Puffin View | Seahouses | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Janet
October 2024

“Lovely apartment in a central location for exploring the many attractions Northumberland has to offer.”

Co-op supermarket 150 yds away for supplies and a few restaurants around Seahouses Main Street. Farne Island gift shop next door to the apartments is an Aladdin’s cave and always worth a visit! Fabulous beaches within walking distance and historic Alnwick castle a 25 minute drive away- Bamburgh Castle only 3 miles away and a beautiful walk along the coastal road or a short drive with good parking nearby. Apartment was clean and very well maintained with everything you need for a relaxing ...

Co-op supermarket 150 yds away for supplies and a few restaurants around Seahouses Main Street. Farne Island gift shop next door to the apartments is an Aladdin’s cave and always worth a visit! Fabulous beaches within walking distance and historic Alnwick castle a 25 minute drive away- Bamburgh Castle only 3 miles away and a beautiful walk along the coastal road or a short drive with good parking nearby. Apartment was clean and very well maintained with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The beds are very comfortable and a bath in the en-suite was an added bonus! 2 small balconies provide a lovely partial sea view for a morning coffee, weather permitting . The side view does overlook the next door Castle Inn but this didn’t cause us any of the problems mentioned in some other reviews. Plentiful hot water and accessible heating kept us cosy throughout our stay. Plenty of kitchen equipment to self cater and good instructions for using all appliances. There’s access to a numbered space in the under-cover garage for parking a medium sized car and gated access to the complex provides security. Will definitely return.

- Janet, October 2024

Thank you so much for your great feedback back, we are so happy you had a great stay and would love to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Property Owner
Gemma July 2024

“Lovely property, spotlessly clean, amazing location, gorgeous view from the lounge balcony!”

The communal garden is super. Very well equipped for cooking, lots of storage. Can not fault it, would highly recommend.

- Gemma, July 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, it means a lot to us. Property Owner
Ian July 2024

“A lovely apartment so well located with great parking facilities.”

Our second visit and as enjoyable as the first visit. Good facilities everything needed for a comfortable stay.

- Ian, July 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback it is greatly appreciated. We hadn't realised it was your second stay, I can't thank you enough for your repeat business. Property Owner
Jen June 2024

“A fantastic property that was ideal for a family holiday exploring Northumberland!”

- Jen, June 2024

Thank you so much for the great feedback, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Deborah June 2024

“Fabulous location for exploring and we were thrilled with the lovely weather you provided!”

Flat was clean, welcoming and well equipped. The little communal garden is excellent at sunset.

- Deborah, June 2024

Thank you so much for the great feedback and were so happy to hear you had a brilliant holiday and enjoyed the weather we sent! Property Owner
Geoffrey May 2024

“The location is ideal, being close to local amenities and the security of the complex is reassuring.”

The quality of the apartment is very good - nice quality flooring/permanent fixtures and the furnishings comfortable. The provision of two bathrooms was appreciated. Unfortunately our initial high opinion of the apartment was spoilt by:- 1. Not very clean in all rooms - particularly poorly dusted skirting and floors and grubby fittings in both bathrooms. Additionally, whilst nothing to do with the owner, the corridors and staircases would have benefitted from a deep clean. 2. Poor quality kitchen area utensils e.g. lightweight pots and pans etc. 3. Despite there being a large quantity of tourist information on display, the visitor information relating to the apartment was minimal - far less than we have seen in other properties we have rented in the past. However, we didn't let these issues spoil our stay and would recommend the property fairly highly for others.

- Geoffrey, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you were happy with the location and enjoyed your stay overall. We changed cleaners a few months ago as we had some poor feedback and have had nothing but positive since so will pass your comments on. We will also review the property information. Thank you for your comments. Property Owner
Walter May 2024

“The property is modern, very clean and comfortable and provided an excellent base to come back to after exploring the area.”

The beds were particularly comfortable and we all slept really well. There were plenty of excellent eating places in Seahouses. We liked the fact that we had an allocated parking space and that the whole site felt. secure. We would have no problem in recommending the property.

- Walter, May 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback we really appreciate it and are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Many thanks. Property Owner
Jane March 2024

“Pre- arrival information was comprehensive and clear.”

Key collection/ return was simple. All four of us were very impressed with the apartment, the gated location and the very generous and secure under building parking. First attempt with the entry key fob was a team effort however once mastered it was fine. The rooms were well proportioned and furnished, kitchen well stocked, heating and hot water abundant and everything immaculately clean. We loved the two balconies and sea view. Exceeded expectations and would certainly return.

- Jane, March 2024

Thank you so much for the great feedback, we appreciate you taking the time. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and would love you to return. Thanks again. Property Owner
Alison November 2023

“A very well presented and spotlessly clean property, with an amazingly comfortable bed.”

There was everything we could possibly have needed in the apartment and the location was brilliant. An added advantage was the secure parking place.

- Alison, November 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, it means a lot to us. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
John October 2023

“Good location, clean, helpful agents.”

- John, October 2023

Thanks very much for your feedback we appreciate it. Property Owner
Sherryll September 2023

“A comfortable small flat, sufficient for two of us.”

Insufficient teaspoons in the cutlery drawer but plenty of other utensils. We only used the hob and not the ovens as we ate out (apart from breakfast). The comfy seating would not be sufficient for 4 people and the sofa is not particularly comfortable. The sea view in the listing was not as expected as it is partial. There was a problem with the loo seat in the main bathroom which was loose and almost threw me to the floor the first time I used it. We raised the blind on the balcony door so we could go out to the balcony and the blind stuck and we could not get it up or down. The front door lock needs attention as it is difficult to lock on exit. We liked the location, the block, the secure parking. All in all, it was a good base for our holiday.

- Sherryll, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback – we are delighted to see that you enjoyed your stay and found Puffin View a good base for your time away. We will ensure that the toilet seat is tightened and teaspoons are added to the property. After various bits of feedback we have decided to change the blinds and they will be replaced in the coming weeks. We have had a difference of opinion on the sofa so we are just working through what we do. Thank you very much for your booking. Property Owner
Noel September 2023

“Very attractive, clean and comfortable accommodation in a central location at Seahouses.”

- Noel, September 2023

Thank you so much for your great feedback and for your booking we really appreciate it. Thanks. Property Owner
Julian September 2023

“Balconies needing proper maintenance and a good pressure wash and sealing.”

Handrail needs sanding and quality marine varnish applying. Poor maintenance on outside fittings. En-suite unusable due to dreadful smell. Toilet presented dirty. One toilet roll provided for two toilets. Had to clean bathrooms before use. Main bathroom badly maintained, grouting needs attention. Over complicated and actually inaccurate entry procedure to property. Lock on front door of flat very difficult to activate. Poor lighting in flat - all bulbs mismatched. Main living room dusty, poorly cleaned. Pillows lumpy. Upon changing bedclothes at end of stay duvets were stained. Cooker hob very difficult to use. Dishwasher presented with filter disassembled. I reassembled and added salt and rinse aid. Outside the property there is the kitchen if the Bamburgh Castle Hotel. The cooking smells - deep fat frying were disgusting and the noise from 5am to 12 midnight dreadful. The blinds in the rooms cut out little light, are poorly maintained and difficult to use. Additional blackout curtains would be a great idea as the hotel at the back throws out light and noise 24/7. All in all a 1/10 property and we expected much better given the high weekly cost to rent it.

- Julian, September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write us some feedback. Since your review there are a few things that we have made changes to; firstly, we have changed our cleaner and we have since changed the pillows. The balcony does get cleaned regularly, however we agree that some varnishing is required and we have that in place to do on a dry changeover day. After mixed feedback on the blinds we are in the process of changing these. However, after reviewing the entry code and instructions, these appear to be correct. Upon inspection we haven’t found any issues with the grouting or stained duvets – however we have ensured they are swapped and cleaned. In regards to the hotel, we are really sorry about that and will engage with them to see if there is anything we can do to reduce noise and cooking smells in the summer months’. Property Owner
Lesley September 2023

“The blinds in the living room were faulty - so no privacy, this seems to be ...”

The blinds in the living room were faulty - so no privacy, this seems to be ongoing as it is mentioned in the guest book several times, we reported this to your office in Seahouses & we were advised that the owner is dealing with it,

- Lesley, September 2023

I'm sorry you had issues with the blinds. The letting agent looks after the maintenance of the flat and hadn't let me know of any issue. We were informed over a month ago but had been told they were now repaired. We have someone coming out on Friday to quote for new blinds. Many thanks for your booking. Property Owner
David August 2023

“A small adjustment to the smoke alarm in the kitchen diner is required as it is very sensitive.”

It went off every time we did toast. Other than that the apartment is great and in a very good location.

- David, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback we appreciate it. We will arrange for someone to have a look at the smoke alarm. Thanks for your booking. Property Owner
Louise July 2023

“The accommodation was clean, very comfortable and incredibly well-equipped.”

We loved the central location and the Welcome Pack was a nice touch. We would definitely stay at Puffin View again.

- Louise, July 2023

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you again. Property Owner
Ian July 2023

“Puffin view was a delight to stay in.”

Perfect location, extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated. All facilities apart from slight maintenance problems with balcony were great. Beds so comfortable and bathrooms spacious altogether felt at home immediately. One and only criticism, the oven - which we did not use- could do with a thorough clean - this obviously was the fault of previous people staying there.. We look forward to returning when we are next in Seahouses, a definite return visit. The underground parking was great also!

- Ian, July 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback we really appreciate it - it means so much to us. We have spoken to the agent about the oven and they are going to speak to the cleaner so thank you for letting us know. We hope to welcome you again. Thank you. Property Owner
Martin June 2023

“The property was not properly clean, there was dust and cobwebs all over the place, especially the main bedroom.”

The drawers in the main bedroom were too dirty to use. The toilet brush needs throwing away. There was something blue all up one wall in the ensuite - how could a cleaner miss that? Not enough toilet rolls or dish washer tabs. Some cups were dirty. The main bed was just ok, however, the sofa in the living area was very uncomfortable. The living area felt cramped with the big table. The advert does not mention that you are directly behind Bamburgh Castle Inn with it's very noisy fan - you couldn't leave windows open. The "sea view" description is misleading as you would have to sit to one side of one balcony (you don't have a view from the other) and the balcony feels grubby and is at the back of the Inn. The listing states that there is a tumble drier - there isn't. It is, however, a very convenient location. The welcome pack was a nice touch, but I'd rather the money was spent elsewhere - especially as we didn't want the wine anyway. I think it's rather rich to expect guests to strip beds, put bedding and towels in bags, make sure all cups etc are washed, dishwasher empty and bins emptied when the place isn't clean in the first place. It's very cramped for more than 2 people and honestly is overpriced.

- Martin, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are really sorry that you had some concerns over the quality of the cleaning. We do take this really seriously and have fed this back to the cleaner (via the letting agent) for improvements to be made. As it is a self-catering property we ask people to clean their own crockery etc and if it is placed in the dishwasher then this is emptied by the cleaner before the next guests arrive. Unfortunately the details of the tumble dryer had been removed from the list of equipment but had been missed in the description - this has now been amended, sorry for this error. Thank you. Property Owner
Patricia May 2023

“Luckily there was only 2 of us, I can't see how 4 people would be comfortable on the sofa.”

Nowhere to hang wet coats. Also 2 blinds broken that had been reported several times.

- Patricia, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. There are coat hooks inside the large cupboard as you walk in on the left and the door can be left open, sorry they're not obvious. There is a separate chair in the lounge for a fourth person to use rather than the settee. I'm sorry the blinds are broken again, I will contact the letting agent as they had someone out to repair them and we were informed they were repaired. Thank you for your booking. Property Owner
Shirley Ann April 2023

“Very clean and the comfort thing is purely a personal thing.”

Beds are far too high for me,being elderly. The situation of the property is superb.

- Shirley Ann, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. I'm so sorry that you found the bed too high. We hope you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your booking. Property Owner
Ann April 2023

“Lovely apartment, cleanliness when we arrived was good but could have been better, kitchen & bathrooms were very good but dusty in a lot of areas.”

Towel rail in shower room didn’t work and blinds in lounge and main bedroom didn’t close we did report this, and to be fair they did say they would get it fixed, not a major problem but one that should have been picked up. Overall it was a lovely apartment

- Ann, April 2023

Thank you so much for your booking and feedback. We have spoken to the letting agents about the towel rail and a new one has been purchased as every time it was repaired it became faulty again. They have also had someone out to repair the blinds The agent is also going to do a spot check on the cleaning. Thank you once again for your booking. Property Owner
Christine February 2023

“Well equipped kitchen but very noisy fridge!”

Sofa uncomfortable and gave me a bad back . Beds very uncomfortable. Wall heater in lounge not working so had to use throws to keep warm. Power shower very good and plenty of hot water for bath. Views from cottage good. Had problems obtaining keys because of Sunday arrival and office closed. Had to contact emergency No and waited an hour in car for staff with office key. Confusion over which apartment we were in . Wouldn’t book again

- Christine, February 2023
Marian Sep 2022

“Lovely accommodation and a great base to explore the surrounding area.”

- Marian, Sep 2022
Marian Aug 2022

“Lovely apartment in great location.”

Views from the garden are stunning. Car parking space was invaluable. Visited lots of beaches, did lots of walks along coastal path.

- Marian, Aug 2022
Marian Jul 2022

“We had a great stay, lovely apartment in a great location.”

Lots of beach visits and walkts to Bamburgh Castle and Beadnell. Thanks

- Marian, Jul 2022
Marian Jul 2022

“As your first guests, we wish you every success and good luck in your new venture.”

Also thank you for the very generous welcome pack. The apartment has everything you need. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds with good quality linen and bath sheets.

- Marian, Jul 2022

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Summary

First-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric heating
Electric oven and grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, WiFI
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available on request
Undercover parking for 1 car
Communal gardens, patio furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.9 miles
Winter Short Breaks available (but please note - only Monday or Friday start dates accepted)

The property

New addition: July 2022.

Puffin View is a beautifully presented two bedroomed, two bathroom apartment situated on the first floor of The Viking in central Seahouses.

The apartment also benefits from two balconies with views of the sea, undercover private parking, lift access and the use of a communal sea facing garden that has stunning views towards Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands.

The open plan kitchen / dining / lounge are equipped with high end appliances and good quality fixtures and fittings, Puffin View is the perfect base for a break on the Northumberland coast line. ACCOMMODATION OVER ONE LEVEL First Floor Communal Entrance hall leading to Entrance hall. Open plan lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD & selection of films, and door onto sea facing balcony. Kitchen with induction hob, electric single oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, fitted microwave and dining area. Bedroom 1 with king-size bed, door to balcony, en suite bathroom with panelled bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds. Shower room with shower cubicle, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Hall cupboard with washing machine. OTHER FACILITIES Private undercover parking for 1 car.

Communal gardens with stunning sea views towards the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle.

Electric heating throughout.

All power, linen and towels included in rent.

Lift access to first floor.

Regret no pets. Please note from 2023 the property will be a Friday Changeover. Although this property will not accept dogs, please be aware that there are occasions when the owner brings their dog to the property - if you have allergies please contact the office.

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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: Short breaks only available in the winter months

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely apartment in a central location for exploring the many attractions Northumberland has to offer.”

“Lovely property, spotlessly clean, amazing location, gorgeous view from the lounge balcony!”

“A lovely apartment so well located with great parking facilities.”

“A fantastic property that was ideal for a family holiday exploring Northumberland!”

“Fabulous location for exploring and we were thrilled with the lovely weather you provided!”

“The location is ideal, being close to local amenities and the security of the complex is reassuring.”

“The property is modern, very clean and comfortable and provided an excellent base to come back to after exploring the area.”

“Pre- arrival information was comprehensive and clear.”

“A very well presented and spotlessly clean property, with an amazingly comfortable bed.”

“Good location, clean, helpful agents.”

“A comfortable small flat, sufficient for two of us.”

“Very attractive, clean and comfortable accommodation in a central location at Seahouses.”

“Balconies needing proper maintenance and a good pressure wash and sealing.”

“The blinds in the living room were faulty - so no privacy, this seems to be ...”

“A small adjustment to the smoke alarm in the kitchen diner is required as it is very sensitive.”

“The accommodation was clean, very comfortable and incredibly well-equipped.”

“Puffin view was a delight to stay in.”

“The property was not properly clean, there was dust and cobwebs all over the place, especially the main bedroom.”

“Luckily there was only 2 of us, I can't see how 4 people would be comfortable on the sofa.”

“Very clean and the comfort thing is purely a personal thing.”

“Lovely apartment, cleanliness when we arrived was good but could have been better, kitchen & bathrooms were very good but dusty in a lot of areas.”

“Well equipped kitchen but very noisy fridge!”

“Lovely accommodation and a great base to explore the surrounding area.”

“Lovely apartment in great location.”

“We had a great stay, lovely apartment in a great location.”

“As your first guests, we wish you every success and good luck in your new venture.”

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About the location

SEAHOUSES