Guests say
Farne Lookout is a well-received cottage in Seahouses, praised for its stunning views, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. The property's layout and attention to detail contribute to a delightful stay, although some minor maintenance issues are noted.
Most guests found the property clean, with good quality linen and towels. However, a few mentioned areas with dust and cobwebs, and outdoor spaces affected by pigeons, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, shops, pubs, and beautiful views over the harbour. It's considered ideal for exploring local attractions and enjoying the scenery.
Guests report the property as comfortable and spacious with cosy bedrooms and a homely living area. The presence of a games room adds to the comfort, despite it being cold for some.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and the games room is a hit. However, the score reflects reported maintenance issues with appliances and the need for better heating in some areas.
The welcome pack and additional touches like toys for children are appreciated, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it's noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may vary with each stay.
About this property
A beautiful four-storey townhouse resting in Seahouses, Farne Lookout is the ideal coastal getaway to Northumberland, with many close by amenities and a games room. Be welcomed into this fantastic house, spread over four storeys, with the living area resting on the second floor, and there is a spiral staircase threaded throughout the property. Enter into a stunning sitting room with a bare brick feature wall beside the wooden flooring, roof beams and stylish furniture, in shades of reds and greys, so why not curl up with a good book and enjoy the scenery outside throughout the glass windows, or even take a coffee and sit outside on either the balcony with a view across the coast or the rear landscaped patio? On the second floor there is a lovely kitchen/diner with a real cottage feel, offering plenty of amenities to cater to your culinary needs and a dining table so guests can enjoy a heart-warming meal together. On the ground floor there is a fantastic games room, as well as a handy utility, and there are four bedrooms throughout this stunning property, including three on the first floor, a double and two twins accompanied by a bathroom and each with pretty furniture and seaside views, and a fourth bedroom, a king-size with an en-suite, can be found on the third floor, boasting amazing sea views. Farne Lookout is a stunning property with a real unique feel, resting in the amazing seaside town of Seahouses. There is plenty to do in the local area, including a range of tasty eateries for you to try out, and a stunning sandy beach where you can take a walk along the coast or enjoy watersports and wild swimming. Seahouses has a pretty harbour and offers amazing boat trips to see the wildlife and landscape of the coast with Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours and there is the option of walks though the close by Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve. A little further from the property you will find Bamburgh with its well-known castle, and beyond that, Holy Island. Make a holiday to remember with a stay at the wonderful Farne Lookout.
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
Set over four storeys.
Four bedrooms: 1 x third-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Second-floor sitting room.
Ground-floor games room
Oil heating.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, pool table, games, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
On-road parking to the rear of the property.
Enclosed rear patio on second floor with furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Oil heating not available in games room.
Note: Not suitable for those with mobility issues due to staircases
Reviews (26)
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David
In summary, not the standard we expected from Sykes.
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Debbie
Great location& views over the harbour.
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Pamela
Would definitely book it again.