Families living in the fishing village which topped the UK table for holiday lets profit growth are divided over the influx of tourists.
However local residents have criticised the spiralling housing prices for causing young people to move away because they can't afford to buy houses in the area any longer. Another attraction of Seahouses is that it is a mere stone's throw from Instagrammable Bamburgh Castle, built in the 12th century, which stands on top of a hill overlooking a long, sandy beach.
But the influx of visitors to the town, which lies on the northeast coast of England, has caused division amongst the locals - with some claiming they love the visitors, while others moan they bring it down Ms Stewart said: 'The increase has been happening for the last ten years. It's because of Robson Green and Vera filming in the area'
'If there were no tourists the houses would be cheaper but we wouldn't have any jobs to buy a house with.'People love to come to all the villages around here. We have really nice restaurants and hotels.But, some locals fumed the stunning village has become littered with tacky takeaways and tourist shops to cater to visitors.
And for those who love a meander, the streets are lined with boutique shops as well as quirky cafes, restaurants and pubs'There are stores that cater to tourists now. We only have one supermarket, which is mediocre, anyone here would tell you they would rather have a big supermarket. And for those who love a meander, the streets are lined with boutique shops as well as quirky cafes, restaurants and pubs.Read More Forget Mawgan Porth and Cornwall, Northumbria and Seahouses is the UK's best holiday home location Tourists have claimed Seahouses is 'better than Cornwall' after holiday let owners in the fishing village enjoyed the biggest hike in rental income in the UK.
Sharon, 64, a retired medical secretary said: 'We come here every year. This year we'll be here twice.