About this property
Boasting immaculately presented accommodation, Sandpiper in Bamburgh, Northumberland offers captivating views towards the beach and Bamburgh Castle, and is the ideal holiday apartment for a family or couples travelling together. Your holiday begins as soon as you enter the warm and welcoming open-plan living space which is beautifully furnished and is where many happy holiday hours are made chatting and enjoying quality time together. There is an extensive seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows designed to maximise the views and is somewhere you can imagine guests gathering to get into the holiday vibe. The open-plan nature of the space means that even cooking can be a sociable experience with the stylish fully fitted kitchen adjoining the living area so you can keep the designated chef company while they cook up a storm for their guests. When it’s time to serve up there is a welcoming dining area, perfect for visitors to gather and tuck into long and indulgent meals together. At bedtime, make your way to any of three delightful bedrooms, two king-sizes (both with en-suite facilities) and a single. All the bedrooms offer a calming sanctuary after a tiring day of getting out and about exploring. Talking of exploring, you’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do and Sandpiper is in the ideal location for discovering the delights of the region. Close by is the charming village of Bamburgh which has a good selection of shops and amenities as well as the castle for which it’s best known. Head off from here and carry on along the Heritage Coastline where you will find miles of sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and breath-takingly beautiful castles. Other towns worth visiting in the region include Alnwick, Seahouses (just a few miles away) and you can even head to the border and visit the ever-popular town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Activities to look forward to in the area include golf, sailing (from Seahouses to the Farne Islands), birdwatching, hiking, cycle rides and horse-riding. With captivating views and beautifully-presented accommodation, Sandpiper is the perfect location for a family holiday.
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
First-floor apartment.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x single.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric heating.
Electric grill, oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Communal gardens.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.4 miles.
Note: If you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know
Reviews (16)
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Dawn
There is water damage into the main ensuite bathroom (presumably from the roof) which has damaged the plaster (already reviewed and noted by previous guests) , the granite worktop beneath the hob has lost its sealant so the granite worktop does not lie flat, both bathroom extractors do not work, there is a lack of glasses (VE states that there should be double quantities of everything if a dishwasher, so should be x 10 of everything), there are few pans and only one large frying pan.
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Michelle
We simply wanted to watch live tv programmes on the tv which was far too small for the apartment but there was no tv instructions where the information folder said they were so we were stuck with free view channels only. The toilet under Iâm was very unclean and the state of repair to the bedroom and ensuite walls was very poor and needs urgent attention. Not the quality you would expect for the price. Very dissatisfied with the service and lack of communication from the names/numbers listed in folder.
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Annette
Just a few issues: I called and left a message for the manager/housekeeper to request a spare set of keys but I didn't get a reply and none were delivered. This was awkward when we wanted to go out separately. The damp in the main bedroom around the window is very noticeable and the plaster cracked and is coming off. A chest of drawers (as in the other 2 bedrooms) would be very useful as storage in this room for clothes is very limited. I had to clean the high chair before use as it had been stored away with bits of food from previous occupants on the seat and tray beneath. The seat and harness are discoloured and look unhygienic; the high chair really needs replacing.