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The Croft, Longhoughton

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Northumberland » Longhoughton
Sleeps up to 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

The Croft is a single-storey bungalow in Longhoughton, Northumberland. This spacious property sits in a quiet residential area just 1. 2 miles from Sugar Sands and Howdiment Sands beaches. The Croft features ground floor accommodation with modern amenities throughout.

The location offers easy access to Northumberland's coastline. You can walk to the beach in 20 minutes through farmland. Alnwick is just 4 miles away. The property sits in a peaceful spot perfect for exploring coastal villages like Craster, Amble and Seahouses.

The accommodation sleeps 6 across three bedrooms. The first is a super-king with TV and en-suite walk-in shower. The second offers a super-king that converts to twin beds. The third has a children's bunk bed.

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About The Croft

The Croft is a single-storey bungalow in Longhoughton, Northumberland. This spacious property sits in a quiet residential area just 1.2 miles from Sugar Sands and Howdiment Sands beaches. The Croft features ground floor accommodation with modern amenities throughout.

The location offers easy access to Northumberland's coastline. You can walk to the beach in 20 minutes through farmland. Alnwick is just 4 miles away. The property sits in a peaceful spot perfect for exploring coastal villages like Craster, Amble and Seahouses.

The accommodation sleeps 6 across three bedrooms. The first is a super-king with TV and en-suite walk-in shower. The second offers a super-king that converts to twin beds. The third has a children's bunk bed. There's a family bathroom with bath and shower. The kitchen/diner has a gas hob and oven. French doors lead from the sitting room to a conservatory.

Alnwick Castle (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers tours and filming locations. Dunstanburgh Castle provides coastal walks. Craster Harbour (4 miles) serves fresh seafood. Bamburgh Castle sits 15 miles north.

The Croft suits families wanting beach access and countryside peace. The hot tub and enclosed garden provide private relaxation after days exploring Northumberland's coast.

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The Croft Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Croft during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Alnwick Castle
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1NQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TT
Craster Harbour
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 3TR
Sugar Sands Beach
Distance: 1.2 miles
NE66 3JY
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3LB
Hauxley Nature Reserve
Distance: 6 miles
NE65 0JR
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TN
Barter Books
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TN
Amble Harbour Village
Distance: 8 miles
NE65 0DX
Longhoughton Village Shop
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE66 3JQ
Alnmouth Village
Distance: 5 miles
NE66 2RJ
Warkworth Village
Distance: 7 miles
NE65 0UW
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1NQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TT
Craster Harbour
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 3TR
Sugar Sands Beach
Distance: 1.2 miles
NE66 3JY
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3LB
Hauxley Nature Reserve
Distance: 6 miles
NE65 0JR
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TN
Barter Books
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TN
Amble Harbour Village
Distance: 8 miles
NE65 0DX
Longhoughton Village Shop
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE66 3JQ
Alnmouth Village
Distance: 5 miles
NE66 2RJ
Warkworth Village
Distance: 7 miles
NE65 0UW

Is The Croft Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The enclosed rear garden provides safe outdoor space for children to play. The property has a dedicated children's bunk bedroom. Sugar Sands beach is just 1.2 miles away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Alnwick Castle offers Harry Potter filming locations and activities. The spacious rooms give kids plenty of space. Nearby attractions include Northumberland Zoo and various coastal villages to explore.
For Couples
The hot tub offers private evening relaxation in the enclosed garden with afternoon sunshine. Two super-king bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation including one with en-suite facilities. The quiet cul-de-sac location ensures peace. Coastal walks to Dunstanburgh Castle create romantic days out. Craster Harbour serves fresh seafood. The property's conservatory and sitting room with French doors provide relaxing spaces. Beach walks through farmland offer countryside scenery.
Pet Friendly
The Croft does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no pets policy. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Longhoughton area. The property focuses on providing a pet-free environment for guests with allergies or preferences. Consider contacting Sykes Cottages for pet-friendly alternatives nearby that offer similar facilities and location benefits.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Croft

The Cottage Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3JQ

The Joiners Arms

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1TJ

Craster Seafood Restaurant

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Croft

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Croft has a hot tub in the enclosed rear garden. The hot tub receives a mid-week clean during your stay.
Is it pet friendly?
No, The Croft does not accept pets. The property has a strict no pets policy.
How many people does The Croft sleep?
The property sleeps 6 guests across three bedrooms. These include two super-king rooms and one children's bunk bedroom.
What are the bedroom arrangements?
The first bedroom has a super-king with TV and en-suite walk-in shower. The second bedroom offers a super-king that converts to twin beds on request and the third has a children's bunk bed.
How far is the beach from The Croft?
Sugar Sands and Howdiment Sands beaches are 1.2 miles away. You can walk there in 20 minutes through farmland.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, The Croft provides off-road parking for two cars. The parking is included with your booking.
What facilities does the kitchen have?
The kitchen/diner includes a gas hob, oven, grill, dishwasher and washing machine. Essential supplies like tea bags and dishwasher tablets are provided.
How far is Alnwick from The Croft?
Alnwick is 4 miles away, which takes approximately 10 minutes by car. The town offers shopping and attractions like Alnwick Castle and Barter Books.

The Croft Reviews

Richard
Situated in a quiet culdesac, with a track leading to the beach. First impressions a very smart home, and inside it definitely didnt disappoint either, spacious, clean, and well appointed. It was as the brief described. Bev, our host sent full entry details in advance. An ideal base to explore the Northumberland coast line and National Park. Then return to a lovely hot tub. The Fishing Boat Inn on the beach, served excellent food, as did The Fish Shack in Amble. Would thoroughly recommend
We had a wonderful week stay at The Croft. Accommodation was spacious and nicely decorated. Comfortable beds and hot showers. The hot tub was very popular with everyone. Good location, particularly for going to Alnwick. Lovely beach about 20 min walk away.
Excellent accommodation. Everything you need to enjoy your holiday. We really appreciated owners communication regarding directions and entry to cottage. She also gave first class advise for local areas to visit and restaurants.
Eifion
A nice property on a small residential estate very nice and quiet and easy to access local services . The property is comfortable and well equipped with a good standard of furnishings and decor . There is easy access to coastal path from the house which was excellent . It was easy to contact Bev the owner on the Sykes app she responded promptly and was very helpful .
Enjoyed our week at The Croft. The bungalow is in a lovely quiet spot but within a 10 minutes walk from the nearest beach. The bungalow was very spacious and clean, kitchen well equipped, plenty of hot water and the hot tub was amazing. We hope to visit again soon. Highly recommended.
Lea-ann
We have just returned home for a week at the Croft and we sulked the entire way back after such a lovely week on our Summer holiday. The house is lush with all the comforts and facilities you could wish for hot tub was a fam fav. The host was super attentive and answered any of questions promptly. The location is perfect for exploring the coastal routes and towns. We will most certainly look to book the Croft again for our next Northumberland visit. It's a beautiful and peaceful spot to recharge the batteries.
Christine
A lovely bungalow on a quiet residential estate. Very well equipped. Beds are very comfortable. Easy drive to Alnwick for shopping and of course, Barter Books. We encountered a few problems which Bev quickly helped us rectify.
Nicola
The location of this property is perfect, it's so quiet but still close enough to A1 to make exploring Northumberland easy. The rooms are large and the beds are comfy. The owner provided us with plenty of information about the property prior to arrival and they provide a lot of the essentials you need for a self catering break such as tea bags, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets etc. The hot tub came in handy for post exploration relaxing, the sun shines in the back garden all afternoon and it's not overlooked which is a bonus.
We stayed for a week in this fantastic property and very much enjoyed our time here. The location is fantastic being close to lots of major attractions in Northumberland and only 4 miles from Alnwick. We were able to walk down to the beach and you can even sea the sea from the kitchen window! The house itself was very comfortable and felt like a home from home. It had everything we needed. The hot tub was a highlight and we made good use of it in the evenings to relax after a day of sightseeing. Communication with the owner, Bev, was fantastic leading up to our stay and during. Would highly recommend this place and we very much hope to return in the future.
This is a very nice, spacious bungalow with excellent facilities good for someone with mobility issues although steps at front and back doors. It's an exceptionally quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the village, with a 20minute walk through farmland down to the beach. There were one or two minor issues re cleanliness and equipment, but nothing to spoil a really enjoyable holiday in a great holiday cottage.
Gordon
An absolutely excellent property. Really big rooms, massive hot tub and all very nicely done. Owner was very helpful indeed.
Philip
This is a wonderful cottage in a brilliant area. The facilities are great, it was presented in a very clean condition, with everything you would need, plus a glorious hot tub. There is a superb beach in walking distant and you are in the middle of some of the best of the Northumberland coast. You can get to Newcastle, Durham or Edinburgh by car or train if you want to. We had a brilliant holiday.
Angela
Had a lovely week here with our family. Plenty of room for us all, hot tub was a lovely bonus, kids played in the garden area. The only thing we struggled with was the rubbish bin, the previous occupants had nearly filled the main bin, so we had to use separate bin bags and leave them at the side of the bin, but not sure if this was because bins are collected fortnightly in some areas, so hope it all got taken away the day we left as it was bin collection day. All in all a lovely quiet place to spend time, and very easy to get around and visit the surrounding area.
Beautiful holiday home in a great location. 10 minute drive from Alnwick, and a 20 minute walk down to the nearest beach. The house is well equipped, and the owner provides plenty of useful information before arrival, and is very responsive to queries. We'd definitely recommend The Croft for a peaceful stay.
Barbara
Had a great holiday. The Croft is in an excellent location, and was comfortable, spacious, quiet and warm. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond. Enjoyed the garden. Picnic chairs to take on outings were a nice touch.
Sharon
This property is exactly as described, set in a quiet culdesac and only a 20 minute walk to the beach through wonderful countryside. The kitchen is well equipped, beds were comfortable and the whole place is very spacious. Fantastic large hot tub which was cleaned in the middle of our week too. The owner was readily contactable and responded swiftly to any questions or queries .Wouldnt hesitate to come back. Also the Running Fox cafe shop was a wonderful place to eat or purchase bread cake etc only 5 minute walk away
Patrick
Excellent, would rent again if we visit the area, The area was lovely and very quiet, but within easy driving distance to visit the attractions we wanted to visit. The beach was sandy and well worth a visit. Would definitely recommend
We had a lovely week staying at The Croft. The property was perfect and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was brilliant before we arrived. Location is great, 20 minute walk to the beach, 10 minutes in the car to Alnwick and not far from other locations. The hot tub is an excellent addition, especially after long walks during the day. The sun room was beautiful to sit in and read. The area is quiet and is perfect for relaxing and having some time out. We would definitely book again at The Croft.
The property was lovely and was a great base for our family holiday. The location is perfect Longhoughton Beach is walkable, it's just a short drive to Alnwick, and also well placed for visits to all the other wonderful places along the Northumberland coast. The property itself was very comfortable plenty of space for the whole family, very comfortable beds, and a great hot tub to help you relax at the end of the day. Communication from the owner before arrival was great all info needed for the property and local area was provided. Overall, it was a great stay and we'd happily stay at The Croft again.
The accommodation was brilliant. Immaculately clean and all the comforts of home. The walk to the beach is great and not too far. We would love to return.
Judith
Lovely, comfortable, well kept and spacious bungalow in quiet position and within easy reach of Alnwick. Friendly communication with the owner and everything provided that we needed. Hot tub a bonus.
Lovely spacious bungalow in a quiet culdesac, close to the village amenities and the track to a lovely beach. Only a short drive to Alnwick and all it has to offer, and in easy range of Bamburgh and the beautiful Northumbrian coast and hills. A great base with lovely facilities to return to and relax at the end of the day.
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