Guests say
Beach Retreat in Seahouses is a well-regarded holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local attractions and the town centre, as well as the well-equipped kitchen and pleasant garden. While some guests mention minor maintenance issues and challenges with parking, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The property consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with guests noting it as very clean and well-maintained. A few minor comments about cobwebs and crumbs suggest room for improvement, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
The location is highly praised for being close to the town centre and local amenities, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. The convenience and quietness of the location contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the beds and living spaces comfortable, with special mentions of the warm and welcoming atmosphere. However, there are remarks about the need for better mattresses, suggesting that while comfort is generally good, there is room for improvement.
The property is appreciated for its well-equipped kitchen and the bonus of a garden. Criticisms include issues with Wi-Fi, parking, and some maintenance matters like blocked drains and the need for better refuse management, indicating that while facilities are good, attention to certain details could enhance the experience.
Guests mention welcome packs, which are seen as a thoughtful touch, adding to the enjoyment of their stay. It should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
A pretty stone-built terraced cottage settled into the coastal town of Seahouses, within easy reach of the town centre, Beach Retreat is the ideal Northumberland getaway for a family. Be welcomed by this lovely stone terraced property and get cosy in a characterful sitting room, with wooden roofbeams treaded throughout the ceiling and a bare brick fireplace housing a woodburning stove, great for warming your feet after a long day at the beach as you relax in one of the leather sofas. When mealtimes call, a tasteful kitchen/diner sports an amply fitted kitchen with wooden flooring and contemporary furniture, stocked with all of the amenities needed to make a heart-warming meal, and there is a woodburning stove and tiled floor throughout the dining area, as well as a quirky wooden bench, adding a real countryside cottage feel. Four bedrooms rest throughout this property, as well as a family bathroom, including a spacious king-size with an en-suite, a double bedroom with an en-suite, a single and a bunk, as well as a playroom for children to enjoy, where there is an additional sofa bed (bedding not included). Outside, enjoy dining alfresco in a patio space bordered by pretty shrubs providing a pop of colour. Seahouses is a fantastic coastal location where you can enjoy a hot meal at one of the local eateries, or coffee in a quaint tea shop before checking out the local independent shops and scenic harbour. Seahouses has a local golf club and a fantastic sandy beach, however you can explore the local scenery further with Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours. Travel a short distance from the property you will find Bamburgh with its impressive castle and scenic coastline, and beyond that the historic Holy Island boasting many shops, eateries and fascinating historical sites, including Lindisfarne Priory and Lindisfarne Castle. Make a seaside getaway to remember with a stay at Beach Retreat.
A bustling, pretty fishing village with an attractive harbour, situated on the beautiful Northumbrian coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seahouses offers a variety of shops and a good selection of inns, pubs and eating places. Nearby are miles and miles of splendid sandy beaches and the opportunity to visit the bird sanctuary or seal colony on the famous Farne Islands with boat trips running daily from Seahouses, is not to be missed. There are numerous castles and great houses to explore, such as the magnificent castles at Bamburgh, Cragside, and Alnwick (home of the Duke of Northumberland), to mention just a few. Golf, fishing and riding are also available locally.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x bunk, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Playroom with sofa bed and TV
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars at the rear of the property.
Large rear garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Additional sleeping in playroom on sofa bed, linen and bedding not included
Reviews (24)
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Suzanne
It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed and more. "Enjoy your stay" box with biscuits, sugar, milk etc was a lovely touch. Stairs are very steep so anyone with mobility issues could struggle to get up them. Not sure which was the recycling bin. Only 2 very small negatives in what was a very enjoyable stay
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David
The property is nicely located within the town.
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Susan
We couldn't sleep on it at all (Too soft) . It might suit others. Cleaning and snack pack were a lovely touch. Garden is a suntrap.Excellent stay otherwise.