Guests say
Portside is a well-regarded apartment in Seahouses, praised for its superb location with sea views and proximity to local amenities. Guests appreciate the quietness when windows are closed, the well-equipped kitchen, and the quality of furnishings. While some minor maintenance issues and the lack of a modern smart TV were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The majority of guests found the apartment clean and beautifully decorated. However, a few mentioned minor issues such as mould on silicone and a need for a deep clean in certain areas. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The location is highly praised for its sea views, proximity to shops, pubs, and restaurants, and as a base to explore the Northumberland coast. The convenience and attractiveness of the location contribute to the high score.
Guests generally found the apartment comfortable, with special mentions of cosy beds and a great view. However, some guests reported issues with uncomfortable mattresses and noise when windows are open, which affects the score.
The apartment is appreciated for its well-equipped kitchen and quality fixtures. Nonetheless, several guests reported outdated or malfunctioning facilities such as the TV and bathroom fixtures, indicating room for improvement.
While some guests were delighted with a welcome pack, others had differing expectations. As the provision of gifts such as welcome packs is not consistently mentioned across reviews, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Boasting stunning views over to Farne Islands, Portside in Seahouses in Northumberland is an impressive first-floor apartment, the perfect destination for a family holiday or couples away together. The warm and welcoming sitting room has ample seating, tasteful décor and soft furnishings and patio doors to an impressive balcony with sublime views towards the sea and beyond, making it the ideal spot to chill out together and soak up those gorgeous views. The sleek and stylish contemporary kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to produce delicious food for the holiday party and has more incredible views to enjoy while tucking into your meals at the elegant dining table.
This is a space you can imagine spending lots of time eating, drinking and socialising. If the sun is shining then there is another balcony here with a patio table and chairs all ready for guests to sit back, relax and indulge in those gorgeous sea vistas. At bedtime, choose from two opulent super-king-size bedrooms (which can be twin on request) with fantastic sea views and a chilled-out ambience, making it a wonderful space in which to recharge your batteries. In the morning, after breakfast on the balcony, it’s time to plan the day’s activities and with the beaches and harbour of Seahouses on the doorstep, getting out and about couldn’t be easier.
Boat trips run daily from Seahouses to Farne islands where you can look out for birds and seals. Further afield there are magnificent castles to discover such as Dunstanburgh, Warkworth, Lindisfarne and Cragside, with towns such as the historic market town of Alnwick; Alnmouth known for its excellent golf course; and Bamburgh with its infamous castle. Offering simply sublime views of the sea and immaculately presented accommodation, Portside promises to deliver a fantastic holiday to remember for a lifetime.
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.
EPC Rating: Band CAccommodation
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Electric heating.
Electric oven and grill, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, iPod docking station, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Two balconies, patio furniture, storage for bikes, etc.
One well-behaved dog welcome .
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: Welcome tray for guests supplied.
Note: If you wish the super-king-sizes to be made up as a twin please let us know
Please note: This property is a Friday change over.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (21)
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Terence
We arrived on the day of storm Eowyn. On entering the apartment it was freezing and we couldn't switch on the heaters which are electric. I realised a fuse had tripped, the owners had provided clear and concise instructions in the manuals and I immediately found the fuse box. Saved a lot of messing about. The apartment had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable, first rate and in an excellent location.
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Suzanne
The apartment is in a wonderful location, lots of great walks nearby, Seahouses has everything you need from butchers, bakers, cosy pubs, cute shops, ice cream bars, selection of takeaways & restaurants. The apartment is well equipped with everything you need, very much home from home. We found the bed to be extremely comfortable, shower worked well, always hot water and nice & cosy to come back to on the stormy, snowy days we had. We will definitely return again. Thank you.
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Guy
...great facilities and very very clean and tidy. Superb location and the parking is an added bonus....overall 100% happy and would thoroughly recommend