Host & Stay | Beachcomber's Rest — Guest Reviews

Loved it Positive: Nicely decorated, lovely touches with soft furnishings, decent furniture, spotlessly clean, perfect location, access to field for dog walking and cliff path seconds from the front door - also has private enclosed garden area. Around 10-15 minutes walk to town. Negative: Nothing but just a couple of things to improve- garden needs improving particularly for summer visitors. Could do with table lamp in front room, dressing table with seat in one of bedrooms would help, also a couple of bowls to use in microwave. All of these minor issues. Would highly recommend

Great venue. location in 5 mins out of town. Quiet street, next to a nice field for the dog as well. 2 mins from the coastal path too. The house is nice and cosy.

This was a really good base and location.., easy to access the beach through the golf course. Also 5 -10 mins walk into the centre of seahouses… Plenty of places to eat and loads of beach walking which is dog friendly all year round.. we have stayed in this area 8 times it’s like our second home. Would stay again👍

Clean, well equipped spacious property in a great location. Positive: The property was lovely & clean and spacious for 2 adults & a dog. Plenty of storage in the bedrooms & plenty of hooks for coats, towels etc which isn’t always the case in holiday lets. It was lovely having the option of a bath & shower & also a downstairs wc. Kitchen was well equipped. Location was great Private parking for 2 cars Negative: The back garden let the property down a little, it did appear a bit untidy. My biggest concern with the garden is as you are dog friendly I would expect the garden to be so as well and as a large portion of it is laid to small stones we wouldn’t have let our dog out there on her own for fear of her swallowing any. Luckily for us we visited in October so not warm enough to sit in garden but I would have been disappointed had I been there in the summer.

A great place to stay for visiting Northumberland,clean and tidy ,close to all things,great for our dog ,5mins walk to field's and the beach and shops.

Was exactly what we wanted and so handy for things.Garlic bad though Positive: Location fabulous and easy to reach the centre.Beach very close and nearby field for dog walking Negative: We only have one complaint.THE GARLIC smell.It was there 24/7 and no matter what we tried it just would not budge.Doors left open when we were in.Windows also.Air freshener.Scented candles also.It was as if the Strong garlic smell was ingrained in the property.Please check it out its really annoying We would have given this place top marks otherwise

Great stay while celebrating a family birthday in Seahouses. Quiet residential area, with an easy 5-10~ minute walk to the high street area, and great for a long walk down the coast with the coastal path just a minute away. Had everything we needed, lovely touch having coffee and tea etc which was appreciated when we arrived. Very glad to bring our small dog along with us, he loved having a sniff around the back garden! Very clean and lovely welcoming decor. Would recommend!

Both us and our two dogs had a fantastic time . The location was perfect for a short walk into the centre of Seahouses. There are lots of places to eat and drink, from traditional pubs to fish and chip shops and delicious icecream. Breathtaking views of Bamburgh castle, and daily boat trips to farne islands . The house was perfectly clean and had everything we needed. We definitely want to return. Also, ideally situated for visits to Bamburgh, Beadnell and Holy Island.

Had a lovely stay in the property which was near the sea with plenty of nice walks and good places to eat and drink Positive: Was in a great place near to the sea and plenty good places on our doorstep to walk the dog Negative: Nothing I can think of

Excellent stay, facilities and location. Positive: Excellent location. Quiet over the christmas period. No host on site and lounge to the back of the property made our stay private and quiet for us to come and go as we pleased. Short walk along the coastal path to the harbour and town. Excellent facilties in the house. Home from home over the Christmas period. Our 2 small dogs were welcome. We would certainly return. Negative: Suggestions not criticism - A mirror near a socket for hair drying would have been useful and the tv in the bedroom didn't have aeriiel/digital connection.

Amazing location. Very close to the sea, harbour and footpaths. Fantastic for our 4-legged friends. Would highly recommend, particularly for guests with dogs.

We had a lovely stay here my one of my partners 40th birthday presents. We are a family of five with a baby and we arrived late on the Friday night, we go settled quickly and felt at home instantly. The house was perfect for what we needed and would certainly consider staying again in future. The house was clean and well presented. The house is well located with only a short walk into the centre of Seahouses. Highly recommended.

Clean and tidy space. Functional rather than cosy, could do with some lamps to soften the light in the evening. Garden similarly is Functional. Good spot for sight seeing and walking.

A good size property with great location for small family Positive: Great location. Quiet area and an easy little walk to town, harbour and all amenities Negative: Unfortunately somebody had recently smoked within property. The floors could have been cleaner as there was quite a lot of dog hair. One blind and one drawer were broken. Also oven and hob were quite slow but none of this detracted from our holiday experience.

A wonderful place in the houses. My partner‘s family has been coming to seahouse for years and I think that this is gonna be the place that we stay from now on

Lovely clean property would have been perfect if had hot water too ! Positive: The property was lovely, modern and light. Fab location by the coast path. It was so nicely decorated and spotlessly clean on arrival. Lovely touches and very comfy. Negative: really disappointing that there was not hot water for a bath after a long walk and got cold after dusk. There were no instructions on how to get a booster switch for hot water as instructions just said hot water was on demand. such a shame as one person I travel with needs hot baths to help a medical condition and I had hoped to bring them here too.

Great location next to the coastal path and the town centre. Very quiet residential area with dedicated parking space. Property was neatly presented As a solo traveller felt very safe in the house.

Lovely holiday home, really good location a few minutes walk from the beach. Thank you!

Property mostly fine, awkward not having a working hot tap in the bathroom. Positive: Mostly good, clean and comfortable seating. Negative: Bathroom sink hot tap not working. Reported it . Lots of emails, and wanted to sort it on the day we were leaving. All emails regarding the property had a threatening undertone to them. All warning about financial penalties if late leaving, not reporting anything like breakages. Requesting to leave it clean and tidy , put all used towels in the bath, strip beds leave linen in a pile on beds. All this and still taking a £60.00 charge at booking. I would definitely consider not using a booking operated by Host and Stay.

Sewage smell from the en suite. Bedroom inhabitable. Reported but unresolved during our stay. Not enough bed linen for heat quilts were very thin and not warm. One blanket left but it was very dirty looking. Mugs were stained. No washing machine powder. There were dishwasher tablets but no dishwasher. Very musky smell throughout the house like it was never used and needed aired. Hot water tap in bathroom not working. Reported but not fixed. We were told to leave a key and sewage would be fixed. No one came although host said they had been and cleaned drains aired the house and left an air freshener. All lies.

Cute and practical accommodation in Seahouses. The only slightly annoying thing is you have to fill out all your details again on their private form before they send you check in instructions. Other than that everything went smoothly and the accommodation was as advertised

Everything we needed was there Positive: Clean Negative: Tap in bathroom not working

Enjoyed the break but won’t stop there again Positive: The location Negative: No welcome pack, check in and check out times

Comfortable well located property and excellent value for money Positive: The property is in a excellent location and within easy reach to the centre of town and the coastal path Very warm comfortable property with every you need Negative: The gardens could do with a bit of tidying

Nice holiday home Positive: Nice clean and warm A garden for the dogs Nice comfy beds Great location only 5 mins walk from seahouses Our 3rd stay and they've added a small lamp in the lounge which I'd mentioned in reviews before Negative: Needs a smart TV The garden and the house could do with a bit of tlc regarding weeding and painting

Still a problem with the hot water tap in the main bathroom other than that enjoyed being there and the positioning of the house was ideal

Beachcombers Rest Great location Positive: Location is great, facilities comfortable Negative: Toilet seat in main bathroom loose and hot water tap in sink in main bathroom not working. Completed one of the jigsaws over the week - 3 pieces missing!!

Really enjoyed it - would definitely return Positive: Location was excellent Comfortable accommodation, great there was a family bathroom and an en-suite as well went with my parents so had a bathroom each Negative: The hot water tap on the sink in the family bathroom was not working, however they did offer to come a fix it straight away but we were out and about, plus the hot water was ok for the bath. Also both toilet seats were loose but they were going to fix them after our visit

Fantastic place to stay in a perfect spot Positive: Lovely and clean and in a perfect spot Negative: Nothing to dislike

An excellent stay that was central to all our needs. Booking process was smooth & communications were clear & ti Positive: Location excellent for walking to town or coastal path. Quiet area. On site parking Negative: Nothing

Fantastic place to stay, brilliant location close to beautiful beaches.

Positive: Loved the location very near the coastal path 5 minute walk to harbour. Lovely big field next to the house for dogs to run around. Very comfortable house had a minor issue with smoke alarm but it was resolved quickly. Negative: Nothing

Positive: Lovely located house Negative: No washing line

Lovely stay in a house in a central location in seahouses Positive: Location was excellent, very quiet and straight onto the coastal path. Close to town and all amenities, off road parking very good. Great for dogs with field next to property. Lovely comfortable property with everything you need, good WiFi Negative: Shower in bathroom was too low to use as a shower and hot water tap not working. Hot water on demand but took a while to come through so felt like a lot of water was wasted. No Pyrex/bowl for heating up food in microwave. Only 1 tea towel could have done with another one at the end of the week. Very minor and picky and nothing to spoil a lovely holiday let

Positive: I liked the location of the property, the standard the house was kept and the layout of the house. Negative: The garden wasn’t very well kept so sitting outside wasn’t a pleasant experience, also I would have preferred there to be a smart tv in the room but apart from that it was an ok visit

Close to facilities. Clean and tidy on arrival Positive: Was given the code on the morning of arrival Negative: I’m a big recycler and didn’t see any opportunity to do so.

First visit to Seahouses, we will be back

Great stay location brilliant just a few simple things to make it perfect Positive: Beds were very comfortable, place was clean and location great Negative: Kitchen could benefit from a dishwasher instead of washing machine, lack of jugs, en-suite could benefit from loo roll holder n towel ring, shower over bath needs raising, could do with weeds removing especially the sycamore tree from kitchen window, could grow into foundation

Positive: Good location, plenty of room and clean with easy parking. A short walk into the town either via the road or behind the house on the coastal path. Negative: As previous guests have mentioned, the house could do with a downstairs mirror and lamp in the living room. The back garden is also a bit basic and could do with a bit of a weed.

Lovely weekday break in Nortumberland

Great place to stay, very comfy and great location. Perfect! Positive: Stunning cottage for our 6 day stay - lovely size, views and everything was provided. Beautifully decorated and a lot of thought had obviously gone into make it a home from home. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay there again sometime. Great location, 5 minutes walk into the town. Perfectly situated for coastal walks. Parking was available outside the house which is always a worry in busy places so we were happy with that. Also TV was huge! Negative: Only that the heating came on at 6.30am. A little early for us but we got used to it.

Super few days

Lovely place to stay- the cottage has everything you could need, with a terrific location! Positive: Wonderful fully-equipped cottage right on the edge of the coastal path. Easy walk to the harbour, shops and coastal adventures. Suited our family of four perfectly. The small decorative touches, including the downstairs bathroom mirror, gave us a glimpse of the owners’ pride in sharing their great retreat. We felt quite privileged to have stayed there. Negative: We had a hard time thinking of anything we didn’t like, but will say the master bed mattress could do with a foam topper.

Perfect 2 bedroom house, very close to Seahouses harbour and great beach walks

Positive: Great location.Just a short walk into seahouses on a quiet street. The holiday home is like home from home with all the home comforts.The home is clean and warm and there's loads of storage. The garden is great if you have dogs and there's parking for 2 cars. This is the 2nd time we have been to this holiday home Negative: I wish there was a lamp in the lounge because it's either sitting in the dark or with the ceiling light on so it would it nicer in the evening There's no place to sit and do you're hair but there are plenty of mirrors. The double bed is a bit creaky but the 2 singles are very comfortable

Positive: Location, clean, very nice house. Negative: The bed in the double room was very uncomfortable

Positive: It's a comfortable, well organised house which is really close to the coast path and the centre of seahouses. Was perfect for us Negative: Having a second electric shower over the bath would have been very good. A mirror in the downstairs bathroom would be lovely (found the picture hilarious though!!). The ensuite only has a tiny mirror too. Overall it was really great though

A fantastic location and home. Excellent facilities, bathrooms and kitchen. Comfortable living space and garden. Not lux Positive: Fabulous locations and facilities. It had a nice little garden and the kitchen was well equipped. Lovely sea view from the main bedroom and the amount of loos was great! We would definitely go back. Negative: The people who’d been in before obviously had a very hairy dog and it hadn’t been cleaned enough. There was white hair and the smell of dog all over the rug in the lounge. We contacted the owners and they offered another clean but to save time during our stay and because our stuff was everywhere I just ran the hoover over again. Definitely needs a deep clean though and a few maintenance issues too that are easily solved and didn’t affect our stay at all.

Lovely house. Highly recommended. Positive: Nice location. Very cosy house Negative: The couches had a lot hair from pets.

It was very enjoyable and would stay there again. Positive: Definitely catered for our needs, a very good stay, nice and quiet and relaxed. Negative: The benches at the dinning table, uncomfortable.

Easy check in. Accommodation clean, however some of the glases/cutlery needed further cleaning. Ideal for 2 night stay but if staying for week certain things needed more attention. Overall happy. Perfect location. Tv too big for layout of room, bit sceptical about trying to turn round for sofa and chair visibility. Bedrroms comfortable and ideal for 3 of us, maybe a bit tight for 4 people but v happy to return. Thank-you

Nice place should be better for price. Positive: Quiet location easy parking Negative: Very poor hot water system. Lacking a few basics.

We really enjoyed our short stay in Seahouses. Loads to do, beautiful beach. You must do the walk from Seahouses to Bamburgh Castle along the beach. The house itself is spotlessly clean, just as described in the photos and accompanying description. Communication with the agents was clear and they gave us plenty of information via a virtual guidebook about things to do locally and about the house itself. Couldn’t fault it really, we felt right at home!!

This is the secind time I have stayed her. It is perfectly placed to walk to the village of Seahouses (approx 5 mins) and also Beadnell Bay. It is also possible if you enjoy a medium/long walk to walk along the beach to Bamburgh. It is great to be able to arrive and leave the car parked outside the house and leave it and explore on foot

Great location and well equiped property. Positive: Great location within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Negative: Bed was saggy and not as comfortable as expected for this level of accommodation. Would benefit from a new mattress.

Excellent Positive: Location and comfort

Positive: Location really good to seahouses centre and all attractions. 3 bathrooms was great too. Negative: Bed was abit springy in parts, but good size still.

Seahouses cottage Positive: Excellent cottage, via footpath to harbour and easy access to centre of seahouses. Quiet location Parking at front of property. Easy information on email covered everything re the cottage , location and how to contact host.

Great house in a great location. Clean and comfortable with some lovely homely touches. Ideal base for exploring the beautiful Northumberland coastline and a short walk into Seahouses itself. Would highly recommend.

Exploring the NE coast Positive: A lovely welcoming house that felt like home. Excellent position in a tranquil location Negative: Leaving

Positive: Location was great, very convenient for everything roundabout.

Very good comfortable break. Positive: It had everything to suit our needs and was comfortable Negative: The distance to the town.

A lovely relaxing place to stay Positive: The house was immaculate and had everything you could want. Situated within an easy walk of Seahouses with beautiful views.

Exactly like I thought it would be. Very clean and comfortable.

Very relaxing excellent location for walking into town Positive: The location is excellent Negative: Shower head in main bathroom better if fixed higher on the wall

Thoroughly enjoyable Positive: Great location and very comfortable house Negative: Water for bath not hot enough

Great stay, really helpful hosts. Perfect location for a quite stay near the beach

A comfortable home from home. Very close to a small quiet beach area and within easy walking distance of the village of Seahouses. Highly recommended!

Comfortable and relaxed stay, House is in a nice quiet location. Would certainly consider using again. Positive: House was comfortable, clean and tidy. Rear garden area is fine, and sheltered, ideal late afternoon and evening for sunshine if the weather permits. A couple of board games as well as the jigsaws would be an added bonus. Location is ideal just a short 10 minute walk to shops pubs etc. INSTRUCTIONS on how to operate the hot water would be good

Short Seahouses Stay The property is ideally placed for a peaceful stay whilst being a short walk away from all the amenities that Seahouses has to offer.The property is well equipped, tastefully decorated and really comfortable. Looking forward to returning sometime in the future.

Positive: Perfect location lovely coastal walks property had everything we needed

Such a great location . The house was spotlessly clean and if I needed to contact Dale, I always got a response straight away. I will definitely book again .

This is a great spot. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

Perfect location without the need to drive. Beds very comfy. All amenities you need were provided. Despite being at the end of season the house was still looking welcoming all the ornaments made you feel at home.

One of the main surprises about this booking was that after booking and paying the balance, we were contacted and informed we had to pay an additional £25 accidental damage cover or we had to pay a deposit which we could claim back afterwards minus a £10 admin fee. This was disappointing as this should have been included in the price and made very clear before booking is confirmed. The house was in a great location, was clean, tidy and warm, however you can tell this is run by a management company as it was lacking in some of the little personal touches that we have experienced in other air bnbs run by individual hosts.

Positive: Location was excellent and house has all the amenities needed.

Nice little house, quiet area, comfortable beds, tea, coffee sugar, and milk on arrival. Someone parked in drive when we arrived but sorted a bit later before we headed out. One criticism i have is that you book on a non refundsble basis, then find out they require a bond and then they deduct an admin fee, which is a bit naughty.

Excellent stay Positive: its location we used it as a stop over on the way to scotland. it was easy to find, very close to restaurants cafe's and shops not to mention pubs, didn't use the kitchen except to unwrap the takeaway. Negative: I Don't know whether my fault or theirs but, we had to sort out the insurance for our stay on the doorstep (to get the Key box code) not the easiest company to call. and i think they could have let me know at time of booking.

Overall, very nice place as advertised in good locatio. Negative: No cleaning supplies, unable to clean sink, counters, stove or floor as there were no supplies. Also needed more washing up liquid and paper towel. Took us ages to find plug for sink.

Enjoyable and comfortable Positive: Location Negative: Bathroom shower needs a shower head.

Very lovely place, close to the town and the beach. Host was great no complaints at all 10/10 would stay again .

Vert relaxing and quiet stay. It was nice to have free WiFi and a extra TV in the bedroom. Positive: The location was excellent, shops and restaurants pubs not far to walk. Negative: The property did smell of smoke In the hall as you walked In, could to with a paint all round, the front and back garden need a good weed. Apart from they have a gem of a place.

Lovely property to be able to explore the Northumberland coast. Only a 5 minute walk and you are into Seahouses centre. Well decorated property. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay again!

Positive: Knus huis, leuke aankleding. 3 toiletten en 2 badkamers. Op loopafstand van de zee, echt uniek. Voldoende speelgelegenheid om te badmintonnen of frisbeeën. Negative: De 'eetkamer' is functioneel, maar erg klein. Ik voelde me er thuis. De tuin heeft wat aandacht nodig.

Great location but property not perfect Positive: Location Negative: There was an unusual smell which we could not get rid of and floors were dirty and cups dirty as well