Guests say
Claremont in Seahouses is a beautifully restored and immaculately clean cottage, praised for its comfort, high-quality furnishings, and excellent location close to the village and seafront. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, thoughtful touches, and warm hospitality from the owners. The welcome packs are frequently mentioned as a delightful surprise, though not guaranteed. While parking and lack of a garden are minor drawbacks, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing Northumberland getaway.
Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with guests describing the cottage as immaculate, spotless, and exceptionally well maintained. The cleaning staff are specifically commended for their high standards.
The location is highly rated, with guests appreciating the short walk to Seahouses village, the seafront, and easy access to local attractions. The setting is described as both convenient and peaceful.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's comfort, from cosy underfloor heating to spacious, well-furnished rooms and quality bedding. The property is described as homely and relaxing.
Facilities are excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, quality fixtures, and thoughtful amenities. Minor points are lost for the lack of a ground floor toilet and limited kitchen cupboard space, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The owners' attention to detail and hospitality are frequently highlighted, with many guests receiving generous welcome packs and thoughtful touches for both people and pets. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Claremont is a fabulous, 200 year old property with plenty of character, period features, and with the added bonus of being near the coast.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 43" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Living Room 2:32" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Fire
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bathroom 1: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. . Courtyard garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with one other property on-site). Bike store. Two small/medium sized well-behaved dogs welcome. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children. Electric vehicle charging point is a slow charger (13A).. Claremont is a deceptively spacious cottage bursting with character and period features. Fully renovated in 2020 to a high standard, natural traditional materials have been used whilst updating the cottage for comfortable modern living. Situated opposite St Paul’s Church in the old village centre of North Sunderland, now part of Seahouses, a mile from Seahouses North Beach. The cottage is set back from the road and enjoys a very quiet and secluded location, yet the bustling harbour and seafront are just ten minute’s walk away. This cottage features exposed stone walls and beams in most rooms and is packed with original features. The exposed wooden lintels are derived from ship’s timbers and the original 200-year-old wood floors upstairs have been restored and sanded. The lighting is mounted in exposed steel conduit with Edison-style bulbs. Downstairs the floors are limestone flags throughout. The kitchen has a wide range of newly installed high gloss kitchen units, granite worktops and a vaulted ceiling. The living room has an exposed stone fireplace with a wood burner (all logs for the week included) and an open feature staircase. Upstairs there are two generously sized bedrooms both with kingsize beds. Unusually, the first bedroom is part of an impressive suite of three rooms comprising a bedroom, shower room and a spacious vaulted sitting room, only accessible to the occupants of bedroom 1. Both shower rooms are newly fitted with a walk-in shower. The sitting room over the archway has an electric log-effect stove. The bedding is crisp Egyptian cotton from The White Company with new Sleepeze pocket-sprung mattresses. The accommodation is immaculately presented with an eclectic mix of both old and new furniture selected to suit the character of the property.
This luxury property is ideal for couples seeking superior accommodation. The amenities within Seahouses include tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the harbour, the islands are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding, a links golf course, kayak and surfboard hire, windsurfing, mountain and road cycling are all available nearby as well as coast and country walks in this outdoor playground.
Claremont is perfectly located to explore the Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its fortress, is a lovely walk from Seahouses along the top of St Aidan’s dunes and onto golden sandy beaches. Just beyond Bamburgh is Budle Bay, where at low tide a vast expanse of mud flats is the home to countless thousands of sea and land birds making this bird sanctuary a haven for bird watchers. The market town of Alnwick with its castle offers many facilities. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! If Claremont is not available, try the owner’s adjacent property Rodney (UK32280), comparable in size, style and quality. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
No children or babies allowed.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous cottage with everything you would ever need and spotlessly clean!The welcome pack was amazing and some! Would highly recommend this cottage!
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely property, spotlessly clean, everything you could ask for included in the cottage , perfect location.Would highly recommend a stay here.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is beautiful, exactly as it appears on the website. It is equipped with everything you need just like being at home. There was a lovely welcome pack when we arrived, much better than I have experienced before, also one for our dog, treats, towel, blanket, poo bags etc. The cottage was immaculate and the rooms were large and airy. The larger bedroom with its own extra sitting room and large en suite was an absolute pleasure. The cottage is a short distance from the town, restaurants/cafes/shops etc if you struggle with walking but you do get first hour free on the main car park if you need to do a shop in the local Co-Op. The parking at the cottage is in a courtyard at the rear of the property, shared with others but plenty of space. There is no garden for the dogs to be let out but the church opposite has a green space behind it for doggie toilet time and there is also a nice walk on a pedestrian lane down to the town where we were able to let our dog off lead. A lovely holiday which I would recommend.