Guests say
The Old Parish Hall in Seahouses offers a pleasant stay with its clean, comfortable accommodations and quiet, convenient location close to the town centre. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, and the sea view. Some noted the property is slightly tired and could benefit from updates, particularly the garden's enclosure for pets and the mattress quality.
Most guests found the cottage clean, with one report of it being 'grimy'. Cleanliness seems generally satisfactory, but there is room for improvement.
The location is consistently praised for being quiet and close to shops, the harbour, and local festivities, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
Guests found the cottage comfortable and cosy, though some mentioned a soft bed and an uncomfortable mattress. The living spaces were well-received.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen, but there are mentions of missing amenities and suggestions for maintenance, such as the parking bay size and the power of the shower.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
This detached house offers an excellent base for families from which to explore the Northumberland Heritage Coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Conservatory.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Formerly the Old Parish Hall situated on the cusp of the traditional village of Seahouses, this detached property has undergone a makeover to provide comfortable self-catering holiday accommodation conveniently located all on one level. The living has a cosy feel to it with doors leading to a conservatory overlooking the pretty garden. All three bedrooms, the family bathroom and the kitchen are also well presented.
The Old Parish Hall is located within north Sunderland and situated at the edge of Seahouses. There is a wide array of facilities including tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops all around a mile away. Boat trips to the Farne Islands, which are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies, run from the harbour. Horse riding is available within a gentle stroll from The Old Parish Hall and there’s an impressive golf course on the links around a mile away. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is only 2 miles north with its wide expanse of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches, and where the tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as ’Holy Island’ and the birthplace of Christianity in the UK, can be viewed. A further 2 miles up the coastline brings you to Waren Mill, which is steeped in history. Once an important port, its harbour has long since disappeared, silted up beneath the sands of the estuary. Budle Bay is a bird sanctuary and at low tide a vast expanse of mud flats is the home to countless sea and land birds, making this location a haven for bird watchers. The market town of Alnwick, with its own castle offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its Grand Cascade Waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe. Beach 1 mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (10)
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Claire Handley
Thoroughly enjoyed our week in the cottage. You can see the sea at the bottom of the garden which was lovely. The summerhouse in the photo is no longer there and the log burner is now an electric log burner. The kitchen is well equipped, clean, with washing up liquid and dishwasher tabs provided. I was able to reach the top shelves of the cupboards (I’m 5’4”). The only thing missing was a baking sheet. The glass dish provided was adequate however it filled half of the slim dishwasher. The living room is spacious and the conservatory lovely to sit in, it also has electric log effect fire to warm it. It’s a short walk to Seahouses or the small road down the side (where the drive is) turns into a footpath to a school, through an estate for a longer walk. A gate to enclose the drive would be an improvement and the shower isn’t very powerful so took ages to rinse my hair.
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Confirmed Guest
the cotttage was clean and tidy it does require a little work but in the main not bad only complaint was the parking bay at the rear of the house is very tight for an suv about 6 inches off each side to give a better openining for todays cars the area is quiet and the bed was a bit soft other than this it was a lovely holidaay would recomend for a family of four would be back if suggestions of opening the parking bay a bit wider as parked on main road
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Confirmed Guest
Not a pleasant property to stay in other than the location. We only stayed 3 nights out of 7 as the kitchen and bathroom were grimy, it was all in a bad state of repair and there was a funny smell throughout the bungalow, we bought air fresheners and surface spray but it was just dirty! Felt like nobody was listening when I tried to complain so made the decision to find somewhere else. This property needs a lot of money spending on it to be in a fit state to be rented out. We have spent similar money on other properties that have all been amazing so just don’t understand how they can justify renting it out.