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The Boat House, Bamburgh

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Rating
3.8
out of 5
Northumberland » Bamburgh
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4

The Boat House is a former lifeboat station in Bamburgh, Northumberland. This historic property was the first of its kind in the UK and sits just 150 metres from the beach. Direct beach access from the front door makes it perfect for families and dog owners. The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms.

Bamburgh offers stunning coastal walks and castle views. The beach stretches for miles. Local shops and pubs are 400 metres away. A children's play area sits 500 metres from the property.

The ground floor features an open-plan living room and kitchen with a wood burner. Two king-size bedrooms are downstairs, one with an en-suite bathroom.

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About The Boat House

The Boat House is a former lifeboat station in Bamburgh, Northumberland. This historic property was the first of its kind in the UK and sits just 150 metres from the beach. Direct beach access from the front door makes it perfect for families and dog owners. The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms.

Bamburgh offers stunning coastal walks and castle views. The beach stretches for miles. Local shops and pubs are 400 metres away. A children's play area sits 500 metres from the property.

The ground floor features an open-plan living room and kitchen with a wood burner. Two king-size bedrooms are downstairs, one with an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find another king-size room and a twin room, both with castle and coastline views. A family shower room completes the first floor. The kitchen includes an electric range cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

Bamburgh Castle stands 0.5 miles away (2 minutes). Seahouses harbour is 3 miles distant (8 minutes). Farne Islands boat trips leave from Seahouses. Alnwick Castle and Gardens are 15 miles away (25 minutes).

The Boat House suits families and groups wanting beachside living with historic character. Two dogs are welcome. Private parking for two cars is included.

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The Boat House Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Boat House during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE69 7DF
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 3 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 15 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Beach Walk
Distance: 150 metres
NE69 7DD
St Aidan's Dunes Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
NE69 7BS
Harkess Rocks Coastal Path
Distance: 1 mile
NE69 7BT
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 400 metres
NE69 7BS
Seahouses Shops
Distance: 3 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Market Place
Distance: 15 miles
NE66 1TN
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 3 miles
NE68 7RQ
Holy Island
Distance: 12 miles
TD15 2RX
Craster Village
Distance: 10 miles
NE66 3TR
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE69 7DF
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 3 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 15 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Beach Walk
Distance: 150 metres
NE69 7DD
St Aidan's Dunes Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
NE69 7BS
Harkess Rocks Coastal Path
Distance: 1 mile
NE69 7BT
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 400 metres
NE69 7BS
Seahouses Shops
Distance: 3 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Market Place
Distance: 15 miles
NE66 1TN
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 3 miles
NE68 7RQ
Holy Island
Distance: 12 miles
TD15 2RX
Craster Village
Distance: 10 miles
NE66 3TR

Is The Boat House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children have direct beach access 150 metres away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. A village play area sits 500 metres from the property. Bamburgh Castle offers family tours and events. The enclosed patio garden provides safe outdoor space. Seahouses harbour runs boat trips to see puffins and seals on the Farne Islands. A highchair and travel cot are available.
For Couples
The Boat House offers three king-size bedrooms with two featuring castle and coastline views. The wood burner creates a cosy atmosphere for evenings in. Beach walks start from the front door along miles of sandy coastline. The enclosed patio garden suits summer barbecues. Local pubs and restaurants are 400 metres away in Bamburgh village for dining out.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at The Boat House. The fully enclosed patio garden provides secure outdoor space. Bamburgh Beach is 150 metres away with miles of sandy coastline for off-lead running. Coastal paths lead directly from the property. Local beaches allow dogs year-round. The ground floor layout suits older dogs with downstairs bedrooms and bathroom facilities available.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Boat House

The Victoria Hotel

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BP

The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms

Located 400 metres from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BS

The Jolly Fisherman Craster

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Boat House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Boat House does not have a hot tub. The property features a wood burner in the living area and two bathrooms with shower facilities.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Boat House welcomes up to two dogs. The property has a fully enclosed patio garden and sits 150 metres from the beach for dog walking.
How many people does The Boat House sleep?
The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. There are three king-size rooms and one twin room spread across two floors.
What parking is available?
Private off-road parking is provided for two cars. Additional on-street parking for one car is available nearby.
How far is the beach from the property?
Bamburgh Beach is 150 metres from the front door. A car-free path leads directly from the property to the sandy beach.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes an electric range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave. A tumble dryer is located in the outhouse.
Are there any ground floor bedrooms?
Yes, two king-size bedrooms are located on the ground floor. One of these has an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 16:00 onwards and check-out is before 10:00. Towels and linen are included in your stay.

The Boat House Reviews

Victoria
The Boat house is the best location in Bamburgh. Steps from the beach and everything else within a short walk. The house is very comfortable if a little tired although it was the end of the season. We would be very happy to stay here again.
Bruce
This is a fabulous location, possibly the best in Bamburgh and that is why we booked. Unfortunately we had not understood "shower over bath" for one bathroom - you cannot shower in this room so eight people were sharing the only stand up shower upstairs in an unventilated room. We devised a rota, like on a campsite. The reviews we read before visiting were critical of the standard of cutlery, crockery and glassware. We shared these views. Our main issue was, however, that the cottage simply was not clean. Poor show.
Mark
We had a lovely Weekend in Bamburgh. The location of the property was fantastic with Direct Access to the Beach & Bamburgh only a short walk. However we thought that the property itself was starting to look a little tired & was generally in need of a spruce upâ?¦ We understand that we are getting towards the end of the main season. We feel at this price point we expected a little more. The walls & carpets in places were quite dirty & stained not to mention the cobwebs. Additionally we thought that the check in & out times In 1600 & Out 1000 could be better ie 1500 / 1100 minimum.
David
A wonderful location and the property is homely and satisfies all our needs.
Andrea
A beautiful cottage in a stunning location.
Marjory
This property is in a great location, within v easy walking distance to beach, castle and village with great local walks which is why I think it has a 5* rating. The property itself is certainly not 5*. Kitchen equipment is old and in poor condition- not enough cooking knives and those that are available are so blunt that cutting vegetable is very difficult. Cooking tins, with non stick finish, were flaking and not very user friendly. The cooker dials are so worn that reading temperatures is almost impossible. Curtain hooks were missing making opening and closing curtains difficult, the kitchen blind fell down and we were unable to put it back, cleaning was sub par, we found cobwebs and a t shirt under a bed. All in all this was not a 5* property. It is tired and feels uncared for. We did let the company know all this when we first arrived before posting a review but have had no response.
Andrew
The location of this property is absolutely knockout. Good sized rooms and facilities. While we have fed back one or two items to the owners that would further enhance guests' stay, this is a rather special holiday let!
Keith
Perfect location
Judith
Amazing location and nice property. We had fabulous weather so really enjoyed our stay.
Richard
The Boathouse at Bamburgh is a great place to stay. The location is perfect - nestled into the sand dunes next to Bamburgh Castle with rear access onto the the amazing Bamburgh Beach. There are four pubs/restaurants in village - we have eaten at three of them and were very happy. The bedrooms are all a nice size with two of them having outstanding views over the beach and to the castle! The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of pots/pans and crockery. The space worked well for our party of seven adults and two dogs - although an extra loo in addition to the ones in the main bathroom and en-suite would have made it perfect. We all had a fabulous week and will definitely be looking to come back again next year.
Jo
The location of property is fantastic and stayed here several times. However, this time some issues which detracted from holiday. We took elderly parents and they couldnâ??t watch main channels as tv was faulty, this wasnt fixed despite calling to report. Some of the smaller details like oven gloves, fire wood & glove were missing & issues with hob were disappointing which we havent experienced before.
Philip
Could not fault anything about the cottage, it was even better than we imagined, location, quality, comfort and cosiness was faultless. Our biggest compliment would be we would be more than happy to spend the rest of our days there :-) , we will return.
Edward
We had a very enjoyable family holiday. The location of the cottage is perfect for both the beach and the village,however property is showing signs of wear and tear and needs some TLC.
Alison
Location very good. However cleanliness in house poor in places which detracts from overall appeal
Michael
Enjoyed a great week in the property, absolutely everything we needed and in a perfect position for beach fun.
John
Location was fantastic it was great being able to nip back to the house. The enclosed courtyard meant the kids could be sand free before entering the house.
Ian
The cottage is in an amazing setting, nestled among the dunes at the foot of Bamburgh Castle so the location is perfect for the beach but is also only a short stroll to the excellent butchers, three pubs and delis in the village. The road on which the cottage is located is quiet at night although it is very near two beach car parks so there is some traffic during the day. The kitchen was well appointed and the sitting room ideal for us to watch the Euro final. The three double bedrooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. There were only three of us staying so the cottage was fine for us but be aware that if all the bedrooms are occupied by two people per bedroom then as one bedroom is en suite, it means there will be only one loo available (in the family bathroom) for the remaining occupants of the other three bedrooms.
Karen
We love this cottage, it was our third time, we love Bamburgh and have happy family memories across the generations and hope to return.
Tracy
Lovely cottage in a perfect location. Some things may be a little 'tired' or lacking in places but we managed fine and had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Nigel
Fantastic location, comfortable house and well equipped.
Tracey
The Boat House is in a superb location for access to the beach, some lovely walks and is also very handy for the village centre; there is excellent parking at the property. The king size bed downstairs was extremely comfortable, better than my own bed at home. However, I was very disappointed with the state of the barbecue, which was rusty and dirty, as were some of the chairs and the glass table.
Christine
A stunning location . We very much enjoyed our stay , though some of the equipment could do with an update
Norrie
This is a lovely property, in the perfect location. The property is very spacious, warm and comfortable with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. There is easy parking for 3 cars. We will definitely return.
Brenda
a brilliant position ... good parking ... the youngest member of the party enjoyed the ice and cold water coming from the fridge ... the dogs loved the quick access to the beach ...
Sarah
Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location. However unfortunate issues with plumbing and lots of dirty cutlery/glasses/ crockery on arrival. Possibly due to same plumbing issues affecting dishwasher as well as kitchen sink
Mark
A lovely historic cottage located very close to the beach.
Alison
Spacious cottage, ideal location, great views of the beach and glorious Bamburgh castle, loved being so close to the beach.
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