Guests say
Budle Sands is a well-regarded cottage in Bamburgh, praised for its comfort, high-quality bedding, and excellent location near the beach. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-maintained garden, and the Aga in the kitchen. While some maintenance issues and a lack of basic amenities were noted, the responsive staff and the property's potential for a delightful stay were highlighted.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, though isolated incidents such as an unemptied bin and long grass were mentioned. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to the beach and beautiful views, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the quality bedding and well-furnished rooms contributing to a good night's sleep.
The property is well-equipped with high-end fittings and a useful information pack. However, some maintenance issues with the dishwasher and bathroom were noted.
While guests appreciated welcome touches like a cleaning pack, wine, and biscuits, these are not guaranteed amenities and may vary per stay. There is not enough consistent information on thoughtfulness to provide a score.
About this property
Bamburgh 1.7 miles. A picturesque stone-front terraced cottage settled into the quaint coast of Budle, Budle Sands is the ideal getaway for a family or group of adults who love to spend time at the coast of Northumberland. Be welcomed by this stunning property, enjoying the mature trees and backdrop of countryside fields as you approach the front door, unpacking with ease from an off-road parking spot. You will find the sitting room on the first floor, with stunning wooden roof beams contrasting with white walls and a mixture of beautiful contemporary design and traditional build, this is an elegant room where you will simply love relaxing on the leather sofas with a glass of your favourite beverage in an evening. On the ground-floor, a kitchen/diner with expansive work surfaces, ample amenities and a dining table and chairs caters to your culinary needs and is the ideal spot for cooking together as a group, and from here you can access the garden through double doors, a great spot for alfresco dining. This property has four beautiful bedrooms, each with charming roof beams and homely furniture, including a ground-floor king-size, a double with an en-suite and two twin bedrooms, as well as a family bathroom where you can soak the sand from your hair. Budle Bay is only a short walk from the property, with amazing coastal views, ideal for seaside walks, picnics and watersports. For a selection of eateries and a tasty deli selling local produce, head over to Bamburgh where you can enjoy a meal out. Bamburgh also has a fantastic sandy beach and a magnificent castle for you to visit, as well as a selection of coastal walks, or there is the option of the increadible Holy Island with Lindisfarne Priory and castle. Make a coastal holiday to remember with a stay at the quaint Budle Sands.
The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room
Oil heating.
AGA oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden to the rear with patio and furniture, open front garden.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.8 miles
Friday arrival only and 5 night minimum stay
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Haggerston Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (20)
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Aimee
We booked Budle Sands as a suprise holiday for our parents 60th anniversary and for a family of 8 it was perfect with large living spaces for playing games with the children and a fully enclosed garden for the dogs
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Tracy
Plenty of space, weather was brilliant, excellent location. Would highly recommend
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Sue
). The decor was gorgeous, particularly in the kitchen. We'd love to return, possibly with friends ( as there were only the 2 of us plus dogs) to fill the house up. Couple of things, a pair of Aga gauntlets would be much better than the oven gloves provided ( heat protection and length of gauntlet for protection), plus we had a few issues with the lock on the main door ( not reported as it seemed to occur more over the weekend and then we left on the Mon).