Guests say
Southfield Lodge in Seahouses is highly praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the secure garden for dogs, the proximity to local amenities, and the thoughtful touches like welcome packs. It serves as an excellent base for exploring Northumberland, with particular commendation for its well-equipped kitchen and responsive owner.
The majority of guests report the property as very clean, with fresh bed linen and towels. A few noted areas for improvement, such as dust in hidden areas and a dirty window, but these seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is consistently praised for being within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the harbour. Its proximity to local attractions and ease of access make it an ideal spot for visitors.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. There are some remarks about uncomfortable sofas and difficulty with the tub/shower for older guests, but overall the property is seen as comfortable.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the secure garden and parking. Criticisms include an unsuitable EV charging point and minor maintenance issues like a lifting kitchen floor and a small microwave. However, the presence of an air fryer and other amenities are positive points.
Guests often mention welcome packs, which are seen as a thoughtful gesture, adding to the enjoyment of their stay. While these gifts are appreciated, it's important to note that such extras are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
Having been finished to an impeccably high standard, Southfield Lodge in Seahouses in Northumberland offers fantastic accommodation suitable for a family on holiday or a group of friends travelling together. The delightful sitting room welcomes guests into an inviting space with ample seating, tasteful décor, wood flooring and chic soft furnishings which all add up to create a charming ambience. The spacious kitchen/diner provides another area for entertaining with a fully fitted kitchen set up with all the facilities needed to create delicious food for the whole family. The adjoining dining table is the perfect place to gather guests, pull up a chair and look forward to long, sociable meals together. Double doors lead out onto the attractive gardens which are fully enclosed and safe for children (and any pets) to run around in while the grown-ups can take a seat on the patio and enjoy time to relax alfresco. Come bedtime and guests can choose from one of three bedrooms; all are beautifully presented and offer a calming place to rest your weary heads after a tiring day of getting out and about exploring. The property enjoys a superb location within walking distance of Seahouses, Beadnell and Bamburgh which are all well worth a visit. Seahouses boasts gorgeous sandy beaches and an excellent selection of shops and eateries. You can catch a boat from here to Farne Islands where you can look out for birds and seals. Bamburgh also has some great independent shops, bars, pubs, cafes and boutiques and is knowns for its fascinating castle. Jump in the car and head out to attractions such as Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland Country Zoo, Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Hadrian’s Wall. Activities to look forward to while you’re in the region include golf at Alnmouth, horse-riding at Slate Hall Riding Centre and surfing at Bamburgh Castle Beach. Boasting a superb setting close to the beach and with immaculate accommodation, Southfield Lodge offers the perfect holiday stay.
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
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner with TV.
Sitting room
Electric heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed gardens, lawns, patio area, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: Electric car charging point available at an extra charge.
Note: Sloped access to the rear so please bear in mind when booking.
Please note: this property can only allow a Friday arrival.
Reviews (21)
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Jeffrey
Just needs a little tlc as kitchen floor is lifting slightly. Good garden for our dogs too. Didnt find the book store until last day but didn't need it. Would book this bungalow again. Seahouses had some good eating places.
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Ian
Cottage was very clean, great facilities and welcome pack was a lovely touch. Lovely outdoor space to sit, dry wetsuits and have the dog out. Only small negative was the extremely small microwave for family of six. But loved the air fryer!!
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Merrilee
We liked that it was situated on a quiet street with its own private parking that was easy to get into and out of since there wasn't a lot of traffic. It was very comfortable and convenient with one or two exceptions. As older visitors, we found the couch to be very difficult to get up from and the tub/shower combo difficult to climb into, but that probably wouldn't bother most people, and there was a large walk-in shower available. It is a large property and though we only used two of the three bedrooms, larger groups would have plenty of room to spread out. We spend several minutes trying to locate the cutlery which is secreted in a drawer inside the cooking utensils drawer beneath the cooktop, a configuration we hadn't encountered before, but once we'd overcome that difficulty, we had everything we could need for meals at home. We appreciated that we were within easy walking distance of Main Street, approximately 10 minutes or less from the harbor area and with several good restaurants, takeaways, and chippies within easy reach. The co-op has the usual necessities and there is a butcher close by, though you would need to go further afield to find a good selection of groceries. Nearby Bamburg has a good butchers with prepared meals on offer. We liked being within easy reach of day trips to St Abb's Head, Alnwick, Warkworth, Cragside, Hadrian's Wall, Belsay Hall, etc. We wouldn't hesitate to rent this property again and highly recommend it to others.