Guests say
Ashore Cottage in Beadnell boasts an exceptional location with direct beach access, highly praised by guests for its convenience and stunning views. The property is well-received for its secure garden, ideal for pets, and its cosy, homely atmosphere. While some guests have highlighted areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is one of satisfaction, with many visitors returning and recommending the stay.
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of dust, a smell of damp in places, and pet-related cleanliness issues. However, fresh and clean linen has been consistently noted.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and the secure garden, making it ideal for guests with pets or children. The scenic views and ease of access to local amenities contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy sofas and the warmth of the house. However, some furniture has been described as worn, and there have been comments about the need for better-quality beds and seating.
The property is well-equipped, especially for dog owners, and has a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Nonetheless, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as broken appliances and lighting problems that suggest room for improvement.
Guests have appreciated the thoughtful touches such as dog towels and welcome packs. While these gestures are well-received, it is important to note that such amenities are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Overlooking the picturesque dunes and beach beyond, Ashore is a stunning contemporary property that is ideal for a family looking for a base in Beadnell, within easy reach of many of the amazing activities of Northumberland. Reverse level, you will ascend to the first floor to find the living areas for this property, beginning with a wonderful sitting/dining room with leather sofas for you to recline in, a family dining table and a wooden veranda where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the mornings as you gaze across the beautiful dune landscape to the ocean beyond. The kitchen offers ample amenities, so why not rustle up a storm from local produce? All three bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, including a double with a contemporary en-suite, a twin and a bunk room, perfect for children. Outside there is a large lawn area for your four-legged family members to enjoy. Beadnell is a wonderful coastal town and the property itself is just a short distance from the beautiful dunes and local sandy beach, where you can enjoy a picnic or take to the waves in your favourite watersports. Enjoy a taste of history at Beadnell Lime Kilns before heading over to one of the local eateries for lunch. A little further from the property you will find the town of Bamburgh, where the amazing Bamburgh castle just waits to be explored, and from here you can visit the historic Holy Island. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at Ashore.
This attractive and peaceful harbour village is situated beside one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline - Beadnell Bay. Established in Saxon times, Beadnell was once an important fishing village and a smuggler's haven. Nowadays, it is still a fishing village, but is equally popular with holidaymakers who come to enjoy its pretty harbour and, of course, the nearby sandy beaches. The village has a shop, two pubs and a café serving food. Popular Seahouses is just over a mile away and has shops, a supermarket and restaurants, and it also offers boat trips from the harbour to the magnificent Farne Islands - a haven for bird watchers. Bamburgh is close by, whilst the market town of Alnwick with its Castle and Gardens, shops, pubs and restaurants is a short drive away.
Accommodation
Reverse level.
Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
Ground-floor utility.
First-floor sitting/dining area with veranda
Electric heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn and furniture.
3 well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1 mile
Reviews (29)
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Edmund
It is very well stocked. However the shark hoover was n where to be found. We ended hand scrubbing carpet to remove ours and legacy dog hairs. The Henry hoover is not fit for purpose. The property appears to need some maintenance eg lights not working dining area and externally. Bedding and towels perfectly clean. The information pack was inadequate. Eg instruction for cooker and other fittings not there. At this point in time is not a 4 star property .
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Doug
Bathroom hot tap not stable, dining chairs sank when sat on and settee not much better. No lights above dining table and more importantly main lights constantly flicker. Property not very clean overall, you could see litter on carpet as you walked up the stairs. the exception was the bedding and the towels which were very clean.
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Sharon
As mentioned in other reviews there are no bulbs in any of the lights in the area of the dining table. If you put the lights on in the living room area they flicker so are best turned off which leaves you with one single table light for lighting. Again lights at bottom of the stairs don't work so you have to leave the hallway light on so you can see to go to the bathroom. We arrived to find the backdoor handle broken, I went out to the beach not realising this and got locked out. Luckily my husband had stayed behind so I had to ring him to let me in. Thank goodness we both hadn't gone. Therefore backdoor unusable and used front door all week. Kitchen has dirty stained rug and shabby threadbare chairs, empty soap and washing up liquid bottle on the counter. Either offer it or don't, empty bottles are pointless. Bathroom sink in ensuite blocked, almost overflows. Owners must be aware of these issues as earlier reviews comment the same. For the price you pay for a week here their is complete disregard to guest comments otherwise we would not have had these issues. I left a note highlighting most of the above so hopefully guests arriving after us face better. There was a note from the owner asking guests to please vacuum using the shark vacuum. I could only find a red Henry hoover which was broken so I couldn't attach the bits to clean up and had to leave without cleaning. That doesn't sit right with me as I like to leave a property fully cleaned. The location is superb and we've stayed here twice now, its virtually fully booked for next year so I hope the owners take on board the comments and fix it for future guest's. When paying 1k for one weeks holiday you expect better . Its advertised as contemporary when in reality it's tired and broken.