Harbourmaster House in Seahouses, Northumberland

Harbourmaster House Self-Catering

With hues of blue and grey, the stormy-sea palette plays into the nautical theme without going overboard on seaside decorations, but if you are looking for an element of maritime chic, you can find the large, wrought-iron compass on the bathroom wall for a nod to the beachy surroundings.

Fairly minimal otherwise, this home instead chooses to maximise the space by furnishing it efficiently. Can you see yourself here, absently enjoying a cup of coffee as you lose yourself to a daydream by staring toward the harbour? Curl up on the sofa with your favourite podcast or catch up on a Netflix series.

Enjoy Full English breakfasts at the dining table before heading out to explore the historic harbour area of Seahouses. Not far from there you’ll also find a beach where you can dip a toe into the chilly waters of the North Sea. Take a long walk along the coast before turning back to find a coffee shop or cafe where you can enjoy a hot drink and light bite.

Golf enthusiasts can spend lazy days on the course at Seahouses Golf Club – minutes away – whilst everyone else heads out on a boat tour. Eat, drink, laugh and return to this home at the end of the day to put your feet up with a glass of wine.

Home truths:
*There’s free parking for one car here, but there's also unrestricted free on-street parking
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*This home is spread over three floors, with no internal lift
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*There is a welcome package here to get your started