McTash Cottage

25 Customer Reviews

• "We have never left a negative review before and we have stayed in various properties in the area for 10yrs."

  We were welcomed by wasps in the front room and discovered that the owners were aware as something had been inserted into the vents in the wall where they were nesting. Over the week we had over 100 of them which petrified one of the dogs who spent the whole holiday wanting to be in the garden where the grass required cutting. It was advertised as Tv in the bedroom but not attached to an aerial so no use. Vacuum didn’t work so had to use dustpan and brush daily. We did enjoy the location and set up of the cottage so not all negative.

  Reviewed by Theresa2.2★Oct 2024

• "The property wasn't very clean."

  Bed linen was clean, however floor was very gritty, with lots of dead flies and other insect on the window ledge. Shower room was clean, but again floor was gritty. The hoover in the property doesn't work (this was previously fedback in earlier reviews). No initial supplies for the open fire. No welcome pack, other than the generic sachets of tea and coffee which feels poor considering the property price. Didn't have any issues with the length of the grass in back garden which is very secure for dogs and small children. No issues with owners things in the conservatory or bathroom cabinet. Could do with updating pots and pans which are very much past their best, as is the hob (it took 15 minutes to fry an egg!), the oven works well. Toaster needs replacing (again mentioned in earlier reviews). The 4 places to eat in Beadnell are all lovely and a visit to Turnbull's in Alnwick is recommended

  Reviewed by Valerie3.1★Sep 2024

• "Fantastic location with a secure garden to the rear ( which needs tidying, we cut the grass whilst there to be able to see to clean up after dogs) Lovely bathroom with good shower and soft towels."

  New toilet brush needed as old one disgusting. Kitchen well stocked but needs new tin opener and toaster as only half worked. Bungalow needs TLC dust in rooms, marks on walls and dirty windows. Not brilliant for amount of money paid.

  Reviewed by Susan2.8★Sep 2024

• "This property was disappointing for the following reasons: Garden and shrubs in need of mowing / cutting Conservatory has the families (Owners?"

  ) items stored so we didn't use it Hard floors not suitable for some dogs, one of ours really struggled, so we had to put down throws throughout the house so he could get around. Foisty smell. Living room furniture in need of upgrade. Positives - Location - not far to beach kitchen and bathroom are modern and nice.

  Reviewed by Colin2.2★Sep 2024

• "We were pleasantly with this property as some of the previous reviews had not been particularly good."

  They were . This is a lovely little property for short visits to the beautiful Northumberland Coast. The shower is powerful and hot, and the beds are comfortable. There is a small enclosed garden for your dog. The TV is a smart TV that has access to Netflix and streaming services. Should you need a night in. Okay, so there is evidence of the family that live here, such as some possessions in the bathroom cabinets and elsewhere, but this does not intrude or affect the quality of your stay. We really enjoyed it and would definitely revisit this property next time we came back to the area.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2024

• "This is a property close to the beach and the extra living space and garden were a great addition for our teenage sons and dog."

  The modern bathroom is another positive of this house. We were disappointed to find that despite phoning Sykes before our visit to ensure the last reviewers concerns were addressed, they hadn't been. This meant we spent the first day of our holiday, cleaning, mowing and buying scented candles to disguise a lingering smell. On phoning Sykes again and sending photos we were again, disappointed with their lack of proaction. This is a house in a fantastic location, on a coastline we love. With some love and attention, it could be a great place to stay.

  Reviewed by Daniel2.5★Aug 2024

• "The property was not clean , or secure ."

  Windows filthy, front room dirty . 2 windows didn’t lock ! Grass cut but cuttings all left , so with dogs walked all in the house .vac didn’t work !! Minimal toilet roll/and cleaning stuff ! Very tired property.

  Reviewed by Kim1.9★Jul 2024

• "I would recommend any prospective holiday makers not to book this house."

  During our stay the front and back gardens were like a jungle and not as shown in the advert pictures given the amount of leaves I picked up ,it hasn't been maintained since last year, the grass was ankle deep, weeds everywhere , the seating area could not be used due to it being overgrown and lots of insects around as a result, the big tree at the front of the house completely blocked the front window and prevented light getting in , we stayed at the house for 4 weeks and there was no sign of a gardener throughout. A further issue arose with the tumble dryer being broken, we were informed the owner would rectify but they didn't, eventually after 18 days the holiday company were so embarrassed they took one from an unoccupied house to help us out . Should also thank Mike from holiday company who installed hooks outside allowing us to hang washing up whilst tumble dryer saga rumbled on, Mike also fixed front door which was broken, another issue is with the conservatory, it is basically a dumping ground for all the owners stuff, has a church pew for seating and is totally uninhabitable, you should also note this house does not have a freezer, I have never stayed in any other house this millennium that doesn't have a freezer, we have tried to resolve our issues with owner prior to publishing my review however they were not interested in engaging , this could be a great house but currently is not ,

  Reviewed by David1.3★Jun 2024

• "Brilliant village location, friendly neighbours."

  Plenty of excellent eateries in the village, all dog friendly too. The outside seating could benefit from a cover as we had to clean pigeon droppings off before using and we turned them upside down to prevent having to clean them daily. Unfortunately we found the mattress in the double bedroom too soft and ended up with back ache most nights. Otherwise the property was well equipped.

  Reviewed by Linda3.4★Jun 2024

• "A lovely comfortable dog friendly cottage, really homely and a lovely garden."

  Very central for everything in the area, beautiful beaches and lovely oubs

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

• "Peaceful, homely and welcoming cottage in a perfect location in Beadnell."

  This is clearly a loved family home and thankfully a far cry from a lot of the sterile and soulless holiday lets that are bought up and rented out around this part of Northumberland. It has a lovely ‘feel’ to it which makes you relax and unwind as soon as you get inside and unpacked. I don’t think I’ve slept so well in ages! There’s a large enclosed garden which is ideal for dogs and a very short walk to the fabulous beaches in one direction and the village amenities in the other. The Courtyard Cafe is worth a visit - Great breakfasts! I’d recommend this lovely cottage without hesitation to anyone wanting a peaceful, relaxing break in one of the most picturesque parts of the Northumberland coast.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★May 2024

• "A pleasant stay at McTash cottage."

  Very close to the beach is a real bonus. The cottage is simple and no frills, but suited us for our time there. The heating is not great as uses storage heaters, but note after first cold night it soon warms up.

  Reviewed by Jonathan3.1★Apr 2024

• "Our 2nd visit to McTash."

  ..great for our 2 dogs and fantastic walks from the front door. Helpful neighbours too. The sea swimming didn't pan out because of the harsh NE wind so only got in once. Lovely place to stay and local eating places are excellent. Definitely back soon for a hat trick !

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Mar 2024

• "McTash cottage is a lovely well equipped holiday home that is nicely set out."

  It has a lovely secure garden that our greyhounds loved. The area is excellent and the neighbours are very friendly giving us helpful information and directions. The beach is really close to the property and the dogs loved walking on the sand. We got some spectacular photos of the sunrise on our second day. We ate out once at the Landing but cooked other times. The Craster arms and Beadnall Towers are nice places for a drink and dog friendly. Personal preference was Beadnall towers its lovely inside and the staff were extremely friendly and professional. There is lots do do in Northumberland. The only suggestions we would make but are not negatives and are personal to us is having a frying pan and we couldn't get the tv in the bedroom to work.

  Hi Maggie I'm delighted you had a lovely stay at McTash and the dogs enjoyed it. There should be a frying pan there so I will purchase a replacement! Thanks Dawn, owner of McTash Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Sep 2023

• "The property was not clean."

  Full if owners belongings. Had no follow up feedback from Seahouses office about owners response.

  Reviewed by Susan1.6★Sep 2023

• "GREAT VIBE!"

  Waffle 6876 is a Hearing Dog for the Deaf in training and she absolutely loved her stay at McTash cottage! A cottage set up for dog owners ! The secure garden was lovely for zoomies and the bungalow was light and spacious. The humans responsible for the gorgeous Waffle enjoyed sea swims with the Beadnell Group as recommended by the lovely neighbours and an excellent hot shower was always available back at base. Once you park your car you really don’t need to drive again if you don’t want to. Bus trips are easy , frequent and dog friendly to local beauty spots, the Craster Arms and Fish and Chip van are excellent too. And the shop …it’s great too. We enjoyed it so much that young Waffle is demanding a return trip in November. We love Beadnell in the winter and with a coal fire what could possibly be better? Thanks for helping us with Waffles journey to be a life changing Hearing Dog . PS . Waffle is a spaniel….Working Cocker /Show Cocker XX

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Aug 2023

• "Gardens unkempt, no bath, owners personal belongings left all around the house."

  McTash isn’t just a holiday rental- it’s also our family home. We leave items and non- perishable foodstuffs in the kitchen as well as other items elsewhere. All of these are available for guests to make use of and are not expected to be replaced. The bathroom was recently renovated and the bath removed. This should have been communicated to all guests by the agents. The lawns and gardens are tended every fortnight by a gardener supplied by the agent, but on the day he was due to arrive, it rained and he was unable to complete the task. We’re sorry that you felt so disappointed by your stay in our home. This is the first negative review we’ve had and we have communicated our dissatisfaction to the agents. They will endeavour to do better in future. We appreciate your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith1.9★Apr 2023

• "Lovely cottage, well equipped within walking distance of the beach and local amenities."

  Dec 2019

• "Perfect second visit."

  Ideal for dog owners with secure enclosed garden. Spacious, warm, and cosy property with plenty of DVDs and extras making it an excellent holiday home.

  Jan 2019

• "Really lovely cottage, lots of space and fantastic large enclosed garden."

  Highly recommend.

  Sep 2018

• "Clean as usual - all beds required."

  Aug 2018

• "Lovely clean cottage- very well equipped."

  Great garden for the dogs. Near the beach - quiet location. Would definitely recommend.

  Jul 2018

• "This cottage was a home from home, there was everything we would need included in the cottage."

  Jun 2018

• "Mctash cottage was very spacious and comfortable,(double bed seemed small after years of king size) well equipped lounges with lots of room."

  Peaceful area and neighbours friendly. On the whole the property was ideally placed for a relaxing enjoyable break.

  May 2018

• "Well equipped cottage in a fantastic location, all the families needs catered for including the dogs."

  Would definitely return to McTash cottage.

  Apr 2018

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