and the first two have en-suite shower rooms. The family bathroom, with a large bathtub for sinking into, completes the accommodation.

Outside, guests have access to a stylish courtyard garden, bordered by mature shrubs, garden furniture and a BBQ. The perfect spot for that first cup of coffee in the morning or a relaxed evening meal.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and WC; 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC; 1 en-suite with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates available upon request (cot bedding and mattress not included)
  • Wood burner
  • 5 TVs, DVD player and HiFi
  • Beach towels available upon request
  • Please note, dogs should not be left unattended in the property
  • Private courtyard with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Outdoor storage for bikes
  • Beach and pub just over 150 metres, shop 0.5 miles
  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and WC; 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC; 1 en-suite with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates available upon request (cot bedding and mattress not included)
  • Wood burner
  • 5 TVs, DVD player and HiFi
  • Beach towels available upon request
  • Please note, dogs should not be left unattended in the property
  • Private courtyard with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Outdoor storage for bikes
  • Beach and pub just over 150 metres, shop 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gillian 15th May 2025

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A lovely cottage in an ideal location.

Reviewed by Helen 3rd May 2025

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Had a wonderful stay, the cottage is in a superb location. Its very spacious & had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed by Terence 26th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 29th March 2025

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Lovely, homely cottage in a brilliant location. Great to have 2 sitting rooms which is unusual in a cottage of this size, one of which had an excellent library. Comfy beds and modern bathrooms to each bedroom. Amazing dining pub down the road.

Reviewed by Catherine 22nd March 2025

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The cottage is so well situated for great stay with friends and dogs ! Had the most fabulous stay !

Reviewed by Liam 29th December 2024

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What a lovely warm and welcoming retreat, made the family reunion a success with plenty of space and comfort.

Reviewed by Tracey 26th October 2024

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

Beautiful, spacious property, convenient for everything in Seahouses. We had a wonderful week with beautiful weather. Would love to come back again.

Reviewed by Sarah 19th October 2024

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We had lovely stay we were three couples and three dogs but we werent on top of one another. Well equipped cottage would highly recommend

Reviewed by Julie 29th September 2024

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A lovely place to stay. We loved our time in this cosy cottage.

Reviewed by Paul 24th September 2024

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This was the second time we have stayed begas bead - it is a lovely property in a great location making the most of seahouses and the off road parking is the icing on the cake

Reviewed by Karen 14th September 2024

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A lovely, spacious cottage superbly situated in the heart of the town. Ideally situated for exploring the local area.

Reviewed by Joanne 11th September 2024

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Fabulous location near to harbour, town and beaches all within easy reach. The house is lovely and the atrium a lovely place to sit and eat and spend family time. Very light and airy. The house was clean and welcoming and the beds were so comfortable. Having private parking was great. Its a really lovely place to stay with lots of room for our parRead morety of 5 and a small dog. If staying in Seahouses I would certainly recommend Begas Bead Hide

Reviewed by David 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Beth 3rd August 2024

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Second time stayed here - nicely set out with plenty of space and fully equipped. Really handy for Seahouses

Reviewed by Jennifer 31st July 2024

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Location is excellent, the harbour, pubs, restaurants and all the local amenities are 2 minutes walk. Cottage provides excellent access to the beaches. Kitchen is well stocked, fridge and freezer are sizable so plenty of storage. There a utility room and a separate hallway for keeping all outdoor gear. There are two lounges which are spacious and cRead moreomfortable (TVs in both). The en-suite facilities are good, there is a welcome pack of toiletries enough for a few days. The parking is to the side of the property and we fitted two cars. You can book boat trips from the harbour 2 mins away. We ate a most local places and the food was good and were dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 20th July 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 14th July 2024

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The cottage is ideally located and the two parking spaces are invaluable. The accommodation is ideal for a number of guests and their dogs. The equipment provided is comprehensive.

Reviewed by Paul 6th July 2024

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The accommodation is 1st class, with a brilliant location. The communal sitting areas and dining space work really well.

Reviewed by Chriss 29th June 2024

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We stayed a week at Bega's Bead and we would highly recommend it to everyone. The off road parking for 2 cars, next to the house is brilliant. The accommodation is lovely and has everything you could need to make your stay a home from home. It's quirky use of coloured glass is beautiful. It's a couple of minutes walk onto the village, which has plRead moreenty of dog friendly pubs, cafe's shops and places to sit and watch the world go by. The harbour is a 5 minute walk away and the stunning beach less than 10 minutes. Bega's Bead is a great base to explore the surrounding area. Hide

Reviewed by Terry 17th June 2024

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lovely welcome pack, plenty of comfortable space in the two lounges with loads of books and games provided. great location near the facilities of Seahouses.

Reviewed by Marion 18th May 2024

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A beautiful cottage. Very well equipped, clean, spacious and in a great location.

Reviewed by Jude 6th May 2024

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This is a lovely, tastefully furnished and decorated, very comfortable and well equipped house in a perfect location for accessing local shops and eateries and the all important beaches. Other lovely towns etc within easily driveable (and some walkable) distances. Outdoor space is limited and a little exposed to the back lane but, given the lovelyRead more surroundings, most people would be out and about anyway. The Black Swan gastropub minutes walk away provides good service and food for those non-catering meals! Hide

Reviewed by Colin 29th April 2024

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A nice well appointed cottage in a good location easy access to the beaches and Seahouses pubs shops and restaurants, one of the few in the centre of Seahouses with off Street parking for 2 cars.

Reviewed by Sandra 21st April 2024

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Booked Begas Bead for a family holiday - we all loved the house which is in a great peaceful location in Seahouses, also so convenient for visiting other places in the area either on foot or by car. Something for everyone.

Reviewed by James 8th April 2024

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Too many niggling problems throughout our stay, lack of control over heating being the main issue. We sat huddled in blankets to keep warm on Saturday night, not what your looking for in a house at this price. Probably the best accomodation we have stayed in, location is perfect but management lets it down.

Reviewed by Gillian 10th March 2024

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Excellent accommodation: very well equipped with everything we needed; very comfortable and clean, welcoming and homely. Generous quality welcome packs provided. Excellent location: close enough to amenities but at the same time quiet and private.

Reviewed by Jane 25th February 2024

Guest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 stars

If you like quirky and traditional then this is the property for you. If you prefer a more modern property then maybe look elsewhere. Extremely well positioned within easy walking distance of shops/restaurants/pubs. Parking for two family sized cars was very handy as there is no street parking near the property. Welcome packs in kitchen and bathrRead moreooms were excellent. The house was well equipped throughout but felt it was just in need of a little update and refresh. It was very spacious with plenty of room for 6 adults. The heating was tricky to alter and as a result we were very cold in the evenings but this was probably our fault as there were instructions in the manual we just couldn't manage to alter the timings. Overall we had a great stay and appreciate a property and owners that welcome our 3 dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 6th January 2024

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Reviewed by Jean 30th December 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 28th October 2023

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The upstairs heating system including towel rails needs to be set at a higher temperature as wet room and towels did not dry all week and is inadequate at this time of year especially for elderly guests. The operating instructions supplied in the house pack need updating as they do not relate to the current system. This needs reviewing with valid aRead morend simple instructions for guests. Hide

Reviewed by David 8th October 2023

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Clean and well equipped. I would recommend to others.

Reviewed by Dawn 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 2nd September 2023

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We were very pleased with the property. It was in a perfect location to all local shops . The cottage had lovely welcome parcels for when we arrived which was great, had everything labeled up and great facilities. Would highly recommend to others

Reviewed by Beth 13th August 2023

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Gorgeous property with a well equipped kitchen and very comfy beds. Very relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Sally 31st July 2023

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Reviewed by Lorna 22nd July 2023

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Very comfortable and interesting property. Kitchen had everything you would need . Great location near the harbour . Parking was better than anticipated . Lovely time spent in Seahouses even with the thunderstorm we had .

Reviewed by Rachel 17th June 2023

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Weve stayed at Begas Bead before so we know it well; its a lovely and comfortable house. I think that a bit more attention to detail would be good - the lack of dishwasher/washing machine tablets, foil or bin bags seemed silly, for instance. The yard/garden and outside furniture needed cleaning up, weeding etc - I appreciate that seagulls are a prRead moreoblem but I washed the furniture down when we arrived and it was still fine when we left, so I dont think its a waste of time. These are not major issues, of course. We had a lovely week, and we love Begas Bead. Hide

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