Villas In Beadnell

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Nichola - Verified booking

  So disappointed:( This is our second visit to Bowline Cottage as it’s in such a fantastic location and a lovely bright and airy house.

  However the owners of this property really need to address some basic issues that a customer is looking for when spending a substantial amount of money for a week’s stay, and by reading all the past reviews I don’t think they are bothered as long as it’s making money. The mattresses in the back bedroom are not fit for purpose unless your a child, you may as well be sleeping on the floor, they were bad enough last year but even worse now, they’ve completely collapsed. So much so we got a next day delivery from Amazon for a camping mattress to put on the base!! Secondly get a new cleaning crew, or get them told !!! I'm far from being a clean freak but do expect a decent level of cleanliness when going away. It looked like everything had just been given a quick wipe, not cleaned, with the same cloth. We put to one side some of the soft furnishing cushions as they were caked in dust and sunscreen? I presume, but not entirely sure! I was undecided if the floors had even been mopped. Freezer was filthy sorry I left it, but the most off putting was the amount of dirty dried on food cutlery in the draw, I know that’s not up to the cleaner but should at least be checked. The table hadn’t even been wiped as crumbs all over it and dried in food on the placemats! The hoover had been left out to charge, fair enough but it could at least be emptied. Unfortunately I’m saving the best until last, in the bathroom there was enough body hair around the toilet and under the non slip mat in the bath to knit a jumper!! All the glass bottles with the little extras like bubble bath hand wash etc were virtually empty and the bottles themselves were dirty/dusty. The saving grace was the bed linen and towels were clean. Not that we watch much tv but Prime as advertised is no longer available and as so many people say the outside door only opens half way so can be a struggle at times. It’s such a shame about the above and so easily rectified and it wouldn’t cost a fortune either !! . Also found it interesting that there was no longer a visitors book to comment in, it seems to have disappeared !

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• Andrea - Verified booking

  This was our 2nd stay at Bowline and it didn’t disappoint.

  We had a lovely time. It’s warm, well equipped, nicely laid out and very convenient for beach access and The Landings cafe. We love staying there and can just about afford it at the winter rates. Plus it’s dog friendly which is great. I’m sure we’ll stay again. The only reason I’ve not given 100% positives is that there were a few things not perfect: the single mattresses/ziplock king are really uncomfortable, and the under sheets were filthy. The mattresses were uncomfortable last year so I was disappointed to find they had not been upgraded. You can feel the springs through them now and the edges have been completely broken down. Both my partner and I came back with stiff necks and sore backs from not sleeping well. It would benefit from a topper when not being used as singles. We chose this room to use as it’s at the back so darker/quieter. The coffee jug was broken and leaked all over the first time we used it, so we had to go and buy another one for ourselves, a small thing and someone just cleaning would not have spotted it, but annoying; The floor around/under the beds was not clean. I’m not usually picky but there was a sandy grittiness to the floor which was unpleasant. The dirt was visible under the sofa, which can be hoovered under without moving. Even my husband noticed this (when looking for lost dog chews!) and he’s the extreme opposite of picky. Maybe an end of busy summer season spring clean was needed. Having said all that, the general cleanliness was great, the kitchen/bathroom all tidy and everything we needed, and we really love being able to stack up the stove and hunker down in the late afternoon after a cold beach walk.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  Nothing but positive to feedback.

  The house is lovely. We were 6 adults and 4 kids ranging from 11 to 16 and all had a fantastic time. Plus a dog! The house is so well appointed, comfortable and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need to cook at home. While we weren't able to take advantage of the outside seating areas during our stay as the weather wasn't good enough, they looked lovely and would tempt us back for a 'summer' holiday. The location is great on the edge of the village but accessible for the beach, and great walks in both directions on the beach to Newton and up to Seahouses. We had the most minor glitch when we arrived in that the two truckles weren't made up as the booking had been miscounted. The owner was there within 10 minutes and added to an already very generous welcome package :) Back to my original comment, we couldn't fault a thing and hope we'll be able to stay again sometime in the future. Thank you for sharing your beautiful house.

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• Simon - Verified booking

  Amazing property.

  10/10. The owners have put a lot of effort and thought into the property's finish right down to the coasters. It's very unique and with no cheap tack around. The bedrooms have a great finish and also showers. The kitchen is smartly finished with granite tops and a spare fridge for all the extras. The large drying room/laundry area was a dream, particularly with the many kids and guests staying. Huge kitchen table to take everyone for dinner. Comfy sofa in the evening to put your feet up in front of the log fire. Great location with a short walk (2 mins) to a pub and a couple of restaurants with great food. There is a park for kids nearby, and the beach is within walking distance. We didn't use our car once until we left. I have already booked here again.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Nice property situated close to the beautiful beach at Beadnell.

  Felt a little let down as listing stated logs provided for fire - no logs just paper and fire lighters. Would recommend replacing the dishwasher as known to be temperamental, had to buy rinse aid and salt for it as well which I would imagine should have been covered by housekeeping as maintenance. Reported dishwasher to agents who were happy to help and arrange engineer but we managed to get it going in the end. Also owners called to apologise re dishwasher which was a nice touch. Very nice, warm spacious property with an airy Nordic feel. Loved the mattress on the big double bed - great nights sleep. The key safe is really low down and in a bit of an awkward position could do with being moved. All in all nice place to stay

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