Guests say
South View is consistently praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and high-quality furnishings. Its location offers stunning views and a peaceful setting, though some guests noted it's a bit more rural than expected. The property is well-equipped, with a secure garden that is appreciated by dog owners. While most guests were delighted, a few mentioned minor issues with maintenance and the lack of a welcome pack.
Guests frequently compliment the property's cleanliness, describing it as 'spotlessly clean' and 'well-maintained'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is generally seen as fantastic, offering quietness, countryside views, and proximity to the coast. However, some guests found it more remote than anticipated, and the approach can be challenging for vehicles.
Comfort is highly rated, with guests mentioning 'comfortable beds' and a 'cosy' environment. There were a couple of mentions of bed springs being noticeable, but these were few compared to the overall positive feedback.
Facilities are largely praised for being well-equipped and practical. However, there were isolated reports of a non-functioning dishwasher and issues with the heating system, which suggest some room for improvement in maintenance.
While the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction with the property's offerings, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtful gestures such as welcome gifts. Therefore, a score cannot be provided, and guests should not expect such amenities as a guarantee.
About this property
Seahouses 2.5 miles. Boasting extended and immaculately-presented accommodation, South View in Elford near Seahouses and Bamburgh in Northumberland, offers outstanding views over countryside and sea and is the perfect destination for a family or group of family and friends on holiday. The open-plan living space is wonderfully inviting with an extensive seating area, feature vaulted ceiling, solid wood flooring and large windows allowing light to flood in. You can imagine spending many happy hours here socialising together and soaking up the mesmerising views from the windows. If you want an alternative space to get away from it all, then there is a beautifully welcoming snug with wood flooring, a feature exposed stone wall and woodburning stove, which all add up to create a really chilled-out and relaxed ambience. When guests get hungry then make your way to the stylish kitchen which comes fully fitted with everything needed to create wholesome food for the whole holiday party. There is an elegant dining area adjoining the kitchen with patio doors leading outside so if the sun is shining you can throw open the doors and let the fresh Northumberland air in and soak up the captivating views. The gardens are an especially charming feature of the property with lawns and a patio area with breath-taking views over fields and to the sea beyond. Children and pets can run around safely while the grown-ups can chill out and enjoy time on the patio alfresco. A quirky addition to the property is the mezzanine level which has seating and a telescope set up so you can look at the night sky and make the most of the clear skies. Talking of night time, when it’s time for bed choose from four bedrooms including a ground-floor super-king-size and three first-floor super-king-sizes. All are light and spacious and offer a calming sanctuary after a tiring day of exploring and with four bedrooms, there is no need to worry about a queue for the bathroom. South View is in a fantastic location for getting out and about exploring with Seahouses and Bamburgh both close by and a whole host of country and coastal walks, hikes and cycles literally on the doorstep. Bamburgh has a good selection of shops and amenities as well as a hugely impressive castle. Head off from here and carry on along the Heritage Coastline where you will find miles of sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and breath-takingly beautiful castles. Other towns worth visiting in the region include Alnwick, Alnmouth and Embleton and you can even head to the border and visit the ever-popular town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Activities to look forward to in the area include golf, sailing (from Seahouses to the Farne Islands), birdwatching, hiking, cycle rides and horse-riding. South View boasts immaculately presented accommodation and outstanding views which add up to give guests an unforgettable holiday.
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.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with shower room adjacent, 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting areas.
Utility.
Snug with wood burning stove
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV's, WiFi.
Smart TV's in each en-suite bedroom.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed gardens, lawns, patio area, patio furniture.
1 well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.3 miles, pub 1.7 miles, beach 2 miles.
Note: Subject to availability guests are entitled to leisure club membership.
Entrance fee payable.
Note: No shoes to be worn upstairs please.
Note: Fuel for the wood burning stove isn’t provided but is available to buy locally.
Note: If you wish the super-king-sizes to be made up as twins please let us know.
Please note: This property is a Friday change over.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (25)
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Allan
The two sitting rooms meant that everyone had a space to do what they wanted. The outside area was great. The bedrooms with en suite super. Last but not least the location is fantastic for exploring what really is a fantastic area of the country. Long walks on stunning beaches. Amazing castles and historical towns to explore. We really enjoyed our stay.
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Helen
Instructions to find were spot on and using what three words really helped. Icing on the cake would have been a pint of milk. Other than that fab thank you
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Helen
The views from the house are magnificent. It was great to watch the weather changing from all directions and to see such a abundance of wildlife. The property has been well thought out with lots of equipment and information. We simply could not fault it and will most definitely return. Family of seven, including grandparents and children - the layout meant we could easily keep noise away from sleeping children at night and sleeping grandparents in the morning!