Guests say
Sand Castles is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in Seahouses, praised for its excellent location near the beach and village amenities. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, large garden, and homely atmosphere, making it ideal for families and groups. While the property is generally clean and welcoming, some guests noted areas needing maintenance, such as tired furnishings, crockery, and minor bathroom issues. The majority found it a great base for exploring the area, with many planning to return, though a few suggested updates would further enhance the experience.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though some mentioned issues such as dirty carpets, cobwebs, and crockery with crazed glaze or cracks. A few noted the need for more thorough cleaning of exterior areas and garden. Overall, cleanliness is good but could be improved with more attention to detail.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to the beach and the quiet, convenient setting. The property is within walking distance of Seahouses village and local attractions, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Guests generally found the house spacious and beds comfortable, with plenty of room for families and groups. Some mentioned issues with a very firm mattress in the main bedroom and tired furnishings, but overall comfort levels were high.
The house is well-equipped with kitchen essentials and ample space, but several guests noted maintenance issues such as cracked crockery, limited glassware, minor bathroom leaks, and a lack of cleaning materials. Some facilities, like garden furniture and the oven, could benefit from updates.
Some guests appreciated the provision of hand soap and loo rolls, and the welcome book was mentioned, though others noted a lack of basic cleaning products, first aid supplies, and starter logs for the fire. While thoughtful touches are occasionally present, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
A wide array of facilities and family attractions are within easy reach from this spacious detached holiday property, which boasts an enclosed garden and a wood burner..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (No TV)
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Nestled on the cusp of the traditional fishing village of Seahouses, Sand Castles is a spacious, detached holiday property offering generous living space suitable for friends and family gatherings. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property has a large living room with a cosy wood burner and patio doors leading out to the rear garden. The kitchen/dining room is contemporary in style and there is a convenient snug giving additional living space. All four bedrooms are on the first floor, the master being en-suite, and there is a family bathroom too.
Seahouses offers a wide array of facilities including tea rooms, restaurants, pubs, shops and a golf course, all within a mile from Sand Castles. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the nearby harbour, which are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding is available in North Sunderland, around a mile away. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is only 2 miles north with its wide expanse of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches, and where the tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as Holy Island and the birth place of Christianity, can be viewed. A further 2 miles up the coastline brings you to Waren Mill, which is steeped in history. Once an important port, its harbour has long since disappeared, silted up beneath the sands of the estuary. Visit the bird sanctuary at Budle Bay, where at low tide a vast expanse of mudflats is home to countless sea and land birds, making this a haven for birdwatchers.
The sweep of golden sands at Beadnell Bay is popular with watersport enthusiasts, just 2 miles south, and the elegant Georgian town of Berwick, which straddles the salmon-rich River Tweed, is 17 miles north. The market town of Alnwick, with its castle, offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction, with its restaurant in the largest tree house in Europe, and its grand cascade waterfall. Sand Castles makes an excellent base from which to explore this stunning heritage coastline, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
This was our third time to Sandcastles and we appreciated the home improvements. Thanks also for supplying plenty of hand soap and loo rolls. Makes all the difference after a 5 hour journey!
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Pauline McCready
This was our third time at Sand Castles We love going backIt’s near the beach lovely walks just outside side of front door Not far from village pubs restaurants House is spacious even when there’s 6 sharing lovely garden Well equipped will definitely be returning It was nice meeting the owner as well 🤗
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John Palmer
It would have been nice to have a water tap outside to wash the dog after it had been on the beach also outside lights in the back garden