Sandhills

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. On arrival you see what appears to be a small unassuming wooden cottage. But then you open the door to a beautiful interior with plenty of room for 3 plus a dog. It is so well equipped with everything that is needed and more. It is also beautifully furnished, so warm and comfortable. It was immaculately clean and smelt delightful! On our second morning we opened the door to see a deer on the hill. A short walk over the dunes took us to the stunning beach and views of Holy Island and more. 10 minutes walk down the road and we were in the village with a variety of eating and drinking venues. All I can say is it was perfect in every way."

"We certainly did have a lovely time at Sandhills. We loved the cottage and it's position was ideal for us as we had our labradoodle with us. We walked every day on the dunes and also visited the wonderful beach along with others in the area. The weather was mixed but that didn't stop us getting out and about and, although my husband is a Northumbrian, we found new places as well as visiting old haunts. The cottage was spotless when we arrived which we particularly appreciated given the current climate and we hope we left it in a way that made it easy for them to clean once we'd gone. Thank you, too, for the wonderful welcome basket of goodies and for the little extras e.g. the toiletries, loo rolls, washing tablets. These are not always provided and were a lovely extra touch. We will definitely be back to the area and will most definitely take a look at your properties when deciding where to stay. We will also highly recommend you to others. Yes, a glowing report. Thank you again."

"There is not a great deal to say about our stay at Sandhills Bamburgh but a great big WOW. The cottage was pure luxury, everything from furnishings to bedding was of the very best quality, the bed so very comfortable, an added extra of the most wonderful toiletries, not usual in self catering. Everything immaculate as regards cleanliness, in these worrying times we felt 100 per cent safe, well done to the lady/ladies who do the cottage changeover, and the idea of putting linen/towels etc in separate bags when leaving makes it safer for all concerned. The garden was sheltered and very private, birds singing, a walk through the dunes to the beach, and the added bonus of seeing deer on a regular basis. Our holiday to Sandhills was cancelled last year because of lockdown, but Crabtree and Crabtree staff extremely helpful in re-arranging our visit for this year. Only one problem a week was not long enough, but as everyone wants to book holidays now we had to be satisfied with what we had. We will most certainly be returning as and when we can get in. Thank you again C & C."

"Firstly, I'd just like to say that we had a wonderful time at Sandhills. It was our first-time visiting Northumberland and can I say it was the perfect spot to stay and explore. Having the quaint little village of Bamburgh with Bamburgh Castle as the backdrop was breathtakingly beautiful. The huge beach and sand dunes were right on the doorstep and, for the most part, it felt like we were abroad somewhere. The sand is so white! Sandhills itself was perfect for us. We took our two dogs with us and it couldn't have suited them and ourselves better. All the facilities were as stated on the website. The garden was brilliant, with it been completely fenced off and safe for the dogs to run around. The cottage was super comfortable, warm, and cosy. The little hamper filled with necessities was a lovely touch as well as the milk & butter in the fridge. This was particularly nice after a long journey to be able to stick the kettle straight on. The cleaning products etc. were great too and we felt very safe to know that all the measures were in place for the current situation surrounding COVID. We did quite a lot of exploring the local areas. Holy island was something quite extraordinary so it is a must when visiting the area, as was a look around Bamburgh castle and a walk on the beach to Seahouses. It's safe to say that our two dogs were absolutely shattered when we arrived back home. Lastly, the customer service from your team has been brilliant and we would absolutely book another stay through you."

"We had a great time at Sandhills. Wonderful property in an ideal location. It ticked every box. It was spotless, the arrival package/box was lovely and we couldn’t have asked for more."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandhills and would not hesitate to recommend the cottage (and locality) to friends and family. The cottage was well equipped, tastefully furnished, clean and homely so we could not have asked for more. The beds and bedding were very comfortable and the toiletries and welcome hamper of local produce provided a lovely extra. We certainly hope to book with you again in the future."

"We would just like to say a big Thank You for the excellent cottage/lodge at Bamburgh. It far exceeded all our expectations. The property was exactly as shown on your web site. It was one of the best cottages we have stayed in and met all our requirements. The location was amazing, and would certainly come back for a second visit and have passed on Crabtree and Crabtree web site to all our friends. Thank you again, will be back in touch for our next trip."

"We had a wonderful holiday at Sandhills. The second time we have stayed at a Crabtree & Crabtree cottage and once again we were not disappointed. The location was superb and the Housekeeping team do a wonderful job. This cottage is obviously popular for dog owners but there was no evidence of this, unlike some properties we have stayed in. We hope to return to Sandhills next year."

"We had a lovely week and the cottage lived up to our expectations. The basket of goodies was very welcome on arrival after our journey and we became quite addicted to the cheese biscuits!"

"We had an absolutely amazing time at Sandhills!! I am so glad that we booked for 2 weeks as it gave us the time to just relax at the cottage without feeling that we had to be out and about every day. The location is perfect. The walk through the trees and over the dunes with the castle above us was breathtaking. Great local pubs to walk to and the beaches all along the coast are just magical. The drive into Bamburgh and the view to the Farne Islands took my breath away every time. Ted the dog has never slept so well. The cottage is very well equipped and we felt really at home. The welcome pack was lovely. It was a long journey to get there but was worth every congested mile of the A1!!!"

"Nothing at all to report on how you or Sandhills can better the service. Crabtree & Crabtree have been very helpful from start to finish. Sandhills is a fantastic cottage and we enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return."

"We have had a fabulous long weekend at Sandhills. We were very impressed with the property & the generous welcome pack was a lovely surprise."

"Everything was super & your service excellent. We had no problems with the cottage & loved it, especially the location. It was very well-equipped & we could have stayed much longer than a week! We would love to stay there again sometime. We look forward to booking with you again hopefully."

"We had a wonderful time at Sandhills and didn't want to leave. We loved the location and the attention to detail In the house such as the fantastic bedding, made it really special. We should certainly like to return and shall be telling our friends and family about you."

"Our first visit to Northumberland has been a real treat. The cottage - Sandhills was warm and welcoming, after a very wet journey. We had no idea how fabulous the beaches are in Northumberland. Ned especially had a ball! We will be back!"

"We had another absolutely amazing stay at Sandhills. The location of the cottage is fantastic & we were blessed with great weather. We really enjoyed walking straight onto the dunes & discovering the new Guru coffee van in the Links car park most mornings. We saw lots of deer, usually in the woods near the cottage but one morning right on the driveway! The cottage was cosy & warm to come back to after a long days walking."

"Beautifully appointed, fabulous location and very private! Warm and cosy with a super comfortable bed. Ideal location for exploring the area, centrally located and within easy distance of lovely places like: Holy Island, Beadnell, Newton by the Sea, Craster, Warkworth, Seahouses and many more."

"We really enjoyed our first visit to dog friendly Northumberland and our stay at Sandhills. The location was perfect for us to enjoy pretty Bamburgh and the beautiful beach and exploring further afield. Sandhills was very cosy and comfortable and we appreciated the off road parking and secure garden. Thank you for the lovely welcome basket - everything was delicious especially the cheese biscuits!"

"Another relaxing stay at Sandhills, its hard to think of something new to say that hasn’t already been said.

The Location of this cottage is a little hidden Gem, its set in its own grounds, surrounded by  woodland, which shields you from the main road, giving you complete privacy (Magic)

The cottage is tastefully decorated throughout, supplying everything you would need, and all of which are high quality goods, this makes the icing on the cake. (For us anyway) Also the Welcome Pack is very good too, with an added bonus for us this time as it was a Special Wedding Anniversary we were even supplied with a Bottle of Bubbly.

Bamburgh is within walking distance  10 mins approx, and Bamburgh  Castle is on the door step, in the village there are lots of places to eat,  and pubs if you just want to sit out and have a drink, catering for everyone’s taste, also there is an excellent Butchers (who’s pies are famous) and delicious.

The coastline is amazing, lots of coastal walks, and lots of different places to visit by car or public transport  which is very good. We had covered all the  places of interest on our previous visit, So we decided to try  over the Scottish Borders,  which was only about an hour or so away, St.Abbs, Burnmouth and Eyemouth are all well worth a visit, with lots of history, and stunning scenery.

Looking forward to our next visit to Northumberland and Scottish Borders."

"All well thank you. Great little place."

"We had a lovely time and the weather was so kind to us. Bamburgh was beautiful as ever and Alnwick gardens even in winter are stunning. You have Beautiful dog friendly accommodation."

"Just a quick couple of lines to say we had a lovely time at Sandhills, especially Jake our 18 month old black labrador. This is the first time he has been away from home and I was a little worried as to how he would settle. Needless to say he absolutely loved it and was no bother whatsoever. We loved the cottage and felt so comfortable,and the fact it was so close to the beach was a bonus. Would love to return sometime in the near future. Thanks for everything."