Bega's Bead

Seahouses & Beadnell Area, Northumberland Coastal

  • 4 Star

You can book this property from:

  • £1,047 per week
  • £150 per night
  • 4 Star

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 2 king/super-king beds
  • 2 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 4 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Wet room
  • Bath
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Wet room
  • Ground floor WC

Families

  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Smart TV
  • Welcome pack

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Surfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Beach 0.1 miles
  • Pub 0.1 miles
  • Shop 0.5 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Read the full Access Statement for this property.

Access Statement

Parking
The parking area for Bega’s Bead is a narrow alleyway to the side of the house, where there is parking for 2 average size cars behind each other. Note that car doors are unlikely to open fully on both sides at the same time, so it is advised to park to one side. There is a light on the side of the building which operates on a passive sensor.
Please note that the parking and courtyard entrance are actually on North Street where there is a Bega’s Bead sign on the wall.


Access to the cottage
The entrance to the cottage is through a metal gate onto courtyard area. This area is laid to traditional random sized stone flags so is not even and has small irregular gaps between the flags.
There is a light to the courtyard area which operates on a passive sensor.
The keys are accessed to the left of the main courtyard double doors - on the key box slide cover down, enter the 4 digit code found on your directions, press down the small black lever at same time pulling towards you and remove the keys in side.
To access the lock is on the left hand double patio door and once unlocked the door opens inwards. To widen the access, the right hand door has a bolt top and bottom of right hand door and also opens inwards.
There is a small small step in approx 2 inches high.


Flooring & Layout
Once inside the full ground floor has hard floors, some wood, some large tiles of irregular surface pattern.
Some occasional rugs throughout and no changes in levels.
Doors are all 80cm wide openings, hinged right and opening into rooms.


Kitchen
Work benches higher than normal at worktop height 100cm
Sink is an inset Belfast - top edge 100cm high, depth of bowl 27cm


Bedrooms
All bedrooms are situated on the 1st floor.
Master Bedroom Super King Bed - ensuite door opens towards you, is wet room style with Travatine floor and wall tiles the shower is thermostatically controlled by a hot and cold turn handle.
Twin bedroom uses the family bathroom - see below
Double bedroom has an ensuite with sliding door - slides right to left from bedroom side, into a shower room
with large shower with sliding doors giving an opening 69cm wide. Toilet and wash hand basin.


Cloak Room
A toilet and wash hand basin are situated on the ground floor in the utility/cloakroom off the dining atrium.
Door width 80cm. Clear floor area 150cm x 150cm.


Staircase
Polished wooden stairs with shallow stairs - rise 14cm, depth 27cm, tread width 77cm. 9 steps to square half landing turning right up 1 step, 14cm rise width 77cm; to 2nd square half landing to 8 steps same dimensions as bottom half.
Bannister to the right runs the full length of the staircase.
There is a facility to place a stair gate both top and bottom.
No further level changes throughout upstairs, doors all 800 wide opening, hinged right and opening into rooms.


Bathroom
Bath 1500 x 74cm (base interior length 1200)
Shower - Quadrant style with two sliding doors, step in is 14cm high.

Description

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

Reviews

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.

Mrs S,

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

Miss B,

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

Mr L,

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

Mrs B,

We had lovely stay we were three couples and three dogs but we weren’t on top of one another. Well equipped cottage would highly recommend

Mrs W,

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

Miss R,

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

Mr W,

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

Mrs C,

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. It’s a really lovely place to stay with lots of room for our party of 5 and a small dog. If staying in Seahouses I would certainly recommend Begas Bead

Mrs L,

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

Mrs C,

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 comfortable (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.

Mrs D,

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.

Mr S,

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

Mr C,

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 plenty 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.

Mrs J,

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.

Mr W,

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

Mrs J,

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 lovely 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!

Ms H,

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.

Mr B,

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.

Mrs B,

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.

Mr F,

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.

Mrs E,

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 bathrooms 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.

Mrs R,

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 and simple instructions for guests.

Mrs W,

Location

From the property:

Walking & Amenities:

  • Just short walk the centre of Seahouses on foot, and 3 miles to Bamburgh along the beach
  • Easy access to Seahouses and all its amenities, from the busy harbour where seating is provided so you can while away the hours watching the toings and froings of harbour life, or stretch your legs on the beautiful beaches which run North and South and are ideal for leisurely walks, or
  • Try the 6 mile return beach walk to Bamburgh, or
  • 14 mile return journey to Newton by the Sea (great pub awaits for the mid walk break).

Amenities close by:

  • Shops, butchers, bakers (no candlestick maker tho),
  • Pubs & Restaurants,
  • Newsagents,
  • Petrol station,
  • Takeaways (Italian, Indian, Chinese)
  • Harbour where you can leave on excursions to visit the Farne Islands, to see Puffins (May to July), Grey Seals and many other species of birds. The area is popular with birdwatchers and photographers.
  • Grace Darling Museum Bamburgh

A short drive:

  • Bamburgh Castle (2.5 miles north) sits atop rocky outcrop overlooking the beach,
  • 15 miles south Alnwick Castle and Garden a popular spot for those with green fingers, and Harry Potter fans (the castle was Hogwarts and the site of the quiddich pitch in the 1st two films

Travel and Access information:

Trains:

  • Alnmouth for Alnwick station is approx 15 miles south - a mainline station on the North East Coastal line with regular stops from London to Edinburgh
  • Berwick upon Tweed approx 25 miles north - a mainline station on the North East Coastal line with regular stops from London to Edinburgh

Bus:

  • Buses run by Arriva and Travelsure stop in Seahouses itself the X15 and the X18 services run north and south along the coast from Berwick to Newcastle

Airport:

  • Newcastle International is approx 50 miles south,
  • Edinburgh Airport is approx 90 miles north
  • Both airports have daily internal flights from a number of UK locations, and international flights on a regular basis.
  • Car hire is available from both airports.

Cycling:

  • Seahouses is situated on Sustrans Coast and Castles Route 1 and is a popular stopping point.

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