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Located in the sleepy village of Longhoughton, Crab Cottage is a newly decorated holiday home with plenty of charm. Surrounded by beautiful walks and breathtaking beaches, you’ll soon forget the stresses of everyday life here. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil getaway or a dog friendly adventure, this spacious property will certainly provide the perfect base for your stay with Alnwick, Amble and Rothbury just a short drive away.
The Space
Crab Cottage is a beautiful semi-detached property packed with plenty of perks. Inside you’ll find a homely living room, two large bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and off-street parking, along with a spacious garden.
With beautiful interiors and a neutral colour palette, the living room is welcoming and snug. Relax on one of the two sofas with a good book or play games with your loved ones. Modern in style, the space also includes a large coffee table, 55 inch flat screen Smart TV and delightful ornaments.
Head next door and you’ll find the dining room. With a rectangular wooden table and seating for all guests, there is ample space for your party to enjoy meals together.
With light coloured walls and sky-blue tiles, the kitchen has a bright and airy feel. Grey wooden cabinets and modern fittings fit perfectly with the nature of the property. Fully equipped for all self-catering staycations, you’ll have access to an oven, hob, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer and dishwasher during your stay.
Take the stairs up to the first floor and you’ll find two bedrooms. Bold in colour, both bedrooms have spruce blue walls to create cosy and stylish spaces. You’ll enjoy your sleep at Crab Cottage as both the king size bed in the first bedroom and twin single beds in the second bedroom feature crisp white linens and plush bedding. Please note that both bedrooms can either be made up as kings or twins so please contact us before your stay to let us know which layout is best suited for your group.
The bathroom at Crab Cottage comes in the form of a clean and modern suite with a walk-in shower, WC and basin.
Also located next to the bathroom is an additional WC.
Outside you’ll find a large garden with outdoor furniture on a patio area and artificial grass with a football goal. A real treat, this outside space is an added luxury. You can enjoy al fresco dining with your party and drinks outside as the evening draws near.
Neighborhood
Crab Cottage is located in the small village of Longhoughton, just a short drive away from Alnwick. Surrounded by stunning scenery and beautiful beaches, it's the perfect location to travel from and explore the beauty of Northumberland.
With cobbled streets lined with independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, the market town of Alnwick has charisma and personality in abundance. If you’re a keen reader, head to the old railway station and you’ll find one of the UK’s largest second-hand bookshops. As night falls, venture to one of the lively inns to enjoy live music.
Alnwick also has some of the country’s top attractions including Alnwick Castle, which was the location for the famous Harry Potter film franchise. Discover a realm of adventure by taking on the Dragon Quest or complete broomstick training in the very spot where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson. Head to the Artisan Courtyard to have fun dressing up in medieval costumes and get a feel for 14th century life. You can also explore The Alnwick Garden where you’ll find 12 acres of magnificent gardens.
When staying at Crab Cottage, you can seize the day at award-winning Bamburgh Castle, the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg. Discover over 3000 years of incredible history, high adventure, exhilarating views and sea air.
The nearby pint-sized Holy Islands holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, coastal Lindisfarne Castle and the ancient Lindisfarne Priory.
The coastal village of Craster is also another popular local spot. Follow your nose to L. Robson & Sons kipper smokehouse and embark on a delicious visit to the Northumberland coast. The kippers here are a delicacy which is exported to food lovers across the country, and it is reputedly popular with the British Royal Family.
Getting Around
Crab Cottage is a short drive from the centre of Alnwick.
The closest train station is Alnmouth, which is also a short drive from Crab Cottage so local towns in Northumberland can easily be reached via rail. Routes can also be found running further afield to locations including Edinburgh, Newcastle and London.
One bus route can be found running through Longhoughton. Hop on the X18 to visit Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnwick, Seahouses and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The nearest airport is Newcastle International, 38 miles away from Longhoughton.
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Crab Cottage are accessed via a key safe box and full details will be provided prior to check in.
Private on-site parking is available for up to two vehicles.
A maximum of two well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay at Crab Cottage per reservation.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.81
(13 Reviews)
03/11/2024
Very well presented, homely and a lovely area, would definitely stay again
19/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crab Cottage has a wonderful atmosphere. We felt right at home the minute we entered. The kitchen is great with everything you may need. Lounge super comfy. Bedrooms are lovely and spacious. Loved our short stay there and would highly recommend.
29/08/2024
Crab Cottage is like a home from home. The house it set up so well, especially for families. The garden is gorgeous for some lazy time at home while on a trip, and equipped brilliantly. We felt so relaxed while staying and enjoyed local sites. The beach down the road is amazing and there’s plenty to do in the area. Our hosts left tips and descriptions a plenty. Brilliant stay, we may well return.
25/08/2024
A lovely place to stay in a beautiful area. Had everything we needed and more. Clean accommodation with lots of info from the company. I would definitely stay again
09/08/2024
This property is near a lovely cafe and a small co-op is just up the road for convenience shopping. You can access the beach via a mile long easy walk. Facilities were good. Only stopped for a couple of days but it would have been a good choice for a longer holiday.
05/08/2024
We absolutely loved our stay at Crab Cottage. The house was clean and had books and games for the kids, as well as a wonderful garden with a little football and net for them to play with. These little details just made it feel like home from home. We loved the house and were really sad to leave. A couple of days we took a drive past the farm to Sugar Sands beach. It was great having a beach so close with two young kids. The cafe in the village is amazing! Well worth a visit. The house is also close to Alnwick, which has everything you need, Alnwick Gardens & Castle and Amble. We had the best holiday and can’t wait to return! :)
18/07/2024
Crab Cottage is a lovely home in a quiet village just minutes from the coast. We found it clean, very comfortable and a really great base to explore the incredible local area. So much to see and do that a week simply wasn't enough! Didn't get time to relax in the spacious garden but loved curling up on the sofas (under blankets due to a chilly July!!) watching TV with a hot cuppa! The amenities are excellent and loved the child-friendly touches like a little desk and chair with little book library too... we didn't travel with kids but very thoughtful things like these makes Crab Cottage feel a little different. Highly recommend Crab Cottage for a stay of any length!
09/06/2024
Great stay in lovely home. Well equipped. Location good for exploring Northumberland beaches. Accessed lots of local towns and villages.
23/05/2024
19/05/2024
Great location, close to the beach. Great for our dog. Clean and comfortable property, in a quiet area. Sunny garden, and plenty of parking. Everything you would need provided, including blankets for those chilly evenings on the sofa.
06/05/2024
Crab Cottage is ideally located for exploring the local area including beaches, nature reserves and interesting towns and villages. The hosts were attentive and had made sure all information about the property and local area was available. The property was spotless and very well equipped for our stay. We will definitely stay again.
21/04/2024
We enjoyed a lovely weekend stay here, it was clean, tidy and nicely furnished. My kids and dogs loved the garden, chairs and games. A great feature is the beach at the end of the road, we got there just as the sun was setting on the first night and it was stunning! Lots of fab places to get out and go see from here and great co-op near by for convenience goods. Would definitely book again.
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