Escape to the coast and stay in this former smokehouse in Northumberland’s Seahouses. A splendid terrace cottage with characterful features and cosy nooks, this property invites four guests to enjoy a memory-making getaway, perfect for small families. It’s located on one of the narrow village streets that make up Seahouses, an idyllic fishing village with a lively harbour, the coastal path running through and beaches within easy reach. It neighbours Beadnell (2 miles), a similarly pretty village with a beloved crescent-shaped beach, and Bamburgh (3.5 miles) with its mighty castle and ever-popular golf course.
The two-up, two-down cottage is a bijou offering with cosy interiors and a small, paved courtyard at the rear, furnished and shared with neighbouring properties. On the ground floor, a modern kitchen/diner offers anything you might need at mealtimes, allowing you to rustle up something tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Next door, you’ll find an inviting lounge with ample seating, a wood burner-effect fire and a TV, as well as a bookcase stacked with board games and books for those who prefer to leave the TV turned off. Moving upstairs, a pleasant double bedroom and a snug twin sit alongside one another, accompanied by a family bathroom.
Less than 500 metres from your door, the village’s lively harbour offers regular boat trips out to sea. Puffin and seal-spotting expeditions can be embarked on from here, along with trips to the National Trust-maintained Farne Islands. For a day at the beach, head to Beadnell Bay (2.5 miles). This stretch of golden sand is exceptionally popular with families, offering safe swimming conditions for paddling and water sports. Another popular family attraction is Bamburgh’s RNLI Grace Darling Museum (3.5 miles), a destination that offers fascinating insight into one of the area’s most dramatic moments in history.