Sugar Sands

36 Customer Reviews

• "Perfect property."

  Really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Aug 2024

• "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!

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Jul 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jun 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Carole4.4★Jun 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Keith2.2★May 2024

• "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!

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★May 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★May 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Apr 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Darren4.1★Mar 2024

• "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.

  Evening Kevin, Thank you for your recent review of Sugar Sands. I am sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay, however, I do find your review rather inaccurate. The property was repainted in October 2023, painting is done once a year. The sofas are from M&S the abbey range and cost over £2000 a few years ago. The dining table and chairs are from John Lewis. The fridge freezer is being replaced but I have corrected the thermostat which was a rather simple task. I have a large L200 truck, a Transit Custom van and an Alfa Romeo, never had an issue parking? I agree parking outside the gate can be tight, but outside the garage space is plentiful. During the recent high winds we had some damage to the wall and fence outside the property, this is being dealt with, finding a good builder is difficult and they come with a wait period. I have taken on board your comments regarding the mattress and are looking into this. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin2.5★Feb 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Feb 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Melanie2.5★Jan 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Dec 2023

• "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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  Reviewed by Moya5.0★Nov 2023

• "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.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2023

• "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 !!

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Oct 2023

• "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

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Sep 2023

• "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.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Mar 2023

• "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!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Mar 2023

• "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.

  Reviewed by Stuart1.9★Mar 2023

• "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.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Feb 2023

• "Fabulous location, especially for walking."

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

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jan 2023

• "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.

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Jan 2023

• "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.

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Nov 2022

• "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.

  May 2022

• "Beautiful house in a perfect situation for exploring Northumberland."

  Warm and comfortable with everything you need.

  Oct 2021

• "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.

  Oct 2019

• "A most comfortable and warm house when it turned cold."

  Quiet and private but near a shop and walks.

  May 2019

• "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.

  Oct 2018

• "Very clean and warm house."

  Home from home.

  Sep 2018

• "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!

  Aug 2018

• "Great location to visit the coastal areas."

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

  Jul 2018

• "The property was a first class site and location."

  Jun 2018

• "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!

  Jun 2018

• "Very comfortable and clean."

  Plentiful supply of crockery, cutlery etc.

  Jun 2018

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