Guests say
Mariners House in Alnmouth is praised for its superb location with stunning views and easy access to local amenities. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped kitchen. The property's charm and the quality of the indoor space are frequently mentioned, making it a favourite for many who promise to return.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. While some guests have found the property to be clean and well-maintained, others have reported issues with dust, mould, and general cleanliness, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The location of Mariners House is consistently lauded for its excellent views, proximity to the beach, and village amenities. It is considered perfect by guests, contributing to a high score in this category.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfy and the living spaces cosy. However, some guests have mentioned that certain beds and sofas could be more comfortable, indicating that while satisfactory, there is potential for enhancement.
Facilities are deemed good with a well-equipped kitchen and quality furnishings. Nonetheless, there are suggestions for updates, such as improved shower arrangements and more efficient laundry drying options. Maintenance issues like stiff door locks and ineffective heating in some rooms have been noted.
While some guests have mentioned welcome gifts such as milk and scones, the reviews do not consistently reference such gestures to allow for a fair assessment of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null, and guests should note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Boasting simply breath-taking views over the golf course and coastline beyond, Mariners House in Alnmouth, Northumberland is a stunning ground-floor apartment which is the perfect destination for a family holiday or small get-together of friends. Your holiday begins as soon as you enter the charming open-plan living space where you can put down your bags, kick off your shoes and sink into the sumptuous sofas and soak up the sublime sea views from the windows. In the cooler months, there is a gorgeous open fire, so you can curl up together and enjoy getting warm. Step into the sleek and stylish kitchen which is fully fitted with everything needed to produce hearty food for the whole family and when it’s ready to serve up, the stunning dining area is ready to host long, leisurely dinner parties with breath-taking views of the sea visible from here making for a real conversation starter at the dinner table. After a tiring day of exploring, you’ll be ready for bed, so take your pick from three wonderfully appointed bedrooms; a king-size, a double and a twin. The master bedroom comes complete with an opulent en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and a sumptuous king-size bed just asking for guests to sink into and recharge their batteries. In the morning, refreshed and raring to go, you’re ready to hit the attractions of Northumberland with the pretty town of Alnmouth just a short walk away as well as the charming town of Alnwick which is a scenic drive away, where you will find a stunning castle and gardens or drive a little further to attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall, Howick Hall and Gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle and Northumberland Country Zoo. Take a boat trip over to the Farne Islands where you might catch sight of an unusual bird or seal. If you love wildlife, then you’ve come to the right place with RSPB reserves at Annstead Dunes and Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. Activities worth having a go at while you’re here include golf at Alnmouth Golf Club, horse-riding at Slate Hall Riding Centre, surfing at Bamburgh Castle Beach and sailing at Beadnell Sailing Club. A truly stunning ground-floor apartment with captivating coastal views, Mariners House promises to deliver an unforgettable holiday.
Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with roll-top bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire
Gas central heating with open fire.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Unallocated roadside parking nearby.
Enclosed gardens, patio area, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: Starter fuel for open fire is provided with additional fuel available to purchase locally
Reviews (26)
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Debbie
It is comfortable and the fittings and furnishings are very good. It was generally clean but down the sides of beds and behind the TV was covered in dust and cobwebs so had not been fully cleaned for some time. The vacuum cleaner supplied to âleave the house as foundâ was full and not really working and no replacement bags could be found. In general, hire cottages supply a few dishwasher tablets/ 1 or 2 bin bags/ a dish cloth/ and more than 1 loo roll but these were not provided so a shopping trip was needed soon after arrival. The radiators across the whole apartment were intermittent- so perhaps some bleeding and balancing is needed. However, even with these few niggles- we had a lovely stay and our dogs loved lying out in the front garden watching the world go by.
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J Y
Spacious and comfortable. Location is perfect. Well stocked with crockery, pans etc. Will definitely book again. The only reason I havenât left 5 stars is we arrived in the dark to find the house was open. That the key had not be returned to the key safe and was on the kitchen counter. Gave us a bit of a nervous feeling about entering and we couldnât get hold of the agent or owner, given the time, to know why the situation was. We did feed this back to the agent the following day. A few more bin bags and toilet rolls wouldnât go a miss, along with a dish cloth if possible. Always helpful
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Andrew
The potential for an excellent rating is impacted by some short sighted rather mean provisions such as one cheap toilet roll in each bedroom, one log for the stove and no cleaning materials (self defeating if wish the accommodation left as it was found).