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Reviews of Coastguard House

Seaton Avenue 18 Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Woodhorn, NE64 6UX, United Kingdom

#12 of 20 hotels in Woodhorn

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Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house slept 6 , but there were only 3 place mats and 4 coasters on the dining table. A lovely range cooker but no oven gloves, and no tea towels . 10 light bulbs throughout the house needed replacing. None of the portable electrical appliances had an up to date PAT sticker, the microwave did have a PAT sticker which was 5 years out of date. Directly above the bath is a chandelier that you clonk your head on when climbing out! Rather disappointing.

    The hot tub was lovely , we all enjoyed it. The property was only a short walk down to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Landlord great. House mixed feelings
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location of the bathroom is a major issue. It is off the main bedroom so when two couples stay it's not appropriate to be walking through their bedroom to use the bathroom. It is advertised as 2 bathrooms but there is only 1 bathroom and a downstairs toilet, again a problem when numerous people are sharing this spacious property. The sofas and seating are stained and rock hard and uncomfortable. We put pillows and duvets from spare beds on them to make them better. On rugs downstairs there were stains and smells. Outdoor doesn't have table and chairs as on pictures, needs relaxing garden furniture to enjoy whilst outside in the hot tub. Lighting outside isn't working so not great for evening alfresco relaxing. Needs an overall facelift/tidy up. This house is in a residential area. Parking is a bit difficult at times and we had a neighbour issue.

    The landlord was very pleasant and really tried to help us after we'd had a problem at a previous holiday let. The hot tub was great. Great sized kitchen with everything you needed. A house with character and some nice features. Comfortable beds and spacious bedrooms. Stunning bathroom and spacious. All upstairs rooms clean and comfy. TV downstairs is great. Huge dinning table. Great for families or larger groups. This house is very spacious and very close to the sea and a great location to reach other places easily. It is a 5 minute walk to the beach and has a great beach bar/restaurant called 'needles eye'. Lovely food and atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    8.0
    Holiday property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice bathroom, slightly awkward that the access was via the main bedroom, however there was an extra loo downstairs.

    Very pleasant property, good size for a family and close to the sea front. Lovely clean hot tub.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet seat and lock on the bathroom door were broken which has been noted in previous reviews but not repaired. The sofas looked lovely but were not very comfortable. It could have done with a few extra basics such as hand wash and a few more toilet rolls - it was not a problem as we bought these anyway.

    Good location nearby to the beach, shops and pubs. The hot tub was nice and also clean. The double beds were comfy and the house had a lovely bathroom. It had a very homely feel and was good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very cold when we arrived and took a good framework hours to warm up. It would have been nice if the heating had been on earlier to warm it through.

    Loved the size of the rooms and decor. Very quirky and comfortable!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet seat was wobbly , fire place wasn't cleaned out , no logs in the property.

    The decor was beautiful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    7.0
    Nice property in good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good location close to beach and all amenities like shops, bars, takeaways and restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main bathroom door not locking and toilet seat wobbling

    The bathroom was stunning, great location for the beach, spacious rooms

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    7.0
    Stayed for 4 nights as a family of 4 (2 young teen children). Location was great for day trips.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattresses on all beds are awful. Couches in living room even worse. Extremely uncomfortable. These 2 areas really let the property down. Chandelier above the bath tub looks nice but is a terrible idea. Kept hitting our heads on it. The larger bed should be in the room with the bathroom. My back pain worsened drastically during our stay as there was nowhere comfy to lie down or sit (apart from the hot tub!) fridge door doesn’t close properly and needs fixed. Toilet seat also needs tightened. Too many lightbulbs needing replaced. This property has so much potential to be extra special if it was kept to a higher standard.

    Great sized house. Great location. House very warm. Hot tub relaxing. Bathroom a dream. Big kitchen with great oven. We loved the layout, especially the kitchen into dining room then into living room. Felt we were all together even when in separate rooms doing our own thing. We enjoyed the big dining table for meals and family activities. There is a nice big shower which wasn’t mentioned in the listing. The hot tub has speakers and lights.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sofas are not the most comfortable, unable to park outside house but on street parking was safe. next doors dog was left outside and barking (outside of home owners control of course, just be aware). please be aware that bathroom can only be accessed through the main bedroom. (downstairs toilet also available).

    The house is lovely decorated, with everything you should need. hot tub is amazing addition. beds are incredibly comfortable. beautiful home from home. lovely and warm home, bathroom is so beautiful. ideal home to spend time relaxing in.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On street parking was a bit of a squeeze

    Excellent location, a good size. Hot tub fab. Clean comfy beds and kitchen had all utensils you could need

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Great hot tub
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been good to have a welcome pack with instructions on how to use anything (such as the hot tub, TV, WiFi etc). We worked everything out eventually although still have no idea if we were meant to have added any chemicals to the hot tub. There were lots of bits and pieces in need of repair - light bulbs not working, wallpaper peeling off walls, doors not closing properly. None of these were major issues or prevented us from enjoying our stay but they seem like things that could be easily fixed. The main bathroom is accessed through the master bedroom. Whilst this was fine for us, as we are a family, it may not work so well for others. It would have been good for this to be noted in the description details.

    The property was spacious and comfortable. The jacuzzi was a lot of fun. Being walking distance to the beach and shops was really handy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was ideal as we live in Newcastle so a quick seaside break. My wife and I just wanted a quick relaxing break before I had a major operation. Good restaurants and pubs and plenty of small shops to do before spending an evening in the hot tub.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    7.0
    Short break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we first went in it smelt as if it had been locked up for a while. We also noticed that it was quite dusty, and there was some rubbish under the sofa. The kitchen could be better equipped as there was only one wine glasses, and I think some plastic glasses would be good for outside.

    The house was in a good location, the hottub was a lovely extra, and was safe for our dog in the garden. The upstairs bathroom was lovely, it worked for us as only two of us, not sure how it would work with other couples as you have to walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Excellent but let down by small negatives
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, despite all that was amazing, the place is very let down by a number of relatively small things. If you read all the previous comments on issues, they all still apply. Even what I would regard as a safety necessity, oven gloves, were not provided. I would say read the negatives and assume they still apply! Absolutely not a two bathroom property. Not an issue for us, but if two couples went the only bathroom is ensuite to bed one! There is a downstairs wc but that is it. Having said all that, we would go again tomorrow but just pack accordingly.

    What a gorgeous victorian terraced house. If it was just the house and its location I'd give it full marks. Unfortunately it isn't. Didn't have any real issues with parking and a very short walk to the beach made for a wonderful time for our son and dogs. Rock pooling, climbing rocks, skimming stones and paddling on the beach. Wonderful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    8.0
    Coastguard House Review
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found the house lacked some basic things that would've made the stay easier. There was a lack of utensils in the kitchen, no cleaning stuff provided, only one tea towel and no toilet roll or bin bags provided. The WiFi was also incredibly slow.

    The house is beautiful and is a great size. The hot tub is great fun! The house was the perfect space for catching up with friends and is walking distance to the beach and pubs. We had a great weekend!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    1.0
    The pictures will show how disgraceful this property is ! I have lots more pictures but it will only let me up load 4 !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property shouldn’t not be on booking .com it’s disgusting, filthy , plugs hanging off the wall , water pours through the celling when you have a shower down in to the kitchen on to-the work tops and on to the kitchen floor ! The sofas are disgrace filthy and the chair was all stained and ripped , holes in the sitting room celling , sand in the windows in the sitting room , the cooker had never been cleaned for years by the looks of it and only one side worked , the hot tub had pubic hairs in it where someone had been sat on the side of it ! And sand in the bottom of it , but the water was clean 🙈 ! The outside furniture was green and the chairs were peeling , and only one light worked , but the owner said this is a beautiful cottage ! And the last people gave it 10 out of 10 , we left early !

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    1.0
    I won’t ever be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Hot tub wasn’t filled up - Only one light worked in garden - paint peeling off walls - Dust everywhere - Dead spiders in places - Windows don’t open or close properly - Wallpaper peeling off with mould underneath - Stinks of smoke - Kitchen poorly stocked - Freezer had food left in from previous people - Huge signs of wear & tear - Sofas stained - Windowsills have damp growing - Curtains are too small for the windows - Stains on the rug - agressive neighbours - owner didn’t respond to emails but did respond via booking.com and did provide a full refund to be fair as we didn’t stay. - one bathroom off the main bedroom which isn’t practical. - bathroom doesn’t lock

    - close to the beach with a 3 minute walk. - owner did offer a full refund

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    3.0
    Disappointing weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house did not match the description in Booking.com. There is no sea view. Only one bathroom, which was an ensuite, meant other guests had come through your bedroom to access the bathroom. Only 3 wine glasses for a house for 6 guests, and one glass being plastic. No basic supplies left in the cupboards. No handsoap in toilet. Bedside lamps without corresponding sockets. Instruction book did not contain correct information for WiFi connection. Musty smell in the house. Oven and grill very greazy. Garden dirty with poorly maintained furniture. Only 1 light working in garden (out of 4) Dog next door growled and barked whenever anyone in the garden. Front garden of house next door had old kitchen dumped in it.

    Very little

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    3.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tired, needs a lot of TLC . A good clean Is essential. The yard is so run down we were unable to sit outside , not like the photo shows. The previous reviews stated bathroom door and toilet seat needed a fix , those have still not been done .

    Location was fair . Beds and bathrooms clean. Hot tub small but pleasant and hot .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    4.0
    Could have been so much better would not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not clean ,dirty teatowels,freezer,chairs,dishes pans ans cobwebs all over had to clean before using. No notice of fridge being in dining room as one in kitchen broken. Says two bathrooms but only one which is through a bedroom and a toilet down stairs.

    Oils have been so much better, with hot tub

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything, can't really fault anything at all

    The house was clean, well set out, nicely decorated. The hot tub was amazing... there was a book with easy to follow instructions for the heating, hot tub etc..

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    A*
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No iron

    Hot tub was a bonus

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    3.0
    Don’t believe property is fit for rental in current condition.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom door would not stay closed or lock. Main bedroom light did not work. Food left in fridge and freezer Dirty oven Had to clean property and buy soap, washing up liquid and etc Pointed issues to owner who promised to rectify but did nothing. Contacted post stay to request refund, owner now ghosting.

    Hot tub Location

    Stayed in October 2024

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