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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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
Angela Clare
2020-02-15T21:24:03+0000
Extremely dog friendly & secure. All your furry friends could want. The Annex is immaculately clean, well supplied and... 2 minutes from the beach, so us hoomans happy too.
Thank you for a lovely break away from it all.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
Julia Hughes
2019-10-13T15:25:39+0000
Fabulously relaxing holiday in a lovely clean comfortable warm and dog friendly annex with secure garden for our dogs... to run around in. Carol and Phil were very welcoming, just lovely lovely people. 100% recommended this place.read more
Susan Rayner
2019-10-05T08:03:25+0000
We had a lovely weeks stay in Sand Bay Retreat. Carol and Philip were there to meet us on our arrival and showed us... where everything was. It is like home from home. There is everything you need there. Well equipped modern kitchen. Tv with Netflix and DVD player. Spacious rooms and dog friendly. There are dog blankets,towels and dog bowls, so no need to pack any of them. It was ideal for our disabled Son as no stairs and a lovely wide shower.
The weather was mixed while we were there but we managed to get out each day. It was lovely going for morning and evening walks along the beach, which is literally a 5 minute walk from the Annex. It is dog friendly all year round. Our Golden Retriever loved it. We went to Weston Super Mare Beach, Clevedon, Street and a day visit to Barry Island, which is only an hour and half on the motorway. We’ve booked to stay again next May for our 30th Anniversary. Counting down the days now....read 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
Dawn Haig
2019-04-26T13:15:48+0000
Have just spent the most fabulous week in this stylish and spotlessly clean annex, with my mother and two dogs. Carol... and Phil could not have made us feel more welcome. The annex is beautifully furnished and equipped with everything needed for a relaxing break. There was nothing Carol and Phil had not thought of to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The supply of dog beds, bowls, towels and of course dog treats was most welcome. The location was just perfect, two minutes walk from a year round dog friendly beach and many local restaurants.
We will definitely be booking a return visit to this little gem.read more
Tammy Buchanan
2019-04-13T17:22:42+0000
We’ve just come back from a lovely 5 days at Yogibar. I can’t recommend this place highly enough and have already... rebooked to go back in the summer. The accommodation is beautifully decorated and luxurious and has everything you need. Our three dogs loved their little private garden. This place had all the things we look for: dog friendly, powerful, hot shower, really close to a sandy beach, TV, two bedrooms. A bonus was the wifi and Netflix! Carol and Phil were great hosts and went out of their way to recommend places for us to visit with our two teenagers and three dogs. A great place!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
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
Nikki Payler
2018-09-01T07:07:33+0000
We would definitely recommend Sand Bay Retreat. We had such a lovely relaxing time. The accommodation was just perfect... for us and we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable including dog bowls and treats for our spaniel!
Carol and Phil were lovely 😊 and so helpful.
Thank you so much 😊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