Our very first review
Yogibar is a great place to stay in Sand Bay! Carol and Phil made us feel most welcome and provide a stunning, fully equipped 2 bedroom annexe adjacent to their own home. They have thought of everything to make your stay as enjoyable and stress free as possible, including bed linen and towels. There is a beautiful garden which catches the sun almost all day, with loungers and a garden table and chairs. Carol and Phil also provide dog bowls and towels for your dog! The ‘all year round’ dog friendly beach is a short 5 minute walk away and from there you can walk to Sand Point which has stunning views. The information leaflets left for us were great and there is a bus stop at the end of the road to take you to Weston-Super-Mare. Wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else in Sand Bay.
Carol from Southampton
August 2018
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Joanne O'Driscoll
2021-05-28T20:03:52+0000
Perfect location for getting out and about with your fur babies. Dog friendly beach on your doorstep for great early... morning and evening walks.
Accommodation was ideal and everything catered for giving peace and tranquility 😊. Ideal for busy holidays or just relaxing in the beautiful garden.
Highly recommend 👌🏻read more
Catherine Locke
2021-04-23T17:33:50+0000
Just home from a week at Sand Bay Retreat. I can’t commend it enough. Not just dog friendly, positively dog-focussed.... Throws for the furniture, dog towels, spare dog bowls, fully enclosed garden, outside tap (for those that just have to go in the mud on the beach), a good sized freezer for our frozen dog food and an excellent local independent pet shop. Philip and Carol were so welcoming and full of local info. Lots of lovely walks as well as the 24/7/365 dog friendly beach a few minutes walk away. We have already booked to go again.read more
Jo Boulton
2020-10-24T10:25:04+0000
what an amazing Annex this is. We are just back from a 5 day break here, and oh my - perfect. The annex has... everything you need, a very secluded garden perfect for dogs and humans. 5 mins walk from the beach which is lovely. Carol and Philip are the perfect hosts, and nothing is too much trouble. It's a perfect area for dogs, so many dog friendly cafes and Pubs. A fantastic place.read more
Rebecca Dicker
2020-09-26T18:38:24+0000
Carol and Phil have thought of everything you could need for a relaxing holiday with your dogs. thoughtful hosts who... are on hand if you need anything at all. we had some wonderful walks on the glorious beach. we headed out at 8am and was so quiet. there is a lovely walk in the woods if you fancy a change. thank you Carol, Phil and molly.read more
Anita Butlin
2020-09-18T18:58:56+0000
Just back from a lovely relaxing week at Sand Bay Retreat with our 2 dogs. The annex is comfortable & beautifully... appointed & has everything you could need & more. Even the dogs are catered for with towels, blankets & bowls. The garden is a lovely sun trap with sun beds & a table & chairs. Carol & Phillip (& Molly) are very welcoming & friendly. Lovely walks along the dog friendly beach only 5 minutes away - look out for the gorgeous sunsets & dark sky. We cannot recommend it enough. We will be back, lock down permitting!read more
Valerie Williams
2020-09-05T21:48:25+0000
Brilliant accommodation, very dog friendly, you couldn't find nicer people to rent a holiday property from. Fabulous... location, beach up the road from the bungalow, genuinely a home from home.read more
Wendy Dennis
2020-08-21T10:50:34+0000
What a fantastic find. Fabulous hosts, Carol & Philip, have thought of everything in this wonderful two double bed... annexe. Immaculate inside, perfect in every way and a lovely enclosed all weather garden.
Sand bay beach is literally 5 minutes walk away with a brilliant walk from the beach up to Sand point and beyond. A great place to explore so many more places around this area from. Peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend. Thank you Carol & Philip, we will be back.read more
Stewart Hibbitt
2020-08-14T07:42:13+0000
Can do no more than thoroughly recommend Sand Bay Retreat.
The property is immaculate and has every convenience for... both humans and dogs.
Beautiful garden which is fully enclosed and with sun loungers that are perfect for a snooze in the sun.
We had a very comfortable week staying at this little gem and look forward to returning.
Carol and Phillip are excellent friendly hosts who gave us a very warm welcome.
Only a few minutes from the beach which is dog friendly and very close to Western-Super-Mare.
Can’t say enough good things about this brilliant retreat from the mad life we all lead.read more
Belinda Pugh
2020-07-31T15:05:34+0000
amazing holiday let, plenty of storage, lovely garden , well equipped kitchen . very dog friendly in annex and the area... . sand bay is a lovely peaceful area but plenty to do and see in surrounding area.
so good we booked to go again before we had left !read more
Maria Crook
2020-03-24T15:30:17+0000
Sadly we had to shorten our stay due to the virus lockdown but the four days we spent there were perfect. The... accommodation was spotlessly clean and beautifully designed - our every need ( including the dog’s) was catered for. The garden is fully enclosed and a sun trap ( we were lucky to have lovely weather). The beach is just a few minutes away. If you are thinking about booking - do it - you won’t regret it!read more
Sue Makepeace
2020-03-18T18:33:01+0000
Excellent for dog owners,Fantastic enclosed garden, Carol and Phillip are really friendly and welcoming.
Only 5... minutes walk to spacious beach which the dogs loved .
Absolutely 5 star . Loved it 🥰read more
Martin Payler
2019-11-01T22:59:22+0000
This was our second visit to Carol & Phil. The accommodation is so well kept, and everything you could need is there. ... Perfect for doggy beach walks and there are so many dog-friendly places nearby. Highly recommended, quite sure we’ll be back again soon!read more
Nicky Royall
2019-10-16T06:56:37+0000
I have just spent a relaxing weekend with a couple of girlfriends and our dogs. This was my second stay at Yogibar and... again it didn’t disappoint. It was lovely to meet Carol, Phil and Molly this time. They have thought of everything to make your stay at there, home from home, right down to dog towels for sandy paws 💖 The annexe has a superb location, just a short walk to the dog friendly Sandbay beach, our pooches loved going to explore and greet the other dogs out for their walks. Looking forward to returning again in 2020
Thanks again, Nicky and Joey 🐾 xread more
Ann Spriggs
2019-09-27T20:12:07+0000
A beautiful annex spacious and bright, dog friendly and owners who cannot do enough for you. A wonderful break with so... much to do close by. One of the best places we have ever stayed.read more
Sarah Meek
2019-09-19T11:44:05+0000
We had a lovely relaxing holiday. The annexe is beautiful and the garden was lovely and very secure for the dogs.... Lovely long walks with the dogs. Carol Phil and Molly are very welcoming and lovely. Looking forward to going back next year. Sarah, Bryan, Scooby and Scrappyread more
Martina Smith
2019-08-17T09:15:50+0000
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Yogibar. Carol has created a really beautiful holiday home which is extremely... well appointed,having everything you could possibly need-including a great shower & a comfortable bed. It’s in a lovely location;being in a quiet area it provides a relaxing holiday whilst still being a convenient base for exploring (Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar,Clevedon are all within easy reach). And it’s the kind of place that you can look forward to coming ‘home’ to after a day’s exploration. Added to that,there is a lovely cocktail bar & restaurant a very short drive away and within walking distance (alongside fantastic beach views),there is a cafe/fish & chip bar and another restaurant,both serving good food. And not to forget the pooch! Yogibar is truly dog friendly & with both a lovely garden and then a fabulous sandy bay minutes away-ours was truly spoilt;we’ll definitely miss morning & evening walks on the beach! We were made to feel very welcome & we hope to be back 😊read more
Jill E Rdbe
2019-08-10T20:18:37+0000
Such a wonderful dog friendly place to stay. The best one we have ever stayed in. Well equipped, even for the humans as... well as the dogs, as we took 3 of them.. humans and dogs.
Carol and Phil are very welcoming. It is very relaxing and peaceful with plenty of walks and places to eat in local areas. Definitely recommend and will visit again.read more
Sue Davison
2019-06-02T08:48:24+0000
Lovely accomodation, tastefully decorated, good location, nice, safe garden for the dogs and walking distance to dog... friendly beach. Owners, Carol and Philip were super friendly, too.read more
Tavia Webber
2019-04-11T19:38:15+0000
Myself and my friend (plus our two pups) stayed here for a long weekend. How I wish we had stayed LONGER!!!
Such an... amazing little bungalow, it suited us perfectly. The facilities were fantastic, very dog friendly with lovely little extra touches to make use feel super welcome! Both humans and dogs had a brilliant weekend and we can’t thank Carol and Phillip enough.
The location of the bungalow is also phenomenal, right next to the beach and a bus stop to Weston Super-Mare.
Recommend highly and we will be back!!!! Xxread more
Tara Bolton
2019-03-27T19:23:51+0000
We've just arrived home from a really lovely 3 night stay at Sand Bay Retreat. Myself, partner and two dogs were... extremely comfortable. Everything in the accomodation is very good quality and has been well thought out. You definitely don't want for any home comforts, they are all there! The dog friendly beach really is a very short walk away and the enclosed garden, off road parking all adds to the pleasure of staying at Sand Bay Retreat. We all thoroughly recommend.read more
Clive Morgan
2019-02-01T11:51:50+0000
We have stayed in Sand Bay on a number of occasions, this was far and away the best accommodation we have stayed at,... bar none. The dog friendly beach is a short walk away and our three loved it. The accommodation has everything you could wish for, it is well situated, has an enclosed rear garden, the bedrooms and living room are well furnished and comfortable, the kitchen has been extensively fitted and has every tool you will ever need. Carol and Philip have done an excellent job, we will definitely be visiting again!read more
Jason Wright
2019-01-28T21:47:38+0000
Had a fantastic weekend away , with the family and the dog Watson,
Definitely a great getaway for all and would... recommend 100%read more
Viv Harris
2019-01-05T15:49:16+0000
Another absolutely great stay, our fourth so far. Can’t recommend the property and Carol and Phil enough. Looking... forward to coming back here soon!
Just spent a week here and fantastic is the only word to use. The property is modern and has everything you need. Carol and Phil are very welcoming nothing is too much trouble. As well as tea, coffee, biscuits, milk (including a bottle of Prosecco for New Years Eve) there were throws, towels, dog bowls and a large jar of treats for our dog and no restrictions on her either. Lots of information on the area and advice on dog friendly places to go. The beach is brilliant and people very friendly.
Not just dog tolerated but truly dog friendly!read more
Sally Sunter
2018-12-01T23:05:24+0000
We have just enjoyed a break here, beautiful accommodation & Carol & Phil have thought of everything with lots of... little extras. Located near the beach, headland & Weston Woods you are spoilt for choice for dog walking. Lots of dog friendly eateries close by with jars of dog treats on the bar. Highly recommended, we hope to return sometime.read more
Rita Whitcomb
2018-10-06T14:15:18+0000
I stayed at Sand Bay Retreat very recently and can echo all the lovely reviews. The hosts were very accommodating and... the annex is quite stunning. It had all the things you'd want to be comfortable plus those extra small items such as ice, milk and biscuits for the dogs. A very short walk to the beach at Sand Bay was a novelty for me and my two Border Collies. I used the accommodation as a base for my travels and would certainly return if I needed to. Lovely place, lovely hosts!read more
Vicki Parsons
2018-09-25T16:08:11+0000
This is a real little gem. There is so much attention to detail, with so many extras, like dog biscuits, milk in the... fridge on arrival, cling film, washing up liquid and all the other bits and bobs you don't really want to buy for a long weekend. The cottage is literally a minutes walk from the very long sandy, dog friendly beach. There are some fabulous restaurants to eat at locally and it is so easy to get to, around 5 minutes off the M5, close to a big Sainburys, so everything you need.
Thank you Carol and Philip, we shall definitely be back and I highly recommend your "home from home"!read more
Jane Hunter
2018-09-17T11:08:01+0000
Thank you for your incredible hospitality these past few days. We have thoroughly enjoyed staying in your annex, and... exploring the local area. Everything we could possibly need whilst staying here has been thought of and Lily and Frankie want to give you a special thanks for their dog bed, which has been slept in every day! We couldn't have picked a more dog friendly area to stay in - with the beach a two minute walk away and endless amounts of local shops and eateries catering for our four-legged friends (water bowls and many biscuits!). They were enjoying their holiday just as much as we have. We visited Weston Super Mare, Wells and Cheddar and would recommend them all to anyone who stays here. Thank you, Carol and Philip, for providing a home away from home.
Bob, Jane, Emily, Sarah, Lily and Frankie xxxread more
Sharon Lawrence
2018-09-10T14:55:53+0000
Just returned from a very relaxing 3 day break. Carol and Phil have thought of everything you could need. The annex... is a real home from home and definitely dog friendly with no restrictions on where dogs are allowed, unlike other places we have stayed. The location is extremely quiet, but dog friendly pubs and cafe’s only a short drive away.
The beach is only a 5 minute walk away and there’s miles of sand for dogs to play and run and it’s dog friendly all year.
Will definitely be back soon, thanks for everything
Love Sharon, Mark and Jack xxread more
Peter Shoard
2018-09-08T13:36:21+0000
We would not hesitate to recommend this beautiful bungalow annex. It has been tastefully decorated and extremely... comfortable with everything you need to have a relaxing stay near the coast. There are so many places to visit nearby and amazing coastal walks. Carol and Philip are very friendly and are on hand to give useful information if required without being intrusive. Our cockapoo Skyler enjoyed her stay too and thank you for the use of the dog bowls, dog towels, throws, bed and treats.read more
Bev Allum
2018-09-03T10:59:29+0000
Not long come back from Sand Bay Retreat with my daughter and her three girls and 2 dogs, 1 big black lab and one baby... Cockerpoo, found the retreat very welcoming with tea and biscuits at the ready which was a god send, also found it very clean and homely, had a fab time and would definitely use again, dogs loved the doggy ice cream 🙂 We accidently left a teddy bear and baby's dress and Carol washed the dress and sent them both in the post to me, excellent service 🙂read more
Samantha Jayne Becker
2018-08-27T20:31:10+0000
Wow what an absolutely lovely bungalow and surrounding area. So quiet you can hear the birds all day long! We enjoyed... the accommodation so much we hardly left! Perfect secure garden suitable for 3 chihuahuas, so peace of mind when they were outside. Walks along the huge stretch of sandy beach were breathtaking and only 2 mins walk from the front door! Everything has been meticulously thought of, from dog bowls to a very comfy bed...all the home comforts you could wish for and on a very luxurious level. We would highly recommend Sand Bay Retreat.
Many thanks to Carol and Philip who were the perfect hosts.
Sam & Caz Xread more
Mandy Rowe
2018-08-17T10:01:59+0000
Found this gem of a property last minute and had a wonderful stay. Carol and Philip are fantastic hosts and the house... has everything you need for a relaxing stay for us and our dog!
The beach is a 2 minute walk away and is dog friendly all year. Lots of lovely places to visit near by too.
Would highly recommend staying here if you want a home from home.
Thank you
Mandy and Steveread more
Vicky Clayton
2018-08-15T14:27:42+0000
We visited last week with our 2 children and 5 month sprocker puppy. Carol & Phil were the loveliest hosts and have... provided everything you could need to a really high standard, even providing dog bowls, bed & treats!
We all had a great time visiting the local beach and would definitely recommend it to anyone considering the area.
Daniel, Vicky, George, Abigail & Phoeberead more