Now that winter is settling in and the countdown to Christmas is officially on, here at Crabtree & Crabtree things are looking decidedly festive. We’ve strung up strings of twinkling lights, we're already thinking about decorations for the tree and have been excitedly swapping notes on the best festive fun that the North of England and the South of Scotland have to offer.
Read MoreWe’ve teamed up with our lovely friends at Laura Thomas Co to give you the chance of winning the ultimate combo of a two-night stay at Redcliff But ‘n’ Ben, our gorgeous little cottage for two near North Berwick in East Lothian, plus over £200 worth of wonderful LTCO products to get you excited about winter! Read on to find out how to enter.
Read MoreFrom Hansel and Gretel-like hideaways and cheery cottages to fire-warmed cabins, many of our holiday homes come into their own during winter. So, this month we bring you our pick of the cosiest and most enchanting cottages for the season. Complete with roaring fires, deep bathtubs, snug sitting rooms and AGAs there’s plenty to find comfort and joy in.
Read MoreFrom imposing castles and mysterious islands steeped in legend, to crumbling abbeys, fortified towns and the Roman remains of Hadrian’s Wall, there’s plenty to explore and oodles of history to discover in the Borderlands, whether you base yourself on the English side or the Scottish side. Read on to discover some of our picks for this autumn.
Read MoreFrom uncrowded beaches and remote boltholes to popular seaside towns and the bustling streets of Edinburgh during the city’s infamous Fringe Festival we’ve rounded up August’s hidden gems and the hotspots, so that you can find your perfect summer staycation whatever shape or form it might take. Read on to discover more.
Read MoreAs we settle into autumn, this is the perfect time to dig out rods and waders and plan a fantastic fishing holiday. With more than 25 properties perched right on the banks of the Tweed, North Tyne, Teviot and Till, we have an ever-growing collection that not only offers great fishing but has plenty to keep the rest of the family entertained.
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