Guests say
Rathowen in Beadnell is a well-loved cottage, praised for its comfortable furnishings, excellent location by the sea, and well-equipped amenities. Guests have enjoyed multiple stays, highlighting the property's spaciousness and suitability for families and groups. The scenic views and proximity to local attractions add to its charm.
Most guests found Rathowen clean and comfortable. However, one review mentioned dust and potential bed bugs, suggesting room for improvement in deep cleaning. The majority of feedback, though, reflects a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to the sea, beaches, and local tourist sites. The scenic views and easy access to coastal footpaths make it an ideal spot for holidaymakers.
Guests describe the house as warm, spacious, and comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. A few concerns about drafts and maintenance issues slightly affect the score.
The property is well-equipped for a holiday stay, with a well-furnished kitchen and additional amenities like a snooker table. Some minor issues with maintenance and kitchenware cleanliness were noted, indicating a need for attention to detail.
While guests appreciated the property and some mentioned treats, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtful gestures such as gifts. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such extras are a standard offering.
About this property
Boasting simply superb sea views, Rathowen in Beadnell, Northumberland, is just a short walk from the beautiful harbour and beach of Beadnell and is a wonderful base for families or a small group of family and friends to explore the region. Stepping in to the open-plan living space and guests are immediately transported to a wonderfully welcoming area with ample seating and a warming fire providing the perfect opportunity to kick off your shoes, sit back and relax into the holiday spirit. The spacious kitchen is sleek and stylish and has everything needed by the designated chef to produce delicious food for the whole family. When it’s time to serve up, the elegant dining area is just waiting for guests to pull up a chair and look forward to indulging in long, lingering meals together and really getting into the holiday vibe. The gardens are a great place in which to spend time with lawns for the children to run around on safely while the adults can take a seat on the patio and relax while soaking up the mesmerising sea views. When it’s time for bed, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the master bedroom a particular feature. As well as a sumptuous king-size bed and opulent en-suite facilities, there is also a fabulous balcony overlooking the harbour and sea beyond and is a wonderful spot to take coffee in the morning or to enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple in the evening before retiring to bed for the night. Waking up in the morning is a delight at Rathowen with Beadnell Bay on the doorstep and the charming village within a short walk. Jump in the car to visit coastal towns and villages including Seahouses, Bamburgh, Warkworth and Alnmouth. Jump in the car for a scenic drive to attractions such as Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland Country Zoo, Dunstanburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle and Gardens and you can even take a boat trip to Farne Islands where you might get sightings of unusual birds and even seals. A fantastic holiday home in a sublime coastal setting, Rathowen has it all.
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
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x family room with 3 x singles, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with open fire
Oil central heating.
Electric oven grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, 1 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed gardens with lawns, patio area, patio furniture, barbecue, garage with pool table and storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.8 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: Starter fuel for fire provided between October and March
Reviews (19)
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Sue
The snooker table in the garage was a hit with both the big kids and little kids, while the balcony was lovely to sit and watch the sunrise with a cuppa or if you are lucky enough, as we were, to see the Northern lights and meteor shower. All in all a lovely property and not too far away from Alnwick, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and all the other places of interest.
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Colin
Very comfortable home for just relaxing and enjoying the magnificent coastal views, yet ideally located as a base for touring around Northumberland and even Cumbria is only a couple of hours away. We definitely plan to return again.
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Victoria
Nice, spacious and warm house. Clean and very comfy beds. The master bedroom was very big and the en-suite was a nice surprise behind sliding mirror doors to match the sliding mirror wardrobe doors. Plenty of crockery, glasses, cutlery, pans and other kitchen equipment but some items were dirty. The only other thing i would say needs improving is a larger parking area and a wider entrance for a bigger car to be able to reverse in safely.