Muscle Shoals in Seahouses | Stunning Northumberland Group Cottage

About Muscle Shoals

Muscle Shoals is a spacious three-bedroom holiday cottage in Seahouses, Northumberland. This well-presented property sleeps eight guests making it perfect for large family gatherings or groups of friends. The cottage features off-road parking and a permit for Seahouses main car park, plus a wood burning stove for cosy evenings together.

Seahouses is a busy fishing village with an attractive harbour and access to several sandy beaches. The cottage sits in the older part of the village just 0.1 miles from the local pub and 0.3 miles from shops.

The accommodation includes three bedrooms: a king-size room, a second king-size room (zip/link, can be twin) and a family room with double and bunk beds. There are two bathrooms - a main bathroom with bath and shower, plus a ground floor shower room. The fully equipped kitchen has an induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and coffee machine. The sitting room has a Smart TV while the conservatory overlooks well-maintained gardens.

Groups can visit Bamburgh Castle (3.5 miles, 8 minutes), Dunstanburgh Castle (2.5 miles, 6 minutes), Beadnell Beach (1.8 miles, 4 minutes) and take boat trips to the Farne Islands from Seahouses harbour (0.2 miles, 2 minutes walk).

This cottage combines space, location and facilities perfectly. Muscle Shoals works brilliantly for families with children and dogs, offering easy harbour access and comfortable group accommodation.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburning stove
✓Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, drinks cooler, coffee machine
✓Smart tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Ocean leisure club membership (entrance fee payable)
✓Off-road parking for 1 car and 1 parking permit for main car park in seahouses and can be used elsewhere along the northumbrian coast
✓Enclosed gardens, patio area, patio furniture, pergola
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking, shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.2 miles
✓Note: fuel for woodburning stove not provided but available to buy locally
✓Note: if you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Muscle Shoals

Spacious Layout

Deceptively bigger than it appears with separate areas for different family activities and relaxation.

Perfect Location

Short stroll to harbour, shops and restaurants with easy walking access to beaches.

Well Equipped Kitchen

Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine and drinks cooler included.

Dog Friendly Setup

Enclosed garden and boot room make this ideal for families travelling with pets.

Cosy Wood Burner

Wood burning stove creates a warm focal point for group gatherings and evening relaxation.

Ground Floor Facilities

Ground floor shower room and good accessibility make this suitable for all group members.

Getting To Muscle Shoals

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Muscle Shoals by car, follow the A1 north to Alnwick then take the B1340 towards Seahouses. The cottage is located in the older part of the village with off-road parking for one car available.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, approximately 25 miles north of Seahouses. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to reach the cottage in this coastal Northumberland village.

Off-road parking plus car park permit

Berwick-upon-Tweed station (25 miles)

Easy access via A1 and B1340

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE69 7DF

Farne Islands Boat Trips

Distance: 0.2 miles

NE68 7RD

Dunstanburgh Castle

Distance: 2.5 miles

NE66 3TT

Beadnell Beach

Distance: 1.8 miles

NE67 5BX

Seahouses Harbour Walk

Distance: 0.2 miles

NE68 7RD

Bamburgh Beach

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE69 7AE

Seahouses Village Shops

Distance: 0.3 miles

NE68 7RD

Alnwick Market Town

Distance: 14.8 miles

NE66 1TN

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Distance: 25 miles

TD15 1HU

Seahouses Harbour

Distance: 0.1 miles

NE68 7RD

Local Pubs

Distance: 0.1 miles

NE68 7RD

Seahouses Beach

Distance: 1.2 miles

NE68 7RQ

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE69 7DF

Farne Islands Boat Trips

Distance: 0.2 miles

NE68 7RD

Dunstanburgh Castle

Distance: 2.5 miles

NE66 3TT

Beadnell Beach

Distance: 1.8 miles

NE67 5BX

Seahouses Harbour Walk

Distance: 0.2 miles

NE68 7RD

Bamburgh Beach

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE69 7AE

Seahouses Village Shops

Distance: 0.3 miles

NE68 7RD

Alnwick Market Town

Distance: 14.8 miles

NE66 1TN

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Distance: 25 miles

TD15 1HU

Seahouses Harbour

Distance: 0.1 miles

NE68 7RD

Local Pubs

Distance: 0.1 miles

NE68 7RD

Seahouses Beach

Distance: 1.2 miles

NE68 7RQ

Is Muscle Shoals Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Muscle Shoals offers excellent facilities for children with a family bedroom containing bunk beds and double bed. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space while the conservatory offers quiet areas. Seahouses harbour is perfect for watching boats and the nearby beaches provide endless entertainment opportunities.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious layout at Muscle Shoals creates perfect group accommodation with separate sitting room, conservatory and kitchen areas. Multiple bedrooms sleep eight guests comfortably while two bathrooms prevent morning queues. The wood burning stove provides a natural gathering point for evening socialising.

Pet Friendly

Muscle Shoals welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs with practical facilities including an enclosed garden and boot room. The coastal location offers excellent dog walking opportunities along beaches and coastal paths. Seahouses harbour area provides interesting scents and sights for four-legged family members.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Muscle Shoals

The Olde Ship Hotel

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE68 7RD

Seahouses Fish and Chips

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE68 7RD

The Bamburgh Castle Inn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Muscle Shoals

How many people does Muscle Shoals sleep?

The cottage sleeps eight guests across three bedrooms with a mix of king-size, twin and family room options. There are two bathrooms including a ground floor shower room for convenience.

Is the property pet friendly?

Yes, Muscle Shoals welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs with no additional charge mentioned. The property has an enclosed garden and practical boot room for muddy paws after beach walks.

What kitchen facilities are available?

The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and coffee machine. There's also a drinks cooler and all necessary cooking equipment provided.

How far is the beach from the cottage?

The nearest beach is 1.2 miles from Muscle Shoals with Beadnell Beach just 1.8 miles away. Seahouses harbour with boat trips to the Farne Islands is only 0.1 miles from the property.

What parking is available?

The cottage provides off-road parking for one car plus a parking permit for Seahouses main car park. The permit can be used elsewhere along the Northumbrian coast during your stay.

Are there shops and restaurants nearby?

Local shops are 0.3 miles away while the nearest pub is just 0.1 miles from the cottage. Seahouses village centre has several restaurants, cafes and takeaways within easy walking distance.

What heating does the property have?

The cottage has oil central heating throughout plus a wood burning stove in the sitting room. Fuel and power costs are included in the rental price for your convenience.

What entertainment options are available?

The sitting room has a Smart TV while the conservatory provides a quiet reading space overlooking the gardens. The property includes broadband/WiFi and Ocean Leisure Club membership with entrance fee payable.

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Muscle Shoals Reviews

Stuart

Great accommodation with ample parking. Great care had been taken to provide everything you could possibly want to enjoy our stay. children to fur babies we all had a great holiday. Visited lots of lovely beaches and villages close by as such a central location. Would definitely return.

Great size home, plenty of space for 6 people, much bigger than photos suggest. Parking permit good for going out in local area. Charges apply to use pool etc so did not go. Kitchen well designed, great for family meals, beds very comfortable. Great location, quiet but still able to walk everywhere. Only negative, dusty in some areas and bathrooms clean but suggest need deep clean however appreciate difficult mid season. Lovely welcome pack and coffees and tea provided. Sofa and cushions smelt slightly of dog when we arrived, however is a dog friendly home. We had a fantastic week and would book again.

Carole Anne

From booking with Northumbria Cottages to our stay at the fabulous Muscle Shoals it has been a top class experience. The house was even better than the pictures, it was so peaceful and relaxing and very private and just a minute walk to the harbour. It had many amenities, its clearly been well thought about regarding customer comfort and we loved the quirkiness in its decor along with a modern look. We loved Terence. Very dog friendly and was very safe for my granddog Alfie the beagle. One of the best properties I have stayed in, we will be definitely be making this a regular stay. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack.

Stuart

Great accommodation situated in the centre of Seahouses but in a quiet area. Property has everything you need as well as being very clean with parking. Another great stay here.

Stephen

Excellent property throughout. Lay out well thought out and one of the best equipped properties we have ever stayed in. It felt like a lived in property and not a holiday let. Could not fault it.

First time in a cottage usually caravans would definitely book again great ... First time in a cottage usually caravans would definitely book again great location and very spacious for my grown up family and our 15yr westie it felt like home

We had a fantastic stay at Muscle Shoals cottage in Seahouses! The location is absolutely perfect just a short, easy walk to the harbour, local shops, and some great spots for fish and chips. The cottage itself was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. We especially appreciated the enclosed garden. It felt like a real home away from home, and wed love to return. Highly recommended!

Alison

Ideal location for the coast, home from home and well thought out. Would highly recommend and will be back again

Absolutely perfect accommodation. Fantastic location and immaculate throughout. The cottage is like a tardis and is beautifully presented with cool, modern artwork and quirky features we particularly loved the coasters and the key holder and, of course, Terrence!. We wouldnt hesitate to book again.

Lovely holiday let very well equipted great garden for a dog

Nicola

Fantastic holiday home, big enough for the whole family and our dogs. Great location, great garden. Cant wait to go back.

Anthony

On arriving the heating and hot water were not working. This resulted in the house being very cold until The next day when the guy arrived to fix it. We also Had no hot water until after mid day on our second day. This was not ideal as we wanted to go out early.

Robert

Everything was straightforward and easy. The accommodation was as described and just what we needed. Thank you to the owners.

Muscle Shoals is conveniently located in the heart of Seahouses. Close to the harbour pubs and supermarkets. Yet pleasantly quiet We had a slight hiccup at the beginning which was dealt with efficiently. The beds are comfortable. Cleanliness excellent. All in all a enjoyable stay. We have rebooked for next year.

We loved our stay here! Muscle Shoals is a gorgeous, spacious holiday home and we loved being able to walk to the village centre, beaches and swimming pool, as well as driving out for a day trip to Alnwick. Would definitely look to stay here again.

Gillian

Loved our stay felt like home from home, had everything we needed and more for the 2nd year running, we will most definitely be back.

Fabulous house, we all loved it, including our 2 cockapoos. Thanks so much, we are already looking to rebook for next year

Vanessa

We absolutely love this property and I want to rebook for next year same time! ! Thank you Vanessa DawsonWatts

A nice accomation, perfect location, perfect garden for our little dog

Beautiful property, extremely well equipped and furnished. Won't hesitate to book again,

A lovely well presented holiday cottage with everything that you could need will be visiting again

A beautiful location, Muscle Shoals was very clean and incredibly well equipped with plenty of equipment. Everything was fabulous and we would love to visit again sometime soon as we had such a great time. Thought the visitor book was brilliant with the section on recommendations as we used a number of them. Would highly recommend.

Perfect house in a private and quiet location, we loved it and would certainty recommend. My only comment would be better window coveringsblackout blinds for the bedrooms would be nice.

Helena

Brilliant location. Perfect set up if you've got a dog and young kids.

Christine

The property was in a perfect location. It was very well equipped with everything you might want. The area was quiet and it was a short stroll to the harbour and the shops. Ruth in the office was very efficient when we asked for help with the lock on the conservatory door.

Catherine

Everything was as it looked in the photos. Well equipped , clean, roomy and very warm. More central to shops,pubs,harbour etc. than I was expecting. No problem with parking , both in the allocated spot or outside the front of the house. We had such a good time and would all visit again, including the dog!

Stuart

Fantastic,spacious property in an ideal location. I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting seahouses.

Christine

Brilliant cottage, deceptively bigger than it appears. Very clean with good artwork on the walls. It is very local to the shops and the beach with a fully enclosed safe garden for our dogs. The parking permit for our 2nd car was only used to park in the seahouses car park a couple of times but was useful when we were out and about in the other car parks it could be used in. My only negative comment is the settee and cuddle chair are very low down and more or less impossible for some of our party to sit in as we just couldn't get off them without a pull up. But there are 4 comfortable chairs in the conservatory that we ended up using. Would definitely return if settee replaced. Very cosy cottage.

Great quiet location. Welcome pack very nice. Fully equipped and stocked kitchen and spare towelsbedding etc. Both entrance doors need adjusting and some internal doors a little oil to stop them squeaking. We really enjoyed our stay for the week and hopefully will be back again. Would recommend this property 100.

Excellent property in an excellent location. We have booked again for next year.

A great stay, house ideal for a stay with children and dogs. Very well equipped, ideal location and couldn't fault.

Pauline

We all loved this house was comfortable and well equipped Central location ... We all loved this house was comfortable and well equipped Central location which the children loved as near rocks harbour and great walks around us Would love to stay again in the future Ideal for a family loved it

Lizzie

Cosy and warm. Surprisingly spacious and tastefully designed. Easy arrival and departure. The location was perfect, in the middle of the town and close to the harbour. We had a great week here with our brown family. Fabulous food in the local pubs and restaurants, great wind blown walks along the beach and plenty of local villages and towns to visit. Wonderful

Beautiful house and perfect walking distance to the harbour and shops, we have stayed in a few places in Bamburgh and Seahouses and this has been our favourite it is so cosy and homely after a long day at the beach! Found the washing machine and dryer super handy and also the coffee machine. Will definitely stay again.

Robert

Great stay everything you needed and close to the beach

Stephen

The house was just as we had hoped, for a family holiday and ideally placed for access into the town. It was very well maintained and comfy. The games were perfect for family fun in the evenings and on rainy days. The parking facility needs to be made a little clearer, as one car can fit in the drive behind the house, with the 2nd parking space in the middle of 2 others alongside the house more suitable to a smaller car rather than larger SUV. The parking which was available some days in front of the house was fine, and we did use the carpark in town overnight too twice. The garden area is perfect and safe for our little dog too. We would definitely like to return again soon.

Loved this property thanks very comfortable, well equipped, great location.

Lovely property and location perfect. Only criticism would be that a bit more cleaning in certain areas is required otherwise perfect

Claire

Great place to stay, very spacious and very well equipped. Only negatives we had was it wasnt the cleanest we have stayed in. The hoover that was there didnt work. We were also asked how we would like the bed set up in the double room, we asked for 2 singles but on arrival it was set up as a double, however none of this would stop us from staying there again. Overall, an enjoyable holiday.

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Muscle Shoals, Seahouses

About Muscle Shoals

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Layout

Perfect Location

Well Equipped Kitchen

Dog Friendly Setup

Cosy Wood Burner

Ground Floor Facilities

Getting To Muscle Shoals

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Muscle Shoals Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Olde Ship Hotel

Seahouses Fish and Chips

The Bamburgh Castle Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Muscle Shoals Reviews