Guests say
Sea Haven in Newbiggin by the Sea receives glowing praise from guests for its immaculate cleanliness, modern and cosy decor, and excellent location just minutes from the beach. The cottage is well equipped, providing a true home-from-home experience, and serves as a perfect base for exploring Northumberland. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, easy parking, and thoughtful touches throughout. While a few minor suggestions were made regarding bathroom privacy and outdoor space, the overwhelming feedback is highly positive, with many guests eager to return and recommend the property to others.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with numerous guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and exceptionally clean throughout their stay. Only one or two minor comments were made, but none detracted from the overall impression.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the beach, quiet surroundings, and convenience for exploring Northumberland. Guests found it easy to access local amenities and appreciated the peaceful neighbourhood.
Guests found the cottage very comfortable, with cosy furnishings, comfortable beds, and a relaxing atmosphere. A minor note was made about one sofa being less comfortable, but this did not significantly impact overall comfort.
The property is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including quality appliances and thoughtful extras. A few minor suggestions were made regarding bathroom privacy and kitchen bin size, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, Prosecco, and shortbread, which added to their enjoyment. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Perfect for a beach holiday and a great central base to explore the beautiful villages and towns of Northumberland..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 43" Smart TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On-road parking. No smoking.. Sea Haven is set on a quiet terraced street only a 2-minute stroll from the promenade and beach in the small, friendly seaside village of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Renovated in 2020, this terraced cottage makes a perfect holiday base for couples, friends or small families. Offering spacious, open plan accommodation downstairs, a double and twin bedroom and a modern family bathroom.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, once a thriving fishing village, still has a few fishing cobles that can be seen going out to sea. If you are lucky enough, you may spot the dolphins or some seals and will often see the local ’dolphin watch’ team around. Set in the bay is “Ebb and Flo” by Sean Henry, a popular attraction being the only current, east coast offshore sculpture. Regular exhibitions and music events are held in the Maritime Centre, where the café overlooks the lovely bay. Newbiggin has friendly Italian and Indian restaurants, and a selection of cafés and small shops. A local bus stops practically at the door, where a discounted weekly bus ticket takes you all around the county.
A family-run Italian ice cream parlour dating back to the 1950s is in the centre of the promenade next to the bandstand. A glorious sandy beach is the backdrop for the sweeping bay, ideal for picnics and exploring the rock pools. Nearby Woodhorn Museum holds regular events, and there is coarse fishing available at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, complete with a large lake with swans. The sweeping sands at Druridge Bay are only 3 miles away, and is the start of the Heritage Coastline Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with miles of golden sands and unspoilt villages to explore. You can follow this road all the way up to Holy Island which makes for a great road trip. The historic town of Morpeth is only 9 miles away with plenty of shops and pubs. The town of Amble, with a bustling Sunday market, is a little further afield and offers a working harbour and quaint little beach huts available to hire. The city of Newcastle, with its vibrant night life, theatres, arts and shops, is only 18 miles away, and a bus can be taken nearby straight into the centre of town. The Northumberland National Dark Sky Park is 53 miles away, making a great change from the coast, and you can explore the delights of Hadrian’s Wall all within easy driving distance. Alnwick Castle and Gardens, 25 miles, is easily accessed. Beach 100 yards. Shop and pub 300 yards, restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
The property is decorated at Christmas.
Reviews (43)
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Polly Newbould
Lovely house, really nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The appliances being of decent quality is always a bonus too! A nice touch would have been a slightly larger kitchen bin with recycling compartments to avoid daily trips to the outside bin and the shower door could do with a new seal to stop water pooling on the floor. Perfect location for the beach. The house is easy to find, easy to park on street. We had a great time, we timed it right for the beach weather! Would visit again.
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IJS
We had a really enjoyable stay at Sea Haven. It’s a lovely, comfortable house and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Everything was in excellent condition and the welcome pack was a really nice touch. It was a great base for exploring Northumberland, we especially loved getting out and visiting the beautiful coastline. We even managed a day trip to Edinburgh, a long day, but definitely worth it! It was always nice to come back to Sea Haven at the end of the day and relax. We had a great time and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay while exploring this lovely part of the country.
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Confirmed Guest
The house was very well equipped and a comfortable place to stay. Great place to stay and perfect access to the beach.