Guests say
Sea Breeze is a well-loved cottage praised for its spaciousness, beautiful garden with sea views, and ideal location for exploring Northumberland's coast. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, family-friendly touches, and the peaceful surroundings. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is of a relaxing and enjoyable holiday retreat.
The cottage is generally described as clean and comfortable. However, a few guests mentioned it could benefit from a deeper clean, particularly regarding pet odours and kitchen cleanliness. These are minor compared to the overall positive feedback on the property's tidiness.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to the sea, and accessibility to local attractions. Some concerns are raised about the busy road and difficulty walking to the beach with pets, but these do not detract significantly from the overall appreciation for the setting.
Guests find the cottage warm, comfortable, and well-equipped, contributing to a relaxing stay. Some guests suggest updates to furniture for additional comfort, particularly for those with mobility issues, but the general consensus is one of a cosy and inviting atmosphere.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options. However, guests have suggested improvements in maintenance, such as paintwork, updating utensils, and securing the garden for pets. These points indicate room for improvement in this category.
While guests mention thoughtful touches like children's books, games, and welcome gifts, there is not enough consistent detail across reviews to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Forming part of an exclusive collection of barn conversions, Sea Breeze close to Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland, has been completed to an impeccably high standard and offers guests accommodation of a high quality calibre. The sitting room is particularly bright and spacious with ample seating, a feature stove-effect fire and French doors leading outside, adding up to create a really welcoming space. The fully fitted kitchen is a joy to cook in with all the facilities needed to create delicious food for the holiday party. The kitchen opens out into an extensive dining area which is all set up ready for guests to pull up a chair and tuck into hearty meals together with floor-to-ceiling windows helping to flood the space with light. The well-maintained gardens are the ideal spot for spending time alfresco so if the sun is shining, you can really make the most of the beautiful setting. When it’s time for bed, there are three well-appointed bedrooms to choose from, a king-size, a twin and full-size bunk bedroom. Whatever combination of guests in your holiday party, you can be sure there’s a bedroom to suit. Waking up at Sea Breeze is a joy with the delightful village of Newton-by-the-Sea on the doorstep and a scenic coastal path leading to the picturesque village of High Newton. Close by is the picturesque 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. A memorable holiday in beautiful surroundings close to the coast awaits with a stay at Sea Breeze.
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.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk beds.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room
Gas central heating and underfloor heating downstairs.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi, selection of games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed gardens, lawns, patio, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.1 miles
Reviews (17)
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Eric
The garden was ideal for our dog, but more active or younger dogs may have been able to escape over a low section of fence or by climbing on top of the compost heap. When it rained heavily, water came under the back door which we had to mop up. Although the property was decorated nicely inside, the outside woodwork is in urgent need of painting and some repair where it is rotten. The was only just enough toilet roll !!! some spare would have been useful. If you stay in a hotel you are not expected to take your own toilet rolls. Bed linen is of poor quality.
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Katie
Great spot to explore the coast from. House is well equipped and spacious. Nice touch of chocolates and wine on arrival. Lovely sunrises and sunsets. On a fairly busy road, which you don't notice in the house - and isn't too annoying in the garden either actually - but it does mean going anywhere on foot is a bit hairy as the grass verges can be very narrow and traffic passes fast. Didn't feel comfortable doing that with 2 daft dogs which meant the hoped for walk to the beach was off the cards. Several beautiful beaches just 5-10 mins away by car though and of course the coastal path.
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Mark
We booked the property as a couple with a dog (young cocker spaniel) for the space, garden and proximity to High/Low Newton. The property- decent size but looking very tired. Some of the windows are rotting and the kitchen was dirty and not particularly well equipped. The inside was very basic, which I get if it's intended for families etc, but for £1200 for the week I'd expect better. Garden- again, good size and good views. NOT secure- there is a compost heap at the back which out dog managed to mount and jump over the wall initiating a chase round the fields. It reeks of laziness as it's where they dump thr grass rather than taking it away. Location- on a map, it looks a short walk to High/Low Newton. There is a footpath on the map, but this is on the map only. In reality it's a massively overgrown field you have to wade through, which we abandoned to just use the road. This was longer and much more dangerous given it's on a main road. Felt very much out on a limb. In short, disappointing for the money. Wouldn't book again.