Guests say
Spinnaker is a well-regarded cottage in Low Newton-by-the-Sea, appreciated for its cleanliness, prime location, and comprehensive facilities. While some guests have raised concerns about comfort due to hard beds and damp issues, the property generally receives praise for its decor and the provision of necessities for a self-catering holiday. The cottage's proximity to the beach and coastal walks is a highlight for many visitors.
Most reviews praise the property's cleanliness, noting it as 'exceptionally clean' and 'pristine'. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as a dirty grill pan and unhoovered areas, slightly lowering the score.
The location is consistently celebrated for its proximity to the beach and scenic walks. Guests find it ideal for exploring Northumberland and the Scottish borders, making it a standout feature of the property.
Guests are divided on comfort; some find the beds too hard and mention dampness in rooms, affecting their sleep quality. However, others praise the comfortable beds and high-standard decor, leading to a moderate score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the property providing everything needed for a self-catering stay. Some guests experienced issues with the TV and ventilation, and ongoing building work was a temporary inconvenience, affecting the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners towards the guests. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Occupying the ground-floor of a delightful stone-built property in Low Newton close to Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland, Spinnaker offers guests light and spacious accommodation which is ideal for a family on holiday. The open-plan living space has an extensive seating area including sofas and a window seat, providing the perfect opportunity for visitors to take a pew and relax into their holiday. The attractive kitchen is fully fitted with all that’s needed to whip up delicious food for the whole family and the open space means that even cooking can be a truly sociable experience. When it’s time to eat, guests can pull up a chair at the elegant dining table and tuck into long, leisurely meals together. When it’s time for bed, choose from a double and a twin, both are attractive and come complete with TVs, so you don’t need to argue over the remote control! In the morning, you are already in the perfect location with the beach at Low Newton on the doorstep and the picturesque village of Newton-by-the-Sea also close by with simply stunning beach views and a little further away 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. Spinnaker is a beautiful beach bolthole which promises to deliver a memorable family holiday.
The small coastal village of Low Newton-by-the-Sea 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
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer.
2 x TVs, TV/DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Private parking for 1 car.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (15)
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Julian
The apartment was clean and nice and warm on our arrival on a very rainy day(the weather picked up later). Parking(enough for 2 cars) was right outside the door so very convenient for unloading. The Kitchen was well equipped, Bathroom nice and big and warm with a decent shower over the bath. The whole place was cosy and comfy for 3 of us plus dog. Would definitely stay here again.
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Ian
Previous reviews about damp etc. are not the case. Strong wifi and smart tv.
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Declan
So much so we couldnât find the building and the builder had to tell us that a extremely tight parking space half taken up by scaffolding was where we needed to be He did say I hope they told you about the building work going on as they had asked the owners to do so from the start. But it was a very bad start to our holiday with no prior notice from the owner or Sykes They only worked 8-4 however given we were there with a 20 month old child who needs to nap in an afternoon the noise caused us a lot of issues. Afternoon naps were impossible so we had to try and get him to nap in the car, after paying nearly £700 for 4 night accommodation that was very disappointing The accommodation was clean and a great location a short walk to the beach and pub but the building work ruined it for us, if we had some prior notice we could of at least gone prepared or been offered to change the date