Guests say
The Croft in Alnwick, Northumberland, is a well-received holiday cottage praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and quiet location. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and the bonus of a hot tub. Its proximity to the beach and local amenities, along with the owner's responsive communication, make it an ideal base for exploring the Northumbrian coast and countryside.
Guests consistently mention the property being immaculately clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness that contribute to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as quiet and convenient, within easy reach of the beach, Alnwick, and other attractions, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Reviewers find The Croft very comfortable, noting the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and the relaxing sun room, all of which contribute to a restful stay.
The facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and garden, are well-regarded by guests. The hot tub is cleaned regularly, and the kitchen appliances are of high quality. However, there is a suggestion for a welcome pack, indicating room for minor improvements.
While guests appreciate the owner's communication and provision of information, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that are consistently provided, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Alnwick 4.6 miles. Resting in the perfect position close to the stunning Northumberland coast and enjoying partial sea views, The Croft in Longhoughton, is an impressive, single-storey holiday home that promises a relaxing and enjoyable stay and is ideal for families. Your holiday begins as soon as you park up on the convenient driveway which can easily accommodate two cars off-road. Inside, the décor is bright, and welcoming, helping to create an inviting ambience for guests. Step into the spacious sitting room which has gorgeous French doors, which flood the room with light, and take a seat on one of the comfy sofas, kick back and relax. Whether you want to zone out and lose yourself watching your favourite TV programme or spend the time socialising with each other, the space is perfect for either. When it’s time to eat, make your way to the expansive open-plan kitchen/diner which is fully equipped with everything needed to produce hearty meals for the group. Pull up a stool at the breakfast bar, pour yourself a glass of your favourite tipple and keep the designated chef company. Serve up at the contemporary dining table which easily seats six and you can look forward to long, lazy meals together. Should the weather allow then you can carry on the evening outside, where you will find an enclosed garden complete with decking and a fantastic hot tub where even on a chilly Northumbrian night, you can enjoy the great outdoors. Come bedtime and guests can choose from two super-king-sizes, with the master having its own TV and sumptuous en-suite double shower room, and a cool children’s bunk bedroom. A family bathroom completes the accommodation. Wake up in the morning and after a quick shower or a relaxing soak in the bath, you’re ready to get out and about exploring the wonders of Northumberland. Sugar Sands and Howdiment Sands are within walking distance, the perfect setting for a seaside stroll with nearby attractions such as Howick Hall and Gardens, Craster Harbour, approximately 4 miles away, Warkworth Castle, Bailiffgate Museum, Northumberland Zoo, Dunstanburgh Castle and Hauxley Nature Reserve. Take a scenic drive along the coast and check out villages along the way including Amble, Boulmer, Beadnell, Alnmouth, Seahouses and Craster. Take a boat trip over to the infamous Farne Islands and look out for some fantastic birds and even seals. The attractive market town of Alnwick is well worth a visit with its good selection of shops and eateries, making it the ideal place for stocking up on essentials and stopping off for a bite to eat. Offering the perfect holiday home-from-home, The Croft in Longhoughton, Northumberland delivers a break that will be remembered for a long time.
Alnwick's attractive and historic market town is dominated by Alnwick Castle, which is home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, which opened in 2002, feature Europe's largest cascading water feature, a fantastic (and enormous) treehouse, a delightful rose garden, and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden that will delight both novice and experienced gardeners. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films!
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x children’s bunk bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with TV.
Sitting room.
Conservatory with TV
Gas central heating.
Gas hob, oven and grill, washing machine, tumble dryer.
4 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear garden, lawn, decking, hot tub.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 4 miles, beach 1.2 miles
Reviews (12)
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Philip
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.
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Angela
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.
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Abbie
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.