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4- and 5-star hotels in Seahouses
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star places to stay in Seahouses, the Northumberland village that serves as the departure point for boat trips to the Farne Islands. It is for couples, families and small groups who want guesthouses, inns or self-catering cottages close to the harbour and Main Street.
Staying in Seahouses
Seahouses is a quiet seaside village on the Northumberland coast, known as the departure point for boat trips to the Farne Islands, a National Trust nature reserve famous for seabirds and grey seals. It is also a popular base for visiting Bamburgh Castle and the wider coast, which features long sandy beaches, dunes and rocky outcrops. Walking, cycling and wildlife watching are the main activities, and the village keeps a strong connection to its maritime and natural heritage, with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants clustered around the harbour and Main Street. The hotels on this shortlist sit in the heart of the village and just beyond it. Most addresses are on Main Street, King Street, South Street and Blackstone Lane, within roughly 1 km of the centre, so the harbour, boat trips and local eateries are within easy reach. The mix suits couples on a short break, families wanting cottages with kitchens, and guests who prefer a pub with rooms or a guesthouse with breakfast.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Springwood B&B
South Lane, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereExperience luxury at Springwood B&B, which boasts a 5-star rating. Guests appreciate amenities such as free car parking, free wifi, and access to a garden, making it suitable for those seeking comfortable stays near the centre.
See Springwood B&BSt Cuthbert's House Guest house
192 Main Street, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereFor a comfortable retreat, St Cuthbert's House Guest house offers a 5-star experience. Its facilities include free car parking and free wifi, alongside a lounge area.
See St Cuthbert's House Guest houseLadyburn House
Thorburns Yard_X000d_South Street_X000d_, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLadyburn House provides a 5-star stay located very close to the centre (0.1 km). With facilities like free car parking, free wifi, and a kitchen, it caters well to those valuing convenience and comfort.
See Ladyburn HouseNorthern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses
Seafield Apartments, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereNorthern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses offers 5-star lodging with access to a spa and a nearby beach. The property also features free car parking and free wifi.
See Northern Hideaways Seascape SeahousesLavender Cottage
84 Main Street_X000d_, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLavender Cottage is a 5-star option within a short distance of the centre (0.2 km). Amenities include free car parking, free wifi, and opportunities for horse back riding.
See Lavender CottageNorthern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses
3 South Street, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereGuests staying at Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses enjoy 5-star accommodations that are close to the beach. Highlights include free car parking, free wifi, and opportunities for water sports.
See Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage SeahousesRegal House
6 Regal Close, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRegal House presents a 4-star option situated 1.2 km from the centre. It provides guests with basic comforts such as free wifi, free car parking, and a garden.
See Regal HouseMegstone House
187 Main Street, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Why stay hereMegstone House, rated 4-star, is located 1.1 km from the town centre. This accommodation features a shower, television, and comfortable carpeted rooms.
See Megstone HouseCleets Retreat
Ne68 Seahouses United Kingdom United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereCleets Retreat offers a 4-star experience just 0.4 km from the centre, providing guests with internet access and dedicated parking.
See Cleets RetreatThe Olde Ship Inn
Main Street 9, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast · Travelling with pets
- Breakfast
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Olde Ship Inn, a 4-star establishment near the centre (0.2 km), is equipped with amenities such as free wifi, restaurant(s), and lounge areas, perfect for exploring the area.
See The Olde Ship InnHazonleigh
11 King Street, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHazonleigh, a 4-star property near the centre (0.1 km), allows pets and offers facilities like a golf course and free car parking.
See HazonleighHost & Stay Sunflower Cottage
1 Blackstone Lane, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHost & Stay Sunflower Cottage, only 0.1 km from the centre, is ideal for families as it features family rooms, a picnic area, and free car parking.
See Host & Stay Sunflower CottageHorncliffe room only accommodation
5 King Street, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHorncliffe room only accommodation, situated 0.1 km from the centre, provides 4-star comfort with amenities like a golf course and free car parking.
See Horncliffe room only accommodationNo 3 king street apartment and snug
3 King Street, Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt only 0.1 km from the centre, No 3 king street apartment and snug allows guests to enjoy facilities including a golf course and free car parking.
See No 3 king street apartment and snugLynbank
Seahouses, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLynbank offers a 4-star stay at the heart of Seahouses (0.0 km to centre), featuring free car parking, a garden, and internet access.
See Lynbank
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood B&B | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.7 km |
| St Cuthbert's House Guest house | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Ladyburn House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Lavender Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Regal House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Megstone House | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Cleets Retreat | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| The Olde Ship Inn | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Hazonleigh | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Horncliffe room only accommodation | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.1 km |
| No 3 king street apartment and snug | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.1 km |
| Lynbank | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These places have the space and equipment families tend to need. Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage has family rooms, high chairs and a cot, while Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses and Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses both provide kitchens, cots and free car parking. All three are within about 0.3 km of the centre.
Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage · Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses · Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses
For pets
Ladyburn House, Lavender Cottage, Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses, The Olde Ship Inn, Hazonleigh and Lynbank all state that pets are allowed. They range from a 5-star house 0.1 km from the centre to The Olde Ship Inn on Main Street, so dog-owning guests can pick between self-catering and an inn with a bar and restaurant.
Ladyburn House · Lavender Cottage · Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses · The Olde Ship Inn · Hazonleigh · Lynbank
Closest to the centre
If you want to walk to the harbour and shops, these are the nearest. Lynbank is listed at 0.0 km, Ladyburn House, Hazonleigh, Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage, Horncliffe room only accommodation and No 3 king street apartment and snug all at 0.1 km. The Olde Ship Inn on Main Street is 0.2 km away.
Lynbank · Ladyburn House · Hazonleigh · Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage · Horncliffe room only accommodation · No 3 king street apartment and snug
Top-rated class
All six 5-star properties on this shortlist are worth considering first if class matters most: Springwood B&B, St Cuthbert's House Guest house, Ladyburn House, Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses, Lavender Cottage and Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses. They combine high class with guesthouses, cottages and apartments.
Springwood B&B · St Cuthbert's House Guest house · Ladyburn House · Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses · Lavender Cottage · Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses
Where to stay in Seahouses
Main Street
Main Street runs through the village and offers convenient access to shops, pubs and services, with a mix of hotels and bed and breakfasts. St Cuthbert's House Guest house, Lavender Cottage, Megstone House and The Olde Ship Inn all have addresses here, putting guests within walking distance of the harbour and local eateries.
Our picks here: St Cuthbert's House Guest house · Lavender Cottage · Megstone House · The Olde Ship Inn
South Street
South Street sits in the central part of Seahouses, close to the harbour area where many guesthouses and self-catering properties are within walking distance of the boat trips and local eateries. Ladyburn House and Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses are both on this street.
Our picks here: Ladyburn House · Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses
King Street
King Street is a central Seahouses address, a short step from the shops and services of Main Street and from the harbour area. Hazonleigh, Horncliffe room only accommodation and No 3 king street apartment and snug are all on King Street, making this a convenient base for a short break.
Our picks here: Hazonleigh · Horncliffe room only accommodation · No 3 king street apartment and snug
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Seahouses is reached by road via the A1 and then the B1340 from Alnwick or the A1 to Belford and the B1342. The nearest railway station is at Chathill, about 5 miles away, with limited services; Alnwick has no station. Buses connect Seahouses to Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle upon Tyne, and Newcastle Airport is the closest major airport. Once in Seahouses, the village is small and walkable, with the harbour, shops and most accommodation within easy reach. For exploring the wider coast, a car or bicycle is useful, and local bus services run to nearby villages and towns.
When to go
The best time to visit Seahouses is from late spring to early autumn, when boat trips to the Farne Islands operate regularly and the weather is mildest. Summer brings the largest crowds, especially during school holidays. Spring and early summer are ideal for seeing seabirds nesting on the islands. Autumn can also be pleasant, with fewer visitors, though some boat services may be reduced. Winter is quiet, with colder weather and shorter days, but the coastline remains dramatic for walks.
Questions, answered
Which hotels in Seahouses have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Springwood B&B, St Cuthbert's House Guest house, Ladyburn House, Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses, Lavender Cottage, Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses, Regal House, Hazonleigh, Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage, Horncliffe room only accommodation, No 3 king street apartment and snug and Lynbank among others, so most of this shortlist suits guests arriving by car.
Do any Seahouses hotels allow pets?
Yes. Pets are allowed at Ladyburn House, Lavender Cottage, Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses, The Olde Ship Inn, Hazonleigh and Lynbank. These cover 5-star and 4-star options and include self-catering houses, cottages and an inn with a bar and restaurant.
Which hotels are closest to Seahouses centre?
Lynbank is listed at 0.0 km from the centre, and Ladyburn House, Hazonleigh, Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage, Horncliffe room only accommodation and No 3 king street apartment and snug are all 0.1 km away. The Olde Ship Inn on Main Street is 0.2 km from the centre.
Which hotels in Seahouses serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Springwood B&B, St Cuthbert's House Guest house and The Olde Ship Inn. The rest of the shortlist is largely self-catering, with kitchens in properties such as Ladyburn House, Lavender Cottage, Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses and Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage.
Are there hotels in Seahouses with a pool or spa?
Among this shortlist, only Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses lists a spa, and Springwood B&B lists a pool bar.
Which Seahouses hotels are best for families?
Host & Stay Sunflower Cottage provides family rooms, high chairs and a cot, while Northern Hideaways Seascape Seahouses and Northern Hideaways Eider Cottage Seahouses both have cots, kitchens and free car parking. All three are within about 0.3 km of the centre, so the harbour and shops are close.
How do I get to the Farne Islands from Seahouses?
Boat trips to the Farne Islands leave from Seahouses Harbour. Several operators run regular sailings, typically from spring to autumn, subject to weather conditions. Most hotels on this shortlist are within roughly 1 km of the centre, so the harbour is a short walk.
What is the nearest railway station to Seahouses?
The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 5 miles away, with limited services. Alnwick does not have a station; larger stations are at Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses also connect Seahouses to Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle upon Tyne.