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A 'travel expert but parenting novice' stays at South Lodge

A 'travel expert but parenting novice' stays at South Lodge

Self confessed 'travel expert but parenting novice' Gaby Le Breton tells us about her stay at one of our C&C Tots properties, the beautifully presented South Lodge, Twizell Estate in Northumberland. C&C Tots is a portfolio of holiday homes which are specifically equipped with the essentials that babies or toddlers need. With a supply of Babease in the larder, you're all set for an easy-peasy family friendly holiday with Crabtree & Crabtree!

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Savour the flavour with our local foodie festivals

Savour the flavour with our local foodie festivals

September. A chance to celebrate the food that surrounds us during a month where the countryside, harvest and local producers take centre stage. With a smashing food festival taking place in our local area every weekend for the next five weeks, this month is the prime time to tantalise your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons with local foodie escapades and all-round autumnal jollity.

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Discover our favourite quirky local eateries this summer

Discover our favourite quirky local eateries this summer

Whet your appetite and tempt your taste buds with this collection of Team C&C's favourite local eateries with a quirky twist. From fresh lobster and chilled champagne sipped on the harbour to a Sunday roast of local produce served in a unique treehouse, we've worked to ensure your dining pleasure is catered for this summer.

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Splendid summer staycations for you and your family

Splendid summer staycations for you and your family

The summer holidays are fast approaching, bringing with them ample opportunity for adventure and magical memory-making in Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and East Lothian. Whether it’s a seaside stroll beside fairy tale castles or finding fluffy new friends high in the hills, our beautiful region offers fun for tots, teens and everyone in between. Prepare to blow away the cobwebs, experience Swallows and Amazons style adventures and fully embrace your downtime together. Allow us to share some of our favourite activities.

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We launch C&C Tots

We launch C&C Tots

We proudly present C&C Tots, a handpicked portfolio of baby-friendly properties stacked with all the essentials and local insider tips for a stress-free UK staycation.

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In the know: secret pleasures and places, selected by our cottage owners

In the know: secret pleasures and places, selected by our cottage owners

With insider knowledge of Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and East Lothian, we asked a handful of our cottage owners to divulge their secret pleasures and places in our local area. From Instagramable independent cafés to Northumberland's Dark Skies and perfect viewpoints, read on to discover their go-to ideas for your next stay with us.

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