Beach Cottages in Northumberland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs O'Hearne - Verified booking

  This is a lovely cottage with one of the best quality equipped kitchens we have seen. Lots of quality utensils and the microwave, oven, dishwasher and washing machine were easy to use but there is also a comprehensive list of instructions in the welcome book. The fridge is a small one with a single box freezer which we didn’t realise and we had ordered a food delivery with too much frozen food but were able to keep most of it. The dining area is on wooden benches and stools with plenty of room for upto 4 people. The living area has a 2 seater sofa and a single chair. The wood burning fire was just lovely especially in the new year cold temperatures we had. The individual electric heating system worked perfectly so we could align the right temperature to each room where needed. The bathroom was superbly clean with two towels provided per person. The electric shower ran super hot water and while not overly powerful, it certainly did the job. The 2 singles bedroom had no cupboard for hanging clothes, perhaps a small one where the shelves and rocking chair are kept would serve the room better. The master room had a double bed that has a foot board and so anyone tall might struggle but all the mattresses and pillows were very comfortable indeed. The rooms were very quiet aswell with not much noise heard from outside. There is no allocated parking but we were able to park 2-3 cars up the road. The one time we did get parked outside the cottage (which we had hoped to get for when repacking the car) was soon taken again by the local resident over the road who didn’t like us parking in their spot, oh dear! And so we had to pack up the car in the heavy rain which wasn’t ideal. All in all, this cottage is beautifully decorated and presented and in a fantastic location on the island, a couple of doors from the nearest pub and just around the corner from the lovely post office/cafe ( who make the best home made sausage rolls and quiches!) There are always going to be suggestions for little improvements but none of what we found would put us off from staying here again. Thankyou to the owners for sharing this lovely little cottage.

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• Mr Wilson - Verified booking

  We stayed at Sandstrath in August 2020, we enjoyed it so much that we booked it again for May bank holiday weekend 2021. The property is light and airy with everything you need. If you’re a little unsteady on your feet then stairs might be a problem. A nice welcoming touch is the bag of local produce, coffee, tea, biscuits and bread along with some milk. Views out the back over the small but very adequate garden and it’s fields with sheep. A great time waster watching what they’re up to. If you have a dog and like walking it’s just a case of out the door, cross the road and you’re into the sand dunes and onto the beach. Go left and it’s a lovely walk up to Budle bay past the castle along the beach. Head right and go to Seahouses. The locals are lovely, welcoming and like a chat. The locals pubs in Bamburgh are only a short walk too. I’d book it again, in fact just been having a look at what dates are available.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our stay at Rose Cottage.

  Even before we had arrived, the owner (Sue) had made us feel very welcome by providing lots of information about the local area. This meant that we were able to start our holiday straightaway. Rose Cottage was a delight inside and out. Beautiful, quality furnishings, comfortable and so clean! It is obvious that Sue takes pride in looking after Rose Cottage and her guests. Thank you for the lovely roses and welcome pack of provisions. We enjoyed sitting in the pretty, sunny garden after a day of exploring the area. From the cottage we were able to walk into Alnmouth and also to the train station (to travel to Edinburgh). Alnwick is a short drive away where there is the impressive castle and gardens. We also visited the National Trust's Cragside and Holy Island - both definitely worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and hope to return to Rose Cottage in the future.

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• Mrs Drane - Verified booking

  This is a really beautiful cottage that has just been renovated. The kitchen, one of the best-fitted kitchens I have stayed in, is very generous with the available equipment. My husband has recently been in the hospital, and it was the perfect place for him to rest and recover. Although we have visited Holy Island often, we have never stayed, and we realised it's a different, relaxing experience—great local food is on your doorstep. We ate at the ship, which was a few doors down. The Crown and Anchor try the crab bisque they could eat daily—Gelato from Pilgrims. On the final day, we visited the Post Office for bacon rolls and discovered their fabulous quiches and baked goods. We will be back to stay at Tidal Cottage. It was only an hour from home, but I felt a million miles away.

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• Mrs Parker - Verified booking

  A beautiful cosy cottage in a stunning location overlooking the harbour. You really would never get tired of that view! The bedrooms, particularly, are beautifully furnished with very comfortable beds, with two of them enjoying that lovely harbour view. We were lucky enough to get some good weather and so were able to enjoy the pretty little garden across the road - the perfect spot for a coffee, while watching the comings and goings in the harbour. Being located right on the path that leads to Dunstanburgh Castle was amazing and felt like a huge privilege - a great walk to blow the cobwebs away and we even saw dolphins on one occasion. All in all a great holiday in a home away from home which we hope to return to one day.

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