Guests say
Hillcrest in Seahouses is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate its proximity to local amenities and the coast, as well as the secure garden for pets. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The majority of guests found Hillcrest to be very clean, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, a few reviews mentioned specific cleanliness issues such as a smelly sofa and a dirty kitchen bin, which slightly impacted the overall impression.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the coast. The provision of a parking permit is appreciated, although some guests found parking challenging during busy periods.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds and the cosy atmosphere of the cottage. Some feedback suggests that the sofas could be more comfortable, but overall, the property provides a comfortable stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and good Wi-Fi. However, several reviews cite maintenance issues such as a dripping tap, broken shower head, and issues with the front door, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
A terraced stone-built property resting in the seaside town of Seahouses, beautifully fitted and within easy reach of local amenities, Hillcrest is the ideal base for a family looking to explore Northumberland. Be welcomed into an airy open-plan living area where white walls complement tasteful furniture and wooden flooring. Why not settle down in one of the black leather sofas and enjoy a good book beside a traditional fireplace housing a woodburning stove? Cook up a storm in a lovely kitchen outfitted in contemporary grey and with many home-from-home amenities, and you can enjoy dining together at the bar or the stylish dining table, beside which you will find another sofa and double glass doors opening up onto a garden, encouraging you to dine alfresco in the fresh air.
Three bedrooms nestle within this lovely property, including a super-king-size which can be set up as a twin on request, and also has a TV and an en-suite, a double with a TV and a bunk bed, ideal for children. There is also a contemporary bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles. Seahouses is a lovely coastal town with a high street offering a selection of tasty eateries and independent shops, and you will also find a picturesque harbour and fantastic sandy beach. Explore the coast further with Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours or you can indulge in the scenery of Northumberland a little further from the property at Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve.
Head over to the historic town of Bamburgh and enjoy the impressive castle or visit the amazing Holy Island where there are many must-see sites including Lindisfarne Priory and castle. Explore the wonders of Northumberland with a stay at Hillcrest.
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 super-king-size zip-link with TV (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x double with TV, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine.
3 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Parking permit for 1 car supplied (main public car park) situated behind the property.
Large enclosed garden with decking and furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Some steps down to gravel area in garden
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (36)
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Susan
Great location though the grassy bank at the back of the property makes it difficult to unload/load car at the back. Had to park on double yellow lines and unload/load car from the front. Not a hardship just something to be aware of. The radiator in the small room was cold even when heating was on. However we managed to warm the bedroom by leaving other doors open.
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Christine
Our first night was a bit challenging as the majority of Seahouses was on a 16 hour power cut , however the owner came over with a couple of extra torches for us so we could use upstairs . Having a parking pass was great as could be used in other council car parks we never paid for parking all week. Garden is fully self contained so we had peace of mind for the dogs and there is gated access at the rear however I found the gate a bit of a struggle with gate when coming back in (I am very short though) , I wondered if a combination lock might be beneficial . What I would like to say how friendly people are in Seahouses, wherever you went and in particular there is a newsagent on the Main Street who strangely had electric when we were all off who made me some coffees and told me if I needed hot water to take a flask down and she would fill it for me.
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Alisdair
The cottage was decorated beautifully for Christmas time which we really appreciated. Hillcrest is in a prime location close to shops, pubs & restaurants. Great comfy beds & lovely fluffy towels. It had everything you required. A few points to note: the sofa's in the living/kitchen area could do with replacing as they are well worn & smelly.....we had to use the throws before sitting on them. There were no pillow protectors on pillows. The lighting at the decking area is not very bright & totally insufficient at stairs going down to garden...our dog fell down the stairs as it was dark when we arrived so a sensor light here should be essential also a light or sign on or inside the back gate warning of the step up as again in dark when unloading the car we nearly tripped on this. These are minor suggestions but from a safety point of view essential especially over winter dark months and moreso as there is no lighting at the designated car parking area. We really loved using the wood burner in the evening. This was our 4th visit to Seahouses having previously stayed in King street. We will definitely return to Hillcrest as we both along with our dog had a wonderful stay. Thank you.