Guests say
Spring Tides is a charming and cosy cottage in a peaceful setting, offering lovely views over a lake with abundant birdlife. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and proximity to beaches and local amenities. The garden and conservatory are highlights for relaxation. While most found the property clean and inviting, a few noted minor maintenance issues and suggested improvements such as a stair gate for dogs and better shower facilities. Overall, visitors enjoyed restful stays and would recommend or return to this delightful Northumberland retreat.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with particular praise for fresh towels and bedding. However, a few reviews mentioned areas needing more attention, such as under the sofa and the initial impression with cleaning equipment left out.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful lake views, and easy walking access to beaches, local pubs, and shops. Guests appreciated the peaceful surroundings and proximity to nature.
Guests frequently commented on the comfortable beds and relaxing atmosphere, with the conservatory and log burner adding to the cosiness. The cottage is described as homely and restful, ideal for a peaceful break.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with plenty of kitchenware and a lovely garden. Some guests noted issues with the shower, limited kitchen workspace, and suggested the addition of a stair gate and hairdryer. Maintenance of certain appliances could be improved.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This coastal property is ideally located near to beautiful beaches and within walking distance of local amenities.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory: Electric Woodburner, Doors Leading To Garden
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Allocated parking for 1 car, public car park. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Couples, families and holidaymakers only. There are 4 deep steps in the garden.. Spring Tides is found nestled in a cul-de-sac amongst similar properties within the heart of the picture perfect coastal village of Beadnell. This semi-detached house has had a full makeover in 2019 and benefits from being adjacent to the water-filled quarry, which attracts an abundance of birdlife. The open plan living area leads to a conservatory, which gives direct access to the rear garden with steps down to the fenced waterside, and the first floor is home to two bedrooms and shower room.
There is a small sandy bay speckled with rocky outcrops close by, which leads to a long sandy beach that stretches to Seahouses, 2 miles north. Beadnell is a popular holiday destination and the glorious golden sandy beach that’s popular with water-sports enthusiasts is around a 15 minute stroll from Spring Tides. Two miles along the coastline is the traditional fishing port of Seahouses, where boat trips to the nearby Farne Islands, famous for its bird sanctuaries and seal colony, depart regularly from its harbour. Horse riding, fishing and golf on the links close by are all available in this popular location. There is a good choice of places to eat, shops and pubs within Seahouses too. A further 3 miles up the coastline is the picture perfect village of Bamburgh, where Holy Island, the birthplace of Christianity in the UK and site of Lindisfarne Castle, can be seen from the unspoilt golden, sandy beach.
Just a short drive inland takes you to the market town of Alnwick with its historic cobbled streets, and Alnwick Castle and Gardens are popular visitor attractions. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (9)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was absolutely lovely, very homely and cosy. It was modern, clean and comfortable with everything we needed.We had a very relaxing stay, sitting in the conservatory looking out over the old quarry was so peaceful. The location was great, very central and close to both beaches.Unfortunately, on our last day/night a group of girls came into the house next door and partied from dusk til dawn. They were very noisy, we could hear them like they were in the next room. Obviously, you can't choose your neighbours! We would definitely recommend the cottage to others and will definitely look at returning ourselves.
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Ann Matthews
Had a lovely week staying here at Spring Tides. The house is located in a lovely quiet and peaceful area. It has a lot of outdoor space and a nice view over an area of water which is home to lots of birds. It was great just to sit in the garden and watch them. The house is very well equipped but unfortunately there was no hairdryer, so take one if you need one. I had to order a cheap one from Amazon. It's just a short walk to Beadnell Bay beach (stunning beach) and other beaches such as Seahouses and Banburgh are nearby and walkable. All are dog friendly. There is a lovely pub with a large beer garden and a hotel close by (10 minutes walk), both offer a good food menu. Also near the church and pub there is a cute little bistro cafe serving drinks and tapas. At the sea front there is a village shop selling all sorts of essentials and a mobile fish and chips van on the green (gorgeous fish) a bit costly but worth the treat. The only negative thing I can say about the property is the open staircase. Not good when you have a dog that wants to follow you up on a night. Maybe a gate at the bottom would solve it. Overall we had an enjoyable holiday and absolutely loved staying in this area and in this property. We would definitely revisit again. Thank you Spring Tides 😊
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David Scott
Shower not working which as been put in the book a couple of times witch nobody as looked at, not good having cold showers. Needs cleaning better special under sofa which as never been cleaned, no mirrow in bedroom, could do with a child gate bottom of stairs to stop dog going up stairs.Nice location looking onto the old quarry like a small lake watching different birds just needs those final touches.