Sandpiper (alnmouth) | Alnmouth | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.1★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

Helen
July 2026

“Lovely little cottage!”

Ideal location for beach, shop, pubs. Comfortable, nice bathroom, bedrooms lovely (top bedroom has compromised height in some areas so beware if you are very tall or find stooping getting into/out of bed tricky! The only downside was the oven was smelly when in use so needed a really good clean, and a smart TV/ fire stick would have made for better tv evenings! However, these are minor and didn’t spoil our stay. We loved it and have already booked again!

Ideal location for beach, shop, pubs. Comfortable, nice bathroom, bedrooms lovely (top bedroom has compromised height in some areas so beware if you are very tall or find stooping getting into/out of bed tricky! The only downside was the oven was smelly when in use so needed a really good clean, and a smart TV/ fire stick would have made for better tv evenings! However, these are minor and didn’t spoil our stay. We loved it and have already booked again!

- Helen, July 2026
Niamh June 2026

“You can’t fault Alnmouth as a destination.”

Cracking village facilities & beach. I should have read the listing and reviews more carefully before I booked. I usually like a kitchen I can cook good meals while away and you definitely couldn’t here. Although there is a two ring induction hob, it’s difficult to use them both at the same time. Oven fine, but fridge small, no freezer and the washing up drainage facilities annoyingly inadequate. Not to all cottage owners please leave washing up liquid & hand soap in your accommodation. It’s so annoying to arrive after the local shop has closed and only have one roll of toilet roll and no soap! Thankfully we’d arranged supermarket delivery. The welcome package other reviews speak about is not suitable for the cottage! No dishwasher so why the tablets?! TV a bit old school would be nice to have an upgrade. Stain on rug, sand everywhere on arrival and the living room often felt a bit damp in the morning. Instructions for bin location needs updating. A neighbour has to help us It’s a small place for two adults, so wouldn’t recommend for four. That said…slept really well. Lovely mattress and high quality bedding!

- Niamh, June 2026
Craig June 2026

“Property not clean, welcome pack poor.”

..... dishwasher tablets but no dishwasher, washing machine ones would have been helpful. Disappointed no small freezer section in fridge. Kitchen equipment / utensils not clean and oven dirty. Would not book this property again

- Craig, June 2026
Gary June 2026

“Lovely and very comfortable cottage, ideally located in the centre of Alnmouth and very near to the local pubs.”

Cottage was deceiving spacious we really enjoyed our holiday. We were able to park near by in the unrestricted area which was very helpful but this may change in the peak season Our only comment would be that although a good selection of dvd's were provided a smart box (fire stick) added to the TV would be useful as most people use streaming services for TV viewing now

- Gary, June 2026
Ursula May 2026

“We both felt that the owner/agent, had never stayed at Sandpiper.”

The bed in the attic was extremely difficult to get into! It needs re-positioning away from beams. Why is the couch in front of the radiator in the living area ? No heat reaches the room! The shower is weak. The kettle is on its last legs. I took a picture of dirt and webs of the space to the right of main bedroom's wardrobe. I can send pic if you doubt. These are our main concerns....more if you want !

- Ursula, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. The cleaning has been addressed, the kettle replaced. Unfortunately guests move furniture about, we will look at the bed position. There is an incredibly efficient gas stove at your disposal in the sitting room. We’ve never had any complaints about that nor the shower. Property Owner
Melvyn May 2026

“A lovely cottage nice and clean and welcoming very comfortable beds close to the beach and shops, WILL CERTAINLY TRY AND STAY THERE AGAIN.”

- Melvyn, May 2026
Carrie March 2026

“First and foremost, this should be a 5‑star review.”

The cottage is beautiful and thoughtfully decorated. Unfortunately, the stay was let down by cleanliness and maintenance issues: Broken glass on the living room floor A dangerous nail protruding from a floorboard Stained bed sheets (clean but marked and should have been removed from use) Toothpaste rings in the bathroom where previous guests had kept their toothbrushes Mould in the shower There was also a welcome pack that felt mismatched to the property, as it contained dishwasher tablets despite there being no dishwasher. Location‑wise, the property is excellent, and aside from the above points, it would have been a great review.

- Carrie, March 2026

I’m extremely sorry that your experience was so poor from a cleanliness point of view. As the owner, as you say, I have put great effort into the decor and environment to create a pleasant experience, to be let down by inadequate house keeping is extremely disappointing. I have personally visited and addressed the issues and resolved them. Further, I will be looking into the welcome pack to try to resolve this issue. Property Owner
Simon February 2026

“An ideal location in the centre of Alnmouth.”

Walk out the door to pubs and shops and great walks. Close to bus stop so no need to get the car out. Lovely warm cottage, well equipped, kitchen fine for holidays cooking, quality bedding and comfy beds. Plenty of towels. Made for a great winter break. Would strongly recommend.

- Simon, February 2026
Mark September 2025

“The cottage was beautifully decorated, with really nice artworks in every room.”

The bedding was luxurious and there were sufficient towels (other than tea-towels). I'd definitely recommend the cottage, but don't expect to be preparing haute cuisine, the kitchen is very well equipped, but tiny. Also, the car parking in Alnmouth can be difficult, so ensure your fitness levels can cope with walking to a different spot every day. It's never a long walk but it can be hilly. We will definitely return.

- Mark, September 2025
Mat August 2025

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

The cottage is beautiful and in an incredible location. Only minor odd thing was there was a brilliant collection of dvds but no dvd player!

- Mat, August 2025

Hello, oh what a shame you didn’t get the opportunity to watch our DVDs. The DVD player is integral to the TV, you just change the mode and it’s a DVD player. Thank you for the compliment as to the cottage’s decor Property Owner
Bev June 2025

“Our second stay in this pretty little cottage, tastefully decorated, lovely bedding and big fluffy towels, parking near by and having EV chargers was a plus, we did have a couple of issues, Wet crockery in the cupboard and dirty cutlery, stained mugs!”

we washed two of everything and only used them

- Bev, June 2025
Sylvia May 2025

“Disappointed with the downstairs of the property, it was dark and unwelcoming.”

The chair by the window was threadbare and you could see the packing on the seat, it was covered with a throw. The sofa was so grubby we used a duvet to cover it so we could use it as personally I didn’t want to spoil my clothes. Everywhere was dusty and it needed a good clean. The oven trays were greasy and we needed to rewash most things. We also had complaints from the neighbours that the drain at the back of the house was blocked and causing a mess on the road at the back of the house. The position of the property however was perfect for the village and beach and we would definitely recommend Alnmouth and would return to the village.

- Sylvia, May 2025

Thank you for your feedback, I am the owner and I was at the property the week before you and am very surprised that you found issues with the sofa, but we’ll certainly have another look. The drainage issue has been resolved. Property Owner
Judith May 2025

“Comfy cottage, central for Alnmouth.”

Always managed to find a parking spot on the main street. Only small problem was a drain smell coming from the kitchen that we couldn’t get rid of. Could do with a mirror for the top floor bedroom. Besides that enjoyed our holiday in loverly little cottage.

- Judith, May 2025
Kelly April 2025

“Loved our stay in sandpiper.”

Small and perfectly formed

- Kelly, April 2025
Dean March 2025

“Almost perfect little cottage is fantastic the location the general set out and clean, great to have hot water is quickly and bathroom lovely size, for us the only down side was the bed after reading so many reviews about how comfortable the bed was we were sadly disappointed, we found it to be very uncomfortable, had this been ok we would have had the perfect visit.”

- Dean, March 2025
Beverley March 2025

“We were disappointed with this cottage, it wasn’t as comfortable as others we stayed in via Sykes and the kitchen was in need of a good scrub!”

Wine glasses had red wine residue in the bottom, the pots were greasy, we found a black mould on the cheese grater and other implements in that draw. The washing up bowl had rotten food and black mould in the filter and so did the drainage tray and crockery stand. The fancy cleaning pack left for our use was a waste of money, the washing up liquid was useless, dishwasher tablets without a dishwasher- we had to visit the local store to buy a decent washing up detergent so we could clean before using anything. I would suggest leaving decent cleaning materials would be more beneficial to keeping your property clean General appearance was clean however the skirting boards had a thick layer of dirt-obviously not been cleaned for a good while The cottage was in a great location, Alnmouth people were very friendly and the shop, deli and pubs were very good We wouldn’t return this cottage but have not been put off returning to the area

- Beverley, March 2025
Andrew November 2024

“Second time staying at Sandpiper.”

Cosy and comfortable and conveniently located in the centre of Alnmouth for beach, pubs and restaurants. A great base for exploring this wonderful area of Northumberland.

- Andrew, November 2024
Martin September 2024

“We had a great stay in this cosy and comfortable cottage.”

Location is good as it is within walking distance of local facilities.

- Martin, September 2024
Hilary September 2024

“Lovely cottage, beds, seating all very comfy.”

However a bit short on basics, washing up liquid, liquid soap, foil etc - we had to buy these items. No full length mirror in cottage either, which would be a welcome addition Although the cottage seemed very clean we kept finding long hairs on everything, but non of our party have long hair, so would question the cleaning service. Overall good base.

- Hilary, September 2024
Abigail September 2024

“I loved the upstairs to the cottage, the dining arrangement was not brilliant ...”

I loved the upstairs to the cottage, the dining arrangement was not brilliant the bench is too big for the room but overall lovely stay

- Abigail, September 2024
Catherine August 2024

“The house was beautifully furnished & decorated which was why I booked it but we found the small kitchen rather awkward even just for breakfast for 2 people.”

It was generally very clean but the fridge hadn’t been cleaned when we arrived & the bedrooms carpets were a bit dusty in corners. The welcome pack was so basic and felt like an afterthought, something more in keeping with the property, perhaps some nice items from Scotts deli round the corner would’ve been more appropriate.

- Catherine, August 2024
Maggie June 2024

“Location was very central and the living room was spacious and comfortable as was the first floor double bedroom.”

The main concerns were that the living room window looked out on a high stone wall so the room was dark. The second floor attic bedroom had very low beams and so it was a constant worry about being knocked out if getting up at night without remembering! Also the kitchen was tiny and would be difficult to use to actually cook a meal. It was ok for snacks and takeaways to heat up. It should really be let as a two person cottage.

- Maggie, June 2024
Janet June 2024

“We had a really pleasant stay although finding on-street parking was difficult at times, always a problem in Alnmouth.”

Although the kitchen is small, the rest of the cottage is spacious and the upstairs rooms are lovely and light. Minor criticisms: we’d have appreciated some small glass tumblers, and a freezer compartment in the fridge would be useful (even if only big enough for ice cubes). Some of the pans were not very clean, and the living room was a bit grubby “round the edges”. The ceiling light in the living room was very dim so a tall lamp near the table would be great. Lots of things we liked: the quirky decorative objects, the lovely bathroom and the comfy bed.

- Janet, June 2024
Rachael May 2024

“Fabulous cottage,very clean and super comfy beds.”

The cottage is spacious and homely and is in a great location, close to restaurants, pubs, post office and beach. Alnmouth is a fantastic place to visit, there are frequent rail connections on the east coast mainline from Alnmouth station and the X18 bus from Alnmouth up to Bamburgh is the most scenic bus journey I've been on!

- Rachael, May 2024
Sharon May 2024

“First time booking with yourselves, would definitely recommend and will absolutely be booking in the future”

- Sharon, May 2024
Sandra May 2024

“The cottage was clean and tidy but was surprised the kitchen was so small.”

I was disappointed with the welcome pack, obviously bought from some supplier to hospitality - little sealed packs of coffee, tea, milk and biscuits as found in hotel bedrooms. My usual experience is cottages is lovely baskets of wine, crisps biscuits etc - something that looks like a bit of thought has been put into it. The same with the box of cleaning products - I didn’t know it was possible to get such a tiny bottle of washing up liquid ( probably contained a tablespoon of liquid). When you pay a lot of money for a cottage it is nice to have some effort put into the nice little extras that are the norm in most cottages. No visitors book in the cottage, which is always useful for recommendations on where to eat etc. Alnmouth itself was lovely- beautiful beach and nice dog friendly local eatery’s. However I wouldn’t consider returning to this cottage as I felt it was overpriced for what was actually provided.

- Sandra, May 2024
Steve February 2024

“Lovely little cottage in centre of Alnmouth.”

Local pubs were good and the beach 3 mins walk away was beautiful. My only issue was second bedroom was small and difficult to get in/out of bed due to the wooden roof beams. All in all a great stay.

- Steve, February 2024
Martin February 2024

“Very good cottage for a week away.”

Well located at the heart of the village and easy access to the beach through the village. Clean and all the amenities expected in a small cottage.

- Martin, February 2024
S January 2024

“Comfortable and quirky cottage.”

Well equipped. Good position in the village. Some sort of draining mat or integrated dish drainer would be very helpful . We used, and kept wringing out, a cloth we had taken with us to stop everything getting wet.

- S, January 2024
Annie December 2023

“We had a lovely, peaceful Christmas week in Sandpiper.”

We chose the location to allow us to meet up with family and it worked perfectly. It has a great central location right on the doorstep of The Sun Inn, where we enjoyed an early evening drink, and The Whittling House, the location for a family lunch. The property is warm and cosy and has everything needed to make it a relaxing and easy place to stay. Only absence was a freezer compartment in the fridge which led to iceless G&T's! It might be helpful to make this a bit clearer in property details. I would definitely recommend this property to others.

- Annie, December 2023
Angela August 2023

“Brilliant location and fantastic cottage, bedrooms were spotlessly clean and v comfortable.”

The kitchen was bijou and took some conjuring to wash up. A very small point - a draining board with a drip tray would be handy otherwise it after gets everywhere! Other than that would definitely recommend

- Angela, August 2023
Catherine May 2023

“We had a lovely week staying in Sandpiper.”

Just a few glitches. Parking … more detailed info on where to park or a parking permit would have been useful. I’d been to Alnmouth before so had a fair idea where to park. If one was a stranger it would have been more difficult at the end of a long drive. The cottage was clean and fresh, all but the oven which would benefit from some attention. Beds were super comfy. Although the cleaner was late coming we were reimbursed for needing o go out for a meal and there was a nice complimentary bag of goodies. Contact with the agency was easy and accessible. .

- Catherine, May 2023
Sue March 2023

“Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation.”

Nice comfortable bed. Lovely finishing touches and art work in every room. Within easy walking distance of shops, pubs and of course the beach. Parking was a little tricky but not a huge problem and being down a lane it was very quiet. Would definitely consider going back there, especially back to Alnmouth.

- Sue, March 2023
Louise February 2023

“Lovely cottage in perfect location”

- Louise, February 2023
Aug 2021

“A lovely home from home.”

Comfortable, beautifully decorated and cosy. All facilities were really great. Brilliant location too!

- , Aug 2021
Dec 2019

“Cosy cottage with some great features.”

Excellent location.

- , Dec 2019
Oct 2019

“We have already recommended this property to our friends.”

We didn’t even get close to seeing all of the area so will definitely be back. Thanks you very much.

- , Oct 2019
Oct 2019

“Thoughtfully furnished,decorated and comfortable.”

Very peaceful location and really close to shops and pubs. Alnmouth is beautiful.

- , Oct 2019
Aug 2019

“The cottage was set down a lovely quiet lane in beautiful Alnmouth.”

It was small but quirky and clean with lots of storage and lots of things provided for you. The beds were also very comfy .

- , Aug 2019
Aug 2019

“Great location in the heart of the village with two very comfortable double beds.”

- , Aug 2019
May 2019

“Sandpiper Cottage was exactly as the photographs and description given on the website.”

It was a delightful and quirky place to enjoy during our week in beautiful Northumberland. It is evident that the owner truly cares about giving a very good experience to the holiday maker/customer.

- , May 2019
May 2019

“Sandpiper was a lovely cottage and ideally situated in a quiet location, near to all the local amenities in Alnmouth.”

The cottage had a cosy feel and was very nicely presented. It suited us down to the ground and we hope to be able to stay there again.

- , May 2019
May 2019

“Well equipped and comfortable cottage.”

So nice to have a feather duvet and loved the fireplace!

- , May 2019
Mar 2019

“Well renovated and decorated cottage.”

Bright and light bedrooms.

- , Mar 2019
Feb 2019

“Clean, comfortable, cosy cottage, ideally situated for beach and local amenities .”

- , Feb 2019
Nov 2018

“Beautiful, traditional stone terrace house in a lovely traditional Northumbrian Coastal village.”

It is much larger than expected, and it's over three floors. Was very cosy in the winter. There's great pubs and a deli in the village too, and its well connected by public transport, which is great for exploring the region.

- , Nov 2018

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Summary

Three storeys
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Unallocated roadside parking nearby parking for unloading outside property permitted)
Shed for storage
One small well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles

The property

Sandpiper is a beautiful stone built terraced cottage in the heart of the coastal village of Alnmouth.

The property has undergone a complete refurbishment and offers guests excellent accommodation using quality fixtures and stylish furnishings.

All the village amenities are on the doorstep, shops, pubs, restaurants, sandy beach and the golf course. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Entrance hall. Lounge/dining room with comfy seating, large inglenook fireplace with gas real flame fire, TV and dining table with chairs and bench seating. Kitchen (small but perfectly formed) with electric oven and hob, fridge and microwave. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with double bed, wardrobe and feature fireplace. Family bathroom with shower over bath, WC and basin.

Washer/dryer in cupboard. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 2 with double bed. OTHER FACILITIES Parking nearby.

Gas central heating.

All power, linen and towels are included in the rent.

1 small dog welcome.

Separate small outhouse building available for secure bike storage.

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About the location

ALNMOUTH

Alnwick 4 miles.

Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.

Note: The owner only accepts Fri - Fri bookings during peak season (will only accept Winter Short Breaks)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely little cottage!”

“You can’t fault Alnmouth as a destination.”

“Property not clean, welcome pack poor.”

“Lovely and very comfortable cottage, ideally located in the centre of Alnmouth and very near to the local pubs.”

“We both felt that the owner/agent, had never stayed at Sandpiper.”

“A lovely cottage nice and clean and welcoming very comfortable beds close to the beach and shops, WILL CERTAINLY TRY AND STAY THERE AGAIN.”

“First and foremost, this should be a 5‑star review.”

“An ideal location in the centre of Alnmouth.”

“The cottage was beautifully decorated, with really nice artworks in every room.”

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

“Our second stay in this pretty little cottage, tastefully decorated, lovely bedding and big fluffy towels, parking near by and having EV chargers was a plus, we did have a couple of issues, Wet crockery in the cupboard and dirty cutlery, stained mugs!”

“Disappointed with the downstairs of the property, it was dark and unwelcoming.”

“Comfy cottage, central for Alnmouth.”

“Loved our stay in sandpiper.”

“We were disappointed with this cottage, it wasn’t as comfortable as others we stayed in via Sykes and the kitchen was in need of a good scrub!”

“Second time staying at Sandpiper.”

“We had a great stay in this cosy and comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely cottage, beds, seating all very comfy.”

“I loved the upstairs to the cottage, the dining arrangement was not brilliant ...”

“The house was beautifully furnished & decorated which was why I booked it but we found the small kitchen rather awkward even just for breakfast for 2 people.”

“Location was very central and the living room was spacious and comfortable as was the first floor double bedroom.”

“We had a really pleasant stay although finding on-street parking was difficult at times, always a problem in Alnmouth.”

“Fabulous cottage,very clean and super comfy beds.”

“First time booking with yourselves, would definitely recommend and will absolutely be booking in the future”

“The cottage was clean and tidy but was surprised the kitchen was so small.”

“Lovely little cottage in centre of Alnmouth.”

“Very good cottage for a week away.”

“Comfortable and quirky cottage.”

“We had a lovely, peaceful Christmas week in Sandpiper.”

“Brilliant location and fantastic cottage, bedrooms were spotlessly clean and v comfortable.”

“We had a lovely week staying in Sandpiper.”

“Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation.”

“Lovely cottage in perfect location”

“A lovely home from home.”

“Cosy cottage with some great features.”

“We have already recommended this property to our friends.”

“Thoughtfully furnished,decorated and comfortable.”

“The cottage was set down a lovely quiet lane in beautiful Alnmouth.”

“Great location in the heart of the village with two very comfortable double beds.”

“Sandpiper Cottage was exactly as the photographs and description given on the website.”

“Sandpiper was a lovely cottage and ideally situated in a quiet location, near to all the local amenities in Alnmouth.”

“Well equipped and comfortable cottage.”

“Well renovated and decorated cottage.”

“Clean, comfortable, cosy cottage, ideally situated for beach and local amenities .”

“Beautiful, traditional stone terrace house in a lovely traditional Northumbrian Coastal village.”

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About the location

ALNMOUTH