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Property Overview
Located in the affluent coastal village of Whitburn on the North East coast, Emilyn House is a recently refurbished holiday home with plenty of style. Sleeping up to six guests, this modern property boasts three spacious bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, an enclosed and private garden with outdoor seating, an open plan kitchen diner, a cosy lounge, and a sea view. Perfect for family holidays or getaways with friends, Emilyn House will tick all of the right boxes.
Property Details
The Space
With lots of natural light flooding the property, Emilyn House is bright and welcoming. Light walls and neutral coloured furniture create a sophisticated and calming look throughout.
Upon entering the house, you’ll be welcomed into the living room with two beige lounge style sofas, a large wall print, and a flat screen TV, this is the ideal spot to retreat with your loved ones and relax.
Continue along the hallway and you’ll find the open plan kitchen diner and family area, which is the real hub of the home. Both practical and stylish, the kitchen has smooth, light grey wooden cabinets and modern appliances. You can make use of the oven, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher and washing machine during your stay. Enjoy your homemade meals at the dining area which includes a solid wood table with black metal legs and six beige chairs to ensure all guests are catered for. The space also features a family seating area, with flat screen TV, ideal for keeping up the conversation while you cook up a storm.
Also on the ground floor, you’ll find a downstairs WC which is an added bonus at Emilyn House.
There is also a spacious double bedroom and ensuite bathroom on the ground floor. Ultra relaxing, the bedroom features a dressing table which can double up as a workspace for longer-term staycations, a comfy bed with premium linens and bedside tables and lamps. The ensuite bathroom is modern and clean with a large walk-in shower, WC and basin. All in all, this space is perfect for anyone who may struggle with stairs.
Upstairs on the first floor, you’ll find two further bedrooms and the main family bathroom. Both bedrooms boast space in abundance with large windows and a tranquil feel. The master bedroom has a comfortable king size bed and a wardrobe. The second bedroom is perfect for younger ones or teens as it features a bunk bed and hanging/shelving space for belongings.
Head to the family bathroom and you’ll find a sleek, modern suite. Enjoy a soak in rainfall shower ahead of a busy day ahead. The space is complete with a white vanity unit, basin and WC.
The sliding doors in the kitchen open out into the lovely and enclosed private garden which has a paved patio area and outdoor dining furniture. A perfect place to relax, children can play on the grass and families can gather for alfresco meals. In the summer months, this South-West facing outdoor area is a real suntrap.
Neighborhood
Whitburn is a mile from the northern outskirts of Sunderland and one of the most attractive tree-lined villages in the North East.
The old part of Whitburn village around Front Street is picture postcard from most viewpoints with fine houses of the Georgian and Victorian eras. Notable houses include Whitburn House, The Lodge, The Limes and Thorncliffe which once had its own observatory.
Then there is the handsome Tudoresque Victorian brick extravaganza near the church called Red Cottage dating from 1843, designed by Benjamin Green whose other work includes Penshaw Monument, Grey’s Monument and Newcastle Theatre Royal.
Whitburn’s tree-lined charms are made all the more endearing by its coastal location overlooking Souter Point. With Whitburn Beach, Marsden Rocks and Souter lighthouse close by, the area is steeped in legend and history.
Closer to Whitburn and overlooking the sea is Whitburn windmill complete with its sails. It was built of stone in 1796 after a previous mill was destroyed in a storm.
Getting Around
The nearest train station to Whitburn is located in Sunderland where there are regular routes to Newcastle, Hexham, Middlesbrough and London.
In terms of bus routes in Whitburn, services can be found operating to Sunderland and South Shields.
The closest airport is Newcastle International, 19 miles away from Whitburn.
- Pets allowed
- Suitable for children (2-12 years)
- Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- BBQ grill
- Bed linens
- Children’s dinnerware
- Cookware
- Desk
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- TV
- Heating
- Essentials
- Family/kid friendly
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Garden or backyard
- Hangers
- Hair dryer
- High chair
- Iron
- Stove
- Kettle
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Oven
- Microwave
- Patio or balcony
- Private entrance
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Wireless Internet
- Washer
- Free parking on premises
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
- Cleaning Disinfection
- Enhanced cleaning practices
- High touch surfaces disinfected
- Hot water
- Near Ocean
- Village
- Shampoo
- Sea view
- Water View
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Emilyn House are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to check in.
Private on-site parking is available for one vehicle. Free on-street parking is also available around Whitburn on a first come, first served basis.
One well-behaved dog is welcome to stay at Emilyn House per reservation.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
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Guest Reviews
4.98
(22 Reviews)
Lucy
02/02/2025
Lovely stay. The house is absolutely spotless and very spacious. Everything you could need for a restful stay. Thank you!
Vanessa
19/01/2025
Beautiful, spacious home. Thanks for having us!
Jessica
03/01/2025
We enjoyed the location and surrounding area Nothing
Jill
28/12/2024
Dale’s place is a treasure. This beautiful house behind an unassuming facade has gorgeous living spaces, a private back garden and everything we needed for a perfect family get together, dog included. The place is cosy and modern at the same time. Beautiful skylights in the kitchen/family room made it light even on dark winter days. The surroundings are exceptional and we enjoyed long walks along the coast path, beaches and Cleadon Hills. Enjoyed a fantastic seafood platter from Latimer’s on Christmas Eve - and don’t miss fish and chips at Colman’s in South Shields. We will be back!
Denise H.
01/12/2024
The house was very nice with lots of high end finishes. A lot of care went into the design and I loved that the bathroom floors were warm to walk on (stayed at the end of november so needed heat). Host was very responsive to questions prior to my stay, even late in the evening. Check in and out process was very easy Will stay.here again when i come back to visit family
Alison
22/11/2024
We had a lovely stay, very clean, bright and spacious, comfy beds, great bathrooms and showers, well equipped kitchen and just a comfortable house we all felt at home in. Our dogs especially liked having the outdoor space and we're looking forward to coming back in the spring and summer months. A second set of keys would've been good though as we are 2 couples and occasionally do different things during the stay.
Sarah
01/11/2024
Beautiful home, clean and tidy. Loved having the two lounge areas so our group could do different activities if we felt like it. Easy parking. Nice quiet area.
Hollie
27/10/2024
Emilyn House was exactly what we needed for our trip to visit family in the North. It was very comfortable and modern and had everything we needed. Thanks so much!
Lynn-Elisabeth
06/10/2024
This was a clean, comfortable and bright house. It was within walking distance of the coast, where we walked every day afte breakfast. Also within walking distance of the village with good amenities.
Mark
29/09/2024
What a fabulous place to stay Fantastic location close to amenities and a short walk to the beach The house was absolutely spotless and everything was to a high standard from furnishing to bed linen etc Will defiantly be returning and can't recomend it enough Thank you for making our weekend ?
Amina
08/09/2024
Lovely modern spacious place to stay. Pet friendly and close coastal walks. We were provided with coffee, tea milk etc which was a great touch
Marc
25/08/2024
The house is great, very spacious, plenty of amenities could not pick any faults only thing the house is lacking is a tv in the main bedroom but there’s already 2 TVs so it’s enough anyway.
Beth
15/08/2024
Great location. Very well equipt.
Margaret
11/08/2024
A beautiful family home with everything you need. We were a party of 5; 3 adults, 2 children aged 6 and 3 and they all loved the place. Lots of space and set in a great location, close to some amazing beaches. The Seaburn and Roker area was new to us but we will be back. Great garden for the kids to play in and plenty of space in the house for relaxing. A great house for our family holiday.
Ian
05/08/2024
Great location Lovely house and garden Ideal for what we required
Mengya
27/07/2024
Lovely house, nice and clean. Close to the sea to take a walk in the morning.
Georgina
20/07/2024
We absolutely loved our stay here! So close to the beach and the accomodation was perfect for us. Would highly recommend this place. We will be coming back.
Kevan
15/07/2024
The property was ideal, clean, tidy and well laid out. Ideal for a weekend away with our Son, Daughter in law and grandson. Only one problem was the weather but our hosts had no control over that ?
Landon
12/07/2024
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Dan
04/07/2024
Lovely safe place, extremely nice property. I would definitely stay again!
Annett
28/06/2024
I recently stayed at Emilyn's house in Whitburn for 5 days with my elderly mother and teenage children. The house is newly refurbished and in excellent condition. Everything was fresh and clean. The lovely back garden provided a great space for hanging out. With two separate sofa/TV areas, the house offered plenty of room to relax without feeling crowded. Emilyn house has easy parking right outside the property. We are not English, so for us Whitburn is off the beaten path of tourism. We found that it offers a charming taste of village life, and the beaches of Seaburn and Roker are within easy walking distance. We also enjoyed taking walks along the breathtakingly beautiful coastal paths between South Shields and Sunderland. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and I do recommend it!
Yvonne
15/06/2024
I thoroughly recommend Emilyn House for couples and families. The area is great for walkers who love coastal paths, triathletes who like a safe place to train, historians and those who like good food and sandy beaches. The hosts were so very helpful and their beautiful cottage was clean, comfortable and peaceful. Highly recommended and thank you Ian and Marian.
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