Guests say
Sea Spray is a well-liked holiday rental with its prime location opposite the beach and close to local amenities in Eyemouth. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and the owner's responsiveness. While some find the decor dated, the charm and character of the place, along with its sun-trap garden, are often mentioned fondly. The property is considered ideal for families and couples seeking a seaside retreat.
Most guests found Sea Spray clean and comfortable, with a few noting the need to wash kitchen items before use and mentioning cobwebs. The bathroom cleanliness received mixed reviews, with some guests taking the initiative to clean it themselves.
The location is highly praised for being opposite the beach, close to the town centre, harbour, and local amenities. It's considered great for sightseeing in Northumberland and Scotland, with easy access to coastal walks.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the property cosy, especially highlighting the powerful shower. However, some guests mentioned issues with a squeaky bed and heavy duvets being too warm for summer.
The facilities are seen as adequate, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and efficient heating. However, there are comments about dated decor, the need for fresh paint, and minor maintenance issues like shower drainage and boiler problems.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches from the owner that would indicate thoughtfulness in terms of welcoming gestures. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
In the town of Eyemouth you will discover this traditional apartment, in a lovely location with walks towards the magnificent harbour and beautiful views of the sea.The character of the property boasts a full interior that can be enjoyed by couples or a small family. The property is one of the oldest in the town of Eyemouth facing the sea. Has not changed within the last 220 years, so it has an old charm, accept for modern central heating. The lounge is home to a rose coloured sofa and armchair, with a small dining table situated in the corner of the room. From morning through to evening, this is a nice spot to relax with a good book, in the peace and quiet away from it all. The kitchen is well-equipped, complete with a range of appliances, as well as an outlook over the courtyard which welcomes the characterful outside in. Two bedrooms promise a good night's sleep; two doubles, both neutrally designed and complimenting the theme of the cottage, with a shower room close by. Spend a moment in the courtyard during your leisure time or why not try out the excellent golfing facilities nearby, with a clifftop course in town, along with walks, cycling, bird watching and visits to castles and country houses, all within a short driving distance. Eyemouth has a selection of pubs and restaurants serving fine food and award-winning
Fish and chips, Eyemouth has a superb dive centre with excellent opportunities to Experience all within 200 metres. An under water nature reserve for those with experience. Close by there are opportunities to water surf and hire sea kayaking equipment. For those who like sea fishing there are not only regular trips from the harbour also there are regular fast rib trips weather permitting, so lots of things to experience In Eyemouth and the surrounding area. Visit Coldingham Priory, Paxton House, Manderston House, Floors Castle and the magnificent walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed for an exciting day out. A wonderful base for touring South Scotland.
There are excellent golfing facilities available in Eyemouth with a clifftop course in town and a number of other courses in the area, while walks, cycling, bird watching and visits to castles and country houses are all within a short driving distance. Visit Coldingham Priory, Paxton House, Manderston House, Floors Castle and the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 2 x double beds Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Lounge/diner.
External utility.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot.
Free public car park located opposite the apartment.
Enclosed courtyard to the rear.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 4 mins walk.
Note: Although all ground floor, there is a step up into the double bedroom.
Note: The nearby car parks free parking.
Nearby points of interest
- Coldingham Bay Beach
- St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve
- Coldingham Loch
- Coldingham Priory
- Duns Castle Nature Reserve
- Manderston House
- Haggerston Castle
- Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
Reviews (65)
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David
Everything you need is therein. Central heating means its cosy even in bad weather.
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Frank
We hit a particularly cold spell halfway through our stay and it took us a Little while to figure out the heating, but once we got it going it was fine.
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Susan
The kitchen drawer doesn't open as the cooker knob is in the way. The 2 seats outside are rather ancient and need replacing. The sitting room table was too heavy to move so we ate on our knees. There is a bus stop right by the property which was great for us. The coop nearby was also very well stocked so we could self cater very easily. The harbour area is lovely with cafes, pubs and restaurants which we enjoyed. The beds were really comfy and we both slept so well. Nice big television. The microwave needs instructions as we struggled to work out the controls. A simpler microwave would be an improvement. We would have liked a potato masher and a cheese grater. The cottage was very well stocked with bin bags, detergent, foil, toilet paper, kitchen paper etc. It was a bit annoying having to find dustbins by the busstop to put our rubbish in. We had a wonderful holiday in this cottage. Thank you very much.