Sugar Sands

Sugar Sands is a nice house in a great area with a beautiful beach in walking distance and it’s in a good location for visiting many attractions The beds were comfy and the house is well equipped to cook a meal , the local coop is a short walk away and very handy Having the use of the garden is very nice WiFi isn’t great which made it hard to look up places to visit in the area The accommodation could be cleaner , we had to clean the cutlery drawer and some of the glasses and cups, some bowls and cups are very marked and need replacing.

Some places eg skirting boards ,sink plugs , cobwebs on lights could be cleaner

Sugar Sands is a modern home on a small quiet estate and conveniently placed for visiting Northumbria.

Clean, comfortable and very well equipped with a pleasant secure garden. We and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Longhoughton is a fabulous, friendly village.

It is very well located for beautiful Northumberland attractions. The Running Fox is a lovely place for a treat but an absolute must for a visit is Company B - it is exceptional and a real treasure. SugarSands House is well situated alongside attractive, modern houses. It was very clean, well-equipped and comfortable. I had a restful break. Neighbours were helpful and kind. Craig, the owner, was quick to respond to a couple of queries.

This was a great find: perfect location, just ten minutes out of Alnwick and deep in the country; everything we needed for a trip away and a nice, clean and well kept cottage.

We love Northumberland and this was a great base for exploring the area and going on nice walks with the dogs. Parking was great and the village was nice and quiet but with a well stocked Coop a couple of minutes away. For the owners only: the place could do with a lick of paint in a few areas but it wasn't scuffy by any means. We are sure to return.

Lovely well presented and maintained property on the Northumberland coastline.

Everything you need for a relaxing break. Running fox ( for afternoon teas) literally 150 meters away, local co-op shop 150 meters over the road. Nice walks to boulmer, Howick, Craster on your doorstep. Highly recommend this property.

Lovely place clean & tidy in a nice quiet area close to beaches & other villages & towns.

Definitely one to come back to when in the area. Adrian.

This was our 3rd visit to sugar sands, and we have already booked for next year, we can not fault anything about this accommodation, it feels like a home away from home, beaches are fantastic, all within a short drive away.

Everything you could possibly need is there for you.

Excellent place to stay, comfortable clean property within easy reach of beaches and places of interest

Extremely warm and cosy.

cottage. It's location was ideal for exploring in all directions. This ticked all our boxes and highly recommend as a great place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay very much and loved the location as it was central for getting to all the places we like to go to.

The tv was frustrating as it kept going off so we stopped using it apart from dvds. There was only two of us and we found the main bed very comfortable indeed.

We visit Northumberland several times a year and this was our first stay in Sugar Sands and it did not disappoint!

A well positioned and well equipped property that was clean and comfortable in a quiet location. A couple of things that would make the property even better would be to have privacy blinds in the bathrooms and blackout blinds in the bedrooms as the street lights directly outside the house are very bright and facing towards the windows, however, we will definitely return!

Very happy with the location as most beaches and facilities were a short drive away.

The property is well proportioned with lots of room.a bit tight to park at the rear of the house as next door dont park with you in mind but we parked in front of the garage.but all in all very nice weeks stay.

We were disappointed with the cleanliness didn't seem like it had been cleaned properly.

Also there are a few things that need fixing like the curtain pole in the living room that falls down if you draw the curtains. Garden also needs tending as there were long brambles that needed cutting back which we tried to do with scissors to prevent our grandchild from getting hurt. The house itself is OK but seems like it needs some TLC.

Excellent.

House. Great location and very spacious. Tv a bit complex need instructions to find terrestrial Tv

Lovely house in a perfect setting for exploring Northumberland.

We had an absolutely fantastic family getaway at Sugar Sands.

The communication from Craig and Anna was first class, with plenty of info and a real effort made to make our stay comfortable. The location is great, on a quiet residential area that is a perfect base for exploring the Northumberland coast. As well as a local shop you’ve got two excellent choices for breakfast - Company B could not have been friendlier and they’re well worth a visit, while Running Fox is the sort of place you wish you could teleport home (the cakes and pies are dreamy). The beach is an easy walk, plus you’ve got plenty of other super spots to seek out nearby: Amble, Warkworth, Craster, Alnmouth, Alnwick are all within 15-20mins drive, and the bus stop in Longhoughton is just around the corner, too. The house was super cosy and comfortable with everything you need for a getaway (we even had a lovely chat or two with the neighbours - it really feels like a home away from home!) Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Amazing cottage.

. we had 4 adults and stayed comfortably here. Very clean when we arrived! Had an issue where the tv broke but Craig came personally to put a new one in.. very responsive when we contacted him. Only thing was the 2nd bedroom could do with a new mattress which would make it more comfortable apart from that was a perfect week and couldn’t ask for more. Parking is perfect and the area is so quiet.. co-op down the road and a gorgeous cafe down the road.. highly recommend Craig and Anna’s cottage it’s a real treat ☺️

Lovely property and would not hesitate to book again.

We met the owners, Anna and Craig, upon arrival as they were tidying the garden, what a super friendly couple.

The house met all our expectations. It’s very light and airy, lovely and warm and the beds are so comfy. The back garden, although small, met our and our dogs’ needs perfectly. Lots of walks from the doorstep and very useful to have a local Co-op just around the corner. Easy to access from the A1 and situated on the Coastal Road, what more could you want? Finally, John, the neighbour, is great such an interesting and knowledgeable chap. Will we go back? You bet we will!

Lovely house in a quiet village.

It was quite cosy with 6 of us, but we managed. Found the oven knobs got extremely hot if you were using the grill and had to leave the oven door slightly ajar. The kitchen is very well equipped and has everything you need. Outside could do with a tidy up and the guttering on the roof needs cleaning out. Lots of information about the local area in the hallway. The local Co-op is very handy and it’s easy to get to the bigger shops in Alnwick. Games, jigsaws and DVD’s are all nice extras. Craig had even put a Christmas tree and some decorations up in the living room. Lovely sea view from the back bedroom.

Warm, comfortable and great location for exploring the area.

Another great week away with our labradors, who hate the fireworks, this area did not dissapoint, never heard one.

We will definitely be back again !!

Great location.

Very good facilities. Ease of booking. Need a better bed (currently a camp bed) for 6 adults, 2 more arm chairs in lounge would benefit comfort for all. Would highly recommend.

Perfect property.

Really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely week at Sugar Sands.

The house is well equipped and having a third toilet downstairs was a real bonus especially when we had 6 adults for part of the week. It is perfectly positioned to see many beautiful places. Our longest drive was 40 minutes to Holy Island. The beaches are spectacular. The local one, a short drive (but with a paying car park) was a 40 minute walk away. Perfect for a dog walk and swim! The garden is perfect for a dog and the downstairs is fully laminate flooring so easy to keep clean. The local Coop is very convenient but larger shots are only 10 minutes drive away. The two double beds were very comfortable, the only negative is that the comfort of the two single beds was not great. Both showers were really good. The house is on a quiet cul de sac and the parking spaces were very convenient and large. This was our first time in Northumberland and I would definitely consider coming back to Sugar Sands again, especially if the sun is going to shine as much as it did during our week!

Perfect base to visit Northumberland, comfortable, spacious and clean.

Garden enclosed so perfect for the dogs and it's nice and peaceful to sit outside with barely any noise . Will be booking again for next year.

All very Cheam and well stocked.

I confess to bring disappointed initially as the house is on a housing estate. The impression is given that it is close to the sea but it's three quarters of an hour's walk away. With 2 small children and a disabled grandfather, this meant we had to take the car. And parking fees are now in place with an app which simply doesn't work.

Cleanliness was not satisfactory.

Some floors were dirty , lots of dog hairs in the bathrooms, kitchen,, dining room and utility. Kitchen cupboard doors, fronts and handles very dirty; kitchen floor sticky, inside cupboards not cleaned. We had to spend time vacuuming and cleaning on arrival. Central heating system was too difficult to operate when weather was cold.Fridge freezer was not working correctly,at its highest temperature the fridge was not cold enough and this was reported to the owner at the time.

Excellent house, close to coast.

Clean, well stocked with consumables and kitchen equipment. 2 parking spaces- car by back gate, space for SUV in front of garage in courtyard. Lovely sofas (telly a bit small....), comfortable beds, 2 bathrooms with instant hot water, handy down stairs loo, good wifi, books, dvds and location leaflets (some a bit old....). Great Coop local 2 mins walk. Fabulous location for castles at Alnwick, Dunstanborough and Bamburgh, boat trip to Lindisfarne and Farne Islands, Howick gardens and beach/ coastal walks with dog. Recommended!

Beautiful property in a prime location for many beautiful beaches.

Happy to be returning in September. Property has everything you need for a really comfortable stay.

Sugar Sands is a beautifully maintained modern house with everything provided for a relaxing holiday.

A quiet location, easy parking and a pretty garden are bonuses.

We were a bit worried about staying at the property after reading some of the most recent reviews but we very much enjoyed our stay despite some very wet weather with flooding close by.

The smart TV and games/jigsaws provided came in very handy! The cottage is very well located with lots of lovely places to visit close by. We had no problems parking as there was ample room by the garage. There was plenty of space for two adults and two teens and pretty much everything we needed was provided. Our only grumble was the very firm mattresses, easily fixed with some toppers.

Great location and everything you need home from home.

Just back garden light needs fixing as kept flashing and couldn't find a switch. Would be handy to have a book/guide of how things work, just a brief easy guide as we couldn't find the switch to the outside light and had to guess how to work the washer and dryer. As it is dog friendly where the nearest vets details are located with contact numbers, just in case of an emergency.

This property reminds us of holiday home standards of 20 or 30 years ago.

Furniture not comfortable, mattress in serious need of replacing. Fridge/freezer not working properly, fridge not cold enough, freezer too cold. TV small by modern standards. Parking very difficult, probably OK for a small/medium size car, but not a large car or SUV. Property needs some serious TLC inside and out.

A nice property, very quiet location.

With in easy reach of lots of places to visits. Well equipped although beds would benefit from a good matters topper.

The evening that I arrived the door handle from the kitchen into the hall broke.

This prevented me from accessing the bedroom and all of my belongings. I rang and texted Craig on both of the mobile phone numbers provided but got no response, I still haven’t heard anything from him. I tried to release the door handle using items from the cutlery draw, it didn’t work. Weighing up my options I could either sleep in my clothes on the kitchen floor, or leave the house and find a hotel for the night. It was now 22:45, I went out to the car to look for a blanket and noticed that the neighbours kitchen light was on so I knocked on their back door. John, the neighbour, came round and managed to release the door latch and prop the door open. He told me that he had to replace a different handle the previous week. This was a horrible experience and left me wary of closing and doors in the house. The property felt a bit neglected with several light bulbs that need changing. The outside light doesn’t work so a torch is useful. The bed is worn out and very hard and lumpy. New pillows are needed. A very upsetting and disappointing experience compounded by the lack of any communication from Craig or Anna.

Excellent place to stay, particularly with a dog as three beaches within 2 miles.

Lots of lovely sandy beaches in this part of Northumberland, castles and places to visit aplenty. House very comfortable and could only be improved by installing a sink in utility. Owners very amenable. Handy Co-op and lovely cafe in the village.

We had the most amazing stay at sugar sands, the cottage was really nice and spacious, we will definitely be back next year, our two chocolate labradors really loved the beaches, amazing time had by all.

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A very nice stay in this holiday home end October.

Had everything needed for 4 adults and two grandchildren. Shame the weather was not brilliant but would be lovely earlier in the year.

Lovely property, all the home comforts provided.

Thanks for the welcome bottle of wine. So handy to the the co-op and Running Fox cafe so very close. We found the neighbours were up very early (before 6am) .. presumably commuting to work, they weren’t noisy but unfortunately woke the dog up .. and hence woke us up !!

Sugar sands is a modern house, spacious and very comfortable.

Parking space behind house and in front of garage block so ideal. Nice private garden. Well equipped with everything you need. On a quiet estate in a lovely village with co op nearby and a cafe. Great walk to the beaches just over a mile away so it’s in a great location. Good access to roads to explore Northumberland . Fully recommend the house . Had a wonderful week here

This is a really great holiday cottage.

Has all the facilities you need and a great base for exploring the Northumberland area. The cottage itself is very comfortable, well laid out and in a very quiet area of Longhoughton.

Lovely spacious property in a quite location.

Lovely neighbour and a coop just accross the road. Secure garden and a great base to explore the area. Really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

On arrival - Fire not fixed to wall.

Shower base broken in multiple places, base of kitchen unit broken. Fridge door covering broken and sharp edges. Kitchen tiles need a deep clean. Bathroom and toilet mirrors dirty and streaky as was mere all the glass shelves. No blinds in living room so had to keep curtains shut! Garden showed on pics as private and is overlooked by next door with a view of her bins. Had to put bin at gate to stop it blowing open as no lock on it. Outside light faulty and flashes all night. Outside gutter at the back leaking badly.

Had another lovely week at Sugar Sands.

This was our second stay here and we hope to be back. It's very well placed for cycling, walking and generally seeing the area.

Fabulous location, especially for walking.

Super clean accommodation and extremely comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely recommend!

Sugar Sands is a comfortable home with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

The location is quiet and the neighbours friendly. The beach is secluded and picturesque and accessible through a beautiful farmland drive or walk. This was was the perfect stay for 4 adults, 2 tots and 2 pooches with ample room for all. We would recommend Sugar Sands to anyone.

Sugar Sands is a clean and very comfortable holiday home on a small, quiet housing estate in Longhoughton and is within a short walk to the village Co-op.

The village is also within walking distance of a beautiful beach. The garden is fully enclosed so ideal for dogs. It’s a real home from home, good for family summer holidays but also cosy and snug for a winter break like our recent stay.

Very comfortable and clean.

Plentiful supply of crockery, cutlery etc.

Great, good value, property, in a really handy location.

As a couple (plus a dog) we were spoilt by having three bedrooms, two bathrooms and three toilets! The fenced garden was an asset too. The area was nice and quiet at night. We were blessed with amazing weather all week, and the information provided about local beaches was brilliant! We were completely unaware of these beaches, despite our frequent holidays in this area!

The property was a first class site and location.

Great location to visit the coastal areas.

Plenty of beaches that accept dogs. The property is well equipped and easily caters for six people.

Sugar Sands is a lovely, spacious property situated in a lovely little village with every comfort catered for.

We had peace and quiet surrounded by nice people. A real home from home. We loved it!

Very clean and warm house.

Home from home.

Comfortable modern property in handy location.

Very good instructions regarding using oven, heating and siting of main fuse box which is often overlooked. Lovely small enclosed garden.

A most comfortable and warm house when it turned cold.

Quiet and private but near a shop and walks.

If you want somewhere to stay that has everything, then sugar sands is the place.

Sea views from the upstairs, the house is clean and comfortable, we stay as a family of 6 adults and there is loads of room.

Beautiful house in a perfect situation for exploring Northumberland.

Warm and comfortable with everything you need.

Sugar Sands is in a perfect location to enjoy coastal walks and many of the local attractions.

The cottage is well equipped and clean and comfortable.