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The Old Smokey is a welcoming and peaceful getaway set amid the bustling yet tranquil coastal village of Seahouses. Upon entering the property, the open plan living, kitchen and dining area is directly ahead of you. If you enjoy cooking, you will love this space - it is fully equipped with an electric hob and oven, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a refrigerator, a toaster, and more. The dining and living areas provide a good space to socialise, with plenty of seating available to accommodate all four guests. The two-seater sofas offer a cosy spot to relax and you can watch your favourite show on the large wall-mounted Smart TV. The living room offers direct access to the shared courtyard with a small outdoor paved seating area. The French doors created a bright atmosphere but offer comfort with the use of internal wooden doors which create a relaxing setting at night. Head upstairs and you’ll find The Old Smokey’s two bedrooms. Fully carpeted, the first bedroom boasts a king-size bed along with hanging space for your clothing. The calming interiors are perfectly complemented by the subtle touch of pink hues from the soft furnishings, creating a warm and cosy ambience. The ensuite features a walk-in shower, a WC, and an oval mirror above the wash basin. Not too far away is the second bedroom, which offers two single beds, fully carpeted flooring, and your own en-suite bathroom with scroll top bath, WC and basin with oval mirror above. Please note, there is no shower in this bedroom. The pale green, grey and white colour scheme create a cosy and homely feel. This bedroom features plenty of storage space for making yourself feel right at home, and French doors which open up to allow fresh Northumberland sea air to float into the space. Guests can also take advantage of a separate WC on the ground floor, handy for families with young children and guests with limited mobility. The Old Smokey is simply the perfect place to stay whether you're here alone, with friends and family, or even colleagues.
Nestled on the stunning Northumberland coast, Seahouses is a charming fishing village that perfectly blends traditional seaside allure with modern conveniences. Known as the gateway to the Farne Islands, this picturesque location offers a delightful mix of natural beauty, rich history, and coastal adventures. Seahouses boasts an expansive sandy beach, ideal for long walks, picnics, and soaking in the breathtaking views of the North Sea. The village’s working harbour is a hub of activity, where you can watch fishing boats come and go or embark on a boat trip to the Farne Islands, famous for their incredible wildlife, including puffins, seals, and a variety of seabirds. Just a short drive away is Bamburgh Castle, one of the most iconic landmarks in Northumberland, perched majestically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. The area is steeped in history, with ancient castles, medieval churches, and tales of Viking raids offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. Seahouses offers a range of local shops, cosy pubs, and restaurants serving fresh seafood and traditional British fare. Whether you’re after a hearty meal, a quick bite, or a quiet drink with a view, there’s something to suit every taste. Despite its many attractions, Seahouses retains a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing getaway. Whether you’re looking to explore the rugged coastline, delve into history, or simply unwind by the sea, Seahouses is the perfect base for your Northumberland adventure.
Seahouses is ideally situated for exploring the wider Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From here, you can easily visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, and the charming village of Craster, famous for its kippers. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Chathill Train Station is five miles away from Seahouses. From here, you’ll find routes to Blaydon, Carlisle, Cramlington, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Morpeth, Newcastle upon Tyne and Prudhoe. A regular bus service can be found operating in Seahouses offering access to Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth and Newcastle. Newcastle International Airport is 49 miles away from Seahouses.
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to The Old Smokey are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to check-in. One private parking space is available in a shared courtyard. One well-behaved dog is welcome to stay at The Old Smokey per reservation.
Good location, a short 5 minute walk to the harbour and town Clean - could not find any fault with cleanliness Comfortable beds ***Not enough room in “what didn’t you like” form so here are the rest of those comments (read lower comments before these) 6. Bedroom storage was minimal. Limited to a few hooks in the twin room and a single storage rack in the double. 7. Parking is extremely tight for an SUV. 8. When leaving the property we had the same issue with the key safe, ie it would not open. As we had to get home we had to leave the property unlocked. 9. Every time we contacted the agency by phone, it seemed they had very little knowledge of the property. We would be met with “We’ll have to contact the owner and get back to you”. 10. When contacting the agency by message, we would initially have to get past a standard AI answering process, which would just cough up standard boiler plate text from the cottage FAQ, and rarely answer the particular question we were posing. While this may save time for the agency, it is frustrating for the customer. 11. The issuing of an “app” for the property is little more than a gimmick, and hopeless if you’re in an area with poor phone coverage. There is endless information on WHAT you should be doing rather than HOW you should be doing it. Some proper information actually left in the property relating to correct usage of appliances would have been infinitely more useful to the customer. 1. Before setting off to Seahouses, we found the information on parking ambiguous - especially when looking at Google Street View. We asked the agency for clarification. We never received an answer. 2. A £15 surcharge to arrive at 3pm instead of 4pm seems cheese paring and mean. We have never come across this before. 3. Upon arrival the key safe was jammed, and we were unable to open it with the supplied code. We were keen to get in as our youngest needed the loo. We rang the agency who asked for our booking code - buried somewhere within the emails on my phone. Surely the agency has a database of bookings which can also be searched on customer name, property name etc ? Eventually I managed to coax open the key safe after about 30 minutes without any meaningful help received from the agency. 4. Once inside the property it was cold and all electric heaters were off. No instructions anywhere on heater operation, so another call to the agency. We were told that all heating would start automatically and we shouldn’t need to touch the radiator controls. (This contradicted the instructions on the property “app” which told us we had to reduce the radiator temperature to 15° every time we left the property - neither did it address the fact that we were cold NOW). After much trial and error we eventually found a way to manually set the heaters - we should not have to spend our holiday time doing this. Just a few basic instructions would have solved the issue. 5. Similarly there were no instructions for the dishwasher or the electric hob. There was no way to open the french doors (pictured attractively wide open on the cottage advert and app). We eventually figured out the dishwasher, but the hob remained a mystery (so a planned meal was aborted and we had to eat out) and the french doors remained locked firmly shut. To be fair we did receive a message telling us where we could find a key for the doors - unfortunately this message arrived several hours after we checked out
We had a great stay, really clean and perfect position close to the centre of Seahouses. We will be back to visit soon.