Guests say
Shileen in Seahouses is highly praised for its immaculate condition, excellent location, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome packs and the property's suitability for families and pets. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotless and very clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
The property's proximity to the beach, shops, and local amenities is frequently commended, suggesting a very convenient and desirable location.
The presence of comfortable beds, spacious living areas, and a warm house after cold walks are mentioned, reflecting a high level of comfort provided by the property.
While the property is well-equipped and maintained, some guests mention issues with outdoor lighting, heating controls, and conservatory blinds. These are minor concerns and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
Guests are delighted by the welcome packs and fresh flowers, which add a personal touch to their stay. However, it should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
Nestled in the idyllic village of Seahouses, Northumberland, is this beautiful semi-detached house, Shileen. Enjoying a superb location set within the Northumberland Coast AONB just a short walk to the beach through Seahouses Golf Course, Shileen is a fabulous pet-friendly dwelling for a group or family of six. The property benefits from off-road parking for one car and plenty of roadside parking, a neat front garden and a rear enclosed garden with patio, lawn, and furniture, perfect for alfresco dining. On the ground floor, you will find an inviting sitting room, with plush seating, feature fireplace and a Smart TV, ideal for enjoying relaxing movie evenings with loved ones, a spacious open-plan living space with fully-equipped kitchen, sitting area, and a conservatory dining space where you can enjoy long meals over a bottle of wine, along with a full utility and space for sports equipment. There is also a well-appointed shower room which has a fantastic shower for those who have come in from the beach, a walk in the Cheviot hills or the golf course. Upstairs, a large bathroom awaits, where you can freshen up with an indulgent soak or under the overhead shower, before choosing from one of three tastefully decorated bedrooms, a super-king-size, a twin, and a bunk room.
Explore the village, where you can enjoy excellent gastro pub food at the new Black Swan, a drink by the sea at The Olde Ship Inn, pizza at Elan or exceptional fresh fish and chips at Lewis's. You can stock up on essentials from the convenience store, enjoy leisurely strolls around the picturesque harbour, or embark on a boat trip to the stunning National Trust Farne Islands, where you can spot the local wildlife, including seals and seabirds. A short drive takes you to the beautiful kitesurfing and paddleboarding beaches of Beadnell and Bamburgh plus many others. Continue onto Bamburgh, home to a remarkable castle, the RNLI Grace Darling Museum, an excellent golf club, a gorgeous beach and a historic lighthouse. Further afield, you’ll find Alnwick, where you can tour the exceptional Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearance in the hit Harry Potter film series, delve into history at the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, dine at The Shepherds Rest or hop aboard the heritage Aln Valley Railway, where you can kick back and relax as you take in the beautiful views. Also take a trip to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne linked to the mainland by a causeway for a great day out. Your adventure to Northumberland begins at Shileen.
A busy, picturesque fishing community in Northumberland's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, complete with a picturesque harbour. Seahouses is home to a wide array of stores and a great number of restaurants and drinking establishments. Numerous beautiful sandy beaches can be found in the area, and day-long boat journeys from Seahouses to the nearby Farne Islands, home to a bird refuge and seal colony, are an experience not to be missed. The beautiful castles at Bamburgh, Cragside, and Alnwick (the residence of the Duke of Northumberland), to name just a few, are just a few of the many castles and grand homes that may be visited. You can also go horseback riding, fishing, or play golf in the area.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car and plenty of roadside parking.
Front garden with gravel, rear enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle
- Haggerston Castle
Reviews (16)
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Janet
The welcome pack was much appreciated, thank you! The house was bright and spacious, had everything we needed, apart from some egg cups when we had boiled eggs!Meals in the sunny conservatory was lovely, but got a little too hot sometimes, maybe some blinds at the windows would have helped? All in all we would recommend Shileen and are thinking of coming back next year
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Michael
Comfy beds. Very convenient for all amenities. Possibly needs a blind for privacy on the landing window. Conservatory too hot on a sunny day to eat at the table, blinds ? Dishwasher needs instructions on use.. Front and back step could be tricky with anyone with mobility problems. Incorrect key safe code provided by Sykes and difficult to contact, luckily neighbour kindly assisted. An emergency local contact number would be useful.
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John Anthony
A lovely property, close to all the amenities, and spotless.