Guests say
Stones Throw is a well-regarded cottage in Beadnell, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and proximity to local amenities and the beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy living spaces, and secure garden for dogs. While some minor maintenance issues and updates are suggested, the overall sentiment is positive with many guests enjoying their stay and planning to return.
The property consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting this aspect positively. However, a few comments about a smelly hoover and the need for a cleaner shower mat suggest there is room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for being close to the beach, local shops, and pubs, making it an ideal base for exploring Beadnell and the surrounding areas.
Guests find the property comfortable, mentioning comfy beds and sofas. Some reviews, however, point out that the space in certain areas is limited, and there is a need for new pillows and updates to the sofas.
The property is generally considered well-equipped, with a good kitchen and storage for beach equipment. Nonetheless, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problematic showers, temperamental lights, and the need for updates in the garden and living areas.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Nestling in a secluded cul-de-sac in Beadnell, Northumberland, Stones Throw is literally a stone’s throw from the harbour and beach, making it the perfect destination for a family holiday or a small group of friends travelling together. The accommodation is incredibly well-presented and offers guests a warm welcome with a delightful open-plan living space boasting a really comfy seating area, attractive wood flooring, tasteful décor and an elegant dining area, making for a great space for entertaining. The chic kitchen is a delight, so the designated chef will take great pleasure in whipping up delicious food for the holiday party with all the equipment on hand in this gorgeous space. All the bedrooms are on one level making it really convenient for guests to make their way to bed and with three stylish bedrooms to choose from, a super-king-size, a double and a twin, all with TVs, going to bed certainly won’t be a chore. The outside courtyard garden is a real sun trap and with patio furniture all set up ready, this is a really inviting space to spend time together alfresco. In the morning when you wake up refreshed and raring to go, you’ve got the picturesque village of Beadnell on the doorstep and of course, miles of sandy beaches to discover. Coastal towns and villages to call past include Seahouses, Bamburgh, Warkworth and Alnmouth. Jump in the car for a scenic drive to attractions such as Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland Country Zoo, Dunstanburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle and Gardens and you can even take a boat trip to Farne Islands where you might get sightings of unusual birds and even seals. In a superb location, Stone’s Throw offers guests a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
This attractive and peaceful harbour village is situated beside one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline - Beadnell Bay. Established in Saxon times, Beadnell was once an important fishing village and a smuggler's haven. Nowadays, it is still a fishing village, but is equally popular with holidaymakers who come to enjoy its pretty harbour and, of course, the nearby sandy beaches. The village has a shop, two pubs and a café serving food. Popular Seahouses is just over a mile away and has shops, a supermarket and restaurants, and it also offers boat trips from the harbour to the magnificent Farne Islands - a haven for bird watchers. Bamburgh is close by, whilst the market town of Alnwick with its Castle and Gardens, shops, pubs and restaurants is a short drive away.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area
Electric panel heating.
Electric oven and grill, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
4 x TVs, DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed gardens, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.8 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (20)
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Julie
Extremely clean, basic, but to be fair everything thatâs needed. Garden a disappointment, as ânothingâ pleasant about it, so if weather had been warmer, wouldnât have enjoyed sitting out with a glass of wine! But importantly it was fully enclosed for our dogs! Should provide recycling facilities, we are not fanatics, but for the price paid, donât expect to have to bring recycling home, as requested!
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Helen
The house is perfect for our family. Plenty of space and a second bathroom is great! The new television was a great addition amazing picture and we enjoyed the fact we could stream things. Our dogs are always happy here with the enclosed garden and close proximity to the beach. Thank you for the wind breaks in the outside shed, ours broke but we didnât have to buy new as there were two to borrow. The only one suggestion I would have is new pillows as they are a bit flat but thatâs a small thing. I think it is great value for money and we have already booked to come back next year!
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Craig
Great location and super clean. The TV in the lounge could do with an upgrade though, minor thing and definitely wouldn't stop us from coming back!