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Sandy Shores

Sandy Shores

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 17 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
5.0
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.8

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Sandy Shores is one of the most historic properties on the highly sought-after Riverside Road in Alnmouth. Offering stunning views over the west-facing mouth of the estuary and sea, this 3-storey apartment occupies the upper half of the original building yet retains all of its period features. Sleeping 8 guests in 4 bedrooms, 1 en-suite, 1 family bathroom, balcony with stunning views, open fire, and private parking for 2 cars. Sandy Shores is also dog friendly and welcomes 2 dogs. Free Wi-Fi and digital guidebook.

Fabulous place to stay

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Oct 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This is a fabulous place to stay. It's very comfortable and has lovely views over the estuary. It's also very quiet at night so you can sleep well. Alnmouth itself is an attractive town with a surprising number of good places to eat and drink and lots of good walk along the coast in both directions.

Rachel from Bournemouth stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in September 2024


Palmer holiday

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a wonderful holiday here at Sandy shores location was ideal took our Kayake out onto the estuary with our 2 dogs perfect the apartment had all we needed and more the heating was easy to put on when needed as mentioned in the welcome leaflet and the welcome pack was such a lovely thing to do beds were very comfortable parking was ok had 2 cars, might have been a bit of a problem if downstairs apartment was occupied local pub called the Red lion do great pizzas drinks were quite expensive as a glass of Chardonnay was £12 also the local supermarket in the high st had a very ignorant and unhelpful man so avoid if you can but Alnmouth lovely place to stay and great base to visit other towns and castles the Croquet staff were amazing thank you all so much will be back next year

Ivor from Towcester stayed at Sandy Shores for 9 nights in September 2024


Natalie replied 24 days ago
I am thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful holiday at Sandy Shores and that the location was ideal for you. It sounds like you made the most of your time there by taking your kayaks out onto the estuary with your dogs. I'm glad to hear that the apartment had everything you needed and more and that the heating was easy to use when needed. It was very kind of you to mention the welcome pack and the comfortable beds. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the local pub, The Red Lion, and their great pizzas. Thank you for letting me know about the expensive drinks, but I'm glad that didn't detract too much from your stay. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the unhelpful man at the local supermarket in the high street, but I'm glad that Alnmouth was a lovely place to stay and a great base for visiting other towns and castles. It's wonderful to hear that the Coquet Cottages staff were amazing and that you plan to come back next year. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Northumberland soon.

Stunning views in a very comfortable house.

Review submitted on Sat, 31 Aug 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Probably one of the best locations and views in Alnmouth. Very comfortable and well equipped house . Very convenient for shop and pub in Alnmouth and beach and local walks. There are a lot of stairs so not ideal for people with limited mobility. The beautiful balcony more than makes up for lack of outside space.

Isabel from Blidworth Bottoms stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in August 2024


Ideal location, great views

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Aug 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This property is situated in a great location. The rooms are located up a couple of flights of stairs, so the views of the estuary are amazing. The property is well appointed, nicely decorated and has lots of space to relax. The beds were comfy and each bedroom a decent size. The house was spotlessly clean too. Nice bathrooms, complete with toiletries. Everything that you could need in a kitchen. A variety of books (both for adults and chidlren) and lots of toys for the children. The village centre is a short walk away, the beach too. There is parking for 2 cars, it is tight but doable. Our thurd car was parked on the road near the house. We all enjoyed a really nice stay here.

Allan from Widnes stayed at Sandy Shores for 3 nights in August 2024


What a wonderful place

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Aug 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This is a very special property in a wonderful location. The views are fabulous, the presentation and cleanliness immaculate and everything is very comfortable and well-equipped. It is a short skip across a quiet road to the beach and to the playground, which is great for families travelling with children - though there are lots of stairs.
The property is also situated a short walk from the village where there are several pubs, a couple of good restaurants, coffee shops and a village store which has everything you need for every day shopping.
There is a Nespresso machine, but we could not locate the re-usable pods, and so made do with other coffee making equipment provided. The high chair provided was an interesting design, and a bit of a challenge for the almost two year old in our party. We weren't able to keep him in place - no straps, and he was too big to use the tray feature - but these are minor gripes.
Overall a wonderful place to stay.

Elaine from Spennymoor stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in August 2024


Linzi replied 55 days ago
Thank you for leaving a review following your stay at Sandy Shores. We must agree this is a special property and the location is amazing! We truly appreciate all feedback received as it helps us to continue to provide the highest levels of comfort for guests. We are delighted to hear you had such a wonderful stay. We have liaised with the owner of Sandy Shores regarding your comments and she has asked us to let you know, that the baby seat is manoeuvrable according to the baby's size. Additionally, she has also now added a booster seat, that can be strapped to the dining room chairs for toddlers providing more options for families. The owner apologises for the recyclable Vertuo pods, which sometimes seem to be disposed of by accident. There is now a new supply in the property. She was delighted to hear you found the cafetières and hopes you enjoyed the local Northumberland ground coffee that was provided. We look forward to welcoming you back to Northumberland and Sandy Shores again in the future and thank you again for the feedback.

Good

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Jul 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Spacious house with comfortable beds and living areas. Great location with off-road parking. Well-equipped and clean.

Guest from Huntingdon stayed at Sandy Shores for 4 nights in July 2024


Special occasion weekend break

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Hard to put into words … just a wonderful place to stay, beautiful beach side home with amazing views! Position couldn’t be better, step out onto the beach/ play area for kids and a short stroll into Town! Facilities are everything you’d need .. and a delicious welcome pack for adults and doggies ! Highly recommend it !!

Gill from Newcastle Upon Tyne stayed at Sandy Shores for 3 nights in July 2024


Our second stay within 6 months

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We are 4 couples who so much enjoyed our stay in October that we decided to return to this lovely part of the country. We had an excellent time in this lovely house.

Philip from Hull stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in March 2024


New Year family holiday

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Jan 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Six of our family had a great time staying here for New Year. It’s an excellent apartment in a super location. We hope to return.

Guest from Darlington stayed at Sandy Shores for 5 nights in December 2023


Excellent Christmas break

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We all had an excellent stay at Prudhoe villa, first class villa and location . Croquet cottages were excellent to deal with, very friendly and helpful

William from Airdrie stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in December 2023


Perfect Prudhoe

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely property, perfectly situated in the village with a stunning view of the estuary. The dog was out there every day enjoying the beach, as we were able to time the tides. A short walk up the lane brought you out at the pubs and restaurants. The house is beautifully decorated, very comfortable with a good social space. The local produce welcome pack and noble isle toiletries was a nice touch!

Colette from Edinburgh stayed at Sandy Shores for 4 nights in November 2023


Location, location, location

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What an incredible place to stay its location is perfect for families with dogs. Long walks along the beach and excellent restaurants just around the corner. Even the post office shop has everything and more. Every room was comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed the surroundings visiting Holy Isalnd, Bamburgh and Warworth. The x18 bus was great to get us all around without the hassle of parking especially to Alnwick which we went regularly to Barter books.

Sarah from Harrogate stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in October 2023


A visit with good friends

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were 4 retired couples looking for some R&R from our busy volunteering lives. We were delighted with the property, its comfort, decor and location. The views from the lounge and dining room are beautiful. Alnmouth is a beautiful little town with splendid beach walks.

Philip from Hull stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in October 2023


Prudhoe Villa

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Sep 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Overall the house was lovely and location superb
One slightly disconcerting thing Coquet Cottages need to be aware of: When we took off the duvet cover off in the master bedroom there was a substantial blood stain on the duvet. Had I known this was there at the start I would have found it off-putting. As well as being a bit yucky, blood is a source of infection, though admittedly, probably much less so when it is dry.

Valerie from Holmfirth stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in September 2023


Natalie replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on Prudhoe Villa. We are pleased to hear that you loved the location of Prudhoe Villa and enjoyed your stay. Prudhoe Villa is situated perfectly in idyllic Alnmouth with amazing views. We are sorry to hear about the issue with the duvet in the master bedroom. We take cleanliness very seriously and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We have addressed this issue with the housekeeping team and will ensure that this does not happen again in the future. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to make improvements and provide a better experience for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Northumberland in the future.

Seaview dog friendly villa in Alnmouth

Review submitted on Sat, 09 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great location with Seaview balcony and 2 parking spaces, a little tight for 2 large cars but possible. Very well equipped kitchen and great welcome pack with all the essentials and a few treats. Very clean and tidy throughout.

Michael from Aberdeen stayed at Sandy Shores for 4 nights in September 2023


Top marks! We loved Prudhoe Villa!

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fab location, well kitted out, amazing view, parking a bonus. It is a really nice comfortable apartment with lots of space to spread out. Alnmouth is a lovely place: We had a great time thank you (only tiny niggle is the building site behind the building which is no-one’s fault of course, but lots of beeping lorries at the back but that will be time limited)

Claire from London stayed at Sandy Shores for 5 nights in August 2023


Chloe Watson replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent stay at Prudhoe Villa. We are pleased you enjoyed the views the property has to offer with lots of space to relax in comfort. We appreciate you bringing the small noise concerns to our attention, as we strive to continually improve our services. We hope to welcome you back to Northumberland again soon. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback.

Retirement break

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Excellent accommodation ideally situated Sunsets from balcony by stunning and great to have an evening drink on. Very comfortable

Beverley from Neath stayed at Sandy Shores for 7 nights in June 2023