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Farne Retreat

Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming traditional cottage with stylish decor throughout
  • Wood burner in the lounge for cosy nights at home
  • Just metres from the harbour and waterfront walks

Overview
Property code: OC-GD0274

This attractive cottage is ideal for a family or a small group of friends travelling together. Located in the old town area of Seahouses next to the harbour, this retreat is nestled between historic buildings and fishermen’s cottages. Guests can step out of the front door and breathe in the fresh sea air – the waterfront is immediately in sight along with the bustle of the town’s working harbour. All of the amenities of Seahouses are a few hundred metres away with several friendly pubs and restaurants to enjoy. Wandering along the narrow streets, visitors will find many interesting shops to browse and plenty of cafes and coffee houses to call in on. For a day out, boat trips sail from the harbour to see the wildlife of the Farne Islands. Depending on the season you could see puffins, seals and jumping dolphins playing in the water. The impressive castle at Bamburgh is just 3.5 miles away and the whole of the Northumberland Heritage Coast stretches out in both directions offering fantastic walking.

The cottage is welcoming and warm with a stylishly simple aesthetic throughout. An open-plan lounge and dining room is the heart of the house with wooden floors, comfortable sofas and a wood burner. The kitchen is bright and inviting, equipped with all you need to cook up your holiday feasts. An open staircase leads up from the living room to the first floor where there are three bedrooms and a charming family bathroom featuring a shower over a bath. The bedrooms are made up of a lovely double, a twin and a single room, with a small TV and DVD in the twin room for entertaining the kids.

Just outside the back door is a small open patio area set with a furniture.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request when booking (please note, we do not supply a mattress or bed linen for the cot)
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD, CD player, iPod docking station in lounge, TV/DVD in twin bedroom
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Small open patio area with outdoor furniture
  • Shared off-road parking for one car in the courtyard, also parking available in the square at the rear of property
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub and beach 0.1 miles
  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request when booking (please note, we do not supply a mattress or bed linen for the cot)
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Small open patio area with outdoor furniture
  • Shared off-road parking for one car in the courtyard, also parking available in the square at the rear of property
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub and beach 0.1 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sheila 21st June 2026

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Reviewed by Paul 16th June 2026

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Farne Retreat is a lovely, welcoming cottage in an ideal location, so close to the town centre. It is equipped with all you would need for a week's stay. We had some lovely walks on the vast but mainly deserted beaches that were a stones throw from the front door. It really is a beautiful location and rather a hidden gem.

Reviewed by Lorraine 24th May 2026

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Reviewed by Carla 10th May 2026

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Very warm, cosy and spacious cottage, we really enjoyed our week in farne retreat. One of the best stocked cottage kitchens we have been to, it had everything you needed. So many places to visit in the local area. The parking is tight but we didnt have a problem always somewhere to park.

Reviewed by Carol 19th April 2026

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We had a very pleasant holiday in Farne Retreat, close to the small beach and shell pools. So close to the centre of Seahouses , no need for the car once we parked up.

Reviewed by Liz 14th October 2025

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The cottage is comfortable and in a good location, being less than a minute from the harbour wall. It was delightfully quiet, with the sound of seagulls and sparrows being the main sound. We stayed in October and were able to park in the courtyard each day but I imagine parking in the summer could be challenging. Although the kitchen is well equipRead moreped in some respects, the oven, hob and microwave seem pretty dated, as though the assumption is that you won't be cooking full meals there. It was a good base, from which we enjoyed exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 29th September 2025

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Comfortable, spacious enough for two individuals, shame about the log burner not fit for use. Reply from HolidayCottages.co.uk: Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your stay, I can confirm a replacement handle for the wood burner has now been installed and is now fully operational.

Reviewed by Ian Fraser 15th September 2025

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Clean, cosy and comfortable. Also well equipped

Reviewed by Laura 17th August 2025

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Fantastic location, we loved taking a morning cuppa or evening tipple to the benches at the end of the road overlooking the harbour! Well equipped and comfortable cottage which the photos didn't do justice. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Carol 1st August 2025

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The cottage is beautiful, very clean and in an ideal location close to the harbour and a short walk from the town centre. It has a well equipped kitchen and there is a good selection of games and books for children. I would definitely stay here again .

Reviewed by Kirsty 29th July 2025

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We have holidayed in Seahouses many times before, but this was the first time we had rented this cottage and it is the nicest one we have stayed at. It is perfectly situated - the harbour is literally round the corner - and pubs, shops, boat rides, the Co Op, bus stops to Craster, Alnwick, Berwick etc. are all 5 minutes away. The cottage was clean,Read more comfortable and nicely furnished with three bedrooms that can sleep up to 5. It was very quiet at night and everyone slept very well while we were there. We didn't cook during the holiday, but the kitchen has everything you'd need if you were spending the evening in. We didn't have a car but there is space for one if you are driving. All bed linen and towels are provided, which was excellent. We have stayed in cottages that didn't provide towels and it's a pain lugging them up in suitcases (especially when you're travelling by train). We had a fabulous week and we will certainly be renting this cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by David 21st July 2025

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Cottage is in a great quiet location but only minutes from the harbour, shops and pubs. Has a nice characterful feel and we found it to be clean & well equipped. Re parking - we have an Astra Estate and did not have a problem parking it (with care). We stayed for two weeks and went out most days in the car and always had a space to come back to. WeRead more enjoyed the cottage and Seahouses so much that we have booked again for next year. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 29th June 2025

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3 generations had a good time at the cottage, enough space but cosy and the seating area by the back door was a bonus in the afternoon sunshine

Reviewed by Julia 22nd June 2025

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Really comfortable beds, tastefully and simply decorated, liked the local pictures and ornaments, great location for boat trips. Were regulars on the benches overlooking the harbour with a cuppa made at the property.

Reviewed by Kerry 14th October 2024

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Absolutely loved the cottage - location, furniture, cosy feel. Kitchen was pretty well stocked with equipment. Comfy beds.

Reviewed by Richard 4th October 2024

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Fantastic location let down by a tired property.

Reviewed by Stephen 20th September 2024

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Nice property in a good location - though parking can be a bit awkward - it was ideal for our short stay.

Reviewed by Russell 29th August 2024

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Reviewed by Stefania 11th August 2024

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The cottage was nice but very small for 5 adults. The main problem was the parking outside the cottage as there has never been a space for us. There is a problem of damp and smell of damp in the sitting room and in the twin bedroom. Electrical cooker and oven very old and smelled of fish. There were not instructions on how to organize the rubbish, Read moreespecially the glass. Overall the cottage was expensive considering what was offered and the office did never reply to us eithet on the telephone or on the email. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 11th August 2024

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Lovely cottage with a lot of extras. Kitchen utensils, few bits in stock cupboard and board games all not expected. A lot of the cottage is tired and could do with some paint Cottage nicely situated along top, over looks harbour if look window.

Reviewed by Rachel 14th July 2024

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Location is great, close to everything. Seahouses is lovely. However, the property had insufficient room to park our estate car and nowhere suitable nearby.

Reviewed by Evelyn 11th July 2024

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Needs painting there is damp patches by the door and paint peeing off . The plug in the bathroom would not work other wise everything else was good . Also there was a big laundry bag with I think bedding ect in it left in the front bedroom by the wardrobe

Reviewed by Simon 1st July 2024

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Lovely cottage, a little tired inside, feels as if it needs repainting now. Parking - instructions were to park outside the front door - which one would assume was on the street. Alas it is at the back of the house through a very tight 'tunnel archway' so if you have a largish car this is very tight to get in and once in the courtyard area there arRead moree other cars parked from the neighbouring cottages Hide

Reviewed by Carl 23rd June 2024

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Good location unfortunately would benefit from decorating updating and general attention to detail poor for parking

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.