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ID: S1256350
21 reviews
Pets welcome
2 Bathrooms
WiFi
Open fire
Parking
Milbanke House is praised for its cleanliness, excellent location near the harbour, and responsive hosts. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, comfortable beds, and sea views. While some minor issues with facilities and lack of certain amenities are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'spotlessly clean' and 'tidy'. This indicates a high standard of cleanliness maintained at the property.
The location is highly praised for being close to the harbour, shops, restaurants, and the beach, making it an ideal spot for visitors. The availability of free parking is also appreciated.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property peaceful. However, some guests mention issues with the living room seating and the need for blackout curtains, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
While the property is well-equipped, there are recurring comments about the lack of a working TV, dishwasher, and tumble dryer. The need for additional seating and better window dressings is also noted.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
Milbanke House is a newly renovated two-bedroom property located in the popular North East seaside resort of Seaham. Dog friendly and close to the beach, this beautiful holiday let is perfect for couples, families and small groups of friends looking for a coastal escape. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room and private parking, you'll have everything you could need for a self-catering getaway at Milbanke House. Milbanke House is located less than a 5-10 minute drive from Seaham Golf Courses and The Serenity Spa, renowned for its excellent services and recipient of the Good Spa Guide Awards 2019. Plenty of fantastic cafes and restaurants, such as Sambuca offering Italian cuisine, and The Lamp Room, a bistro restaurant and coffee house, are just a short walk away.
Admire the dramatic cliff top views, seek out one of England's oldest churches or simply relax at the beach in Seaham.
The tranquil beauty of the sandy North Beach, with its inviting rock pools, is sheltered by a long sea wall which also protects the cliffs from the power of the North Sea. Grab an ice cream or simply enjoy the stunning view from Seaham Harbour Marina or set off on a walk along the coastal footpath (part of the King Charles III England Coast Path) to reveal breathtaking views.
Don't miss the perfect photo opportunity with "Tommy" the WWI statue and visit the heritage and lifeboat centre where George Elmy is on permanent display. and you'll be spoilt for choice when it's time to refuel with a wide selection of bars, cafés and restaurants along a busy sea front.
A sense of history is never far away, one of the most outstanding features in Seaham is St. Mary the Virgin Church, recognised as one of the 20 oldest surviving churches in the whole country. Located to the north of the town, this old Anglo-Saxon churchhas roots thought to date back to the 7th Century.
No visit to Seaham would be complete without a trip to nearby Dalton Park - find bargains galore at the region’s biggest outlet shopping destination. Seaham rail station has regular routes to Hexham, Metro Centre, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Sunderland and Whitby.
Seaham has great bus routes to surrounding areas including Peterlee and Sunderland.
The nearest airport is Newcastle International, 27 miles away from Seaham. With a luxury, orange velvet sofa and a metal coffee table, the living room is the perfect spot to relax with your loved ones. Lay back here with a good book or simply just relax after a day at the seaside. Beautifully decorated, the living area is complete with exposed bricks, wall lamps and wooden flooring. Watch your favourite shows or stream your favourite apps from the 43” Smart TV provided.
Directly behindthe living space is the dining room. On trend velvet dining chairs frame the black table so there is ample room for your party to enjoy meals together. Whether you are making home cooked food in the kitchen or you’re ordering in a takeaway, the dining area allows you to socialise easily with yourfriends or family.
The modern kitchen is on the right-hand side of the dining space and boasts a sophisticated look. With light cream cabinets and wooden worktops, the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need for your self-catering staycation. There is an oven, hob, microwave, toaster and kettle. The space is complete with silverware and cookware. A washing machine is also provided for your convenience.
Head upstairs and you’ll find two welcoming bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom boasts a double bed, storage space and an ensuite shower room. Beautifully decorated, the space includes a cosy cream walls and premium furnishings. The ensuite has a walk-in shower, basin and WC.
The second bedroom also features a comfy double bed with premium bedding and linens. With a bright colour scheme of white, there is an instant relaxing feel. The space is complete with a bedside table and a stylish lamp.
The main bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower, WC and basin.
Along with parking for one vehicle at the rear of the property, you’ll also find an enclosed yard area.
Pets allowed
Free parking on premises
Wireless internet
Bed linens
Carbon monoxide detector
Cleaning Disinfection
Coffee maker
Cookware
Dishes and silverware
Enhanced cleaning practices
Family/kid friendly
First aid kit
Hair dryer
Hangers
Heating
High touch surfaces disinfected
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Laptop friendly workspace
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shampoo
Smoke detector
Stove
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
TV
Toaster
Towels provided
Washer
Bathtub
Private entrance
Essentials
Town
Near Ocean
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