Snaptrip says
The Beachcomber Apartment in Bamburgh is praised for its quiet, convenient location, close to local pubs, shops, and the beach. Guests appreciate the modern comforts, good heating, and the view of the castle. However, some guests have reported maintenance issues and a lack of cleanliness.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several reviews mention poor cleanliness, including a dirty dishwashing bowl, filthy cutlery, and furniture covered in pet hair. This suggests a need for better cleaning practices.
The apartment's location is consistently highlighted as a positive feature, with its proximity to the beach, local pubs, and village centre being appreciated by guests.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the apartment easy to warm, but some have mentioned that the twin beds need replacing and the sofa is past its prime.
While some guests are satisfied with the facilities, others report maintenance issues such as a poorly fitted window, wobbly kitchen tap, and faulty electric socket, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
With night storage heating and off-road parking, Beachcomber Apartment is the ideal getaway for a family looking to explore the coast of Bamburgh and the wonders of Northumberland. Ascend to the first-floor and make yourself at home in this lovely apartment, finding a spacious open-plan living area with a selection of blue sofas, homely décor, and a dining area as well as a fantastic kitchen with colourful tiles, stocked with all of the home-from-home amenities you will need to cook up a storm. As the evening wears on, enjoy a soak amongst the bubbles before you retire to one of the two bedrooms, a king-size zip-link that can be set up as a twin on request and a twin bedroom. Bamburgh is a fantastic location bursting with great places to visit, beginning with the amazing castle, towering over the town and allowing for extensive views of the countryside and beaches surrounding the area. If you love watersports or simply wish to take a relaxing stroll with the sound of the waves, travel down to the beach and feel the sand beneath your toes. Dine out at one of the tasty eateries or sample local produce at the deli or food emporium. Travel a little further to the town of Seahouses and Beadnell for more beaches and coastal walks, or to the fantatsic Holy Island for more historic sites. Enjoy the coast of Northumberland with a stay at Beachcomber Apartment.
The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Night storage heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Communal garden with lawn.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Haggerston Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (11)
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Janice
leaving me locked in the bathroom for 1hr 45 until the rest of the family returned from grocery shopping and could let me out! There is a dangerously faulty electric socket in bedroom 2 which is an obvious fire risk The general cleanliness was appalling: the dish washing bowl had a layer of mud on the inside which looked as though it had been used to wash muddy boots, all the cutlery & crockery were filthy. We have a dog and therefore are used to pet friendly rentals but the entire sofa was covered in a layer of white dog/cat fur such that we actually had to put covers on to protect our clothing. This is the dirtiest and most poorly maintained property we have ever rented.
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Philip
This is the third time weâve stopped here it makes a nice base to visit surrounding areas some lovely walks without using the car nice dog friendly beaches two pubs five minutes walk away nice food See you in 2024 Phil Mary and BO
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Kay
The kitchen sink tap wobbles and the cold water comes out of the hot water tap. The kitchen sink drain smelt terrible and on the second day of our stay we had to buy bleach to try and remove the smell (which returned later in our stay). On arrival I would expect washing up products to be made available especially since there is no dishwasher but we had to purchase products to wash up. The sofa in the lounge area is well past itâs sell by date and uncomfortable. We have stayed in self catering accommodation many times but this is the first time we have arrived somewhere and there wasnât even a toilet roll in the bathroom. Bearing in mind the nearest shop is in Seahouses 3 - 4 miles away I feel this is unreasonable. The shower was adequate and provided plenty of hot water but the sealant round the bath was full of mould. Outside the front door of the property one of the paving stones was loose which could be dangerous to someone less steady on their feet. I would return to Bamburgh but not to this apartment.