Guests say
Hillcrest in Seahouses is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate its proximity to local amenities and the coast, as well as the secure garden for pets. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The majority of guests found Hillcrest to be very clean, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, a few guests mentioned specific cleanliness issues, such as a smell of wet dogs and some overlooked areas, which suggests room for improvement.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to Seahouses' shops, restaurants, and the coast. The provision of a parking permit is also appreciated, although some guests experienced challenges with parking during busy periods.
Guests consistently describe the property as comfortable, particularly highlighting the quality of the beds and the cosy atmosphere. Some feedback suggests that additional mirrors and better mattresses on bunk beds could enhance comfort further.
Facilities at Hillcrest are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings. However, several reviews mention maintenance issues such as a dripping tap, problematic shower head, and garden upkeep, indicating a need for attention to detail.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored based on the available reviews.
About this property
A terraced stone-built property resting in the seaside town of Seahouses, beautifully fitted and within easy reach of local amenities, Hillcrest is the ideal base for a family looking to explore Northumberland. Be welcomed into an airy open-plan living area where white walls complement tasteful furniture and wooden flooring. Why not settle down in one of the black leather sofas and enjoy a good book beside a traditional fireplace housing a woodburning stove? Cook up a storm in a lovely kitchen outfitted in contemporary grey and with many home-from-home amenities, and you can enjoy dining together at the bar or the stylish dining table, beside which you will find another sofa and double glass doors opening up onto a garden, encouraging you to dine alfresco in the fresh air. Three bedrooms nestle within this lovely property, including a super-king-size which can be set up as a twin on request, and also has a TV and an en-suite, a double with a TV and a bunk bed, ideal for children. There is also a contemporary bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles. Seahouses is a lovely coastal town with a high street offering a selection of tasty eateries and independent shops, and you will also find a picturesque harbour and fantastic sandy beach. Explore the coast further with Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours or you can indulge in the scenery of Northumberland a little further from the property at Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve. Head over to the historic town of Bamburgh and enjoy the impressive castle or visit the amazing Holy Island where there are many must-see sites including Lindisfarne Priory and castle. Explore the wonders of Northumberland with a stay at Hillcrest.
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
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size zip-link with TV (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x double with TV, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine.
3 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Parking permit for 1 car supplied (main public car park) situated behind the property.
Large enclosed garden with decking and furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Some steps down to gravel area in garden
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (33)
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Joanne
The house is in a great location and had a lot of space for us all. The beds were really comfy and a great shower. We didnât have any issues with dropping off our bags and parking at the back. The permit was great and we used it at other local car parks too. Seahouses is lovely, great pubs for food & drinks, lots of local shops and a coop across the road. Unfortunately the cleanliness of the house really let it down. On arrival the main room absolutely stank of wet dogs. We had to take out the rugs and put them in the outhouse and purchase candles but the smell never really went. It was manageable in the evenings when we had cooked, had a fire on etc but terrible again in the morning. There was also food under the throws and scatter cushions on the setees that we had to hoover up. This really makes a difference as you expect a certain level of cleanliness. The furniture was really tired and the selection of glasses, cutlery odd, broken and crockery chipped. We didnât have enough glasses for 4 of us so the kids had to use wine glasses! One of the dining chairs was broken, luckily we found this before sitting on it. Thereâs was a log fire but no wood. A couple of logs to start off the first night would be been a nice touch. We reported all the above to the letting agents who were lovely and offered a deep clean but we declined as we had cleaned it ourselves. This should be standard before guests arrive. We had a great holiday and absolutely loved Northumberland but couldnât recommend this property unless itâs had a full deep clean and some TLC.
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Tracey
Lovely house in an Ideal location with plenty on the doorstep. The house was perfect for us and two dogs. Loved the enclosed garden. Would recommend staying here. A couple of very minor things which definitely wouldn't put me off were only half a toilet roll between us for the entire stay and half a kitchen roll, no spares left so had to buy own. All of the candles and tealights need replacing as no wax in them. Look forward to returning.
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Anna
The house is in perfect location as you can walk to all the restaurants, pubs, shops, and harbour. Itâs a bit of a walk to the beach so anyone with children weâd suggest you drive to the sand dunes (on the main road towards Bamburgh) and walk through to the beach. Itâs free to park too! The house was clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. Our only negative, the house next door is being renovated so every morning unfortunately we got woken up to LOUD banging (literally on the dot at 8am!) The banging continued throughout the day on/off. We appreciate building works go on, just wish we had been warned in advance. Just to make people aware, staying here in future, itâs best to unload at the back of the house (once youâve picked up the keys and permit for the car) from the front. The house is situated literally on a roundabout so not ideal to unload at the front, especially with children.