Harbour Fantasies in Seahouses, Northumberland

Harbour Fantasies Self-Catering

Lying just around the corner from Seahouses Harbour, the stone facade of this home looks like it's been a fixture here for years, but it's a fairly recent addition. This becomes abundantly clear as you glance around the contemporarily styled interior for the first time.

Spread across a single floor, the colour palette of muted greys and whites is bright and inviting, while there's a wealth of surface space in the sleek kitchen for when you want to whip up seafood banquets. The designers haven't completely done away with rustic cosiness, though – what could be a cuter way of ending a productive day than gathering around the crackling flames by the living room's stove?

As already mentioned, the town's harbour is just a three-minute walk away and it's possible to head out on nautical expeditions, including diving and trips to the bird-spotting hotspot, Farne Islands. If you prefer to stay on land, there are walking routes and scenic points aplenty in the surrounding Northumberland Coast AONB, too.

Home truths:
*The home is spread across a single level on the ground floor
*There's on-street parking available for one car and the use of a garage is available upon request
*There's no desk here, but the dining table can double up as a laptop-friendly workspace if needed
*Mobile phone reception is quite poor inside the home due to its insulation, but there is a good signal outside
*The washing machine is a combination washer-dryer