Title: Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113303276&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage ## Photo gallery for Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage (Western Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113310000/113303300/113303276/b50764c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage (Western Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113310000/113303300/113303276/838f5f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage (Western Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113310000/113303300/113303276/17ab0fda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage (Western Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113310000/113303300/113303276/14553574.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage (Western Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113310000/113303300/113303276/66a8bd27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage Nature awaits in beautiful Western Bay! Stroll to the sandy beach for sunbathing, beachcombing, or ocean play. Or, head to The Overfalls for a dip; a natural swimming pool and waterfall. Visit cows, sheep, and goats in the neighbouring meadows. Hike the boardwalk to the lighthouse. Located 20 minutes north of Carbonear on Highway 70, the traditional “Biscuit Box” house has 2 large bedrooms with double beds, living room, fully equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom. Spin some vinyl as you prep you picnic! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Cooking classes - Gym - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Pub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24370000/24362400/24362371/610a9868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newfound Inn & Suites Conception Bay South - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 173 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 18 Mar - 19 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=24362371&PinnedHotelID=24362371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19412400/19412329/5af4d211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edge of the Avalon Inn Trepassey - 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Please leave all used bathroom linens in the bathtub. If you are not using all the bedroom linens, please place them aside to indicate as much. If you have prepared foods which are heavy in grease be sure to remove all traces of them, such as bacon for example. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: We require advance notice ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There are stairs ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Western Bay is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Salmon Cove Sands and Harbour Rock Hill Historic Park, while Shades of the Past Museum and Rorke Stores Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Carbonear Railway Station Museum and SS Kyle Shipwreck. [Visit our Western Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Western-Bay.dx553248635975866641) [View more Cottages in Western Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Western-Bay-Cottages.d553248635975866641-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.88394,-53.077957&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uehcHfx%7DbI%3FW%3FW%3FU%3FW%40W%40W%40U%40W%40U%40WBU%40WBUBUBWBUBUBUDWDUBUDSDUDUDUFSDUFSFSDUHSFQFSFSHSFQHSFQHQHQJQHQHOHQJQHOJOJOJMJOJMJOJMLMJKJMLMLKJKLKLKLILKLILILILGNILGLGLGNGNELGNELENCLENCNCNELANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHLJLHLJJJLJLJJLLLJLJJLLJNJLJNJLJNHNJPHNJPHNHPHPHPHPHPFRHPHRFRFRFPFTFRFRDRFTDRFTDTDTDRBTDTDVBTBTBTBVBTBT%40V%40TBV%40T%40V%40T%40V%3FV%40V%3FT%3FV%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FVAV%3FTAVATAVAVCTATAVCTCVCTCTCVCTETETCTETETERGTERGTERGTGRGRGRGRGRIPIRGPIPIRINIPIPIPKNINKPINKNKLKNKLKNMLKLKLMJKLMJMJKJMJMHMJMHMHMHOHMFMFMFOFMFOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOGOGMGMGMGOGMIMIMIMIMIMKMKMKKKMKMMKKKMMMKMKMKOKOKMKOKOIOKQIOIQIQKOIQISGQIQGSIQGSGSGSISESGUGSEUGSEUESEUEUCUEUEUCUCWCUCUCWCUAWCUAUAWAWAUAWAU%3FW%3FW%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rNDz2LqqP83DpjiRBA2GIRfuCfg=) Western Bay, NL ### What's nearby - Salmon Cove Town Hall 14 min drive \- 12.2 miles - Salmon Cove Sands 15 min drive \- 12.4 miles - Shades of the Past Museum 19 min drive \- 14.1 miles - Harbour Rock Hill Historic Park 23 min drive \- 17.4 miles - Carbonear Railway Station Museum 23 min drive \- 17.7 miles ### Getting around - St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) 101 min drive ### Restaurants - Hogan's Take Out 9 min drive - Red Ochre 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage? ### Where is Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandy Beaches/Waterfalls swimming/meadows/hiking; Western Bay Sands Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney F. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage Charm The cottage was beautifully kept and like a step back in time as soon as we walked in the door. We did the short walk to the beach and the walk to the overalls, and both were beautiful! We had a great time and would definitely recommend it. ##### Whitney F. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie V. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So charming Great place to stay in a great location. We had a minor hiccup with the water system but the owner was over right away to fix it. Loved this charming cottage, and a gorgeous beach and the Overfalls swimming hole were just minutes away on foot. ##### Leslie V. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication great spot easy to get to from st john's ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [THE Beach Club Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanaimo-Hotels-THE-Beach-Club-Resort.h1899963.Hotel-Information) > - [Kettle Valley Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penticton-Hotels-Kettle-Valley-Beach-Resort.h83175601.Hotel-Information) > - [Miette Mountain Cabins](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pocahontas-Hotels-Pocahontas-Cabins.h977909.Hotel-Information) > - [Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Victoria-Airport.h22468.Hotel-Information) > - [Eleven Revelstoke Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Revelstoke-Hotels-The-Explorers-Society-Hotel.h16491226.Hotel-Information) > - [Burnt Cape Cabins](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Burnt-Cape-Cabins-Viking-Lodge.h10518258.Hotel-Information) > - [Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chilliwack-Hotels-Harrison-Hot-Springs-Resort-And-Spa.h553971.Hotel-Information) > - [The Sentinel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaslo-Hotels-The-Sentinel.h24952011.Hotel-Information) > - [Waters Edge Shoreside Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Waters-Edge-Shoreside-Suites.h905075.Hotel-Information) > - [Eileen's Bed & Breakfast - Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hay-River-Hotels-Eileens-Bed-Breakfast-Guest-House.h14770100.Hotel-Information) > - [City Hostel-HI-ST.JOHN'S](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Hotels-City-Hostel-HI-STJOHNS.h19714751.Hotel-Information) > - [Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Village-Suites.h10940024.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Pembroke by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pembroke-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Pembroke.h5598436.Hotel-Information) > - [Monastery Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Hotels-Monastery-Spa-Suites-By-The-Leaside-Group.h13332960.Hotel-Information) > - [Jasper Inn & Suites by INNhotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Jasper-Inn-Suites-By-Sunrise.h32667087.Hotel-Information) > - [Wolfwood Guest Ranch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Hotels-Wolfwood-Guest-Ranch.h22070811.Hotel-Information) > - [Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cranbrook-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Fernie-Mountain-Lodge.h597175.Hotel-Information) > - [Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanaimo-Hotels-Tigh-Na-Mara-Seaside-Spa-Resort.h891260.Hotel-Information) > - [Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moose-Jaw-Hotels-Temple-Gardens-Hotel-Spa.h1627315.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Whitby by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oshawa-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Whitby.h456085.Hotel-Information) > - [Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vernon-Hotels-Sparkling-Hill-Wellness-Resort-And-Spa-Adult-Only-Resort.h3489503.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Membertou-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Sydney-Nova-Scotia.h4905064.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton Inn by Hilton Peterborough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peterborough-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Peterborough.h38521814.Hotel-Information) > - [Fernie Fox Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cranbrook-Hotels-Fernie-Fox-Hotel.h897673.Hotel-Information) > - [The Voy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Schreiber-Hotels-The-Voy.h46366018.Hotel-Information) > - [Black Rock Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Black-Rock-Oceanfront-Resort.h2432309.Hotel-Information) > - [Forest Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Sawridge-Inn-Jasper.h126160.Hotel-Information) > - [Helmcken Falls Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Hotels-Helmcken-Falls-Lodge.h68847936.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandy Lane Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Algonquin-Highlands-Hotels-Sandy-Lane-Resort.h110933314.Hotel-Information) ---