5 Guests
3 Beds
2 Bathrooms
3 Bedrooms
Pet-FriendlySet in the bustling seaside town of Whitley Bay, and only short walk from the nearby promenade and iconic Spanish City, the stylish Kittiwake House is a comfortable three-bedroom property in an unrivalled central location and tasteful interiors. Enjoy a small romantic retreat or a family seaside holiday where you and your loved ones can come together and make the most of the delightful Kittiwake House.
With high ceilings and bright colour schemes throughout, Kittiwake House is a period property with a spacious feel throughout. The living room is the perfect place to relax. You can sink into one of the comfy, velvet sofas in front of the fire and watch the flat screen TV or get lost in a book. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need to cook up a storm. Head next door and you can enjoy your meals at the dining room which boasts a large table and seating for all guests. Outside, accessible from utility room to the rear of the kitchen, you’ll find an enclosed backyard with outdoor furniture. Kittiwake House has three spacious bedrooms. All on the first floor, you’ll find two king size rooms, as well as a single bedroom. All with plush bedding and premium linens, you’ll be sure to enjoy your sleep when staying here. Two bathrooms can be found located on the first floor. You'll find a large walk-in shower in the first bathroom, while the second is home to a bathtub with overhead shower. Both spaces are complete with wash basins and WCs.
When staying in Whitley Bay, you can enjoy two miles of golden sands and experience incredible views of the coastline from the Victorian lighthouse on St Mary’s Island. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, head to Spanish City where you’ll find a Renaissance-style hall transformed with a fish and chip restaurant, a traditional tearoom, a waffle and pancake house and a champagne bar inside. Just 50-metres away from Kittiwake House is Park View, a lively street boasting a whole host of bars, restaurants catering to a wide range of tastes, and independent shops.
Kittiwake House is just a short walk from both Monkseaton and Whitley Bay Tyne & Wear metro stations, providing quick and easy access to Tynemouth, Newcastle and further afield. A number of bus routes can be found running through Whitley Bay. Hop on the 1 service to visit the Metrocentre, Tynemouth and North Shields, take a trip on the 54 to take in the sights of Newcastle, or board the 308 to travel to Blyth. The nearest airport is Newcastle International, 18 miles from Whitley Bay. The Tyne & Wear Metro also runs services to the airport.
Check-in: 16:00
Check-out: 10:00Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Kittiwake 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.
Amenities
Bathtub
Bed linens
Carbon monoxide detector
Cleaning Disinfection
We stayed at Kittiwake House with our 4-month-old baby and unfortunately the experience was disappointing due to ongoing heating issues throughout the stay. The thermostat was not functioning properly from the start, meaning we could not reliably control the temperature in the property. We reported this immediately and were told an engineer would attend between 9pm and 10pm on the first night, but nobody arrived and we received no communication or update. This was particularly frustrating as we had arranged our evening around the visit. We had also made it clear that we were travelling with a young baby, so being left without a reliable heating solution on the first night was unacceptable. Maintaining a safe and consistent room temperature for an infant is important, and instead we spent the night constantly adjusting layers and bedding. An engineer eventually attended the following day and implemented a workaround, but the issue was never properly resolved. We were forced to leave the heating running continuously to stop the property becoming too cold, which often made it overly warm instead. As a result, comfort remained an issue for the duration of the stay. The property itself has potential, but the handling of the issue and lack of communication fell well below expectations. We also felt the response to our complaint afterwards was inadequate, and when we said so we received no meaningful reply or engagement on the issue. Overall, not the standard of accommodation or customer service we expected.
I appreciated the hosts speed of response to questions. Spacious and great standard of accommodation. Bathrooms of a good size and quality showers. Super to have a private parking spot but is for a smaller car and those very confident in their parking skills.