Guests say
Hilly Brow is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and excellent location near the beach. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and the secure, private garden. The property is described as homely, with a welcoming feel and thoughtful touches, such as a cake on arrival. While there were minor maintenance issues and a temporary lack of heating and hot water, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with only one mention of a temporary issue with heating and hot water that does not directly relate to cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for being close to the beach and in a quiet area, ideal for a relaxing holiday. It is also mentioned as a great base for activities and visiting nearby towns.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the house warm and inviting. There is one mention of scorching hot water, which suggests a slight concern for comfort, but overall the reviews are positive.
The property is well-equipped with kitchen utensils, entertainment options, and a secure garden. However, there are minor maintenance issues noted, such as a leaky toilet and some items needing repair, which slightly lower the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a welcoming cake and tea bags. It is important to note that such gestures are a courtesy and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled just a stone's throw from the Beadnell Bay, Hilly Brow is a wonderful, detached family holiday home resting in the quaint coastal village of Beadnell. Lying on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hilly Brow can accommodate seven guests in four bedrooms, with spacious living areas and an enclosed garden. Park up on the spacious drive before heading into this homely property, going through the hall and into the kitchen, fitted with every appliance you need for a self-catered stay including a large fridge/freezer and an electric double oven. Further appliances can be found in the garage including a washing machine and tumble dryer, with plenty of space for storing bikes and beach gear.
Pass the ground-floor cloakroom before heading through to the spacious open-plan living and dining area, with one side home to two large sofas to relax on, an electric fire and a TV, and the other half hosting a dining table and chairs, with patio doors providing lovely views of the garden. The first floor is where you'll find the elegant bedrooms, with a master king-size room, a double boasting an en-suite shower room, a double and a small double, served by the family bathroom. Enjoy summer afternoons and evenings spent relaxing in the large enclosed garden, with a large lawn the children are sure to enjoy playing on, and a rear decked area with a large outdoor sofa to unwind on with a glass of wine.
The property lies just a short way from Beadnell Bay, a glorious stretch of sandy beach well known for being one of the best places in the county for watersports, with the beach offering great conditions for surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and even scuba diving! Walkers can enjoy exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast; head south along the sand dunes towards Low Newton where you'll find a lovely pub, The Ship Inn, to stop for refreshments before heading back, or head north to Seahouses and onto Bamburgh to visit Bamburgh Castle. The castle is an imposing building, once the seat of the Kings of Northumbria, with audio-tours of the grand rooms to enjoy.
Take a boat trip out to the Farne Islands, now a national nature reserve home to plenty of bird species and wildlife, or venture further to Holy Island, home to Lindisdarne Priory and Heritage centre. The scenic ruins of the National Trust's Dunstanburgh Castle make a perfect stop on a cycle ride, or pay a visit to the lovely Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum. A trip to Alnwick presents many attractions including The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick Castle, and plenty more restaurants, pubs and shops to enjoy. For a fun-filled trip to Northumberland's scenic coast choose Hilly Brow
Beadnell is a delightful village resting on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is a popular holiday destination, formerly an important fishing village and smuggler's haven. Beadnell is home to a local shop and three pubs, with a beautiful sandy beach on Beadnell Bay. Nearby attractions include Preston Tower, Bailiffgate Museum, Belford Hidden History Museum, and National Trust's Dunstanburgh Castle.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x small 4' double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire
heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars, roadside parking for one car.
Bike and beach gear storage in garage.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, seating, decked area to the rear with outdoor sofa.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1 mile
Reviews (17)
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Paul
The bedrooms have comfortable double beds and sufficient storage for a weekâs break. The lounge / dining area was a good size and again comfortable. The kitchen has plenty of equipment including coffee machine and caffè tier. There downstairs toilet had a leak / which was reported to Kirstie and she was going to get repaired- no problem we just used other toilets. There are a couple of minor items that could do with a look at. The kitchen tap and fan had gaffa tape on them. The en-suite fan does not work and the shower head could do with replacing. The main bathroom shelf needs refixing to the wall. All in all a good week away and we would return without hesitation.
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Helen
The house was very quiet with a large south facing garden which wasnât overlooked. Although it was October we enjoyed sitting in the garden with a glass of wine at the end of our day. A great space for the grandchildren to play. At the end of a cul de sac the front of the house also provided a safe space for the children to ride a scooter and practice skateboarding. The house was well equipped with everything we needed and we would certainly come again.
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Wendy
We had a lovely time, the house was beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable. Everything that we needed was available from utensils and cooking equipment in the kitchen, fluffy pillows and extra throws and comfy beds in the bedrooms, hot showers with large towels, to dvds, books and games. The garden was beautifully maintained and a lovely spot to sit outdoors and relax. We really canât fault anything, itâs very obvious that a lot of thought and care has been put into ensuring that guests have a relaxed and very happy holiday, we certainly did and would highly recommend.