Guests say
Newton Cottage in Newton-by-the-Sea is a well-loved property, praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful garden. Its proximity to beaches and dog-friendly pubs, along with a picturesque location, make it a desirable holiday spot. While some guests have raised concerns about maintenance and cleanliness, the cottage's charm and amenities like the summerhouse have been appreciated by many.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property very clean, while others reported issues such as dust, dirt, and cobwebs. The presence of both positive and negative feedback suggests that cleanliness levels may vary, leading to a slightly above average score.
The location is consistently praised for its quiet, picturesque setting and proximity to beautiful beaches and dog-friendly pubs. It is described as an excellent spot for family gatherings and enjoying the outdoors.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the property spacious, contributing to a positive experience. However, there are some reports of uncomfortable beds and musty smells, which slightly lower the score.
The property boasts a well-equipped kitchen, spacious bathrooms, and a lovely garden. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a loose patio stone, broken appliances, and a missing window frame in the summerhouse, indicating room for improvement.
While some guests mentioned a lack of basic supplies and welcome gifts, there is not enough consistent information about the provision of gifts to accurately assess thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null, and guests should note that gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoying a superb position overlooking the coast at Low Newton near Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland, Newton Cottage is a stunning detached, stone-built cottage which is perfect for a large family gathering or get-together of family and friends. This picture-postcard perfect cottage offers a truly unforgettable holiday from the beautifully styled interior through to the impressive gardens complete with breath-taking views of the sea and beyond. The open-plan living space is light and airy with a wonderful seating area arranged around a woodburning stove, where you can imagine gathering together to enjoy each other’s company. A few steps up and you find yourself in the stunning kitchen which is fully fitted with everything needed to rustle up delicious food for the whole holiday party and when it’s time to serve up, there is an extensive dining area in the living space; the ideal spot to come together and look forward to long, lingering meals together.
If you want an alternative space to get away from it all (and each other!), then there’s a delightful snug with comfy seating and a feature fireplace where you can curl up with a good book and relax into the holiday vibe in a truly welcoming space. All the bedrooms are different; some have feature ceiling beams while others have picture windows offering captivating views of the sea, but all are beautifully presented and offer an oasis of calm, much needed after a tiring day of getting out and about exploring. Choose from three bathrooms, so whether you like a long, relaxing soak in the bath or a quick, refreshing dip in the shower is more your thing, it’s all covered at Newton Cottage.
Within a short walk, is the sandy beach and bay at Low Newton with the village of Newton-by-the-Sea nearby which offers simply stunning coastal views. Close to here is the fishing village of Beadnell which is also worth a visit. Beadnell Bay offers miles of sandy beaches with loads of delightful coastal paths ideal for a hike rewarded with some fantastic views along the way. Attractions worth a visit include Dunstanburgh Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland Country Zoo and RSPB reserves at Hauxley and Annstead. If you are looking for outstanding accommodation in a coastal setting, you won’t beat a stay at Newton Cottage.
The small coastal village of Newton is situated on Northumberland's Heritage Coastline between the popular fishing villages of Craster, famous for its kippers, and Beadnell. Beadnell Bay offers excellent sandy beaches and there are spectacular coastal paths with wonderful scenery. The village has a pub which serves food and the historic town of Alnwick is only a short drive away. No short breaks
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 3 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Snug
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Gardens, patio area, patio furniture, summerhouse.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: Two of the bedrooms have restricted headroom so please bear this in mind when booking.No short breaks
Reviews (20)
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Karen
The house is in a perfect spot. The garden is beautiful However, the hob didn't work well, there were issues with cleanliness and the windows in the downstairs bedroom didn't open. Also, as someone else mentioned, you had to go through one bedroom to get to another. No basics were left for us on our arrival. The cupboards were bare. Having said all of this, we would still return as it worked well for our party of 9.It was close to the local pub and beaches and we all enjoyed our stay..
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Anne
Downstairs room double bed had a single sheet as the bottom sheet!! Mattress and pillows need replacing. One slat was lying on the floor No openable window and a very musty smell Other beds reported as uncomfortable The cooker is in urgent need of replacement, the hob is not fit for purpose when cooking for 8 people Freezer was iced up and too small for a party of 8. I had great difficulty in getting pre-holiday information from the booking company
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Louise
Not all beds made up on arrival. Sand in one bed which was made up on arrival. Big cobwebs in downstairs shower room. Lounge smelt of wet dog. Broken hoover. Whole large window frame missing from summer house, so unusable. Heating left turned completely off, despite being an extremely cold June & control awkward to find. Everything reported at beginning of stay. Only issue resolved during our stay was the beds. It took 3 phone calls and over a month to eventually be offered £60 compensation, which is laughable. So disappointing. Northumbrian Country Cottages/Sykes & the owners need to do an awful lot better for the prices they charge!