Guests say
The Sea Chest in Alnwick offers a well-appointed setting with private bathrooms for each bedroom and an open plan living space. Guests appreciate the picturesque village location and the proximity to good restaurants and local attractions. While some guests have had a pleasant stay, others have noted areas for improvement.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including unvacuumed floors, dirty dishwashers, and stained pillows and mattress covers. The repeated nature of these comments suggests a need for better cleaning practices.
The property is situated in a scenic village, which guests have enjoyed. However, the presence of a building site nearby has been a cause for dissatisfaction due to noise and dust, affecting the location's appeal.
Guests have reported issues with comfort, such as soft mattresses more suited for children, lumpy duvets, and a problematic shower door in the twin room. These factors have detracted from the overall comfort of the stay.
Facilities and maintenance issues are a common theme, with reports of non-working TVs, blunt knives, broken bins, and faulty hot water. The need for repairs and updates is evident to enhance guest experiences.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category based on the reviews provided.
About this property
Enjoying picturesque views of the Aln Estuary and situated a short distance away from the glorious beach of Alnmouth is this superbly-appointed, ground-floor apartment, The Sea Chest. This piece of treasure can be found tucked away within a Grade II listed building on the majestic Northumberland coastline, offering a delightful base for you and your loved ones to explore an area carved by its clusters of coves, fishing communities and a number of chic seaside towns. Unwind into your evening within the elegantly-styled, open-plan living room, where you will find everything you could possibly need during a week-long break with your loved ones. This spacious room boasts a contemporary kitchen, where you can look forward to preparing your own delicious evening meals that can be enjoyed at the dining table, a perfect spot for planning the next day’s adventure with your loved ones around you. Flick on the Smart TV and sink into the sofa, or soak up the views of the estuary whilst the warmth of the gas fire offers a sense of tranquility before you head to bed. Continuing to impress are the three well-presented bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a family bedroom with a double bed and a full size day bed and a twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Each room enjoys contemporary furnishings, quality linens, superb views and a TV. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful apartment, head into the village where a superb selection of restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and gift shops awaits, as well as access to the oldest golf course in the country and the glorious beach. If you are feeling active, choose to cycle along the Castles Cycle Route or walk within the Northumberland AONB where wildlife is in abundance. Head to Alnwick which is a medieval market town, where you can explore the castle which was used as the location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films and dine within one of the world’s largest tree houses. The Sea Chest is an superb retreat for you next coastal getaway.
Alnmouth is a coastal village resting on the Northumberland coast, just four miles away from Alnwick. Within the village you will find a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a golf course and a number of rivers offering opportunities for fishing. From here, you will be able to explore the nearby market town of Alnwick as well as a number of beaches and sand dunes along the coast.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x family bedroom with a double and single, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.
Gas central heating and gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, Smart TV/DVD music system and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Shared patio area.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Shop and pub within 0.3 miles.
Children's park and beach 100 metres.
Golf Course 400 metres.
Train station in the village.
Please be aware there is ongoing building work adjacent to the property, there will be noise associated disturbances due to this
Reviews (17)
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Janet
Regarding the outside of the property, the ground floor apartmentâs view has now been obscured by the houses built on the land in front! This information / up to date photographs should be given before the point of booking!!
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Beverley
Five key safes without labels so difficult to find right one when we arrived,faulty lock on communal front door, unable to use family bathroom as floor swollen so door jammed open, broken toilet seat, some of showers not working,surface coming off kitchen pans and plates, broken kitchen bin. Not happy should have looked at the Tripadvisor reviews as apparently an ongoing problem. Not the holiday we thought
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Grahame
The accommodation is pleasant however is situated about 12 feet from the substantial building site where they continue to work at weekends. The information on Sykes website states the work is due to complete by Easter 2022, this is incredibly misleading and I have asked Skyeâs to explain this, I am also considering referring them to the Advertising Standards Agency for this. Parking can also be difficult due to the tractor parked next to the building site. I would not recommend staying here given what seems to be never ending building site next door.