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Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking.

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Beach/ocean view
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England
  • Place, Newbiggin Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbiggin Maritime Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Wansbeck Riverside Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking.

Sandbanks sits in a prime location, overlooking Newbiggin Bay which can be seen in its entirety from the house. Parking is on site, close to the front door. With its open and light, modern, welcoming, sociable living space downstairs it is the perfect entertaining / family space. From there you can enjoy spectacular big sky views and the chance to spot surfers and / or dolphins right in front of the house. The house was completely renovated to a high standard in 2021 and therefore provides contemporary facilities. The kitchen sits at the back of the open plan layout and includes a dishwasher as well as full cooking appliances and a wine fridge in addition to a fridge/freezer. There is a washing machine housed in a laundry room off the back yard. Sleeping accommodation upstairs provides a master bedroom and the privacy of two other bedrooms, each with a single bed with very comfortable pillows and bedding, with high quality linen you have every chance of sleeping sound. Towels are also provided. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with a floor level tray.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Ensure the heating is turned off

Check the windows are closed

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10840771
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Located in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, this cottage is on the beach. Bedlingtonshire Golf Club and Delta Force Paintball Newcastle are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Newbiggin Maritime Centre and Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway. Ashington Leisure Centre and Space to Play are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England

What's nearby

  • Newbiggin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Newbiggin Maritime Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wansbeck Riverside Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. James' Park - 35 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 46 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Cramlington Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fox Cover - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Needle’s Eye Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandbanks (for dolphin watching). Spectacular views. Off street parking. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Newbiggin-by-the-Sea cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Newbiggin Beach and Newbiggin Maritime Centre. Queen Elizabeth II Country Park and Wansbeck Riverside Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Respite

Lovely location and very clean accommodation. Nice walk to the town, restaurants and just above a beach cafe.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant property right opposite the beach

Great house which is modern and quirky,spotlessly clean and has everything you need for a self-catering holiday,there are 2 small supermarket's about a five minute walk and a chippy and a couple of pubs,phil&Bev,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base to explore Northumberland

We loved our stay in Newbiggin. The host was very responsive to our requests and provided good local knowledge of places to eat and visit. Property has been modernised recently and is in great condition.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Thank you Peter for your positive review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandanpreet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay by the sea

The location is superb right on the water. The house is lovely and had everything we needed! We had a slight issue gaining access, but the host was very responsive and helpful, so it was resolved immediately. Would definitely recommend and stay again, our toddler didn't want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
Thank you Chandan for your positive review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back Again!

Perfect home away from home. We were able to visit family and friends as well as a few day trips. Enjoyed shopping in town. Thank you for your kindness. Tom and Julia
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2023
Thank you Julia and Tom for your kind words, it was an honour to have you back and we would love the opportunity to host you again. Such great guests. Best wishes, John and Heather
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday week

Very nice property, was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. John's communication was excellent. Just could of done with a small bin in each bedroom and there was only 1 dishwasher tablet but these are only minor things but holiday and house was very adequate for our stay at Newbiggin on the sea. We even spotted dolphins from the bedroom window. Parking was ok on the road outside. 5 stars given. Kevin and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Thank you Kevin for your review. Our cleaners have a good supply of dishwasher tablets etc so thank you for giving me the heads up on that. I’m pleased you saw dolphins.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy stay right on the beach

First time in Newbiggin and enjoyed it, the town has plenty of resources- a corner shop just round the corner and pubs, takeaways, cafes and a couple of restaurants, a small craft ale bar too. There’s going to be a new bar/café opening any day now just over the road down on the beach which will be handy (and as it’s low down shouldn’t cause any problems). The house was as described, newly done out, well equipped with comfy beds and an unblocked sea view. We used it as a base for exploring the area. Managed to park outside the house with no problems (one of the next door neighbours didn’t seem to have a car so we were able to park a second car there).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Perfect setting. Comfy bed. Fabulous view. Friendly neighbors. Pleasant walks.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flawless

So, where to start. The cleanest property we have ever rented, everything pristine from teaspoon to bedding. Brilliantly equipped, well laid out and comfortable too. We chose partly for the seaview, which we even better than we had hoped. Lovely walk along the prom to the village centre. We even saw the Bottle-nosed Dolphins on a couple of occasions. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent property overlooking sea

This property was one of the best we have stayed in, was nicely appointed and comfortable. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2021
Thank you Gerry for your positive review, it is much appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.

About the host

Hosted by John Raftery

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Heather and I live locally in Morpeth - about ten miles inland from Newbiggin. Heather is originally from the North-East and when I came up with her from London to live here 24 years ago I was sold. It's a great quality of life in a beautiful part of the country. We also have a cottage in Beadnell, further up the coast, where Heather 'grew up'. To us, Northumberland is all about the coast but don't neglect the beautiful natural countryside - that is equally beautiful.

Why they chose this property

We bought this as a 'fixer-upper' intent on having it ready for last year's season. Then Covid struck and everything was put on hold for a year. In a way it worked in our favour as we didn't have to rush to get it finished and we had time to enjoy ourselves for a short while and to get the finishing touches right.

The location is stunning. The views from the front windows are breathtaking - no photograph could do it justice. Situated on a very quiet, low traffic one-way residential street overlooking the beach, there is still so much to see - whether it is just watching the strollers, the surfers or if you're lucky; the large pod of dolphins that frequently pass this way, often stopping for a feed not that far out.

What makes this property unique

The whole open plan living area downstairs is dominated by the panoramic sea views through the large bay window. The king size master and a single bedroom to the front of the property also enjoy elevated sea views. Situated at the southern end, views sweep north around the bay to Church Point

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