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The Boat House

Bamburgh, Northumberland
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious former lifeboat house just 150 metres from Bamburgh Beach
  • Enjoy al fresco dining on the small garden patio
  • Snuggle up in front of the wood burner with a glass of wine or a good book

Overview
Property code: OC-GD1264

Stylish, spacious and with a special place in lifesaving history, this former lifeboat house is right by Bamburgh’s beautiful beach. There’s a children’s play area just 500m away, direct access onto the dunes for dog walks… and tasteful coastal-themed interiors where eight guests can enjoy some well-deserved down-time.

Originally the first serving lifeboat house on the coastline of the United Kingdom, this four-bedroomed property combines commanding views of the sea and castle with gorgeous living spaces where eight people and two pets can gather in comfort. Enjoy good food and conversation in the elegant living room and kitchen/diner – the pups can follow you between the two areas, and will love warming their paws by the wood burner. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor: an en-suite king-size and a second king-size room with an ornamental fireplace. Upstairs, there’s a family bathroom and two bedrooms with stunning views of Grade I-listed Bamburgh Castle: a king-size room, and an twin room. Make the most of your coastal location with catch-ups in the fully enclosed patio garden to the rear of the property – complete with outdoor furniture and a BBQ plus a gate giving access to the beach, it’s the perfect spot for feasts and fun in the fresh sea breeze.

The royal capital of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, Bamburgh is famed for its stunning beach and landmark castle; its friendly shops and eateries are on your doorstep too. Stretch everyone’s legs with a walk to Seahouses (3 miles) – the charming fishing village is home to a bustling harbour where boats offer trips to the Farne Islands, a haven for puffins and seals, while dolphins often swim in the surrounding waters. World famous for its medieval religious heritage and 16th-century castle, Lindisfarne – also known as Holy Island – is a 15-mile drive from Bamburgh and can be reached, when the tides permit, via a paved causeway.

  • 4 bedrooms - 3 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric range cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave oven
  • Outhouse with tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available (please supply your own cot linen and mattress)
  • Wood burner
  • TV, Blu-ray player
  • Patio garden with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars, on-street parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub within 400 metres, beach 150 metres
  • A weekly maid service and a mid-week linen change are available on request and at an additional cost
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Linzi Brown

This property is personally managed by Linzi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Katie Emma 16th May 2026

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Fantastic location, right next to the beach and 5 minutes walk from Bamburgh town. Unfortunately the house is lacking some care and attention. It needs a thorough clean, some of the furniture has seen better days and the kitchen equipment needs a good overhaul as some basic items are missing and a lot of items are very damaged &/ dirty. The locatioRead moren is second to non but for the price, the quality and lack of care was disappointing Hide

Reviewed by Tony 9th May 2026

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The location is outstanding with very easy access to the beach. The Boat House is well equipped but some of the cooking equipment needs replacement. We could not find instructions for the heating system. Overall we would recommend this property mainly due to its location and comfort.

Reviewed by Linda 14th April 2026

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Delightful cottage in perfect location to the beach

Reviewed by Neil 18th November 2025

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Reviewed by Victoria 1st November 2025

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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.

Reviewed by Bruce 18th October 2025

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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 visiRead moreting 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. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 10th September 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 9th September 2025

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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 up We understand that we are getting towards the end of the main season. We feel at tRead morehis 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. Hide

Reviewed by David 16th August 2025

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A wonderful location and the property is homely and satisfies all our needs.

Reviewed by Andrea 10th August 2025

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A beautiful cottage in a stunning location.

Reviewed by Jayne 4th August 2025

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Reviewed by Marjory 8th July 2025

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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 veryRead more 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. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 21st June 2025

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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!

Reviewed by Keith 14th June 2025

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Perfect location

Reviewed by Judith 18th April 2025

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Amazing location and nice property. We had fabulous weather so really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Richard 11th February 2025

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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 outstandiRead moreng 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. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 4th January 2025

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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 couldnt 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 weRead morere disappointing which we havent experienced before. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 16th November 2024

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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.

Reviewed by Edward 23rd October 2024

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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.

Reviewed by Neil 5th October 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 19th September 2024

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Location very good. However cleanliness in house poor in places which detracts from overall appeal

Reviewed by Louise 11th September 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 7th September 2024

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Enjoyed a great week in the property, absolutely everything we needed and in a perfect position for beach fun.

Reviewed by John 18th August 2024

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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.

Reviewed by Ian 17th July 2024

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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 Read moresome 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. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 24th June 2024

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We love this cottage, it was our third time, we love Bamburgh and have happy family memories across the generations and hope to return.

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Canine 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.