Guests say
Anchor Cottage in Seahouses is highly praised for its comfort, prime location, and thoughtful touches like a welcome hamper. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, cosy atmosphere, and the convenience of off-street parking. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive with many guests planning to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be very clean and well-presented. However, a few mentioned specific cleanliness issues, such as cobwebs and dust, which suggests room for improvement in cleaning thoroughness.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to the village, harbour, beach, and local amenities. Off-road parking is frequently mentioned as a significant benefit.
Guests frequently mention the comfortable beds and cosy environment. The spaciousness and warmth of the cottage upon arrival contribute to the high comfort level experienced by visitors.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and offering a range of amenities. However, several reviews mention maintenance issues such as a broken TV, problematic heating, and the need for more powerful showers, which impacts the score.
Guests often express appreciation for the welcome hamper and other considerate details. While these gestures are highly valued, it is important to note that such gifts are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoying an incredible seaside town location, Anchor Cottage, Seahouses, is an idyllic semi-detached stone-built property ideal for a family looking to explore Northumberland. Park off-road and unpack with ease into this charming property, settling down in the sitting room beside an open fire as you plan the day ahead of you, a tastefully outfitted room with a boat-shaped bookcase, mis-matched stylish sofas and bay windows drawing in seas of light. With contemporary décor and ample amenities, cook up a storm in the spacious kitchen and enjoy a family meal in the dining room, where wooden flooring and an open fire create a charming atmosphere, and here you will also find extra seating and a patio door opening up onto the garden, a courtyard ideal for alfresco dining, and Weber BBQ. Three airy bedrooms await your relaxation, including a double, a king-size zip-link that can be set up as a twin on request, and a twin (can be set as king size bed on request) .
There is a family bathroom where you can freshen up. Seahouses is a fantastic location, and this property is only a short distance from the town centre, where you will find a handful of lovely independent shops and tasty eateries. Seahouses not only boasts a picturesque harbour and scenic views from the Gunpowder House, but has a golf course, a fantastic sandy beach and coastal boat tours from Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours. Further from the property you will find the impressive Bamburgh Castle, and beyond that, Holy Island, an idyllic village surrounded by coast and with many shops, a beach, and a selection of historic sites including Lindisfarne Castle and Lindisfarne Priory. Indulge in the wonders of Northumberland with a stay at Anchor Cottage.
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
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x double, 1 x twin (can be set as king size bed on request).
Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, vanity storage unit with incorporated electric toothbrush and shaver socket, heated towel rail and WC and wood effect floor.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility with access to side yard.
Dining room/snug with open fire.
Sitting room with open fire.
Ocean Leisure Club Membership (Entrance fee payable).
Oil heating with two open fires.
Electric Rangemaster classic double oven & microwave.
Also Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for open fires included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for up to 2 cars on drive.
Small gated enclosed courtyard garden to the rear and side.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Ocean Leisure Club Membership (Entrance fee payable)
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (37)
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Jenny
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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Guest Book
The location is amazing! Thanks!
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Lisa
Perfect location for us! Thank you for the welcome hamper it was much appreciated.