Waterside

Beautiful home with everything we needed for a lovely stay.

Perfect location for Beadnell beaches and several really nice places to eat.

A beautiful home which met our needs well.

Freshly decorated and tastefully refurbished, a beachy theme was appreciated. Location was perfect for the beach & local eateries. Well equipped in the main but would benefit from a small frying pan & a new baking tray. Booked again for next year already, despite large price increase (now matches other rentals in the area)

our 2nd visit here and second time around was just as fab as the first.

Waterside is a lovely beach house property. Its a fantatsic base being big spacious and comfortable for a Northumberland Holiday with a lot of amenities and stunning coast line on your doorstep. Only slight issue the main bathroom shower went from very hot to cold whilst we were showering. The ensuite was fine so its not a major issue really.

Amazing accommodation, especially if you enjoy being outdoors next to the beach.

Perfect for families.

We have been coming to Northumberland for holidays for the past 10 years.

First time staying in Beadnell although visited many times. Perfect location with everything required for a great holiday. Waterside is a beautiful house, very spacious, well equipped and immaculately clean. We will definitely stay again, thank you. Don’t let the negative remarks about minimal issues on other reviews put you off. Enjoy xxxx

Property was really nice - mostly clean, but with a few small areas of maintenance required and some suggestions for future: 1.

Bathroom, shower room - wood, paint/silicone 2. Back door appears to have either water marks or paint marks around where the door has been built into the wall 3. The furniture was different to the listing - particularly the outside furniture which was totally different to the photos in the listing 4. The crockery needs rethought - you can't put the largest plates that are provided into the dishwasher as the drawer won't go back in if you try (the top of the plates hits the internal blade that distributes the water), the bowls are too shallow for cereal plus milk (one of our group had to eat cereal out of Tupperware) 5. The lock on the downstairs toilet is very stiff and could result in someone getting locked in the toilet 6. The ironing board cover is damaged, there is no basic instruction book (not everyone is going to realise that there are isolator sockets for each fan and towel rail) 7. Would be nice to have the option of watching Netflix/Amazon Prime etc. in the house (at night with dinner/before bed) without having to use your own account/having to remember to log out when you leave (other properties in the street offer this) All-in-all a very nice house, would probably go back, but the price has jumped considerably for the same week next year.

The beautiful weather helped for sure.

Better outdoor seating would help bring the outside in and some blinds on the main bedroom windows please!!!!

Waterside is a beautiful house in the perfect location just minutes from the beach.

It’s modern and airy with good facilities for a comfortable break. Lots of lovely restaurants on your doorstep with The Landing, Craster Arms, Saltwater Cafe all in walking distance. The house is not surprisingly well used and showing some signs of wear and tear but none of these detract from your stay. A bit of maintenance is required in places but it’s mainly cosmetic and hasn’t stopped us booking again for next year. Beautiful part of the Northumbrian Coast

The property needs some time and money spent on it.

There's water damage in the bathroom, shower room and the downstairs bedroom, the seal under the patio door is damaged. The missing glasses mention in an earlier review are still missing. Generally its looks a tired in places. When we arrived it was highlighted that the dishwasher was faulty and would be replaced on the Wednesday of our stay, on the Wednesday we were told that the wrong model had been sent and the correct one would come on Friday. We came back in on the Wednesday to find the old dishwasher removed, meaning it was old school washing up for us holiday makers. I complained and was told it had been removed to prevent further water damage. There was no water damage in that area. Ironically that was one of the areas on the house without water damage.

We were happy with the property in general few bits need attention but they did not affect out stay more cosmetic than anything else The left side of the toaster was not working and the dishwasher was also not working The location was very good in a very nice area We found the bedrooms comfortable and well appointed On a personal level we would have liked darker blinds and curtains as the room at 4.

30am was very bright

The property had everything described which made for a comfortable stay.

However I would add the property is in need of maintainence as you can tell it has been used well.

Lovely holiday let in a perfect location.

The beds are super comfy which is rare for a holiday let. Kitchen was fab, everything you could possibly need was on hand. We will definitely be back in the near future!

We have stayed at Waterside many times.

The location is fantastic, near to the beach. Unfortunately though this maybe our last stay at this house due to the lack of maintenance. It is looking rather tired, desperate need of decorating and lots of small issues that need addressing.

Lovely comfortable accommodation and clean, fantastic location for coast and 10-15 minute drive from Bamburgh.

This our 4th or 5th stay at Waterside, but unfortunately it may be our last.

It’s a beautiful home but it’s looking rather tired now. We appreciate that constant occupancy means maintenance is not prioritised but close for a week and get it sorted. There’s nothing major, the curtains in the main bedroom are clinging on for dear life, the bathroom fixtures are loose and some are redundant, the stair carpet is stained and looking tired, paintwork needs touching up, there are insufficient pans, glasses for a party of six, and the rug in the living room is fraying and needs replacing. Despite the constant updates over the years, (new TV, new sofas, new blinds, and new dining chairs) they are overshadowed somewhat by an overall feeling of increasing neglect. That said, and we have loved our stays there, it is a delightfully warm home, light airy, and nicely furnished. Its location on the quiet, intimate, and modern estate is only a few hundred yards from the amazing Beadnell beach which is simply magnificent. Do the pros outweigh the cons? A plethora of other accommodations in the area mean that there are a lot to choose from, and the discerning traveller needs to feel secure with their decision. We shall see.

Beautiful and comfortable.

Some minor maintenance issues that you would expect towards the end of the season, but nothing that would stop me recommending or booking again.There were three of us - all 50+ ladies. Perfect space for cooking, eating, yoga and dancing. Plenty of places to dry our swimsuits and great choice of blankets for sitting outside after our long walks and beach run.

We have been regular guests at the Waterside and it never fails to disappoint!

Great location , well equipped, and very comfortable. Perhaps this visit we noticed it could do with some cosmetic tlc in places , just some marks on the walls , wobbly artificial plants and broken toilet roll holder but it must be difficult to get these jobs done when it is always occupied ! The only other area of improvement I can think of is some comfort seating for outside - the fixed bench isn’t often in the sun so we used our beach chairs but would be nice to have something a bit more substantial. There were a couple of padded chairs in the store but not enough for 6 guests. Overall though , still our favourite Beadnell property to stay , so much so we have booked again for next year !

Lovely property, location couldn’t have been any better.

The outside furniture wasn’t as it was shown on the photos though. And there wasn’t any welcome information on how to work items. Until I opened the cupboard door. WiFi didn’t work at all. Minor things but I’ve stayed away in properties a lot and these things do matter. But I could fault the property otherwise.

This is a great location, for seeing the Northumberland coast.

The beach very close and wonderful walks from the property.The beds were very comfortable and a well equipped kitchen. Plenty of towels and very clean Very prompt service when I had to contact the contact person, and kept advised with updates.

A very enjoyable 4 night stay at this lovely house.

Excellent location for the east coast and a short walk to a great sandy beach. Would definitely recommend this property.

Waterside is a fabulous property, a real home from home.

It has all the utensils you could possibly need and is well equipped for a stay away. It’s in an ideal location just minutes away from Beadnell beach which was beautiful to walk along every morning and evening. We would definitely book this property again if we were to holiday in this area in the future.

We have stayed at this property on two occasions and are happy with the location and the property has everything you need.

Just a couple of issues, one being the shower in the main bathroom has very poor pressure and is almost unusable, this has got worse since our first visit. Also none of the toilet roll holders are secure they twist around and will not hold the loo roll in place it just falls off. Again the same on both visits. If these were put right the property would be perfect.

We had an absolutely gorgeous stay here!

The house is so warm, cosy and well decorated. It was our first holiday with our ten week old and we couldn’t have felt more comfortable. Beadnell has a special place in my heart and we had the best week here in this extremely well located house. Excellent facilities - kitchen is very well equipped. Beds were super comfortable and the estate is so quiet. Loved the view on to the pond and to be honest we’re a bit depressed coming home!! Couple of really minor things - kettle needs replacing as it was really dirty which was a bit of a nightmare with a baby for bottles, ended up boiling water on the stove. Toilet roll holders, curtain holders in main bedroom need tightening as they were hanging by a thread. Expected to strip beds which I feel is not a guest’s job when on holiday. Really minor things though and overall an absolutely fantastic stay in a wonderful home!

What a beautiful property!

It was perfect for our stay, warm, comfortable, the furnishings and decor were really lovely and the kitchen was well equipped and easy to use. Loved the proximity to the beach and surrounding area and it was a pleasure to return to at the end of our days out! Would go back in a heartbeat and completely recommend!

Great house well furnished with everything we need

A fantastic week in a wonderful house minutes from a beautiful beach.

Would highly recommend and would definiatly return. Very dog friendly too and the Landing is an added bonus!

Almost don't want to shout about this place.

Would like to keep it to myself. Was lovely. So close to the beach. Lovely and clean. Beds super comfortable. Kitchen really well equipped. Lovely local places to eat. Everything just lovely. Sofas not crushingly comfy ( but that's being super picky) Would definitely recommend to all. Thank you

Fantastic location, house has a lovely layout, comfortable beds, soft white towels, nice bed linen.

The reason I have said 4 star is because showers are tiny, bath is tiny, however hot water supply is amazing. Sinks in downstairs toilet and en-suite are so small making it hard to wash your face, downstairs sink plug wasn’t working, stuck in making it hard for water to drain away . Good facilities in the kitchen. Clean fridge, however freezer still had food in from the previous let. Table placemats dirty / stained on our arrival so we had to wash these before we started, there were chocolate wrappers in draws, under the table there was food debris, crusts from bread etc. we moved the table to clear these away, we didn’t expect to be cleaning the property on our arrival. inside was lovely and quiet, outside the noise from the building site across the way was everyday from 8. The day the grass cutter came it took the whole day to cut the whole estate so another day of added noise . It did look lovely after being cut though. Blinds in the home, only half worked ( were able to be pulled up) as the mechanisms were broke. A shame because they are a lovey heavy duty blind. Overall we enjoyed our stay, dog friendly, excellent location, lots of wildlife to watch.

The house is super but not clean, in fact grubby.

There are only three old chairs to use outside. Some nice garden furniture would be more appropriate. King size beds would be more comfortable than double beds. No mattress or pillow protectors on one bed. Expected to strip own beds on departure. Not worth the money paid. Needs to be updated.

Stunning house in fab location.

We have been before and it didn’t disappoint. Only improvements could be to replace the bed in the main bedroom. The base is broken and was so noisy on our first night we had to turn the base around which improved it slightly. Think it would be better to have a king size bed in there too if replacing. Also no mattress protector on downstairs third bedroom which felt a bit unhygienic. We have booked for next year though so hopefully bed problems will be sorted by then. The landing restaurant which has recently opened was amazing and so handy, also the craster arms and many more in Bamburgh, Craster and Amble to name a few. Guests should note that there is building work going on behind the house but the noise is minimal and only during the week.

A beautiful home we loved it.

If there are 6 of you be aware that the ground floor bedroom only has two bedside cabinets no wardrobe or chest of drawers. Otherwise no negatives at all. We think it is the best situated of all the houses as it backs on to the reed pond with an abundance of birds to watch. We also saw fleetingly the deer one evening about 8pm. Two minute walk to the beach and the new cafe/bar. The footpath at the side of the caravan site has now re-opened which makes for quicker and more pleasant walk to the village and pub/cafes. A new cafe has opened in the old hall in the village and is well worth a visit. Will certainly return.

Nice to see the new replacement sofas which were comfy, I thought there was a cafetiere on our last visit but not this time, also noted that the double bed did not have a mattress protector fitted.

An external power socket near the parking area would be a useful enhancement so that I could have recharged the battery on our new hybrid car. Overall another nice week in this quality house watching an abundance of wildlife attracted by the pond. Would not hesitate to book this property again.

Sea fret completely enveloped us on the beach on the first day of our holiday!

The rest of the week was fine so we were out and about visiting beaches and castles. All had something to offer holiday makers. We might use the coastal bus service next time, I could use my bus pass. The house gave us everything we needed including our own nature reserve! The star was the roe deer who stopped to look at us through the lounge window on 2 occasions, 5.45pm one day and 8pm another.

We stayed 4 nights and found the house to be really lovely It was clean with all appliances needed Fab location with a great bar / beach / tennis courts at the end of the street We will definitely use it again whenever it’s available !

Beautiful, clean and well equipped .

Good location for lovely walks on beach

Lovely, spacious house with comfortable sofas & beds.

Very close to the beach & excellent location for exploring the Northumberland coast. Hate to nitpick, but property could do with a new baking tray (the one in the cupboard has the coating peeling off, so isn’t safe to use) & frying pan (current one looks as if someone has put it in the dishwasher & I suspect it wasn’t dishwasher proof). Other than that house is very well equipped.

Beautiful house in a stunning location .

House is very comfortable and well equipped. If I was being really picky I would say that the bottom bedroom would benefit from somewhere to put clothes , we used the divan drawers and did manage but felt a set of drawers would have been helpful. having said that i would return and we had a fabulous week

Wow!

Waterside was amazing and perfect for our weekend getaway. I was a bit concerned about previous reviews of the wear and tear on the sofas and chairs, but found brand new furniture and all was well! We love the area and the proximity to the beach, everything was just perfect. Thank you x

I was very worried about waterside as I only read the reviews after booking!

! The reviews stated that it needed some TLC, some chairs were broken, grubby sofas, lumpy bed etc. I phoned Sykes with my concerns and they said they would pass them on. Well, a lovely surprise the chairs had been replaced. As we had a dog I took throws to cover the sofas. The main bed was very lumpy on one side but not the other!!! Maybe a large person had been on it a while. The chimney stack needs a new top as the wind howled down through to the lounge making it really noisy with walls vibrating. However, we thought it was a lovely place, very clean, well stocked except for a mixing bowl! It is just minutes to the beach and a newly opened cafe just up the road open when others were closed. All round good value for the price. Yes a few things could be improved but few places are perfect.

Our stay was fantastic.

Stunning house in a stunning setting. We couldn’t find one negative! We absolutely loved it and can’t wait till the next time.

The house is excellent and well equipped, other guests have mentioned a rip in the material on one of the sofas which is still present but did not prevent it being used.

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again in June.

This is our fourth visit to Waterside and we obviously return as we love the accommodation and the location.

It is ideally situated a three minute stroll to the incredibly gorgeous Beadnell Bay. We were delighted to see a new addition to the location, with the atmospheric bar and primarily seafood bistro The Landing making its debut near to the beach. It’s definitely worth a visit, but check their hours of opening, and you’re unable to book. The Waterside owners are undoubtedly proud of their beautiful holiday home, and have made regular adjustments to the accommodation following reviews and suggestions from guests. New blinds on the staircase landing, a new TV, new dining chairs and a striking wooden dining suite on the external deck, are just a few of the constant updates made by them. The house is modern and well appointed but its popularity has meant that the bed mattress in the primary bedroom, and the sofas in the lounge are becoming worn, less comfortable and rather tired. The cleanliness of Waterside is beyond reproach and has been spotless on every visit. I have no doubt that the owners will maintain this excellent accommodation to its perpetual amazing standard, and confident that it will constantly improve means that we will be returning in 2023.

This is our four year at waterside.

Location and house are fantastic and great for our dog and young children. Sadly this year I feel the property is now very tired. The couches need replaced .. one is ripped and dirt has built up now. The dining room chairs are ready to break and mismatched which I assume is because some have already broken. Would be a shame to see this house now get the TLC it deserves. We are aware of other houses on the street that are for rent but would love to stay loyal to waterside

Perfect spot for a weekend break.

The only thing missing was a cafetière for a relaxing morning coffee.

This house was perfect for us.

In a few minutes we were on the beach walking along the sand, flying kites, sledging down the sand dunes or wading through the waves in our wellies! Everyone loved the two tennis courts and we remembered to bring rackets and balls then found more rackets in the property, so even more fun. The cafe on the corner opposite the beach looked very welcoming and was popular and the little shop as you entered Beadnell stocked a little of everything you might need. We opted for supermarket delivery shortly after arrival which was very successful. The house was warm and beautifully decorated and the position backing onto the pond gave us the perfect outlook and sightings of a heron sitting on the fence surrounding it. This time of year not all the houses were occupied so very quiet, which suited us well. There were houses being built nearby but there was little activity there during our week, so limited disruption to us. Inside the property are one king sized en-suite room and two double bedrooms. I could imagine this would ideally suit a family with two teenagers. One of the doubles is just off the front vestibule and the other two upstairs. We had to be inventive with the sleeping arrangements as we were four adults and two teenagers. If the owners were considering replacing the current sofas, as the fabric is looking weary and stained, a more comfortable design would be welcomed. Also although the dining chairs look great, they were very low and some of the regular sized ladies had to use cushions from the sofa to raise us up to a reasonable height. The large square dinner plates could not be used in the dishwasher as the rotating arm would hit them and were also not useable in the microwave due to the square shape and the turntable. We are perfectly happy to wash up in the sink, but would have appreciated a washing up bowl. We would also have liked a Pyrex measuring jug as plastic jugs can get awfully scratched inside and not sure about using in the microwave. A shelf in the en-suite above the little sink would also have been useful as the sink was not flat and things toppled over! We left a note of a few easy maintenance needs which hopefully are in hand. Having said all this I really did not want to leave and cannot wait to return!

Lovely property, very homely and clean.

Had everything we needed and so close to the beach, local shop and cafe/bar. We took our three children and dog and had plenty of room and all had a brilliant week. We will be returning in the future.

What a lovely holiday let we will definitely be looking at stopping there again in the future great location very well equipped

We visited last year and booked straight away to come back this year.

The location is perfect and the property is a great size and layout for our families but it seemed tired. The sofa was dull/dirty, clock off the wall and not working, one dining room chair missing, replaced first evening but another broke while we were there. Decorative tree kept falling over. Pillows were lumpy and hard, toilets and tiling in the bathroom were stained and none of the glasses matched - all different sizes. No coffee pot either! But, we love Waterside and would hope to return. It just seems to need a bit of TLC - beach houses probably need more TLC than other. Beadnell is simply beautiful.

The house itself is great in terms of location and it’s back garden area, we seen an owl, ferrets and rabbits all roaming it was so good, and it’s very private.

The house has a washing machine, a high chair and children’s plates - something I enquired about with Skye’s before we left as its not in description. Skye’s said it had none of the above so took lots of clothes, on arrival we seen all of the items, we were delighted and a bit annoyed as Sykes seems to not know what the property provides. We were a family with kids and a washing machine is such a necessity so this should clearly be stated. Cleanliness wasn’t good, on a quick check house looks clean but the downstairs toilet smelled of urine and we had to clean the toilet bowl and the floor which was black, it hadn’t been cleaned - something i will send photos of to Sykes separately. A few items looking tired like the outdoor furniture and indoor couches. We would stay again but cleaning needs improved.

The house is lovely with good outdoor space and is close to an excellent family friendly beach.

Having a wine chiller was great. The kitchen could do with 6 same size wine glasses, kitchen scales and measurement spoons. The large lounge wall clock was broken off the wall attachments and was just resting on a radiator. This should have been previously reported and fixed. The outdoor seating is poorly maintained, the wooden structure is split and the decking also needs cleaning and protecting. The outdoor seating cushions are needing better covers and we had to use our own travelling blankets for covers. However these aspects did not detract from our holiday and are honest feedback to help enhance experience of future visitors.

Lovely position near the sea, which is why I booked the property.

Good information ahead of our visit. No coffee pot or similar but otherwise very well equipped. Cooling cupboard for winer a nice touch !

We loved this property.

Spotlessly clean, really comfortable and with plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. Ideally situated with local beaches, restaurants and shop with bigger towns within walking distance. Could not fault it in any way.

Wonderful holiday property.

Very well fitted out with good quality beds, linen and towels. Vaulted ceilings made it feel spacious. Warm and comfortable. Good position close to beach. The site itself was quiet and peaceful. No complaints and would certainly book again if we return to Northumberland.

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.

This is our second time. So many nice things to say but I imagine you are looking to where improvements can be made. We would love to stay a 3rd time but struggle with the comfiness of the settee. Sitting of an evening is not great as the settee is so uncomfortable, beds are lovely. Overall I'd say that the house just needs a little TLC it has taken a bashing being used so often. The inevitable leaks from Showers have the wood plinth rotting and twisted. Sealant in showers is mouldy, so what should be a nice clean shower is not. 2 bathroom bins had not been emptied when we arrived and soiled sanitary ware in them. Broken blinds and outdoor seating damaged. Settee not only uncomfortable but dirty. Small things to rectify as all else lovely.

We really enjoyed our time at Waterside in Beadnell.

We stayed as 2 couples & a small dog. It was the perfect spot for exploring the Northumbrian coastline. The house is very comfortable, spacious & the living area is great for socialising. It would have been good to have an enclosed garden but we were aware this was not the case when booking. Also a slight shame some of the garden furniture was broken - although we hadn’t expected to be using in March. If we come back to Northumbria I would definitely look to rebook & would recommend

The house was really lovely, also the beach and surrounding area was fabulous, just a couple of things, the tin opener was broken, the blind was also broken on the patio door which was permanently closed.

The patio furnitures table leg was not secure so we never used that. Also finding the last holiday makers dirty towels in the bathroom cupboard.Not being able to recycle glass on site was sldo strange, you had to use the car park recycling bins

What an amazing holiday property - we loved it!

! Clean, well stocked with everything you need, great quality towels and bed linen - truly amazing! We’ve already tried to rebook but understandably there is limited availability! Brilliant from start to end!

Loved our stay at this property.

This is not the first time we have stayed in Beadnell but it has been the best property by far. We will definitely look to book again

Good afternoon Had a lovely stay at your accommodation and have stayed within the estate many times … recommendations for improvements from other property’s I have stayed at within the estate are as follows- .

Bluetooth speaker to play own music during stay . Tennis rackets to play on tennis courts . An important improvement would be a dedicated private area at the Back of property to allow dogs out safely within decking or fenced area

This is our second stay this year at Waterside so that should speak volumes.

It combines fresh, warm, spotlessly clean and homely, with modern, cool and stylish. It has an abundance of quality accessories that enhance your stay from thick fluffy full-size bath sheets and a wine fridge, to a Bluetooth speaker and a large Smart TV. The north was reeling from the after effects of Storm Arwen, when it was followed up by its slightly smaller but equally formidable Storm Barra during our stay. During the inclement weather Waterside suffered a very temporary power surge which knocked out the central heating. It was not a big deal but long term it might have impacted our stay. However several exchanges of texts to the “caretaker”, Rachel was liaising with a plumber and with their instructions we had it back up and running within a few hours. We were extremely impressed with her response time, her delightful manner and her professionalism. Thank you Rachel. We mentioned, after our last stay, the lack of window blinds on the stairs/upstairs landing. We were very pleased to see a new set of Venetian blinds at these windows which now allowed us to walk between the bedroom and bathroom unobserved at the front of the accommodation. This too was much appreciated. The accommodation is chic, contemporary and classy and we love it, but combined with its location, its close to idyllic. Waterside is only a few hundred yards, along a flat, easy stroll from an expansive, soul-lifting sandy beach. This is perfect for families, walkers, children, surfers and our four-legged friends, and in any weather was a daily pick-me-up. We are exponents of the “There is no such thing as bad weather just the wrong clothes” school of thought. We loved it, again, and we’ve booked, again. Enough said.

Amazing house beautifully presented.

Very close to a secluded beach to walk n run with the dog. 2 lovely pubs that are a good 25 mins walk away they serve great food n are dog friendly n warm n welcoming. The only thing was we never had any washing up liquid,dishcloth,tea towels,dishwasher tablets. We did take our own but the village shop was closed if we hadn’t have brought our own we would have had to drive to seahouses to get some which is not far away but was expecting at least 1 days worth of Kitchen amenities. Lovely stay tho and a very comfy house.

This is a very spacious, well equipped property, well presented on a generally peaceful development, in a good location

Firstly, and most importantly, we had a lovely time and we were really delighted with this beautiful house.

So much so that we have booked again for next year. The following comments are in no way ‘complaints’ but are suggestions and requests to hopefully make things even better and add to the comfort and convenience of everyone’s stay. 1. All toilets not flushing fully and the main bathroom one is not working at all on full flush. 2. Several curtain hooks broken in master bedroom. 3. Broken blind in lounge you know about. We left it closed all week. 4. Bracket needed to fix that dangerous kitchen shelf to the wall of the cupboard (far right corner cupboard) 5. Equipment needed for kitchen as follows:- glass or ceramic microwave dishes and/or jugs. Glass or ceramic Serving jug. Cereal bowls (if microwave proof could help the aforementioned). A smaller additional fry pan and an omelette pan. It was almost impossible to do a ‘holiday breakfast’ also had to fry a steak and a tuna steak in same pan at same time, still tasted good though. A plastic slice/spatula to protect those new smaller fry pans. 6. The weather was nice enough to use the outdoor furniture but no cushions!! I sometimes think that unless you are, as an owner, staying in the house yourself, it’s difficult to know what is actually ‘missing’ and ‘needed’. I sincerely hope this is received as helpful and not seen as criticism and I look forward to the improvements next year. Thanks again for a lovely stay.

Host was very quick to rectify fact that one of outdoor chairs was broken, however I would have expected the inspection of the property to have clearly noted this in advance of our arrival.

Some of the cushions were stained and one bedroom had no pillow covers. We also noticed a small white pill on the landing, which didn't belong to us. It might have been from when we took towels out of laundry basket to wash them. Disappointed the host denied the pill was from the property,and insisted it was ours.

We enjoyed everything!

Such a wonderful area. And the house is beautiful. The only thing missing were some egg cups and extra mugs would have been useful. We weren't aware of the building going on nearby (although it is highlighted on the description now) and it was fairly low level for our stay.

Lovely property minutes from the beach well equipped and spotlessly clean.

Only thing to be aware of there is a development of new houses going in behind the house and the building work noise is considerable from 8:30 am to 6 pm diggers are clearly visible from the house so effectively looking out to building site.

Lovely place, very clean & great location.

The kitchen is well equipped, bathrooms good quality. I was surprised that there is not a shaver point in any of the bathrooms as they are modern & nowadays a lot of people have electric toothbrushes. Also no welcome pack, most holiday lets leave you a pint of milk & a few goodies as well as a few toiletries which is a nice touch. I also think 1 jay cloth & 1 scrubber with a tiny amount of washing up liquid is short sighted if you want guests to keep the kitchen clean. Overall would certainly recommend.

The property is a beautiful home on a small, exclusive site with about thirty other similarly styled, but different dwellings.

They all are surrounded by lawns without boundaries, which allows for anyone to stroll through your “garden” with their dog, which takes some getting used to. The listing did not include a washing machine which surprised us, and this was confirmed (twice) by a phone call to Sykes. This obviously determines the amount of clothes etc that are needed. On arrival, a washer/drier was found which was welcome news, but rather galling too. The overall ambience of the property is contemporary, stylish and cool, however a few niggles prevented us from giving Waterside the five stars it so easily could have attained. The stairs have a full length window on the first landing, other similar properties had shutters/blinds/curtains for privacy, Waterside had nothing. The main shower in the main bathroom is an electric Triton T80, which is relatively feeble and unbecoming of such a high priced property, whereas the mains fed “power shower” in the en-suite was excellent. There was a shortage of glasses, cooking pans, and general cookware, especially if the property was to cater to its full complement of six guests. Again, the standard of the existing crockery and glasses was rather utilitarian. I’d describe the glasses as those you’d get from the forecourt of a petrol station. Having said all that, the plus points way outweighed the negatives. The property was meticulously prepared and spotlessly clean. The furniture and fittings were beautiful and obviously styled by someone with exquisite taste. The 55 inch smart TV, Bluetooth soundbox, and WiFi were superb although the faux log fire was rather temperamental. The dining table was lovely, although the chairs were rather low, and we needed cushions to reach a comfortable eating height, and I’m over 6 feet tall. The bedrooms were delightful, and the bedding was immaculate and the beds were very comfortable. The Juliet balcony overlooking the bulrush-surrounded pond (which is fenced off for safety) was an added bonus to the master bedroom. The house is literally a three minute walk to the picturesque, sweeping sands of Beadnell bay, which is just superb, and a ma-hoosive plus point. Ideal for families, singletons, couples and dog-lovers alike. We believe we are reasonable guests and have stayed in self catering properties around the UK and Europe for over three decades. In conclusion, Waterside is a wonderful, warm and welcoming home, we loved it and have rebooked for later in the year. Please amend the listing to inform other potential guests that the kitchen has a washing machine, and possibly address our other points, but we’ll be back nevertheless.

Beautiful house in a great location perfect for a family staycation.

Beautiful house in a great location.

Second time visiting this property and it won't be our last.

Great accommodation and facilities, kitchen well-stocked with all the crockery and utensils you may need. Peaceful and quiet in the estate and close walking distance to gorgeous Beadnell Bay beach, this property has everything you could need for a break in Northumberland. We will definitely be booking to return to this property next year.

The location of the property was perfect for us.

Close to the beautiful Beadnell Bay and the Northumberland Coast path. Very peaceful setting and everything you could want in a holiday property.

A lovely modern comfortable home, near to the beach, within reach of a nice Pub, The Craster Arms that does lovely food, Would love to return again soon.

The house had everything that one would need while on holiday. Would definitely return.

The house was excellent, we'll definitely be returning.

Lovely property, in a great location, close to Beadnell beach.

The only problem was we didn't want to leave! We will definitely be back.

Great property with everything needed for a relaxing break to hand.

The house was ideal.

.3 generations (and the dogs) staying and everyone loved it.