Guests say
Sandy Shore is a well-liked cottage in Northumberland, praised for its spaciousness, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location near Beadnell Bay. Guests appreciate the large garden and the property's suitability for families and pets. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests enjoying their stay and recommending the property.
The property generally meets expectations for cleanliness, but some guests have reported issues such as dust, cobwebs, and unclean showers. The feedback suggests room for improvement, although the majority of guests found the property to be clean and comfortable.
The location of Sandy Shore is highly praised, being just a short walk from Beadnell Bay and within easy reach of local attractions. The proximity to the beach and the enclosed garden make it an ideal spot for holidaymakers, contributing to the property's appeal.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious, providing a cosy and warm atmosphere. However, some guests have mentioned the need for additional or larger quilts and better seating arrangements, indicating that while comfort is generally high, there is some room for enhancement.
The property is equipped with necessary amenities, but guests have noted a lack of cooking pots, serving dishes, and functional tumble dryers. Maintenance issues like electrical problems and hot water shortages have been mentioned, suggesting that while the facilities are adequate, they require attention.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of gifts or special touches provided by the owners to accurately assess thoughtfulness. As such, no score can be provided for this category.
About this property
This superb detached cottage is situated in the lovely harbour village of Beadnell, close to the fishing village of Seahouses and the town of Bamburgh. With plenty to see and do within reach makes this delightful holiday home an excellent place to stay. Once inside this lovely cottage you will find a cosy sitting room with woodburner, a perfect place to relax on a cool evening after a days walking along the coastline. Next to the sitting room is a light and airy open plan living area with a modern kitchen, which has all the appliances you need, and completing the ground floor is a convenient basin and WC. Upstairs there are three charming king-size double bedrooms, two of which have the bonus of en-suite facilities, and a small twin bedroom, along with a family bathroom. Outside is a large enclosed lawned garden, where your pet or children can run off excess energy, whilst you relax with a cold drink in hand. Set in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Beauty, Beadnell village has a harbour, a shop, two pubs and a café, as well as a sandy beach. Just 1.5 miles away is Seahouses, another seaside village with further amenities, including a supermarket and restaurant, as well as boat trips to the beautiful Farne Islands. Further afield are Bamburgh and Alnwick, both with their castles and both are well worth a visit, as is the stunning Northumberland National Park. An excellent Northumberland base for a family getaway.
This attractive and peaceful harbour village is situated beside one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberlands Heritage Coastline - Beadnell Bay. Established in Saxon times, Beadnell was once an important fishing village and a smuggler's haven. Nowadays, it is still a fishing village, but is equally popular with holidaymakers who come to enjoy its pretty harbour and, of course, the nearby sandy beaches. The village has a shop, two pubs and a café serving food.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Four bedrooms: 3 x king-size double (two with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Sitting room (seats 5) with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and Highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Note: One room on first floor is used by the owner for storage and will be locked during your stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (60)
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Karen
Note left re bins and info for heating etc in folder. Would happily recommend and hope to stay there again
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David
The layout of the house is excellent but the cleanliness is wanting, we felt that we were cleaning the house after previous occupants, it was certainly much cleaner when we left than when we arrived. eg:- Shower head black I don't think it's ever been cleaned Shower drain 75% blocked an issue I have encountered twice before with Sykes cottage lets Settees have not been cleaned underneath for months Tumble drier doesn't work because the filters are so jammed we couldn't clear them. Curtain rail in living room held up with tie wraps! Baby gate rail catch comes straight out the wall with plugs and screws still attached. I could go on but you get the message. We had an excellent time but question the cleaning carried out prior to arrival and maintenance of facilities. Its okay listing items as a benefit but if they don't work don't list them
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Peter
This was our 5th stay at Sandy Shore. The house was nice and clean on our arrival. It was nice to see the seating in the lounge has been changed and updated. Much more comfortable. The kettle had a dodgy switch but this was quickly rectified with a new kettle. Was disappointed with the Craster Arms. Had roast lamb and whilst there was a lot of it the quality was poor. The Middle Inn in Bamburgh is excellent. We love Beabnell and will be back next year. Pete