Explore Seahouses
Explore Seahouses and the Northumberland Coast
Stay beside the harbour, walk to local favourites, take a boat to the islands, and discover Bamburgh, Beadnell Bay and Holy Island from our Seahouses cottages.
View from Tidal Cottage
Harbour views from above
A real Seahouses view from Tidal Cottage, looking across the harbour and out towards the sea.
Old and new lifeboats in Seahouses harbour
Shot from Tidal Cottage, this panoramic view catches the old and new Seahouses lifeboats side by side beneath a Northumberland rainbow.
Boat trips
Farne Islands and Holy Island by sea
Seahouses is one of the best bases for island boat trips, puffins, seals, seabirds and dramatic views across the Northumberland coast.
Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours
Take a boat from Seahouses to explore the Farne Islands, with trips for puffins, seabirds, grey seals and island views.
Visit Serenity Boat Tours
Puffins, seals and island views
The Farne Islands make a memorable day out, especially for guests who want sea views, birdlife and proper coastal atmosphere.
Book a Farne Islands tripHoly Island
Lindisfarne and Holy Island
A beautiful tidal island with castle views, coastal walks and serious Northumberland atmosphere. Go by car when the causeway is safe, or take a boat trip when available.
Holy Island by road or by boat
Holy Island is around 40 minutes by car from the cottages. It can also be reached by Serenity boat trip when sailings are available.
Important: Holy Island is tidal, so guests should always check the official safe crossing times before travelling by road.
Check Holy Island crossing timesCastles and beaches
Big coastal days out
From Bamburgh Castle to Beadnell Bay, some of the best-loved places on the Northumberland coast are only a short trip from Seahouses.
Bamburgh Castle
One of Northumberland’s most iconic landmarks, with castle views, beaches, village walks and a proper day-out feel.
Visit Bamburgh Castle website
Golden sand, sheltered water and beach walks
Around 5 minutes by car from the cottages, Beadnell Bay is known for golden sand, protected waters and watersports including kayaking, kite surfing and paddleboarding.
Explore BeadnellLocal food and drink
Seahouses and Beadnell favourites
Proper local places for smoked fish, fresh crab sandwiches, beach picnic supplies, harbour pubs and relaxed coastal food.
Award-winning Seahouses smokehouse
Established in Seahouses since 1843, Swallow Fish is known for traditional smoked fish, fresh seasonal North Sea fish, shellfish and original smokehouses.
Visit Swallow Fish
Crab sandwiches, coffee and beach picnic treats
A handy Beadnell stop for fresh crab sandwiches, takeaway coffee, cakes, deli bites, local essentials and beach picnic supplies before a coastal walk.
Read about Beadnell Village Shop
A local pub moments from the cottages
A short walk from the properties, The Schooner Inn is a traditional Seahouses pub with local character, drinks, live music and weekend atmosphere.
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Ready to explore Seahouses?
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