Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This spacious end terraced, stone property comfortably sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms. The property has great charm with many period features but all the modern amenities you would expect from a quality holiday. The lounge is large with everything you could require for a comfortable relaxing time. With it's light and airy feel you can chill out on the large sofas in front of the stone fireplace, watch TV, listen to music or just sit back and indulge in a book.
The open plan kitchen with dining area is ideal to entertain whilst you whip up a group meal. With ample space for everyone to get involved you can make cooking on holiday a fun activity for all. The bedrooms are large with plenty of air and light coming in where you can lie back and have some proper r&r. You will feel on top of the world after a night of restful sleep in these rooms.
Herring House provides an ideal base for a holiday in Northumberland. Not only is the property conveniently located near to the village centre but all the Northumberland attractions are within easy reach. With an excellent central heating system, the cottage is ideal for a break all year round.
The Northern England / Yorkshire / Northumberland region
Welcome to a land far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a county brimming with places to see and things to do amongst the most spectacular of landscapes.
Explore mile upon mile of gloriously uncrowded golden sandy beaches and stunning countryside set amongst two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the rugged Northumberland National Park. Discover more castles than anywhere else in England, the birthplace of English Christianity on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the historic World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, stunning Alnwick Garden picturesque towns and villages and much more.
There are plenty of golf courses and lots of activities and some great walking.
Seahouses area
At Seahouses you are literally surrounded by stunning scenery and spoilt for choice for things to do and places to visit. Within a short walk of the cottage are many attractions of Seahouses itself. The harbour is just around the corner and there are many pubs, shops and restaurants to choose from along Main Street.
The Farne Islands can be reached by regular boat trips from Seahouses harbour. Great for bird lovers and geologists.
The historic town of Alnwick is only 10 miles away where you will find a thriving, historic market town with something a bit special! Even if you are not green fingered, a visit to Alnwick Gardens is a must, where you can stroll around the stunning gardens and waterfalls. Harry Potter fans of all ages should visit Alnwick Castle (or Hogwart’s School) and relive some of the favourite scenes from the popular films.
The Heritage coastline is dotted with castles and villages and stunning beaches – ideal for walking all year round. The Cheviot Hills are only a short drive away offering superb views across to Holy Island and Lindisfarne. Alternatively, a stroll along the coats to Bamburgh Castle (only 1 mile away) or a visit to Holy Island are both ideal for a family day out.
How to get there
The cottage is located in Seahouses village, a few yards from the harbour. The village is easy to get to by car or public transport. There is a regular bus service from Berwick upon Tweed and Alnwick. Driving to the cottage is very straight forward, the village is signposted from the A1 north and south of Alnwick. Cheap flights are available from many major European cities to Newcastle Airport through operators such as Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2 and others and the cottage is only an hours drive from the airport. Access by train is from Alnmouth station which is on the East Coast Main Line from London to Edinburgh. Seahouses village is a short taxi ride or bus from Alnmouth. Directions and further information are available on request and we send comprehensive instructions on how to reach the property on booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Newcastle Aiport: 70 km
Railway:
Alnmouth: 15 km
Ferry:
Northshields: 70 km
Activities near Seahouses
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Bedroom 1 : Double with pine dressing table, wardrobe and bedside cabinets. Bedroom 2 : Twin bed with pine furniture. Bedroom 3 : Bunk bed with furniture and storage. Kitchen : Fully equipped dining kitchen including cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave. All crockery, cutlery pots etc are provided. Bathroom : Electric shower over bath, basin and WC Living Room : Comfortable settee and chairs around a fabulous wood burning stove set in a large stone fireplace. Flatscreen TV, DVD, freeview digibox, CD player and Radio provided. Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service : Duvet, linen and towels are provided. Changed weekly for two week or longer stays. The cottage has an excellent oil central heating system (included in the price), which means the cottage is ideal for a cosy winter break as well as a summer holiday.
Further details outdoors: There is space at the rear of the property for off-road parking and somewhere to sit out and enjoy a peaceful afternoon.
Further details
There is a welcome pack in the cottage containing instructions and details of local attractions. On your day of arrival, we will pop round to make sure you are settled in ok and answer any questions you may have about the local area.
Conditions
£100 deposit is required at time of booking with final balance due 4 weeks before arrival. Pets are welcome at an additional charge of £20 for a full week and £10 for a short break.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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October / November
18 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
395£395
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November / December
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
310£310
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December / January
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
490£490
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January/February
3 Jan 09
14 Feb 09
320£320
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February
14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
330£330
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February/March
21 Feb 09
4 Apr 09
320£320
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April
4 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
400£400
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April/May
18 Apr 09
23 May 09
345£345
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May
23 May 09
30 May 09
525£525
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May/June
30 May 09
13 Jun 09
460£460
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June
13 Jun 09
27 Jun 09
480£480
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June/July
27 Jun 09
18 Jul 09
520£520
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JulyAugust
18 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
585£585
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August/September
29 Aug 09
12 Sep 09
480£480
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September/October
12 Sep 09
17 Oct 09
340£340
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October
17 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
410£410
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November/December
31 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
320£320
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December
19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
510£510
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Weekly bookings (7 nights) are available from Saturday to Saturday.
Special weeks rates are available for bookings of 7 nights from Saturday to Saturday or short stays with a minimum of 3 or 4 nights commencing on a Friday or Monday. Contact the owner for more details.
Guestbook
"Lovely cottage with everything we needed and it was lovely and warm - despite the weather! Nice to be within walking distance of the shops and harbour”
“This is a spacious cottage and although there was 6 of us, we were fine. We'll be back"
Availability
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