The Little Boathouse
ID: S599993
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
The Little Boathouse in Seahouses offers a quaint and charming stay with fantastic harbour views and a prime location for town access. While some guests found the property snug and well-equipped, others noted issues with comfort and maintenance. The property's unique character and welcome touches were appreciated by many.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several reviews mentioned the need for better cleaning, with reports of dirty kitchenware and a dusty environment. However, some guests found the property to be clean upon arrival.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to the harbour and town, offering fantastic views and easy access to local amenities.
Guests frequently criticised the comfort of the sofa and bed, with reports of discomfort leading to early departures. Noise from the upstairs accommodation was also a common issue.
While the property is described as well-equipped, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as a problematic shower, washing machine, and general wear and tear.
Guests mentioned welcome packs and touches like complimentary wine and biscuits, which added to the charm of the stay. However, it should be noted that such gestures are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Boasting a superb setting in the heart of the coastal idyll of Seahouses in Northumberland, The Little Boathouse is small but perfectly formed, offering rustic accommodation which is ideal for a couple on holiday together. The open-plan living area has everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay with an inviting seating area welcoming guests in, together with an attractive kitchen section where you will find everything needed to produce a romantic meal for two. The intimate dining area is all set up ready for long, lazy meals together and an archway leads into the comfy bedroom where you can sink into the sumptuous bed and look forward to a relaxing night’s sleep. In the morning, step into the contemporary bathroom and have a rejuvenating shower before heading out for the day. Seahouses is a delightful fishing village and harbour located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so you are guaranteed a whole host of beautiful walks and hikes rewarded by some stunning views along the way. Close by, there are miles of sandy beaches to explore and boat trips run daily from Seahouses to Farne islands where you can look out for birds and seals. Further afield there are magnificent castles and attractions to discover such as Dunstanburgh, Warkworth, Lindisfarne and Cragside House, with towns such as the historic market town of Alnwick; Alnmouth known for its excellent golf course; and Bamburgh with its infamous castle. The Little Boathouse is quaint and inviting offering ample accommodation all on one level and ideally situated for a wealth of local amenities and attractions.
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
Single-storey (ground floor of a two-storey building) One twin bedroom (zip/link, can be kingsize on request).
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, communal washer/dryer.
TV/DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Unallocated roadside parking nearby.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.2 miles.
Note: If you wish the twin beds to be made up as a kingsize please let us know
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle
- Haggerston Castle
Reviews (13)
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John
Beds were comfortable cooking facilities very good. Shower on the small side. Some of the reviews we read about the property was a bit over the top.
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Rick
Good base for lots of places . At first glance property looked okay as only 2 of us however went down hill. First issue was couldnât find any towels ,managed to get hold of owner who told us to look in the hall cupboard under all the bedding so was on my hands and knees looking for towels and found a couple.Didnât mind this too much . However would have expected a call the day after to provide towels or to check etc. Fridge is tiny . Found that fridge had been turned to full so all our items had frozen including eggs and bacon do had to throw away several items. Day after when started to cook found the cooking utensils disgusting and marked and felt unable to use so purchased our own wooden spoons from hardware shop up the road. Then used the grill which was covered with foil , assumed this was done to minimise dirt so sadly used the foil covered grill then after removed to wash and replace foil and found to my horror a very greasy and dirty grill that looked like not cleaned for months. Went to use the microwave for porridge but last occupant must have had a curry in it as stunk and despite trying to wipe down several times couldnât use. Bathroom It is like a caravan, tiny sink virtually unusable and gap underneath look unsightly and grubby. Shower a strange cubicle on only small gap to get in even though plenty of room in bathroom. Shower head send out water hard so hurt your skin, the hose was dirty and rusty and needed cleaning or replacing and the pole not attached so came loose at each shower. No shelf near sink for items only top of toilet so not hygienic. Later on in week went to use the washer not working tried to contact owner they said it should be working. Tried again told owner not working and they said see what I can do. No further contact received so weâre unable to wash. In flat there is a door that leads to garage where the flat above park and this is where the washer and drier is. Not sure how safe this is re fumes or fires and think it should be a fire with something to block out this risk. There is a sign up asking the other flat not to run the engine of the car as the fumes go into the boathouse which is worrying. The smoke alarm looked ancient and looks like it needs replacing. Be aware that the front door is glass so cannot walk out of the shower unless the door curtain is closed. The front door does not seem very sturdy and would have worried if alone. There weâre probably more issues but cannot remember . The property needs a major overhaul facilities ,pots and cutlery replacing , all shower and sink replacing and a hood clean. General point be careful on roads as very uneven. Limited Wi-Fi and signal but this is to be expected. Lots of pubs doing food. Co op along the road has most things.
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Stephen
Overall it has everything you need. However, despite enquiring previous to our visit and being told it would be taken care of, my wife ended up with a bad back due to the state of the mattress. We reported the washing machine as not working and it still wasn't when we left. I don't know how long it had been that way but there was old soap powder in the drawer! Storage space is a problem if you like to do a weekly shop or take a lot of clothes that need hanging and parking is not an easy task not helped by nearby construction work, which might be a temporary thing. It's a shame really because it is a nice property, in a very good location and overall we enjoyed our stay. The bed mattress was the worst thing and perhaps some further suggestions/ info on parking arrangements would help.(I was asked not to park in a couple of areas. Don't really know why as I would find other cars parked in where I had moved from and it wasn't marked up for resident parking only!