Book a coastal cottage in Northumberland
Our coastal cottages in Northumberland provide an idyllic holiday retreat for you, your family and your friends. Our self catering cottage portfolio, listed below, caters to many tastes and needs but are all exceptionally stylish, family and couple friendly, child and baby friendly and have been awarded a 5 star grading by VistBritain/Quality in Tourism for 2009.
The Plaice, Seahouses
Bedrooms: 3
Bath/Shower Rooms: 3
Tariff Group D
The Plaice was featured in House Beautiful and was recently shown on UKTV STYLE channel in Fantasy Homes by the Sea
The Plaice occupies arguably the most enviable location in Seahouses. With two en-suite bedrooms and further double bedroom (which is a small double), all sumptuously furnished and one with its own balcony, its first floor living accommodation looks directly over the bustling harbour and the sea beyond. This architect designed reworking of a traditional fisherman’s cottage uses glass and chrome to give light and airy modern styling to this prime holiday property. The open plan kitchen/living/dining area opens out on to a glass balcony from where you can watch the fishermen bring in their catches. All this is just a stone’s throw from the centre of the village and all the facilities it offers.
The Plaice has just received a commendation for a Design Award organised and judged by the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty!! These are some of their comments........
`This is a wonderful example of how to sensitively redevelop a terraced house within a conservation area. The result is a building which fits perfectly with its surroundings and sets a standard for others to follow. It is especially pleasing to see the use of good quality traditional materials and simple contemporary design. This must be a great place to stay. Subject to the agreement of interested parties this project would make a good case study for the Northumberland Coast ANOB Design Guide'
The Plaice has received a 5 star grade by VisitBritain 2008. The Plaice can comfortably sleep up to 5 guests but we feel the living space is more suited to groups of 4.
For further images of The Plaice, please see The Gallery
For the layout of the Plaice, please see Floor Plans
Accommodation
- First floor open plan living room/dining/kitchen with sea views and balcony. (This room is cleverly designed but is quite compact)
- First floor master bedroom with king size bed, en-suite shower room and balcony
- Ground floor bedroom with double bed but more suited to one person than two as it is quite compact
- Further ground floor bedroom with twin beds and a small en-suite shower room (this bedroom/shower room is more suitable for children)
- Family bathroom with shower over bath
- Hallway
- Utility area with washing machine and dryer
- Small exterior area with parking for one or two cars
Special Features and feel of this property
- Modern decor with maple flooring, halogen spot lights, white walls, roof lights and contemporary soft furnishings
- Artwork by Alan Smith Page & Mick Oxley
- Payphone
- Key safe entry system
- Gourmet kitchen with granite worktops
- Brushed steel appliances
- Range cooker
- Underfloor heating in bathroom areas
- Ocean Club membership
- Outdoor table and chairs
- Two balconies with sea views
- Free Wifi internet access
Children at The Plaice
Children are welcome but there are no special facilities and no private outdoor space more suited to younger children. A travel cot and high chair are available on request
Location and Locality
Prime seafront location just steps away from our other property The Look Out. Very central within Seahouses for all amenities including the Ocean Leisure Club
Recommendations
Families with older children or babies, couples and small groups. Ideal for sea lovers, walkers, bird watchers and those wanting a luxury seaside holiday base where many of the main attractions are within walking distance (The boats for the Farne Islands set sail from the harbour just below the balcony of the Plaice!)
Guest comments
''Thank-you very much for organising our stay at the Plaice - we all had a fantastic time and would definately consider returning, as well as telling our friends. I would strongly recommend the Ocean club as we all thought the treatments were fantastic and very reasonably priced. The cottage truely was of a 5 star standard and all the finishing touches really made it very special. We visited Alnwick Castle and gardens, the Old Ship Inn which had delicious soup and bread, followed by a walk along the beach and finally Barter Books which was a lovely end to our visit.'.'..Anne Marie Audley and friends
''We visited 'The Plaice' last September for a wedding and had a great few days.
This summer we went to Wales (thought the travelling would be easier even though we thought your properties were the best ever...) 'and it was a disaster. Every plate chipped, not enough seating space for the 8 guests, VERY expensive and not very clean at all. We have come home feeling ripped off with our expectations shattered, the yawning gap between expectation and reality has made us very disillusioned.
So, we are returning to the fold and have booked The Mariner's for next summer. We have never stayed anywhere like a Coastal Retreats property and staying somewhere else has reminded me of what a good job you do!
Looking forward to next summer already!'' Melanie Marchetti,
'Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at The Plaice last week
