Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the stunning views, proximity to the beach, and the comfort of the property, with particular praise for its suitability for dogs and children. The property offers a peaceful setting and is well-received for its cleanliness and thoughtful touches, although some guests encountered issues with maintenance and facilities.
Most guests found the property to be clean and tidy, with some minor issues such as stained cups and the need for a more thorough cleaning in certain areas. The overall impression is positive, but there is room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, easy beach access, and suitability for walks. It is considered a highlight and a strong point of the property.
Guests find the property comfortable, with cosy heating and comfortable bedding. Some mention the space being a bit tight, particularly in the bedrooms, but overall the comfort level is high.
While the property offers essential facilities, there have been reports of maintenance issues such as out-of-order laundrette and empty gas bottles. Some guests also missed having a dishwasher and additional kitchen utensils.
There are mentions of welcome gifts which were appreciated, but as not all reviews reference this, and to ensure expectations are managed, it should be noted that such gestures, while kind, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Resting in a fantastic holiday park close to Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland, is this welcoming detached, single-storey holiday home of Wansbeck View 2. A wonderful setting for a family of six, Wansbeck View 2 not only boasts access to a variety of on-site facilities. Wansbeck View 2 has stunning views, and overlooks Sandy Beaches and Wansbeck Estuary, and is situated on Northumberland’s coast. Discover handy parking on arrival, so you can park up and easily unload your luggage into the property, which is also owing to the ramp up to the decking. Enter the holiday home to find a bright open-plan living space, filled with natural light from the floor-length windows, which also perfectly frame those countryside and sea views. Move across the space to the kitchen, which is fitted with everything you need to cook up a feast for all to enjoy at the neighbouring dining table. The sitting area is perfect for relaxing, with its TV being ideal for movie nights; the space also offers a sofa bed, for flexible sleeping arrangements. When day turns to night, move to the rear of the property to find three lovely bedrooms, with two of these offering twin beds, and the latter featuring a double; the bedrooms share access to a handy shower room and a cloakroom. In the morning, be sure to soak up those stunning, coastal views from the comfort of the wrap-around decking, before venturing into the park to discover what facilities it has to offer. Sandy Bay Holiday Park offers everything you need for a self-catered holiday, from its on-site shop, launderette and bar/restaurant to its kids' activities, entertainment venue and indoor swimming pool; there is something for everyone here, without the need to go far! Venture into Ashington to discover the wildlife-rich area of the Community Woodland, embark on a leisurely stroll through Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, or tour the renowned Woodhorn Museum. For some fun on the coast, travel 1.5 miles into Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, where a beautiful beach with views of the famed Couple Statue, the fascinating Newbiggin Maritime Centre and Newbiggin Golf Club await. If an outing in the city is more your style, you're in luck, as Newcastle is a scenic drive away, whilst the delights of Alnwick, Blyth and Morpeth are also within reach, offering their own selection of things to see and do
Ashington is a fantastic town and one of the biggest in Northumberland, with a wide range of activities and services. There are lively markets with bunting where tourists may buy original products from individual sellers, as well as eating restaurants selling local delicacies. Queen Elizabeth II Country Park has a lovely lake, and Ashington Community Woodland is ideal for walkers and wildlife watchers.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included.
Ample parking.
Large L shaped decking area with ramp and gate with furniture.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: On-site facilities include: Bar/restaurant, convenience shop, Costa Coffee, entertainment venue, takeaway, adventure playground, kids' clubs, soft play area, amusement arcade, multi-sports court, indoor swimming pool, launderette.
Note: This property is suitable for those with limited mobility
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Booth Museum of Natural History
- Jarrow Hall (formerly Bede's World)
- Seven Stories
- Laing Art Gallery
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Reviews (21)
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Jill
Though the caravan was comfortable, we could see areas that needed looking at for example a new door mat; a mat or similar at the patio door would help to protect the carpet when stepping in to the living area from outside; there were already marks on the carpet in the living area; we found an opened pot of garlic dip stuck between the settee cushions plus cornflake crumbs and dirt/dog hairs at the side of the fridge/freezer. The owner may not be aware of these cleanliness issues and that's why we feel it needs feeding back. Despite this, we did appreciate the bottle of wine on arrival, the views over the estuary/sea were lovely, having two toilets was an advantage and all the staff on the site but particularly Claire in Reception, couldn't have been more helpful. The location of the caravan to the rear of the site was ideal because it is not overlooked on the decking. All in all we did have a lovely time.
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Howard
There is no direct vehicle access to this property and the nearest parking, if you can manage to park there, is some 50 metres away across predominently uneven grass. Totally unsuitable for wheelchairs so don't be mislead. This Holiday Park is poorly designed and does not cater adequetly for disabled users and the provision of direct vehicle access and hard standing next to every accomodation is essential.
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Herbert
I was delighted with the property location, offering stunning views of the coastline and allowing me to walk my dogs on the near deserted beach. I would certainly return!