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Holiday Home in Beadnell, Near Seahouses, Northumberland, England - Village Location, Directly Opposite Beach

The Guardian 50 Best UK Cottages Summer 2016: '1 - 2 The Haven has curves in all the right places . . . oodles of space . . . perfect for large groups and families'.

This stunning family house has been extensively renovated and its original art-deco features enhanced. It sleeps nine and is only yards from the Haven Beach with its golden sands and rock pools. With two large lounges and a games area this is the perfect house for family gatherings and get-togethers of friends. Spectacular sea views can be enjoyed from the first and second floors and both lounges have balconies from which to take the sea air and perhaps indulge in a little alfresco dining. Huge spa bath for the end of a perfect day. We try to provide everything for the most relaxing holiday possible and can even arrange for a company to cook and serve gourmet meals at the house! Pool table, Sky Movies, BT Sport, Netflix, WiFi, games and table football add to the luxury. Excellent golf courses at Seahouses, Bamburgh and Embleton.

The Sunday Times: 'Beadnell's spectacular . . . art-deco palace, 1-2 The Haven, sleeps nine and is perfect for a group or large family getaway'

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Owner

Helen

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Location

​Nearest Airport:                     45 Miles      Newcastle International

Nearest Ferry:                        45 Miles       Newcastle North Shields

Nearest Golf:                         2 Miles       Seahouses Golf

Nearest Train:                        15 Miles       Alnmouth

Nearest Motorway:                10 Miles      A1

Nearest Restaurant:            200 Metres     Beadnell Towers

Nearest Beach:                    80 Metres     The Haven Beach

a Car is recommended to make the most of your stay,though public transport is available form outside The Haven to Seahouses, Bamburgh, Belford, Alnwick, Morpeth, Berwick upon Tweed and  Newcastle upon Tyne

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Special interest holidays

The house is particularly suitable for large groups and families. The house is so close to the beach and rock pools that the whole week could be spent enjoying these! Its close proximity to Seahouses, Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Courses make it a marvellous place for golfers to stay. For those interested in birdwatching, walking and cycling the Northumberland Coast is simply perfect and a range of relevant literature is provided in the house. In addition, the information folder in the house gives our suggestions for some local walks.

Coast/Beach:

The Haven beach is directly across the green in front of the house and is a delightful sandy beach with rock pools which are great for catching little crabs and fish! Beadnell Bay has a magnificent 2 mile sweep of golden sands and dunes. The quiet beaches of Annstead Bay to the north of the house can be reached on foot within 10 minutes. Stunning Bamburgh beach and Castle are only 4 miles away. The entire coast is part of the Northumberland Coast AONB and has beautiful coastal scenery.

Travel:

The nearest airport, Newcastle International, is 40 miles south of Beadnell, while ferries from Amsterdam link North Shields, 45 miles south of the house, to the continent. Beadnell is easily accessible by public transport with main line trains from London stopping at Alnmouth (15 miles) or Berwick (20 miles) and local trains stopping at Chathill (3 miles). The village has regular bus services, which can be picked up directly outside the house, to Newcastle, Berwick, Alnwick and Seahouses.

Distances:

The nearest small town is Seahouses, about 2 miles away, a bustling seaside resort with a range of shops, restaurants and amusements. Boat trips run regularly from Seahouses harbour to the Farne Islands and to Holy Island in the summer. Alnwick, a larger market town, is only 20 minutes away by car and has a number of supermarkets and a much wider range of shops, as well as the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Berwick, the Scottish Borders and the Cheviot Hills are all within 30 minutes drive.

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Further Details

This property has been rated '5 out of 5 - Great' by all 33 reviewers on Trip Advisor. Beadnell has a small shop, A very good pub with excellent food (The Craster Arms), a cafe/bistro, a church and a well-equipped children's playground. Seahouses has a supermarket which stocks a range of organic and fairtrade items, a bank, a good range of pubs, fish and chip shops, two pizzerias, two Indian restaurants and Indian and Chinese take-aways as well as a number of gift shops and typical seaside amusements. The Seafield Ocean Club in Seahouses welcomes non-members to its Health and Beauty Suite for a range of relaxing massages and beauty treatments. Also, its licensed coffee shop serves delicious home-made cakes for that real holiday indulgence. To the North, Bamburgh with its magnificent castle and the Grace Darling Museum is only 5 miles away and the village has its own butcher's shop where you can buy the famous 'Bamburgh Banger', a greengrocer, a delicatessen and quaint coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. South of Beadnell is the huge sweep of Beadnell Bay with its golden sands stretching for over 2 miles. Wonderful for children and the young-at-heart. Part-way round the bay is the Long Nanny bird reserve with a large colony of nesting terns and plovers. Another mile or so brings you to the beautiful National Trust village of Low Newton with Newton Pool Nature Reserve and the famous 'Ship Inn'. Dunstanburgh Castle dominates the views further south, its atmospheric 14th century ruins adding character to an already dramatic coastline. The market town of Alnwick offers a much wider range of amenities including banks, a health centre, as well as supermarkets and a wide range of specialist shops and a market on Thursday and Saturday mornings. A farmers' market is held on the last Friday of every month. The famous Alnwick Castle, most recently renowned for its role in the Harry Potter films, and the award winning Alnwick Gardens offer a splendid day out.

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Facilities

House Rules:

• Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 10:00

• Max. occupancy: 9

• children welcome

• pets not allowed

• non smoking only

Location Type:

• beach

• near the sea

• village

Theme:

• Away From It All

• Family

General:

• Hair Dryer

• Heating

• Internet ...

• Iron & Board

• Linens Provided

• Living Room ...

• Parking ...

• Towels Provided

• Tumble Dryer ...

• Washing Machine ...

Kitchen:

• Coffee Maker ...

• Dishes & Utensils ...

• Dishwasher

• Freezer ...

• Kitchen ...

• Microwave

• Oven

• Pantry Items ...

• Refrigerator

• Hob

• Toaster

Dining:

• Child's Highchair

• Dining

• Dining Area

• seating for 9 people

Bathrooms:

• 4 Bathrooms

• Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Bath with Shower , Master bedroom ensuite with two overbath showers
  Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Bath with Shower , Jacuzzi , Huge spa bath with drench shower
  Shower room 1 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure , Bedroom 2 ensuite
  Shower room 2 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure , Fourth bathroom

• Family bathroom with double spa bath, drench shower, hand shower, WC En-suite to Bedroom 1 with bath, two over-bath showers, WC En-suite to Bedroom 2 with shower and WC Separate shower room with WC

Bedrooms:

• 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9

• Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed , 1 Cot , Large room with ensuite bath and two overbath showers
  Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed , En-suite shower room
  Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed , 1 Single Bed
  Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed , Bunk beds 6' X 3'

• Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps up to 9 (4 Bedrooms) plus travel cot Notes on bedrooms: All bedrooms on ground floor. Bedroom 1 king size bed, en-suite, garden doors directly to patio Bedroom 2 double bed and en-suite Bedroom 3 double bed and single bed. Bedroom 4 small room with 3' x 6' bunk beds.

Entertainment:

• Books

• DVD Player

• Table Football

• Game Room

• Games

• Pool Table

• Television ...

• Toys

• Video Games ...

• Video Library

Outside:

• Balcony ...

• Terrace

• Golf ...

• Garden ...

• Barbecue ...

Suitability:

• wheelchair inaccessible

Onsite Services:

• Private Chef

Attractions:

• bay

• churches

• playground

• restaurants

Leisure Activities:

• beachcombing

• bird watching

• horse riding

• scenic drives

• sight seeing

• walking

Local Services & Businesses:

• ATM/bank

• groceries

• massage therapist

• medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

• cycling

• fishing

• golf

• hiking

• mountain biking

• pier fishing

• diving

• surfing

• swimming

• wind-surfing

Notes

Notes on accommodation: Rated ' 5 out of 5 - Excellent' by all 35 reviewers on Trip Advisor. Outside: There is a balcony and also a terrace at first floor level and a large sun deck at second floor level from which the stunning sea views can be enjoyed. In addition there is a small, fully-enclosed paved garden which is ideal for a lazy breakfast or bbq in the afternoon sun! (Please note: There is a private entrance to a private garden flat at the rear of the property which may be in occasional use by the owner.) Utility Room: Washing machine/tumble dryer, second fridge/freezer Towels and linen included. Lovely welcome tray on arrival! We try to provide everything you will need such as wash powder, loo rolls etc etc! Other: Games area links kitchen with lounge and comprises pool/snooker table, table football, card table, games cupboard, iPod docking station and bluetooth speakers. Wi-Fi Travel cot available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking