Guests say
Sand Castles is a spacious and homely cottage in Seahouses, ideally located just a short walk from the beach and local amenities. Guests consistently praise its size, comfort, and suitability for families and dogs. The property is well-equipped and offers a lovely garden, making it a great base for exploring the area. While some furnishings and crockery are showing signs of wear and a few maintenance issues have been noted, most guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay. The majority of reviews highlight the excellent location and overall value for a seaside holiday.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though some mentioned issues such as dirty carpets, cobwebs, and crockery with crazed glaze. A few reviews noted the need for a deeper clean in certain areas, but overall cleanliness was generally satisfactory.
The location is frequently described as excellent, with easy access to the beach and a quiet setting. Guests appreciate being close to both the sea and Seahouses village, making it ideal for walks and local exploration.
Guests highlight the spaciousness and comfort of the house, with comfortable beds and plenty of room for families and pets. Some noted issues with a firm mattress and tired furnishings, but overall comfort levels remain high.
The house is well-equipped with kitchen essentials and a large garden, but several guests mentioned maintenance issues such as cracked crockery, limited cleaning supplies, and some appliances not working. Minor improvements could enhance the overall experience.
Some guests appreciated the provision of hand soap and loo rolls, and a few mentioned meeting the owner. However, basic supplies like cleaning products, logs for the fire, and a first aid kit were sometimes missing. Please note that any gifts or extras mentioned by previous guests are not guaranteed.
About this property
A wide array of facilities and family attractions are within easy reach from this spacious detached holiday property, which boasts an enclosed garden and a wood burner..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (No TV)
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Nestled on the cusp of the traditional fishing village of Seahouses, Sand Castles is a spacious, detached holiday property offering generous living space suitable for friends and family gatherings. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property has a large living room with a cosy wood burner and patio doors leading out to the rear garden. The kitchen/dining room is contemporary in style and there is a convenient snug giving additional living space. All four bedrooms are on the first floor, the master being en-suite, and there is a family bathroom too.
Seahouses offers a wide array of facilities including tea rooms, restaurants, pubs, shops and a golf course, all within a mile from Sand Castles. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the nearby harbour, which are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding is available in North Sunderland, around a mile away. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is only 2 miles north with its wide expanse of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches, and where the tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as Holy Island and the birth place of Christianity, can be viewed. A further 2 miles up the coastline brings you to Waren Mill, which is steeped in history. Once an important port, its harbour has long since disappeared, silted up beneath the sands of the estuary. Visit the bird sanctuary at Budle Bay, where at low tide a vast expanse of mudflats is home to countless sea and land birds, making this a haven for birdwatchers.
The sweep of golden sands at Beadnell Bay is popular with watersport enthusiasts, just 2 miles south, and the elegant Georgian town of Berwick, which straddles the salmon-rich River Tweed, is 17 miles north. The market town of Alnwick, with its castle, offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction, with its restaurant in the largest tree house in Europe, and its grand cascade waterfall. Sand Castles makes an excellent base from which to explore this stunning heritage coastline, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (26)
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Confirmed Guest
Our fourth visit to Sandcastles, very spacious, very near beach and everything we needed for a relaxing break.
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Pamela Daws
I found this property spacious and homely. It’s not pristine but that makes it more appealing for me especially with dogs, it’s comfortable. It’s close to the beach and not too far from the shops and restaurants.
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Confirmed Guest
This was our third time to Sandcastles and we appreciated the home improvements. Thanks also for supplying plenty of hand soap and loo rolls. Makes all the difference after a 5 hour journey!