Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Seahouses

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jenny - Verified booking

  Premium price, less than premium experience.

  It was a good location, and on the surface, looked good. There were maintenance issues including - flashing kitchen lights; flashing /not working rt hand light over bathroom sink; hot tap on bath had to be held to turn on and off - not good when it was hot; button on bathroom sink hot tap detached; grey settee in front lounge - spring gone? - down at one side; general rubbish bin outside - totally full on arrival. Cleanliness - downstairs loo very offputting, even after several flushes with what looked like faecal stains; plenty of cobwebs and dust etc along skirting by bed/back of bedside cabinets, suggesting inadequate cleaning; on arrival - black bits in bath - may be blown in if window had been opened, but as you would have to stand in bath to operate the window, obviously the muck was just left - also on shelf between cistern and toilet bowl. Bad staining on mattress protector on queen bed. Minor points - the kettle is very heavy for anyone who is not super fit in upper body. Kitchen blind over the sink hopeless for anyone under 5'5 to reach and pull up/down. Shower lethal - bath mat would be helpful to be obvious. Those issues are about the cottage. In what was not even a full week with a clear message early booking in was out of the question, it felt like being short changed to receive a message when it was too late to react to say the cottage was available earlier. Never had any of theses issues with Sykes before. Very disappointed.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We spent a wonderful two weeks in Puffin Cottage, it proved just right for us all. The location is fabulous, the option of walking in Seahouses or the beach at St Aidan’s bay for magnificent sunsets towards Bamburgh Castle, fun in the sea and on the sand, boat trips and food shopping. We love this region of the country and enjoyed returning to our favourite places and discovering new ones. Some recommendations would be Ford and Etal Castles (Castles, miniature train trips, cafes, Lady Waterford Hall with its pre Raphaelite walls, mill and the craft shops). We also enjoyed the local walk to the harbour, south to the caravan park which was a pleasant stroll. Bertram’s in Warkworth for food/coffee, the castle, river and beach all all lovely. A favourite of ours is Embleton Bay with views of Dunstanburgh from the North.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We arrived to a lovely welcome hamper and there was even items for our dog, which was a thoughtful touch. It is a lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable. After busy active days in the glorious weather the mega TV was a bonus for watching films together. It was helpful to have a well enclosed garden to keep our dog nice a safe. We enjoyed the coastal walks to Craster/ Dunstanburgh Castle. Holy Island and also to Beadnell and Bamburgh. The Billy Shiel boat trip was rewarding, although there was no Puffins at this time of year, but there was lots of seals and many breeds of birds. We recommend The Spice House Indian Restaurant as well as the cafes in Seahouses. The Smoke House on South street is a hidden gem with delicious seafood and fish. Thank you for giving us a good base for a lovely holiday.

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• Michael - Verified booking

  The cottage was in s great location & very nice.

  The reason for only 1 star is the heating or hot water didn't come on during our stay, this meant we left a day early as no hot water or heating. In the house instructions book it advised heating comes on twice per day long enough to give you hot water through the day and night but this didn't happen. The property maintenence came out and put the heating on but this was only for a short time & not long enough to heat the water. The boiler needs upgrading for a property charging £200 per night. Basically £300 per night as we had to come home early or face another night sitting with blankets wrapped round us & not hot water to wash dishes. Heating & hot water are the minimum you expect

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• Guest Book - Verified booking

  Lovely, Beautiful Cottage!

  For others staying we recommend the following: The fish n chips on the high street - is the best! (the one opposite Methodist church). The Indian take away next to this is very good too. Would highly recommend cocktail hour at The Black Swan Inn (3pm - 6pm). The Bamburgh Castle Inn is great with brilliant roast on Sundays. The coffee shop in Bamburgh is lovely and also reasonable! "Wyndenwell cafe". Barter Books, both Gardens and Castle at Alnwick are all definitely worth your visit. We saw baby seals on boat trip around island and Holy Island is beautiful (with more great coffee and food places ) You can see what we have done on our holiday!!

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