Snaptrip says
Guests have enjoyed stays at Farne Retreat, praising its ideal location, cleanliness, and comfort. The cottage is well-furnished and situated close to the harbour, pubs, and shops, yet away from the busiest areas. The beautiful Northumbrian beaches add to the appeal. Some guests mentioned minor issues with parking and facilities, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is consistently described as very clean, contributing to the comfort and appeal of the cottage.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to the harbour, pubs, and shops, as well as the beautiful Northumbrian beaches, though parking challenges have been noted.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, well-appointed, and cosy, especially over the Christmas period.
Facilities are generally good, but some guests experienced minor issues with hot water and a faulty bathroom plug. The information folder was not prominently displayed, which caused initial difficulties.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Nestled amongst the smokeries and traditional fisherman’s cottages is Farne Retreat. just yards from the harbour in Seahouses with wonderful views stretching out to the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle.
A charming coastal bolthole with stylish interiors close to the shops, cafes and beach at Seahouses... just a few steps from the harbour!
Farne Retreat is a stone built cottage with three bedrooms for five guests. Accommodation is beautifully presented, a much loved holiday home with a sitting room with wood burning stove and comfortable cream leather sofas. The kitchen has everything you need for your self catering holiday.
Seahouses is a great base… stroll around the shops, pop out for breakfast or dinner and relax. It’s worth getting out and about and exploring this beautiful area of Northumberland with its many castles and market towns all within easy reach. Just 3 miles north is the impressive Bamburgh Castle which dramatically clings to a rocky outcrop. Seahouses in Beadnell Bay with its unique west facing harbour is a great spot for sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving. It’s 5 miles to Holy Island and Lindisfarne and golf, fishing and horse riding are all available locally.
Size: sleeps 5 in 3 bedroomsBeds: 1 x double bed, 1 x twin beds, 1 x single bed.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor
Kitchen: Electric oven and hob. Washing machine, microwave. Open plan living/dining room: sofas, wood burning stove. Dining table and chairs
First floorMaster bedroom: double bed, wardrobes and drawersBedroom 2: twin beds, wardrobes and drawers, small TV and DVD player. Bedroom 3: single bed, wardrobes and drawers Family bathroom: bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin.
Entertainment: Large Flat screen TV with Freeview. DVD, CD player, iPod docking station. DVD collection and selection of books and maps, 2nd smaller TV and DVD player in twin room.For families: travel cot & highchair (please note, we do not supply a mattress or bed linen for the cot).Outside: outdoor seating area.Parking: dedicated parking space.General: WiFi. bed linen and towels provided. Electric and central heating are included.Pets: sorry, no pets. Accidental Damage Deposit: you may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle
- Haggerston Castle
Reviews (5)
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Mrs Chamberlain-Page
Lovely property in a great location close to the harbour, pubs and shops but away from the busiest areas. The cottage was well furnished, very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and the fabulous beaches that Northumbria has and we have stayed in Seahouses many times, it never disappoints.
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Mrs Anne Owen
We enjoyed our stay, however, the parking had restricted access. We had a couple of minor issues, initially with the hot water. Once we found the information folder we were able to resolve this but the folder was not prominently displayed. The plug in the wash basin in the bathroom became faulty whilst we were there. We did advise the staff that we could manage until the end of our stay as the maintenance man was on holiday.
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Mrs Helen Garrison
It would be useful to include information about where to park in the information that is sent beforehand, as it is unclear where is allowed in the courtyard. Also, it is really tricky with a big car to get through the archway (each time one of us had to get out of the car to guide it in to ensure we didn't hit the wall). It wasn't clear if it was an option to park on the road outside of the front door instead. Otherwise, a very cosy, warm cottage in a good location.