Coastal Retreat

4.8Outstanding

4.0Northumbria Coast & Country Cottages rating

6 Guests

3 Beds

2 Bathrooms

Pet Friendly

Description

Coastal Retreat is a homely detached holiday home perfect for a seaside getaway in the coastal village of Seahouses, Northumberland.

This property boasts an enclosed garden, is family-friendly and pet-friendly, and is conveniently close to local amenities and the beautiful beach, making it the perfect base.

Gather together in the open-plan living space, where the kitchen is fully equipped for whipping up delicious meals and the dining area is perfect for enjoying family feasts.

From here, the sitting area is ideal for relaxing evenings in front of the Smart TV.

For added convenience, there is a handy utility room to help with any laundry needs.

Ascend the stairs to find three delightful bedrooms awaiting you including a gorgeous master king-size room featuring a Smart TV, dressing area and en-suite.

The remaining two bedrooms, a double with TV and third with bunkbeds provide more space to rest.

When you wake, freshen up in the sleek bathroom with a bath and shower over, or make use of the convenient cloakroom on the ground floor with a basin and WC.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden beckons with a peaceful lawn, inviting patio and charming furniture for al-fresco dining or simply soaking up the fresh air with your morning cuppa.

Once you've settled in at Coastal Retreat, venture into the charming village of Seahouses, where you can soak up the sun on the sandy beach or stroll along the scenic harbour.

Just a short drive away, the majestic Bamburgh Castle and its iconic lighthouse stand proudly against the backdrop of the coastline, offering both history and stunning views.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore Alnwick, where The Alnwick Garden, famous for its intriguing poison garden, promises a unique experience for all ages.

For those who love the great outdoors, the area offers beautiful coastal walks and trails through the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, where you can immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

With so much to see and do, your holiday at Coastal Retreat will be filled with adventure and unforgettable memories.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Near Pub / Shop
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.8

Based on 23 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

We had a lovely holiday, the house is very welcoming, spotless and Del is very attentive if needed.

We will definitely return.

LindaOct 2026

Excellent accommodation, very comfortable throughout.

Very well equipped throughout. Just home from home. Fantastic location, short walk to lovely harbour where there are shops, cafes and restaurants. Coastal walks lovely beaches on the doorstep and will be booking again

MickSep 2026

Owner response:

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you found Coastal Retreat comfortable, well equipped and a real home from home. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed the fantastic location, with the harbour, shops, cafés, restaurants, coastal walks and beautiful beaches all within easy reach. We would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Del

We stayed here in 2025 and again this year, the home is lovely, however, we noticed the housekeeping standards were down.

My brother ended up hoovering everywhere (the hoover was completely clogged up and my brother had to empty it, (I have emphysema so dust and hoovering is a no no for me) we wiped tvs and surfaces down (after a quick trip to the town to buy antibacterial wipes) the dishwasher was full of pots, the outside bin was overloaded and heavy, my brother aged 63 even struggled to get it to the front for the bin men, as there was building rubble in front of the bins. To be honest the oven needed a good cleaning too. Then there was furniture boxes delivered on the Thursday, again my brother had to stack them in the hallway. IThe house could do with a really good spring clean to get it back up to the standard which it was last year. We love this holiday home and would go back again if the cleaning was up to scratch. I’ve thought long about posting this review as I hate to leave negative stuff, but the owners need to know and they can get on top of whoever they employ to clean. If it wasn’t for my younger brother myself and hubby couldn’t have coped as we both have serious health issues.

TinaSep 2026

Owner response:

Dear Tina, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are always open to hearing from our guests, whether the comments are positive or negative, as it gives us the opportunity to improve and, where necessary, put things right. I am sorry that you felt there were issues during your stay. I do wish, however, that you had contacted either Sykes or myself while you were at Coastal Retreat. Had we known about the concerns at the time, we would have had the opportunity to investigate them, rectify anything that needed attention, explain anything that may have been misunderstood, and, where appropriate, offer some compensation. I did try to contact you through the Sykes app, as well as calling you on the 6th September and twice on the 10th September, but unfortunately I didn’t receive a response. My reason for contacting you was mainly to let you know that some new furniture was being delivered and that my neighbour would be dealing with this and placing it in the garage. I appreciate that this may not have been particularly relevant to you, but I would have welcomed the opportunity to discuss any concerns you had at the same time. I take great pride in Coastal Retreat and, before your stay, I personally stayed at the property and carried out the changeover myself. I cleaned the property from top to bottom to my usual high standard. All downstairs floors and mats were washed, the sofa and dining cushions were removed and cleaned, and the sofa and chairs were vacuumed and Vax cleaned. Upstairs and the stairs were also thoroughly vacuumed. I am very happy to take responsibility for the dishwasher being left unpacked. That was an oversight on my part, and I apologise for this. I would also like to mention some of the improvements that have been made since your previous visit, as I am always investing in the property and trying to make Coastal Retreat as comfortable and welcoming as possible: • A brand-new en-suite has been installed. • The previous inexpensive white doors have been replaced with rustic oak doors. • A slow cooker, steamer and toast maker have been added. • A large new rug has been added to the wooden lounge floor. • The bunk beds have been removed and replaced with a double bed. • The previous double bed has been replaced with a new king-size bed. • New seat cushions have been added to the dining chairs and bench. • The front garden is currently being redesigned. You also mentioned building rubble in the garden. This was actually a small pile of topsoil that had been left beside the fence ready for planting a shrub, while still allowing easy access for moving the bins. Unfortunately, following the August Bank Holiday, the bins were also behind schedule for collection, which meant they were still there when you arrived. A welcome pack is also provided for guests, containing cleaning essentials together with wine, crisps, chocolates, biscuits and other treats. I am genuinely sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. At the same time, I hope you can appreciate that I take the presentation, cleanliness and upkeep of Coastal Retreat very seriously. The feedback and reviews from previous guests have been extremely encouraging, and I will continue to take every comment on board. Most importantly, I would have appreciated the opportunity to address your concerns while you were actually at the property. Had you contacted us, we would have done our very best to help and make your stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you again for your feedback. I do hope you enjoyed some aspects of your stay, and I wish you all the best. Kind regards, Del

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Due to cleaning schedules, this property can only accept 7 night bookings Friday - Friday during April - September.
During October - March they will only accept Friday - Friday, Friday - Monday or Monday - Friday bookings. Any bookings outside of this time may be cancelled.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1164633
Parking
Private Driveway, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted