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Muscle Shoals

(Ref. 1122064)

Seahouses, Northumberland Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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  • lovely (13)
  • stay (11)
  • beautiful (10)
  • location (10)
  • house (9)
  • comfortable (9)

25 Customer Reviews

  • "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.

    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

    Reviewed by Sheila5.0Mar 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!

    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

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Feb 2024

  • "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

    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

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Dec 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!

    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

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Dec 2023

  • "Lovely, comfortable cottage, loved the boot room, so practical, in fact loved the whole cottage,"

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

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Dec 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Catherine4.7Oct 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

    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

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Oct 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

    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

    Reviewed by Elvet4.1Sep 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!

    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

    Reviewed by Sarah4.4Sep 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 .

    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

    Reviewed by Adrian4.7Sep 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

    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

    Reviewed by Ailison5.0Aug 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Melanie4.1Jul 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Jul 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.

    Reviewed by Melanie4.4Jun 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Edwina5.0Jun 2023

  • "Excellent stay in a well-equipped property."

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

    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

    Reviewed by Karen5.0May 2023

  • "Excellent stay."

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

    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

    Reviewed by Lauren5.0May 2023

  • "Amazing cottage, fitted everyone into the lounge and kitchen with ease."

    Really clean and modern.

    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

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Apr 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Lynn4.7Apr 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.

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

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Mar 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!

    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

    Reviewed by Katie5.0Mar 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.

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0Feb 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Feb 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Feb 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.

    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

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Feb 2023

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This property is part of the Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages collection.
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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

Resting in the idyllic coastal village of Seahouses in Northumberland, Muscle Shoals is a well-presented and spacious holiday home perfect for a large family holiday or gathering of family and friends.

The accommodation is stylish and contemporary and offers plenty of flexible space for guests to relax and really enjoy their holiday home-from-home.

The inviting sitting room is tastefully furnished with warm blue hues, lots of greenery and a feature woodburning stove, all adding up to create a really welcoming ambience.

Step into the sleek, contemporary kitchen which is a delight for any chef to work in with all the amenities needed to produce tasty food for guests and there is even an attractive breakfast bar where you can pour yourself a tipple and keep the designated chef company.

Adjoining the kitchen is a stylish dining area with a delightful, curved seating area and rustic dining table where you can imagine gathering together to indulge in long, leisurely meals together.

A great additional space for guests to gather (or to get away from each other!) is the conservatory which has ample seating and overlooks the delightful gardens; the perfect spot for curling up with a good book.

If the weather allows, then you can drink, dine and play alfresco in the well-maintained gardens, The bedrooms are all immaculately presented and are reminiscent of a truly chic boutique hotel with cool, tasteful décor and beautiful soft furnishings, adding up to create a really calming space where you will enjoy chilling out and relaxing.

In the morning, having recharged your batteries, you’ll be refreshed and raring to go, ready to explore the delights of Northumberland.

Seahouses is just a few minutes’ walk which has a good selection of amenities as well as miles of sandy beaches and because it’s located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you are guaranteed a whole host of beautiful walks and hikes rewarded by some stunning views along the way.

Take a boat trip which run daily from Seahouses to Farne islands where you can look out for birds and seals.

Further afield there are magnificent castles to discover such as Dunstanburgh, Warkworth, Lindisfarne and Cragside, with towns such as the historic market town of Alnwick; Alnmouth known for its excellent golf course; and Bamburgh with its infamous castle.

Stylish and contemporary, Muscle Shoals offers guests a special holiday they will remember for a long time.

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

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas