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"We had a lovely holiday, the house is very welcoming, spotless and Del is very attentive if needed."
We will definitely return.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2026
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"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
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
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mick5.0★Sep 2026
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"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.
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
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tina4.0★Sep 2026
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"In great location near beach good walks only one complaint no hangers in bedrooms"
Reviewed by Anthea4.0★Jul 2026
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"The owner has gone to a lot of trouble to include extra touches and detail that make the house suitable for a home from home holiday."
The house and garden are perfect for a very comfortable holiday experience. The house is also very close to the access to the coastal path which was ideal for our dog walks.
Reviewed by Jen5.0★Jul 2026
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"Excellent coastal property in a beautiful, functional seaside village."
Comfortable,immaculate property with every need catered for. Excellent coastline walks from your door step. Can recommend the Farne Island boat tours from the harbour, approx 10 mins walk away. Superb location to explore this stunning part of the North East. Perfect for families, dog owners and bird spotters. Can highly recommend this property and region. We had a fabulous holiday and were sad to leave.
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jul 2026
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"Had a fabulous week."
... weather was not that good.. so spent a bit more time in the accommodation than we normally would and it was extremely comfortable .... everything we needed..... would definitely return and recommend to friends
Pleased you enjoyed your stay at Seahouse. We have had the house just over a year so are slowly putting our stamp on it.
This month we are redesigning the front garden then later this year the back garden.
What could we do to improve facilities as also happy to get feedback?
All the best.
Del
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jun 2026
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"Great house, location was perfect for us, access to beaches."
Home from home, everything we needed In the house. Nice welcome treat box also. We had direct contact with the owner who was very helpful.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2026
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"Really gorgeous house and the owners made extra effort with some gorgeous extra festive touches for our Christmas stay."
We’ve stayed in this house with a previous owner and it’s really the perfect house for 4 adults so would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Charlotte4.0★Dec 2025
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"Lovely House, very well maintained and the cleanliness was a 100% from me."
Location is ideal for both the beach, golf club and the small town of Seahouses.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2025
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"Really lovely property at a great location really had a lovely holiday"
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2025
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"Excellent property, spacious with great facilities."
A lot care and attention must have gone into getting the property ready for rental. It is in great location in calm estate very near to seahouses village, with walks very close by. Sea views from upstairs.
We have stayed on several houses in this estate and this was by far the best prepared.
Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Aug 2025
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"Very comfortable well equipped cottage situated in a great location."
Handy for all the shops restaurants pubs and amusements.
We enjoyed a lovely week there.
Reviewed by Margaret4.0★Aug 2025
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"Coastal Retreat is a very clean and well equipped house."
It is very well presented with themed decoration and some nice additions, such as the Pecksniffs hand washes, chocolates and milk in the fridge.
There is a small garden which catches the sun, with wooden chairs and a bench, for which cushions are provided. Pegs are provided for the rotary dryer. There is a tumble dryer in the garage, where you will also find buckets and fishing equipment. Our granddaughter used these most days as the rocky beach is only a short distance from the house.
An Ideal house for a week in Northumberland, Coastal Retreat is a 10-15 minutes walk from Seahouses harbour and the shops.
Reviewed by Anne B5.0★Aug 2025
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"Had a lovely stay at 34."
It was very clean and comfortable and within walking distance of sea houses. Our little grandson loved the rock pools (so did Granma) we would definitely like to come again. Very impressed with everything
Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jul 2025
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"Coastal Retrat is lovely, clean and well equipped."
Location is excellent for an easy walk into centre of Seahouses and proximity to the Coastal Route. Would love to stay here again.
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2025
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"We had an excellent stay at Coastal Retreat as it’s in an ideal location for both the beach & town."
It had everything you and your dog could need.
We’ll definitely be back.
So pleased all went well for your stay Alister. We plan to do alot more to the inside and garden in autumn.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alistair5.0★Jun 2025
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"Great week at Coastal Retreat, lovely, well maintained property ideally placed for a short walk into Seahouses."
Everything we needed for a very comfortable stay in the property and we will certainly consider a return next year. And very many thanks for the excellent "welcome pack" very much appreciated
Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Jun 2025
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"Outstanding cottage."
We had a fabulous stay. Dog friendly. Child friendly. Owners very helpful. Lovely, secluded garden. Close to lots of lovely beaches. Overall, 10/10.
Reviewed by Daniel5.0★May 2025
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"Excellent accommodation."
Everything you need and more. Some lovely touches like welcome pack and decorated for Easter. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed by Allan5.0★Apr 2025
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"Lovely stay."
House has everything we could need. Spotless, comfy and cosy. Nice enclosed sunny garden. On very quiet cul de sac with fantastic direct access into dog walking field and onto coast path. Bus stop close by so able to walk coast path and beaches and use public transport. Stunning weather a bonus and a wonderful stay. Thank you Del & Andrew for your hospitality.
Reviewed by Jonh5.0★Mar 2025
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"Absolutely brilliant location and property."
Exactly as described. Had a fabulous stay and have already recommended to friends and family.
Spot on in every way
Hello Andy and party.
Your feedback is very much appreciated as we are new owners and have spend many hours twecking, decorating Coastal Retreat. We have plans to landscape the garden this year then replace the bunks with Double in the winter.
Best wishes
Del and Andrew
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andy5.0★Mar 2025
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"A very relaxing break in a comfortable well equipped property."
Hello.
Thank you very much for taking the time to give your stay at “Coastal Retreat”, feedback.
Best Wishes
Andrew and Del.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sam5.0★Dec 2024
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