Guests say
Castle View at the Viking is a well-regarded apartment in Seahouses, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and prime location with sea and castle views. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, the proximity to shops and restaurants, and the thoughtful touches like welcome packs. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, making it a desirable base for exploring Northumberland.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and well-presented, though there were a few mentions of specific areas needing more attention, such as the oven, blinds, and shower area. These appear to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The apartment's location is highly praised for its central position in Seahouses, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and the beach. The views of Bamburgh Castle and the sea are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Guests generally find the apartment comfortable, with several positive comments about the beds and living space. However, there are remarks about the firmness of the mattresses and the condition of the double bed, which suggest room for improvement.
The apartment is well-equipped according to guests, with a special mention of the balcony and the welcome and cleaning packs. Criticisms include the condition of some facilities like towel racks and blinds, and the tight garage space.
Guests appreciate the welcome packs, which are seen as a thoughtful gesture. It should be noted that such amenities are subject to availability and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A contemporary duplex apartment resting in Seahouses, Northumberland, Castle View At The Viking is the ideal base for a family looking to explore the coast and countryside of Northumberland. Be welcomed by off-road parking and store any golf clubs or watersports equipment in the garage, before making you way through a communal hallway, to the first floor. Be greeted by an open-plan living area with a balcony with double glass doors, letting in seas of light and offering the ideal spot for morning coffee with a view over Bamburgh Castle. Blue and white walls frame a contemporary kitchen, housing many home-from-home amenities and the spacious nature of this area allows for guests to cook together and enjoy a family meal on the dining table, afterwards resting in the sitting area’s selection of tasteful sofas with a good book. On the first floor you will find a shower room as well as one of the two bedrooms, a twin room with a TV, ideal for children, and on the second floor there is a double bedroom with a handy ensuite. Outside guests can use the communal garden, and the property also offers memberships to the Ocean Leisure Club. Seahouses rests beside the beautiful coast of Northumberland and has its own wonderful sandy beach and picturesque harbour, so why not spend the day trying out watersports before enjoying fish and chips with a view of the boats bobbing in the harbour? Seahouses has loads of tasty eateries for you to choose from, and the coast can be enjoyed further with Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, a great way to experience the rugged coastline and local wildlife. A little further from the property you can find the historic town of Bamburgh where there is a magnificent castle for you to enjoy. Make the ideal seaside getaway with a stay at Castle View At The Viking.
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
Duplex apartment set over the first and second floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x first-floor twin with TV.
First-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Second-floor utility
Electric heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car plus garage space for 1 small car and storage for bikes, surfboards, golf clubs and more.
Balcony and communal garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: Although this property will not accept dogs, please be aware that there are occasions when the owner brings their dog to the property - if you have allergies please contact the office.
Note: Ocean Leisure Club Membership for 2023 (Entrance fee payable)
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (20)
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Joan
An instruction book for the induction cooker would have been very useful as we had to guess how to use it.There was a very weak internet connection.
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Robert
Great position for watching sunsets. Close to all amenities and great boat trips. The WiFi could do with a boost. It is a pity that the large public waste bins are placed close to the balcony causing smells and attracting flocks of noisy seagulls.
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Julian
When we saw the apartment was available on the dates we wanted for this year, we didn't hesitate to book it again for a second stay. Large, clean apartment in an excellent location. Views of the sea and Bamburgh Castle, off street parking and less than 5 mins walk from all the pubs/restaurants and shops in Seahouses. Easy access to the harbour and beach for an amazing walk up to Bamburgh and back. Great base to explore the rest of the area too - less than 10 miles to Alnwick, Dunstanburgh and not much further to Holy Island.