Muscle Shoals | Seahouses | Carr End | Northumbria

4.8★

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Robert
September 2024

“Great stay everything you needed and close to the beach”

- Robert, September 2024

Thanks for your lovely feedback and 5 stars - hope you had a lovely holiday and hope you come and stay again soon. Property Owner
Stephen August 2024

“The house was just as we had hoped, for a family holiday and ideally placed for access into the town.”

It was very well maintained and comfy. The games were perfect for family fun in the evenings and on rainy days. The parking facility needs to be made a little clearer, as one car can fit in the drive behind the house, with the 2nd parking space in the middle of 2 others alongside the house more suitable to a smaller car rather than larger SUV. The parking which was available some days in front of the house was fine, and we did use the carpark in town overnight too twice. The garden area is perfect and safe for our little dog too. We would definitely like to return again soon.

- Stephen, August 2024

Thanks for your great review and 5 stars we really appreciate that- we’re glad you enjoyed our house and the location. Thanks for the feedback re parking. We hope you come back again soon Property Owner
Emma July 2024

“Loved this property thanks - very comfortable, well equipped, great location.”

- Emma, July 2024

Hi Emma Thanks for your 5 stars - glad to hear you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Irene June 2024

“Lovely property and location perfect.”

Only criticism would be that a bit more cleaning in certain areas is required otherwise perfect

- Irene, June 2024
Sheila May 2024

“The conservatory door was hard to lock.”

Apart from that, the house was very comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated. Good beds and bed linen. The garden furniture was lovely. Parking at the back of the property was a little difficult but we could’ve used the spot at the front.

- Sheila, May 2024
Claire May 2024

“Great place to stay, very spacious and very well equipped.”

Only negatives we had was it wasn’t the cleanest we have stayed in. The hoover that was there didn’t work. We were also asked how we would like the bed set up in the double room, we asked for 2 singles but on arrival it was set up as a double, however none of this would stop us from staying there again. Overall, an enjoyable holiday.

- Claire, May 2024
Janice May 2024

“As a party of six adults and two small dogs we were overall impressed with Muscle Shoals.”

Very spacious and well equipped holiday house. Unfortunately microwave was not working over our stay and as I understand was to be fixed on day of our departure. Comfortable beds with lovely fresh linen and fluffy towels supplied. Nice patio area with comfortable furniture. Cosy conservatory with seating if too chilly to be outside. Muscle Shoals very central for shops and pubs close by. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.

- Janice, May 2024
Sheila March 2024

“The property was amazing.”

We loved the house and there were different areas for family to play board games, sit and read or eat. We were a three generation family enjoying a lovely Easter break. We took advantage of the swimming pool access and took our seven year old granddaughter swimming twice when it was a wet day.

- Sheila, March 2024

Thanks so much for your lovely review - we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed quality family time at our home. The membership for the pool and spa is really useful for wet weather days- we hope you come again. Property Owner
Paul February 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at Muscle Shoals.”

It was very cosy and comfortable. The bedding and towels were high quality. The location was fab as just a short stroll to the beach and the pub and the area was quiet. The house had great facilities and was well equipped. The conservatory got lots of sunshine in the afternoon which was lovely and it was great to have a designated parking space too. We will definitely be back!

- Paul, February 2024

Thanks for your lovely feedback- the conservatory is a lovely place to sit in the afternoon sun - we looking forward to you coming to stay again. Property Owner
Debbie December 2023

“This was our first stay at muscle shoals and it won’t be our last , the ...”

This was our first stay at muscle shoals and it won’t be our last , the property is done to a high standard , beds was very comfortable which is a bonus , very well laid out and it had everything needed for a family holiday , very spacious cosy and warm as it was December , beautiful home One recommendation is to have a 4 slice toaster for the bigger family

- Debbie, December 2023

So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at muscle shoals and found our property comfortable. We look forward to you booking to stay with us again. Fair point regarding the toaster we will ensure that we upgrade to a larger one Property Owner
Deborah December 2023

“We loved our stay at Muscle Shoals and can’t wait to return!”

Location in Seahouses is perfect! Easy access to the beautiful beaches, shops and restaurants. House exceeded expectations. Loved that we could be in the harbour in minutes, pop out to buy fresh fish or walk along to the Black Swan pub, a few metres from the doorstep!

- Deborah, December 2023

Thank you for your lovely review. We're glad to hear that you loved our house and enjoyed the convenience of having all the local amenities so close by. We look forward to you coming to stay again. Many thanks Property Owner
Margaret December 2023

“Lovely, comfortable cottage, loved the boot room, so practical, in fact loved the whole cottage,”

- Margaret, December 2023

That’s so lovely to hear that you found our cottage comfortable and enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back again. Property Owner
Catherine October 2023

“Perfect place for a family group holiday, every thing thought of, catered for and provided.”

Decor was quirky but so fabulous and such attention to detail. Comfy beds, lovely bedding. What’s not to love in this wonderful holiday cottage.

- Catherine, October 2023

Such lovely feedback thank you. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed staying at our holiday cottage. We hope you come and stay again. Property Owner
Julie October 2023

“Absolutely beautiful cottage.”

This cottage couldn't have given us anymore than the owners have provided, we have just come back from Muscle Sholes from a week away with friends, the fishing harbour is literally a 2 minute walk away from the front door, lots of local pubs and shops to explore. This is a great location for the beach which stretches for miles and is only a 10 minute walk away. Anyone that chooses to stay here will not be disappointed we certainly weren't

- Julie, October 2023

Such a lovely review, thank you. Glad to hear you enjoyed staying at our property as much as we do. We hope you come back to stay again. Property Owner
Elvet September 2023

“We found the property to be as we hoped for and the gifts left were lovely.”

The location is superb with easy walking distance to Restaurants, Town, Harbour and beach walks. The kitchen/dining area is brilliant, but the seating for relaxing in the lounge was a bit of a struggle for 4 adults and 2 children. It is only a minor issue as there are enough seats but not positioned well if you want to watch TV in the evening. (for anyone thinking just move the seats, it is not possible due to design} Everything else was brilliant and the amount of crockery was unbelievable,,,,in a good way (lots of it) We would like to thank the owners as it does appear that they have thought out well what is required for their guests. We had a lovely week. Thank You

- Elvet, September 2023

Thanks for your lovely feedback. We are sorry to hear that there were not enough seats available for you all in the lounge but glad to hear that everything else was comfortable for you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your week's stay at our property and hope you return again. Property Owner
Sarah September 2023

“Another fab stay at muscle shoals, they had literally thought of everything you might need.”

Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Will defo be back. Only issues we had were the upstairs toilet seat was broken and kept coming off and also the king Suze bed had not been made into a twin as requested. All in all a lovely weekend away!

- Sarah, September 2023

Thanks for your feedback, great to have you back again! We are really sorry to hear the loo seat was broken for you, this has been resolved now but apologies it was not fixed during your stay. The bed should have been made up according to your request, if this happens again then please phone housekeeping services and the problem should be rectified immediately for you. Glad you had a lovely weekend away overall. Property Owner
Adrian September 2023

“The house was beautiful and comfortable and had all the facilities.”

We did find that the loo seat was broken on arrival and the microwave stopped working , these were reported but unfortunately no one came to fix them whilst we were there. Lovely area to explore and we have booked again for next year .

- Adrian, September 2023

Thanks for your lovely feedback. I am sorry to hear that no one came to fix the maintenance issues whilst you were on holiday. I have been informed that these issues have since been resolved. It's fantastic to hear that you have rebooked with us again next year. Property Owner
Ailison August 2023

“A wonderful cottage, perfectly situated in the older part of Seahouses which means it is close enough to the facilities - two minutes stroll to the harbour - and far enough away to be completely peaceful.”

The cottage itself is beautifully kitted out to a very high standard. The garden is a glorious little suntrap. I honestly can't fault any of it one bit. The highest recommendation I can give is that we will be rebooking as we loved it so much

- Ailison, August 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so happy to hear that you have rebooked with us, we look forward to you staying again. Property Owner
Melanie July 2023

“We stayed in the cottage for a week, it’s vary spacious and modern with comfortable beds and a secure back garden which our dog loved.”

The location is brilliant within walking distance of the harbour and shops. Lots of nice walks to do locally. The kitchen has everything you need but lacks utensils for dishing out a meal, loved the utility room! Very nice welcome pack on arrival too. We visited; Bamburgh Castle, National trust Craigside house, Holy Island with Billyshields boat trips and Alnwick gardens. Watching the sunset from the harbour is lovely too.

- Melanie, July 2023

Such a lovely review thanks so much. Watching the sunset from the harbour is one of our favourite things to do in Seahouses, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this too. Thanks for the feedback regarding serving utensils we can ensure we add some more Property Owner
Lesley July 2023

“Could do with manuals on how facilities work, eg microwave as it didn't appear to be working correctly.”

Also we felt the water was very hot and it could be turned down slightly.

- Lesley, July 2023

Thanks for your feedback that is useful for us to know - we have now made all operating manuals available for guests and turned the water temperature down a bit. I hope you enjoyed your stay and come back again. Thanks Property Owner
Melanie June 2023

“Lovely stay but would suggest lighter weight duvets for the summer months.”

Also tap over basin in main bathroom needs attention. Reported issue with patio doors so I’m sure that will be addressed.

- Melanie, June 2023
Edwina June 2023

“What a beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean with lovely comfortable furnishings.”

Very spacious and a great garden for the dogs too. Really well equipped, the owners have thought of everything. In a very central location but very quiet and peaceful at the same time. The boot room is great for storing shoes and bags and great that it has access from the street so you can offload everything without traipsing through the rest of the house first, couldn’t fault any aspect of it, a very lucky find, thank you.

- Edwina, June 2023

Thank you so much for your great feedback- we are so glad to hear to enjoyed staying at our house as much as we do. Lovely to hear to had everything you needed to make your stay enjoyable- we hope you come again soon. Property Owner
Karen May 2023

“Excellent stay in a well-equipped property.”

The location was perfect. We appreciated the welcome pack. We will definitely be back.

- Karen, May 2023

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house - lovely to hear you enjoyed your welcome pack too! Thanks for great feedback- we hope you come and stay again soon. Property Owner
Lauren May 2023

“Excellent stay.”

Quiet peaceful and the property had everything we needed. We would love to return for another holiday!

- Lauren, May 2023

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our property and that’s fantastic to hear that you would like to return! Many thanks for your kind words. Property Owner
Sarah April 2023

“Amazing cottage, fitted everyone into the lounge and kitchen with ease.”

Really clean and modern.

- Sarah, April 2023

Thanks for your great feedback. We’re happy to hear you found our cottage spacious - we hope you come back to stay again. Property Owner
Lynn April 2023

“We had the best week at Muscle Shoals.”

A lovely, warm and comfortable property with interesting decor details. Ideally placed for visiting e.g. Bamburgh, Beadnell, Low Newton-by-the-Sea, Alnwick, Craster (crab sandwiches!) and Holy Island. We recommend just around the corner The Black Swan for food, cocktails and atmosphere. 5-10 mins away for the Co-op and for takeaways -Indian Brasserie and Seahouses Chinese takeaway. Also ideally placed for the seafront 5 mins away. At night, walk along the front by the caravan park for some amazing views of the stars, simply breath taking. We certainly recommend this property and would stay again.

- Lynn, April 2023

Thanks for your lovely feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Some great recommendations for people to visit when they are in the area too. We hope you come back to stay again. Property Owner
Jane March 2023

“One of the loveliest properties we’ve ever stayed in.”

Good facilities and very comfortable beds. Plenty of room to spend time together or separately if wanting quiet time to read etc. Very close to both amenities in Seahouses and beautiful walks along the glorious beaches. Will definitely come again.

- Jane, March 2023

That’s so lovely to hear thanks so much - we hope you come and visit again soon Property Owner
Katie March 2023

“A beautiful cottage in the heart of Seahouses!”

We absolutely loved our stay here, the cottage had everything we required for a short family break. It is beautifully decorated and very well thought out to create a cosy and relaxing stay. Great garden area which was fab for the dogs and will be great in the summer months. We definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back!

- Katie, March 2023

We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay in our house. Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We hope you will come back again soon. Property Owner
Michelle February 2023

“This is a really lovely property and felt like the pictures didn't do it justice.”

We were a family of 4 with 2 sets of grandparents and it worked really well for us and we never felt like we were on top of each other. It's in a great location and can easily walk into the town centre.

- Michelle, February 2023
Margaret February 2023

“Beautiful cottage.”

Every thing you would need for a self catering break. The owners have definitely given a lot of thought into the decoration and comfort to make a very welcoming cottage. We were a three generation family and we all had plenty of room to spread around. The kitchen was well laid out for ease of use. Beds very comfortable. Couldn’t fault anything . We will definitely be back at some time. Many thanks to the owners and letting agents.

- Margaret, February 2023

We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Muscle Shoals and everything was comfortable for you. We really hope you come to stay in our cottage again. Property Owner
Sarah February 2023

“A great property in a beautiful part of the world.”

We loved the cosy and quirky house. Lovely showers and comfy beds. Close to pubs, shops and beautiful coastline. A great short break! Thank you.

- Sarah, February 2023

We are so glad you enjoyed staying at our house - it really is a beautiful part of the world! Hope you come back soon. Property Owner
Carol February 2023

“A wonderful property with lots of character without being cluttered.”

Very clean with everything we needed for our stay. Great location in seahouses. Great place to stay with the dog, having a utility to make sure he was clean before going in the house was a bonus. Would definately stay again.

- Carol, February 2023

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you loved staying at our house. We look forward to you coming again. Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x family room with double and bunk
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground floor shower room and WC Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with wood burning stove
Conservatory
Ocean Leisure Club Membership (Entrance fee payable)
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, drinks cooler, coffee machine
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed gardens, patio area, patio furniture, pergola
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking, Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.2 miles
Note: Fuel for woodburning stove not provided but available to buy locally
Note: Ocean Leisure Club Membership (Entrance fee payable)
Note: If you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know

The property

A beautiful new addition for Autumn 2022, Muscle Shoals is situated in the heart of the old part of Seahouses. The spacious property is finished to a high standard with contemporary décor and furniture throughout. It also benefits from parking for up to 2 cars and private enclosed garden. The property is just a stone's throw away from the harbour, beach and town centre amenities including supermarket, gift shops, leisure facilities and an array of pubs, restaurants and not forgetting the hugely popular fish & chip shops.Whether taking a boat trip to the Farne Islands, walking along the beautiful coastline or exploring inland the property is an ideal base all year round. The nearest golf course also within ½ a mile. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Spacious entrance hall.. Lounge with large comfy sofa, snuggle chair, log burner (fuel not provided available locally) along with Smart TV with convenient connection point that will allow you to easily connect to most games console's . Conservatory with additional seating leading out into the garden Large open plan kitchen/diner with electric oven, Induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Krups coffee maker and drinks cooler. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and storage space leading to a small downstairs shower room with wash hand basin, heated towel rail and W/C FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with king-size bed and large wardrobe Bedroom 2 with king-size bed (zip/link, can be two single beds). Bedroom 3 with double bed and bunk beds Family bathroom with rainfall shower over bath, heated towel rail, wash hand basin, W/C and underfloor heating. OTHER FACILITIES Parking for 2 cars. Private enclosed garden to rear of property with contemporary garden furniture and pergola offering additional shelter if desired. Oil central heating throughout on HIVE controlled system. Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome. All power(EV Charging not permitted), linen and towels included in the rent. Ocean Leisure Club Membership 2023 (Entrance fee payable)

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

SEAHOUSES

Beadnell 1.8 miles; Bamburgh 3.5 miles; Alnwick 14.8 miles.

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.

Note: Fuel for woodburning stove not provided but available to buy locally. Note: Guests entitled to use of Ocean Leisure Club. Entrance fee payable. Note: If you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great stay everything you needed and close to the beach”

“The house was just as we had hoped, for a family holiday and ideally placed for access into the town.”

“Loved this property thanks - very comfortable, well equipped, great location.”

“Lovely property and location perfect.”

“The conservatory door was hard to lock.”

“Great place to stay, very spacious and very well equipped.”

“As a party of six adults and two small dogs we were overall impressed with Muscle Shoals.”

“The property was amazing.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Muscle Shoals.”

“This was our first stay at muscle shoals and it won’t be our last , the ...”

“We loved our stay at Muscle Shoals and can’t wait to return!”

“Lovely, comfortable cottage, loved the boot room, so practical, in fact loved the whole cottage,”

“Perfect place for a family group holiday, every thing thought of, catered for and provided.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage.”

“We found the property to be as we hoped for and the gifts left were lovely.”

“Another fab stay at muscle shoals, they had literally thought of everything you might need.”

“The house was beautiful and comfortable and had all the facilities.”

“A wonderful cottage, perfectly situated in the older part of Seahouses which means it is close enough to the facilities - two minutes stroll to the harbour - and far enough away to be completely peaceful.”

“We stayed in the cottage for a week, it’s vary spacious and modern with comfortable beds and a secure back garden which our dog loved.”

“Could do with manuals on how facilities work, eg microwave as it didn't appear to be working correctly.”

“Lovely stay but would suggest lighter weight duvets for the summer months.”

“What a beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean with lovely comfortable furnishings.”

“Excellent stay in a well-equipped property.”

“Excellent stay.”

“Amazing cottage, fitted everyone into the lounge and kitchen with ease.”

“We had the best week at Muscle Shoals.”

“One of the loveliest properties we’ve ever stayed in.”

“A beautiful cottage in the heart of Seahouses!”

“This is a really lovely property and felt like the pictures didn't do it justice.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“A great property in a beautiful part of the world.”

“A wonderful property with lots of character without being cluttered.”

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The property

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About the location

SEAHOUSES