Harbour Lights House | Seahouses | Carr End | Northumbria

Customer rating

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Patricia
October 2025

“Clean, well equipped, well situated and a very pleasant house to stay in.”

Accessing car parking area difficult at times because of vehicles parked on the road. A suggestion would be black out blinds and curtains on the front downstairs bedroom window, there’s a very bright street light outside.

Accessing car parking area difficult at times because of vehicles parked on the road. A suggestion would be black out blinds and curtains on the front downstairs bedroom window, there’s a very bright street light outside.

- Patricia, October 2025

Thank you for your feedback and the black-out blinds suggestion. Property Owner
Eric September 2025

“Our first stay in this property but not the first time in Seahouses.”

This has a really pleasant, peaceful atmosphere, with the first floor open plan living area being particularly effective. The property is very well appointed, and is literally seconds from the sea front, but feels secluded when you are inside. We found it to be comfortable, and very quiet. The designated parking area was also most appreciated. I would like to comment that the bedding, while clean, did show evidence of some stains. I understand from previous reviews that this issue is currently being addressed. The hand held shower head in the upstairs bathroom adjacent to the double bedroom requires some attention, as it is loose. But this is a minor issue. Overall, we were both delighted with this property. It rates highly enough for us to have already booked for next year.

- Eric, September 2025

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Harbour Lights and plan to return next year. Yes, we have addressed the bedlinen issue. Our cleaners have been asked to check the bedding that our linen-hire company provides and immediately return it if there are any marks. If it recurs we will be changing our linen supplier. Property Owner
Dean July 2025

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location - we had a relaxing and comfortable few days, thank you!”

Very comfortable beds. Great kitchen and equipment, but toaster was slow and the frying pan needs replacing. Great bathrooms and plenty of hot water, but need shaver/electric toothbrush sockets. On the surface, very clean, but needs a more thorough clean - under sofas and on lamps etc. Good quality towels, but one was filthy and not usable. All in all, very positive and would recommend, but a few small points for improvement.

- Dean, July 2025

Thanks for your comments. We will replace the frying pan next time we are in the property and will check the toaster. I'll speak to our cleaning company. Hopefully they have already rectified this (apologies for our delayed reply to you). There should be a shaver adapter in the master bedroom, but they do disappear. We will replace. I am really sorry to learn about the filthy towel. We used to provide all our own linen and towels but these days the agents insist that we hire from them. I will have a word with them about this and also ask our cleaners to check them. Property Owner
Margaret July 2025

“Great location but problems getting in/out of the parking area due to vehicles parking on South Street opposite the entrance/exit.”

The parking is not suitable for a family size car which is poor seeing as the property sleeps 6. We were extremely lucky that there were only ever two cars in the designated parking area otherwise this would have been unusable. Inside the property there are numerous marks on walls and carpets so it’s probably time for a deep clean. The main issue is the poor seating in the lounge area. Before we booked, we noted in the previous comments that this was mentioned and seemingly addressed but the occasional chairs are not comfortable or suitable for sitting on for any length of time or after a day out and about. We were a party of 5 adults so maybe not a problem if there are children in your group.

- Margaret, July 2025

Thank you for your feedback and apologies for our delayed response. We are sorry that you had some issues with your stay at Harbour Lights House. I agree that it is frustrating when people park opposite the entrance to our private courtyard and that means care is needed when entering and exiting the parking area. It has not been our experience that the parking is unusable on the rare occasions when there are 3 cars parked there, but it does require care and a bit of manouevring. I am disappointed to hear about the state of the walls and carpets, and will check these out when we are next in the property. The whole house was repainted in February 2024 and all the carpets were new in December 2023. We make every attempt to keep everything in tip-top condition. Thank you for your comments about the seating. You are correct that this has been raised once before and we thought we had resolved the situation. We will discuss this with our agents and see if we can resolve further, or put a comment on the property page. In the room there are 2 sofas which can very comfortably accommodate 2 people each, perhaps 3 at a squeeze. There are the 2 small occasional chairs which we added, there are 6 dining chairs, and there is a large wooden armchair beside the table. We had hoped this would be sufficient for larger parties of adults, but I do take your point about sitting relaxing after a day out. Unfortunately the open-plan layout of the room, the position of the doors and feature fireplace means we cannot put an additional 2 larger armchairs in the room. Thanks again. Property Owner
Hayley July 2025

“Absolutely loved our stay here, great location and facilities!”

- Hayley, July 2025

Thanks you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Christine June 2025

“Beautiful property with lots of character and great location well maintained and kept to a high standard for decor and cleanliness.”

Plenty to do and see locally great local amenities pubs shops and restaurants all within walking distance. The property has a very calming feel to it. Highly recommend the property.

- Christine, June 2025

Thank you for your kind comments Christine. We do our best to keep the property in the best of condition, although it is a never-ending task! Best wishes Hugh & Diane (owners) Property Owner
Aaron May 2025

“Great stay, we will be returning”

- Aaron, May 2025

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
C April 2025

“A lovely, cosy, well equipped cottage in an excellent location.”

Harbour Lights is perfect for a family holiday with its unusual layout and pleasing decor. Seahouses had something for us all and ideally located for exploring further afield and would love to return again soon.

- C, April 2025

Many thanks for your kind comments. We are glad that you enjoyed the property and location. Property Owner
Stewart October 2024

“Most places offer a welcome pack which I missed.”

But overall could not fault the property, had a great stay

- Stewart, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback. At the moment we don't provide a welcome pack, but we do provide milk, coffee, tea, and quality toiletries (Arran Aromatics). From September to March we also provide a starter set of logs and kindling for the stove. It is something we will review. Property Owner
Marian September 2024

“This is our second visit and the house is lovely.”

It is very comfortable and clean and was perfect for us. The views of the sea and the parking are bonuses and it is only a short walk to town and the beach

- Marian, September 2024

Many thanks for returing to Harbour Lights and for your lovely feedback. Hugh and Diane Property Owner
Wendy August 2024

“Parking a real challenge unless you have a very small car.”

- Wendy, August 2024
Lee July 2024

“Great location.”

Lovely,well maintained property, Very clean and of a high standard

- Lee, July 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. Hugh & Diane, owners Property Owner
Mike July 2024

“Lovely spacious property.”

Just a short walk to pubs, shops, harbour and fabulous Smokehouse. Liked having kitchen and living area at first floor level - roomy, airy open plan space. Only downside is narrow entrance to courtyard which is awkward for large vehicles but we would love to return one day.

- Mike, July 2024

Thanks for the feedback Mike. Glad you liked both the property and its convenient location. The courtyard is shared with just one other property, so it is great to have off-street parking in Seahouses, but it can be a bit awkward if someone else parks on the street opposite the entrance. Hope we can welcome you back again. Hugh & Diane Property Owner
Laura May 2024

“Lovely property in ideal location for local town and beach”

- Laura, May 2024

Thanks very much for kind comments. Property Owner
Annette May 2024

“Well maintained and fully equipped.”

A lovely property in an ideal situation close to sea and amenities

- Annette, May 2024

Many thanks for your comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday in Harbour Lights House. Property Owner
Philippa Joan April 2024

“The house had good quality fittings.”

The kitchen area was fine (though could have done with 6 extra table knives) The bathrooms were good. The living area had only 2 x 2 seater sofas, and 1 x wooden chair. The other chair for the the 6th person had to be taken from the dining table chairs. The photo gives the impression of being at the sea front when in fact it is down the street, the sea being only visible from a side window. The other window overlooks a crowded caravan site.

- Philippa Joan, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback, which helps us to improve Harbour Lights. With regard to seating, we have the 2 sofas and the wooden chair as noted. There is also a beanbag and 6 dining chairs, which is fine for most guests. However, we agree that 6 adults might prefer more 'comfy' seating, so we have ordered two small comfy chairs which should rectify this. We are sorry that you were disappointed in the sea views. The open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area has dual aspect views of the sea. On one side you can see the end of the harbour (and its lights - hence the name), and beyond that the Farne Islands. On the other side the view is over a well managed and quiet caravan park towards the sea and the south. Harbour Lights is not (quite) located on the sea front, but I would respectfully disagree with your comment that it is "down the street". As the pictures show it is right at the end of the road with excellent sea views. Thanks again for your comments. Property Owner
Derek December 2023

“As for the cleaning up after ourselves it would helpful if the hoover was in working order.”

The cleanness there was a peanut still left under the table after the previous tenants, and there where also cobwebs, here and there, and a light out in the kitchen. I am very particular when it comes to recycling but there was only a black bin available, which was already over half full

- Derek, December 2023

Many thanks for your comments. I'm sorry that our blue bin wasn't in its normal place when you were staying. Our cleaner had reported it missing after recent storms. I'm pleased to say it was located and returned a few days later, but sadly not while you were staying. I had already made our cleaner aware of the need for some deep cleaning work and high dusting which will be done when the property is empty this winter. Thanks for letting us know about the hoover. It is only about 18 months old, but it sounds like we need a more robust one. I've discussed it with our cleaner (who uses her own equipment) and she has recommended we replace it with a Henry vacuum which should be more reliable. We will order that shortly. Many thanks again for your feedback. It allows us to fix things for future guests. Property Owner
Michelle October 2023

“Lovely stay at harbour lights house.”

Great facilities, nice to have those homely extras you wouldn’t normally get. Beautiful fireplace sets the lounge area off beautifully. Great views of the sea which is only meters away. We stayed in October 23, nice as cosy inside as it rained outside. Also has some lovely sunny days. Second time visiting Northumbria this year and would definitely come back and stay here again.

- Michelle, October 2023

Many thanks for your lovely feedback, Michelle. As owners we try to keep it in great condition. Indeed, we stayed last week to check everything over and to replace broken, missing or worn out items. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Mary October 2023

“A lovely holiday home, facilites excellent!”

The sitting room with its extra height, windows on both sides and roof, is particularly pleasant, bright and comfortable. The view was very good, we were able to watch the storm which occurred during our stay, with it's awesome waves, crashing on the sea wall and harbour safely from the comfort of our living room !

- Mary, October 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, despite the stormy weather. The sea breaking over the harbour walls can be quite spectacular! Property Owner
Richard September 2023

“Beautiful cottage and very comfortable.”

Well equipped. Parking a little tricky getting in and out. Lovely views and walks. Very friendly locals. Would recommend to friends and family.

- Richard, September 2023

Many thanks for your lovely comments. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Geoffrey June 2023

“Cottage exactly as described/pictured, comfortable, great location, good facilities.”

Just a couple of fixes required - light in hall needs the transformer replacing or a new unit (owner has known about this for some time) and a downlight in the downstairs bathroom needs replacing. Seahouses is a great village, plenty of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and pubs. We were concerned about the lack of a major supermarket, but the Co-op is one of the largest I've come across and has a good range of produce.

- Geoffrey, June 2023

Thank you for your kind comments and for raising the fixes required. I have ordered a replacement light today which, hopefully, should be fitted in time for our next guests. Thanks for raising it. We like to keep our properties in tip-top condition and reports of things needing fixed really helps us to do that. Property Owner
Pauline March 2023

“Harbour Lights is a clean and comfortable cottage with superb views.”

Great to have off street parking, although access can be tricky for larger cars, depending on vehicles parked opposite the archway. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and has good storage. The showers are powerful with an excellent supply of hot water. We assumed that perhaps a winter touch up of the paintwork might be going to happen as lots of marks are visible where guests have scuffed the wall with bags. There was a problem when we arrived as the house had not been serviced and, although we had issues with the way this was handled on the telephone, the team of five cleaners who came to sort it out did a superb job.

- Pauline, March 2023

We really appreciate your feedback, thank you. We endeavour to keep Harbour Lights House very well equipped and in excellent condition. At the end of last season we prioritised the replacement of all carpets and have recently installed a new fridge freezer. We will reassess the paintwork when we are next in the property. I have spoken to our cleaner regarding the initial servicing issue. A change of the booking notification system from the agent to our cleaner meant this turnaround was unfortunately missed in the first instance, but we are pleased that it was rectified promptly. This will not happen again. As belt and braces we, as owners, are now also sending the forward bookings list to the cleaning team. Thanks again for your honest and balanced feedback. It gives us the opportunity to address any issues and we really appreciate it. Property Owner
Jun 2021

“Excellent property in a good location”

- , Jun 2021
Jun 2021

“Good quality furniture and fittings, excellent layout, very clean and well appointed”

- , Jun 2021
May 2021

“Harbour Lights House is an ideal, well appointed base from which to explore the Northumberland coast.”

The house is comfortable and a very place in which to stay even on the occasional stormy Northumbrian night!

- , May 2021
Oct 2020

“A lovely, well equipped and comfortable house, tucked away in a corner of Seahouses.”

Superb sea views and close to all amenities.

- , Oct 2020
Oct 2019

“Property was fabulous.”

Ideally situated for us to be able to sample local restaurants and pubs. Easy access to the beautiful coast and numerous castles by the sea.

- , Oct 2019
Aug 2018

“Brilliant location.”

We stayed as two couples and the layout worked very well but it would also be great for families. Ten minute walk from the centre of Seahouses and only five to the nearest pub serving food. The house is extremely well equipped.

- , Aug 2018
Jul 2018

“Spacious, airy and comfortable.”

- , Jul 2018
Apr 2018

“Lovely 'home', very comfortable and warm, with everything needed, plenty of crockery, pans and cutlery - all good quality and well maintained.”

- , Apr 2018
Aug 2017

“A lovely stay in the beautiful town of Seahouses with the most beautiful coastline, places of historical interest to visit, and plenty to do for all the family.”

Would certainly come again.

- , Aug 2017
Aug 2017

“Excellent holiday house in a great location.”

Highly recommended.

- , Aug 2017

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Summary

Reverse level
Three bedrooms: 1 x first-floor double with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
First-floor open-plan living area with Kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, wine chiller
TV, DVD player, iPod dock, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: No fuel for the woodburning stove is provided
Ocean Leisure Club Membership (Entrance fee payable)

The property

Harbour Lights House is a luxury 3 bedroom cottage with views of the coastline and out to sea.

Finished and furnished to an extremely high standard, the property is situated within the more peaceful conservation area of the fishing village.

This well appointed property is within easy walking distance of the harbour, village amenities, golf course and sandy beaches. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Bedroom 2 with double bed and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with two single beds and storage. Shower room with shower, WC and basin. FIRST FLOOR Kitchen / dining / living room (Open Plan) Kitchen with ceramic hob and electric oven, dishwasher, large fridge freezer, wine chiller, washing machine, microwave and coffee machine.

Views of the coastline. Dining area with table and chairs. Lounge with comfy seating, feature fireplace with log burning stove, large Smart TV, DVD player, iPod dock and music streamer.

Views of the coastline. Bedroom 1 with double bed, en suite bathroom with bath and over shower, WC and basin. Separate WC and basin. OTHER FACILITIES Private parking for 1 car.

Central heating.

All power, linen and towels included in the rent.

Regret no dogs.

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About the location

SEAHOUSES

Beadnell 1.8 miles; Bamburgh 3.5 miles; Alnwick 14.8 miles.

A bustling, pretty fishing village with an attractive harbour, situated on the beautiful Northumbrian coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seahouses offers a variety of shops and a good selection of inns, pubs and eating places. Nearby are miles and miles of splendid sandy beaches and the opportunity to visit the bird sanctuary or seal colony on the famous Farne Islands with boat trips running daily from Seahouses, is not to be missed. There are numerous castles and great houses to explore, such as the magnificent castles at Bamburgh, Cragside, and Alnwick (home of the Duke of Northumberland), to mention just a few. Golf, fishing and riding are also available locally.

Note: No fuel is provided for the fire.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Clean, well equipped, well situated and a very pleasant house to stay in.”

“Our first stay in this property but not the first time in Seahouses.”

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location - we had a relaxing and comfortable few days, thank you!”

“Great location but problems getting in/out of the parking area due to vehicles parking on South Street opposite the entrance/exit.”

“Absolutely loved our stay here, great location and facilities!”

“Beautiful property with lots of character and great location well maintained and kept to a high standard for decor and cleanliness.”

“Great stay, we will be returning”

“A lovely, cosy, well equipped cottage in an excellent location.”

“Most places offer a welcome pack which I missed.”

“This is our second visit and the house is lovely.”

“Parking a real challenge unless you have a very small car.”

“Great location.”

“Lovely spacious property.”

“Lovely property in ideal location for local town and beach”

“Well maintained and fully equipped.”

“The house had good quality fittings.”

“As for the cleaning up after ourselves it would helpful if the hoover was in working order.”

“Lovely stay at harbour lights house.”

“A lovely holiday home, facilites excellent!”

“Beautiful cottage and very comfortable.”

“Cottage exactly as described/pictured, comfortable, great location, good facilities.”

“Harbour Lights is a clean and comfortable cottage with superb views.”

“Excellent property in a good location”

“Good quality furniture and fittings, excellent layout, very clean and well appointed”

“Harbour Lights House is an ideal, well appointed base from which to explore the Northumberland coast.”

“A lovely, well equipped and comfortable house, tucked away in a corner of Seahouses.”

“Property was fabulous.”

“Brilliant location.”

“Spacious, airy and comfortable.”

“Lovely 'home', very comfortable and warm, with everything needed, plenty of crockery, pans and cutlery - all good quality and well maintained.”

“A lovely stay in the beautiful town of Seahouses with the most beautiful coastline, places of historical interest to visit, and plenty to do for all the family.”

“Excellent holiday house in a great location.”

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About the location

SEAHOUSES