Guests say
Sandy Dell is a well-received cottage, praised for its superb location near the beach and comfortable bedding. It's ideal for various age groups and dog-friendly, offering a cosy stay with a well-equipped kitchen. The property's thoughtful touches, such as a welcome gift and outdoor sink for sandy feet, add to its charm. Some guests noted cleanliness issues and maintenance concerns, but these were balanced by the property's many positives.
Guests have had mixed experiences with cleanliness. While some found the property clean and comfortable, others noted it was not very clean, particularly behind and under furniture, and mentioned an unclean annex. The toilet carpet was also reported to have an unpleasant odour.
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being adjacent to the beach and within easy reach of local amenities and attractions. It's perfect for a range of activities and provides a quiet, restful environment.
The majority of guests found the beds and bedding to be incredibly comfortable, contributing to a cosy and relaxing stay. However, there were some concerns about the annexe shower's temperature fluctuations.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but there were issues with missing instructions for appliances and a small dishwasher for larger groups. The annexe shower was also noted to need improvement.
The property's thoughtful touches, such as a welcome gift and an outdoor sink for cleaning, were appreciated by guests. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be provided consistently.
About this property
Offering direct access to the dunes of glorious Beadnell Bay, Sandy Dell is perfect for larger families seeking a coastal retreat. Light, airy, and fresh Sandy Dell offers ground floor accommodation to five guests in the main house and a further four guests in the separate annex. After a day of exploring one of the finest stretches of beach in Northumberland, guests can come together to relax around the wood-burning stove or in the warmer months can head out to the patio to take in the magnificent sunsets while enjoying some alfresco dining and a glass of something chilled.
Beadnell is perfect for water sport enthusiasts offering diving, paddle-boarding, surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. There are also a variety of beautiful coastal walks and cycle trails up through Seahouses and Bamburgh, and down towards Newton by the Sea, Embleton, and Craster. Take a short drive inland to the historic market town of Alnwick with its magnificent castle and gardens or a little further afield you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Cheviots in Northumberland National Park. Nearest convenience shop 0.7miles, public house 0.7 miles.
Accommodation: a three-bedroom detached bungalow with a further two-bedroom annex accessed via the rear enclosed patio.
Main dwelling
Entrance hallway leading to bedrooms, lounge, bathroom, and WC.
Lounge/dining area. Light and spacious double aspect lounge with comfortable seating as well as cozy window settle in the bay window. TV, woodburning stove, dining table to accommodate all guests, and french doors to the rear enclosed garden.
Kitchen to the rear: offering views towards the sand dunes a bright and modern kitchen with high-quality integrated appliances including electric oven, induction hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer-dryer, combination microwave, and freestanding Nespresso coffee machine.
Shower room Large walk-in shower and hand basin.
Separate WC
Bedroom 1 A bright and spacious room with views to the garden, offering a comfortable king-size bed, hanging rail, drawers, bedside tables, reading lamps, and hairdryer.
Bedroom 2 Spacious bedroom to the front of the property with twin beds that can be joined to make a super-king bed, wardrobe, bedside tables, reading lamps, and hairdryer. Please advise of your bed configuration at the time of booking.
Bedroom3 Cosy single bedroom to the front of the property with shelving, bedside table, and reading lamp.
Two-bedroom annex accessed via private garden to the side of the main dwelling.
Lounge/kitchenette with glazed sliding door and double aspect windows, offering comfortable seating for four guests, feature fireplace and TV. The kitchenette has a microwave, fridge, and two-ring electric hob.
Shower room/ WC walk-in shower with hand basin, vanity unit, and WC.
Bedroom 1 A cosy king-size bedroom to the front of the property with wardrobe, side tables, reading lamps, and hairdryer.
Bedroom 2 A bright and cheerful twin bedroom with views to the patio and garden.
Garden with direct gated access to the sand dunes a private, enclosed, south-westerly facing garden that benefits from all day sun but is sheltered from the sea breeze. Outdoor furniture for alfresco dining and relaxing.
Heating electric night storage heaters, electric convector heaters, and woodburning stove.
Parking two off-street parking spaces in the front of the dwelling along with space for two further cars to park alongside the property.
Pets two pets welcome at £25.00 per pet per week or part thereof. Please do not leave pets unattended at the property.
General Bed linen and towels provided. Free unlimited Wifi. Mobile phone signal can be variable. Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (11)
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Mrs Taylor
Surprisingly spacious cottage and in a fabulous location ! We loved it!!
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Mrs Dexter
We had a fabulous week at Sandy Dell as an extended family group (five adults, one teenager, three children between 4-10 and one large dog), and couldn't fault the property or the stunning location - the closest to the beach we have ever stayed, perfect for morning dog walks, daytime sandcastle building with the kids and even an evening dip on the hottest day of our trip. The bungalow was cosy and comfortable with plenty of parking, and had everything we needed for a relaxing family holiday, the little 'sink' outside the back door for washing sandy feet and beach kit was a very useful touch and the children loved the garden and the window seat. Beadnell was far enough off the beaten track to be quiet and restful, but still had good places to eat out, and it was easy to get to Alnwick and Seahouses for the big shop and further afield for days out. Finding a big enough property for our group which was also dog-friendly was a challenge, we got very lucky with Sandy Dell and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
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Miss Kearney
Great location, close to the beach with some lovely places to eat and explore.