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View of the property
Tastefully decorated open plan living area
Enjoy your breakfast and plan your day
Cosy and bright lounge area
Enjoy a cosy movie night
Well equipped kitchen
A great bright social space
So much to see in the local area
Stay in and have a game of 'The Bothy-opoly'
Bright and funky twin or king size bedroom
Lovely decoration throughout
Quirky touches make your stay even more special
Clean and contemporary shower room
Clean up after the beach!
Cosy patio area to enjoy brunch!
The perfect spot to spend the day
The local soft sandy beach is a short walk away
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4 / 21  Tastefully decorated open plan living area
5 / 21  Enjoy your breakfast and plan your day
6 / 21  Cosy and bright lounge area
7 / 21  Enjoy a cosy movie night
8 / 21  Well equipped kitchen
9 / 21  A great bright social space
10 / 21  So much to see in the local area
11 / 21  Stay in and have a game of 'The Bothy-opoly'
12 / 21  Bright and funky twin or king size bedroom
13 / 21  Lovely decoration throughout
14 / 21  Quirky touches make your stay even more special
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16 / 21  Clean and contemporary shower room
17 / 21  Clean up after the beach!
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19 / 21  Cosy patio area to enjoy brunch!
20 / 21  The perfect spot to spend the day
21 / 21  The local soft sandy beach is a short walk away

The Bothy - Longhoughton

Nr.Craster, Northumberland
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing onsite / nearby
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Situated just a few minutes from the pretty Sugar Sands beach on the Northumberland coast
  • Perfect for keen walkers, sightseers, cyclists and nature lovers
  • Ideal for visiting the popular Alnwick Garden and historic Alnwick Castle
  • Explore beautiful villages including Longhoughton, Craster and Boulmer
  • Discover the castles and ruins at Dunstanburgh, Warkworth and Bamburgh
  • This is a perfect, cosy retreat for anyone exploring this spectacular part of the North East
Overview
Property code: CN193

Ideally situated a few minutes from the superb Northumberland coast, this cosy and beautifully furnished cottage is a perfect retreat for couples or friends looking to explore this stunning area.

The Bothy is centrally located on the Northumberland Heritage Coastline in the village of Longhoughton, which is very near to the villages of Craster (10 minutes), Boulmer and the popular market town of Alnwick (10 minutes). Exploring the stunning Northumberland coast while staying at the Bothy is easy with one of Northumberland’s finest beaches, aptly named Sugar Sands, located only 2 minutes by car or 20 minutes on foot. Access is from the village of Longhoughton itself, via a scenic farm track and there is ample free parking on the links. This beach provides the perfect spot for fun days at the beach, watersports, scenic coastal walks and even rock pooling. There is a handy convenience store for all your day to day needs and a post office in the village. You will be spoilt for choice with great places to eat out nearby with The Plough and the Tree House restaurant at Alnwick and The Fishing Boat Inn at Boulmer

Longhoughton is also only 5 miles north of the historic market town of Alnwick with its magnificent Castle and Gardens, Barter Books and so much more! The beautiful grounds of Howick Hall are only 5 minutes away, former home of Lord Grey and home of the Earl Grey tea, there is a lovely tea room where you can enjoy a nice cup of tea! The scenic fishing village of Craster is 10 minutes by car, explore the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle accessed via a coastal path and sample the lovely Craster Kippers.

The Bothy offers an excellent standard of self-catering accommodation and is a great cosy retreat for couples or friends who are looking to explore this coastline. Conveniently, all on one level and includes an open-plan living area, with a cosy, L-shaped sofa and footstool, free guest Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen and a small dining area. There is a very useful, wall map featuring the whole of Northumberland so, you can sit and make your plans for days out and about from the comfort of your holiday home-from-home. There are two lovely bedrooms  - one king size and one twin, which can also be set up as a super king size and also a modern walk-in shower room with cosy, under-floor heating.

Outside, there is a small, pretty patio area with a raised border featuring mature shrubbery. There is a garden seat and small table where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine after a day on the beach.

Off-road parking for one (or two sensibly parked cars) is next to the cottage.

Bed linen, towels, heating and hot water included.

One dog welcome.

  • 2 bedrooms : 1 king,1 twin or super king
  • Bedroom 2 with Rose wallpaper now has a king size divan bed with drawers underneath so the other drawers have been removed
  • 1 bathroom- Shower room and WC
  • Oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • TV/Now TV in the lounge
  • Central heating and electric included
  • Bed linen included
  • Small patio area
  • Off-road parking for up to 2 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • 1 dog welcome, more by arrangement
  • The shed is accessible for guests and can be used to store bikes
  • Located within walking distance of Sugar Sands Beach, nearest pub 2 miles. Easy distance from the villages of Craster and Boulmer, and Alnwick
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 18th November 2023

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Beautiful holiday cottage, with some lovely quirky touches Well equipped and a perfect location for the North Northumberland coast and beaches

Reviewed by Sue 22nd July 2023

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Lovely cottage in a quiet location. Loved the little extras. They made all the difference. The dog toy was loved by Casper. Had everything you could ever need.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Brian 1st July 2023

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The cottage was ideal for us. It is centrally located and we often zipped up and down the coast visiting many coastal areas from Amble up to Lindisfarne. This coast is stunning and we were lucky enough to see Dolphins twice during our week-long stay. The cottage is well-equipped and has everything you could possibly need. One of our best and most mRead moreemorable family holidays. We would defiantly book again. Hide

Reviewed by Nev 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 3rd June 2023

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Great location. The Bothy was very clean. Milk and orange juice in the fridge on arrival, plus treats for the dog which was very much appreciated. The bathroom is tiny so would not suit those with limited mobility. The Running Fox cafe just up the road is amazing!

Reviewed by Phillipa 20th May 2023

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Great stay, fantastic location, and fabulous local amenities.

Reviewed by JEAN 13th May 2023

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Just 100% for everything one of the nicest places we have stayed so clean so we'll equipped lovely touches milk orange juice ,biscuits, dog treats well done and many thanks.

Reviewed by Lisa 29th April 2023

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Comfortable cottage in a pretty village location with a pleasant walk to the beautiful beach. Easy access to easy coastal walk with stunning beaches and villages along the way. Cottage is compact but has everything you need. Local cafe serves delicious food in the day time and coop is only a few minutes walk away for essential supplies. Beautiful aRead morerea to explore Hide

Reviewed by Louise 17th April 2023

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Lovely cozy cottage, exactly as described and in a great location. The welcome pack was a really thoughtful touch, particularly as it included a squeaky toy and treats for our dog. We hope to return. Thank you.

Reviewed by Hazel 18th March 2023

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Lovely area, kitchen facilities and equipment we're more than adequate. Plenty of games available for those wet days. Internet great. Perfectly situated. Short walk to beach.

Reviewed by Samantha 14th March 2023

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What a lovely place! lots of lovely touches from the flowers/poo bags/pringles to the big map on the wall, lots of towels, really comfy beds, warm perfect. A great location for walking and exploring- excellent thankyou!

Reviewed by Jen 4th March 2023

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Wonderful cottage! This is our 2nd time staying at the Bothy, we loved it so much last year, we booked to come back. Its a coothie cottage, open plan kitchen, diner and living room. Warm and cosy, and an enclosed little garden, ideal for the dog. The beds are super comfy and the shower huge. Longhoughton itself is so accessible for the coast and siRead moreghts around Northumberland. The garden is compact and private and must be a super sun trap in the summer! Holiday Cottages staff are so good too! Hide

Reviewed by Henry 1st January 2023

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Great location as able to walk from the door round down to the beach and then either north or south.

Reviewed by Nicky 27th December 2022

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This is a well appointed cottage in the heart of Longhoughton, only a short walk to the local shop, cafe and beach. The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable and peaceful. The courtyard style enclosed garden is perfect for guests with dogs.

Reviewed by Philip 12th November 2022

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Very comfortable stay and cottage was spotless, thanks for treats , and milk/ juice, beds were very comfortable, great location.

Reviewed by Michelle 29th October 2022

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The Bothy is a beautiful little cottage, everything you could possibly want and need. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise to find, especially the little doggie pack of chews, toy and poop bags. Unfortunately I fell on a walk on the first full day and broke my wrist. This however did not spoil our holiday, the location of the cottage proved to beRead more perfect, bus stop outside, short walk to the coast path, shop up the road and a cafe/ takeaway a couple of doors down. Lovely Hide

Reviewed by Neil 22nd October 2022

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The Bothy is beautiful and is in a brilliant location! We loved coming home to the cosy cottage after a day on Northumberland's gorgeous beaches!

Reviewed by Helen 15th October 2022

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We had a lovely time at the Bothy. The house was cosy and had everything you could need. The map on the wall is a nice feature. It was great that the garden was enclosed so we could safely let our dog out. The location is fantastic with great walks. We enjoyed breakfast at the Running Fox in Longhoughton. There are many restaurants a short drive awRead moreay in Alnmouth. Thank you for a lovely stay. We would recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 8th October 2022

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Cottage is small but well equipped with everything you need and very clean , the outside patio area is small but secure if you have dogs or small children. Parking on drive is a bit tight getting in/out for large vehicles as shared with another property but manageable. The village is well placed to visit all areas of the beautiful Northumberland coRead moreastline, also a lovely walk from the Cottage near by to local beach. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 3rd September 2022

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A lovely cottage in a wonderful part of the country.We couldnt find any fault with it.

Reviewed by Louise 20th August 2022

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Loved the bothy. Small but beautiful with well equipped kitchen/dining area and really nice slouchy sofa in the lounge area. Outdoor space small but also lovely & most importantly secure, which allowed us to let our dog out without any worry of escape.

Reviewed by Wendy 13th August 2022

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We had a lovely time in Longhoughton. It was very handy for the Northumbrian coast, Alnwick. It has a local co-op, small cafe and a running fox bakery. The beach is about 2 miles away accessed via Low Stead farm. Its a lovely wee cove.

Reviewed by Richard 23rd July 2022

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Reviewed by Tina 16th July 2022

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Superb accommodation. Excellent location. Everything you need is there. Would absolutely return

Reviewed by Helen 2nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Trish 5th June 2022

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Our 6 night stay at The Bothy was excellent: what a great location! The cottage is comfortable, cosy and well equipped. The owner kindly left some flowers and treats for us: a lovely touch. Id love the opportunity to stay again.

Reviewed by Mary 28th May 2022

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The bungalow is in a lovely quiet location and was clean; the kitchen equipment was good and the beds comfortable and a nice shower. The garden/courtyard is lovely and private and it is a little sun trap. However bungalow is smaller than we thought, unfortunately my husband has mobility issues, and struggled with the cobbled court yard and using thRead moree shower as there was nothing to hold on to, also settee is very low so a struggle to get up. For fully mobile person highly recommend it, Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 14th May 2022

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Lovely compact property. Has everything you need. Added bonus of doggy and human treats left by owners. Thoroughly enjoyed our week. Property well located for visiting coast and a variety of tourist attractions.

Reviewed by Alison 30th April 2022

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Fabulous cottage, very comfortable and cosy. good location with co-op just up the road and easy to get to lovely walks and beach. Would love to stay there again.

Reviewed by Graham 23rd April 2022

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Reviewed by Jennifer 16th April 2022

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We loved the location for exploring this coast line, ideally situated, nice and quiet, and thanks for the treats on arrival, welcoming gesture

Reviewed by Jill 9th April 2022

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Had a wonderful week in Northumberland. We found the cottage very comfortable and quiet. Especially loved the big sofa for chilling out after a day's walking. Location excellent. Hope to return.

Reviewed by Lesley 19th March 2022

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Reviewed by Jen 12th March 2022

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What a super little cottage. We booked at short notice and were delighted with the price, the cottage and the location. Its so comfortable, the open plan works well. Its was just to two of us and the dog, so plenty space. The courtyard is lovely on a sunny afternoon. The village it beautiful and the coast so accessible. We didnt use it but noticed Read morea regular bus service for the coast came through the village. Lots of brilliant local producers, hoping to return next year. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 5th February 2022

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Really nice, clean cottage on our first visit to Northumberland. Welcome pack was great and our dog appreciated her bits as well! Both the cafes in the village are within 2 mins walk and the Co-op is 5 mins walk so really convenient. The owners have left instructions on how to use things and it just had a good feel about it - good base for steppingRead more off to see the sites that the area has to offer but don't forget the local beach as it is amazing or maybe lets keep it a secret! Thank you Hide

Reviewed by susan 23rd January 2022

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A lovely cosy cottage ideally situated for walks on local beaches and accessing other locations. The bathroom is small,but average sized, fully mobile people are fine. They have made the most of the space. We found it fine. The local beach is well worth the walk - almost empty and can easily get to Boulmer. If you fancy a real seafood treat, the olRead mored boat house at Amble does a fabulous seafood platter for sharing. We would definitely return to this cottage and the area. Ideal for everyone. Hide

Reviewed by Lily 15th January 2022

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I had a lovely 3 night stay at the cottage. Its in a quiet area which is what I wanted and only a walk away from the beach so I have no complaints. Will definitely be back again.

Reviewed by Julie 1st January 2022

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Reviewed by Sarah 28th December 2021

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Reviewed by Anthony 23rd December 2021

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this property is lovely it has everything you would need for a stay in the area. Its clean and compact and in a great location We were very comfortable during our stay over Christmas and had a wonderful time. We especially loved the feature wall with the map of the area and the large very comfortable settee. The owners had even taken time to decoraRead morete the place for Christmas which was a lovely touch. Hide

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Photos
View of the property
Tastefully decorated open plan living area
Enjoy your breakfast and plan your day
Cosy and bright lounge area
Enjoy a cosy movie night
Well equipped kitchen
A great bright social space
So much to see in the local area
Stay in and have a game of 'The Bothy-opoly'
Show 9 moreBright and funky twin or king size bedroom

Location

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