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Puffin Cottage

North Sunderland, near Seahouses, Northumberland
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A spacious and relaxing coastal cottage making a delightful holiday retreat for six guests
  • Part of a collection of honey-stone cottages in the heart of a quaint Northumberland village
  • Stylishly furnished throughout, with a quirky and appealing choice of decor
Overview
Property code: OC-COQ135

A perfect holiday home for families and friends, this bright and cosy cottage enjoys a fantastic central location in the heart of North Sunderland, a pretty village just next to Seahouses and close to Bamburgh. The beach is just over a mile away, and Seahouses has a wide choice of friendly pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. From the harbour you can take a boat trip out to the secluded Farne Islands where you can spot the resident grey seals and puffins. Back inland, the thriving market town of Alnwick (17.5 miles) is known for the breathtaking Alnwick Garden and the historic Alnwick Castle. Other local attractions and landmarks along this stunning stretch of the Northumberland coast include Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle and Beadnell Bay, all within 12 miles.

Entering this sweet and snug cottage, a small entrance hall leads through to the colourful and stylish lounge which features a Smart TV with Bluetooth speaker, a stone fireplace housing a wood burner effect gas fire, and ample plush seating, providing a wonderful space for you all to unwind in after a great day out. Heading back through the hall, the light-filled open-plan shaker-style kitchen/diner has a handsome oak dining table, with granite work surfaces and plenty of storage space and cooking equipment. The utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer, and leads along to the ground-floor WC. Heading upstairs, the cheerful landing features a couple of chairs, making a quiet space to curl up with a good book in the evening. This floor also has a refreshing bathroom and three bright, beautifully decorated and coastal-themed bedrooms: a twin and two king-size rooms; one of the king-size rooms also has a TV and a lovely en-suite shower room.

Stepping outside, the charming enclosed garden has a lovely lawn, perfect for a picnic on a sunny afternoon. Private off-road parking is available for two cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 twin, 2 king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a bath with handheld shower head attachment and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with a shower cubicle (step up to the cubicle) and WC, plus 1 separate ground-floor WC. Luxury toiletries are provided.
  • Fridge/freezer, electric fan oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave and Kenwood espresso coffee machine
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer in utility room
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair are available; stairgates are available at the top and bottom of the staircase
  • Wood burner effect gas fire
  • Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker in lounge; TV with DVD player in 1 king-size bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with lawn
  • Private off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub and beach 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Natalie McNeill

This property is personally managed by Natalie.

Guest comments

Reviewed by Anonymous 13th September 2025

We had a lovely family holiday at Puffin Cottage. There was plenty of space for five adults, a one year old and a dog. The location was especially good being situated quietly in North Sunderland but only a pleasant 10 minute stroll to the excellent facilities in Seahouses. The fabulous Northumberland coast was easily accessible and we loved our visRead moreits to Alnwick, Bamburgh and Beadnell. The hi light of our week , although it is difficult to choose just one, would probably be the coastal walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle and on to Embleton beach - absolutely stunning! Puffin Cottage made a very comfortable base for our holiday. We appreciated the fact that Coquet Cottages replaced the highchair on the same day we requested them to - the original one was missing one of the safety straps. A replacement was sourced quickly and delivered promptly. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 6th September 2025

We had a lovely stay in this cottage with excellent customer service from Coquet holidays. Good communication, very personal service and most comprehensive information pack that I have ever received. Only negative relates to the bed in the 2nd double room which my daughter and her husband found very uncomfortable. Either an old mattress or maybe a Read morebudget one -but they could feel the springs which interfered with a good nights sleep! The information on bin collection was a little confusing with the chart provided not being clear about week start or ending and the text reminder to put the bin out detailed the wrong bin. These 2 issues aside we would definitely book with this company again. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 19th August 2025

We have stayed at Puffin Cottage several times now and we always have a lovely, relaxed stay with family. The location is brilliant for us and it really does feel like home. The only point to mention this time is that the cleanliness wasnt quite up to its usual standard which was disappointing. Overall however we had another brilliant stay!

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th August 2025

Great access to shops and pubs in Seahouses and to the coastal path. We loved the welcome pack too!

Reviewed by Anonymous 22nd July 2025

Overall, we had a lovely stay. This is our second time booking with Coquette and they don't disappoint. Extremely thorough with communication and the hamper box on arrival is always a lovely gesture. The estate that the cottage is located in is lovely and peaceful. It has a classy look to it, reminded me of the Cotswolds. The good bits: Home was clRead moreean(ish) and tidy. Only a couple of minutes drive to Seahouses, we often walked and that took us about 15 minutes. By and large, the house is equipped with everything you'll need for your stay. Cleaners came for a mid-stay clean and they did a great job. Wifi was reliable and reasonably fast. Not so good bits: The master bedroom is quite cramped and the bed is very small for these modern times we live in. That meant our sleep wasn't always the best. The house gets extremely warm and there were no fans, we had to go out and buy a couple. There were a few things that made the property look a little tired. The outside table and chairs are on their last legs (excuse the pun). We have two children who like to watch TV. When it rains, you are sort of house bound so we spent a bit of time in the living room which is quite tired looking. The sofas really need to be replaced, they are form IKEA and very uncomfortable. My back was stiffening up after a couple of days. We aren't dog owners and we knowingly booked understanding this was a pet friendly cottage. There was a fair bit of dog hairs gathering on the carpets and on the sofa chairs, the house may well benefit from a good deep clean to get rid of the dog smell and hairs. We had to sleep with the windows closed as there seemed to be a lot of seagull activity as soon as the sun started to come up. Not sure if they are nesting in the building site next door. For a house that sleeps 6 people, the frying pan is very small. Kitchen knives are useless, we'll bring our own next time. Hide

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Coquet Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.