Gudhjem is a well-received cottage in Seahouses, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location close to local amenities. Guests appreciate the modern, comfortable rooms and the ample off-street parking. While some minor issues with facilities and maintenance are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests willing to return.
The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting it as spotless and very clean. This indicates a well-maintained environment.
The location is highly praised for being in close proximity to the seafront, harbour, and local amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
Guests find the property comfortable, with modern rooms and adequate space. However, some mention issues with heating and seating which slightly impacts the comfort score.
While the property is generally well-equipped, several reviews suggest a need for improvement in kitchen equipment, outdoor seating, and heating. Maintenance issues like bin collection and minor repairs are also mentioned.
There is a lack of consistent mention of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches. One review notes the absence of a welcome package, but as it's not a recurring theme, it's not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness.
Gudhjem is a charming, four-bedroom holiday home nestled in the picturesque village of Seahouses in Northumberland. Boasting off-road parking, proximity to nearby amenities, and a collection of well-appointed living spaces finished to a high standard, Gudhjem is the perfect place for families, friends, or sharing couples alike seeking to explore the beautiful Northumbrian coastline. After finding off-road parking, take a moment to admire your lovely new setting before getting to know your new home-from-home. Step inside to discover a bright and spacious kitchen/diner, a fabulous spot complete with integrated appliances that can be used to whip up a delicious family feast, which can be savoured at the dining table or in the conservatory as you gaze out upon the tranquil rear garden. To unwind, sit back and relax in the tastefully-presented sitting room, snuggling up with loved ones on the sofa and catching up on your favourite films or shows on the Smart TV. On the ground floor you’ll find two of the Gudhjem's four bedrooms, a family room housing two bunks, and an elegant double bedroom, ideal for those with limited mobility, as well as a sleek bathroom and shower room, where you can refresh at the beginning or the end of each day. When you're ready, head out to explore the local area, starting with your new setting of Seahouses. Here, you can experience the serene, bustling harbour, stop into an array of traditional pubs, restaurants, and shops, before you venture towards the nearby village of Bamburgh, with its stunning beaches and iconic castle. Continue towards the charming town of Alnwick for a tour of the 12th century Alnwick castle, amble through the scenic greens of the Alnwick Garden to enjoy breath-taking displays of blooms, and when hungry, tuck into a meal at Caffe Tirreno or The Plough. During your stay in the region, don't miss out on the countless attractions and landmarks of the Northumberland Coast AONB, which include the iconic site of Dunstanburgh Castle, the lush golden stretch of Sugar Sands, or the magnificent grounds of Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum. All of this and more is yours to enjoy with a stay at Gudhjem.
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.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor family room with two bunks.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room.
Conservatory
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private Driveway & Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed rear garden.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles
Emma
Seahouses itself makes a lot of Northumberland accessible. The house was great for accessibility with ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms. It also had plenty of space to park off road. It was fairly well kitted out with the basic equipment needed to cook etc Cons: As a family we have stayed in multiple holiday cottages in various locations. Each had made us feel welcome right from the moment we open the front door. This one just didnât. No one expects a welcome pack, but I have never stayed in a cottage that hasnât provided a pint of milk as a basic starting point. We also had to hunt for the back door key. No information was provided on bin days - so watch the neighbours for which colour bin and itâs on a Wednesday but not too early so you donât need to do it the night before. The welcome mail said to collect the keys front he key boxes but there were two so guess work is required. There is a lack of clothes drying space which meant it was hard to keep on top of the washing even just for the five of us. We nearly always do a two week holiday in the summer and in all of those properties we have been given the option of a clean and bedding change midway through (even in Covid they asked and we agreed we would strip the beds and towels and leave then out and re-make up the beds ourselves). The house was relatively clean on arrival but little bits let it down eg the wall around the bin hadnât been wiped down. There were also just little bits, like a corner of the sitting room that didnât look finished, and a wall socket that didnât look quite flush to the wall decoration wise. The biggest downside for us though was the lack of furniture. There were no bedside tables (in the main bedroom we ended up using our suitcases!) The only bedroom that had drawers in it was the main bedroom, so the kids ended up using bags for smaller items of clothes. There were places to hang clothes but for my littlest, who stayed in the room with the bunk beds in, he couldnât reach so had to live out of a suitcase. Just to note as well the tv didnât seem to connect properly to the aerial so channels were very limited. We couldnât figure out the showers - how to make them hot - but more as they were different to what we knew. But the compromise of hot showers was the water pressure was non existent so for long thick hair it was a challenge. The shower screen in one also crashes into the sink leading us to panic that it would get broken.
Timothy
The two upper bedrooms were roomy and very comfortable, the property as a whole was light and airy and very well presented. However there were a number of issues with the facilities which I will present as follows: No teapot/No Tea/Coffee/Sugar, I have stayed at Sykes Cottages previously and I have always been greeted with an arrival welcome packages, usually filled with snacks/cakes etc, none of that was present here. Also No Kitchen roll/hand wash-liquid soap in the bathrooms (which is essential in my view)Only 2 toilet rolls were given to a party of 4 over 4 nights. Dishwasher tablets were provided, but no washing up liquid/sponge scourers/scrubbing brushes/No laundry tablets or liquid were provided. Further to this, I found a number of issues with the property - the lock was broken on the inner front door, the property really needs venetian blinds in the front rooms and overlooking the dining area for privacy, you do not want a busy street looking in at you whilst watching the TV, or the neighbours observing you whilst eating. I would recommend a rug in the living room and artwork/pictures above the TV and above the sofa opposite the window to make it look less sparse. The lock on the bathroom between the two bedrooms did not twist and thus did not work. There were plaster chippings on the downstairs non-bunk bedroom wall which need addressing. This room is advertised as a 'double room' well it has a double bed but it is far from a double room, there is extremely limited storage and you can only shuffle around the room, it's a single room and should have a single bed, essentially it is a box room. The curtains in the living room and the box room (downstairs non-bunk bedroom) are not blackout and let all the sun and heat in, in addition they are too heavy for the rail and fixtures, leaving them barely hanging off, they don't close in the middle and need replacing. There is an area in the living room between the sofa opposite the window and the wall which looks like it has been re-plastered, but not painted - it needs painting as it looks messy. The shower next to the stairs got as hot as 'luke warm' and the one between the bunk bed room and box room got as hot as 'warm' I can only be thankful I stayed here in the summer. In addition the shower system is so convoluted it needed instructions - but none were given in the 'welcome' pack. No instructions about bin collections were given in the 'welcome pack' the black bin was mostly full already, they need to address this - this has been mentioned in previous reviews but not acted upon. The shower screen in the bathroom next to the stairs is hazardous, it needs a stopper as clashes next to the sink and there is a real chance of breakage. In the kitchen there are extensive chippings on the chairs - they need repainting or replacing. As noted in other reviews (which has not been acted on) there is limited kitchen supplies, the pizza trays were in good condition, but the other baking trays were filthy, worn and need replacing. There is a lack of mugs considering up to 10 people can stay here, only a half sized dishwasher and a half sized air dryer are provided, wish no washing line. Kitchen supplies were lacking in the main, which again has been pointed out in previous reviews, but not acted upon (do they care? Probably not). The toilet roll holders are useless, they flop down so the paltry 2 rolls provided fall on to the floor if using them. The broadband is a basic package, no higher than 18mbps, so the TV streaming services cut off more than once during our stay - an upgrade is needed. Also, we were asked to strip all bedding and leave in bags for them to clean - I have never been asked of this when staying in Sykes Cottages before. Ostensibly, I don't have an issue with this - but I am being asked to go above and beyond when the owners are not willing to do this themselves? I found this is a bit cheeky. Would I stay here again? If they addressed the above issues, then yes, otherwise no.
Mandy
As a family of 6 we have just spent a very good and comfortable stay at this 'home'. The house had everything you would need for a week away. With many plusses including off road parking, four generous sized bedrooms and three different chill out areas. With the main benefit of only a matter of minutes walk into the pleasant town and seafront of Seahouses. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for their next cottage booking.
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