We're a family run holiday accommodation business providing luxury holiday homes across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing premium accommodation along with quick and efficient communication. We are always on hand to help with any questions or queries you may have, and our twenty first century approach will mean you always get complete flexibility when booking your stay. Whether you're staying with us for one night or two weeks, we know that you will enjoy the comfort and luxury that comes as standard at each of our Host & Stay properties.

Located in the sleepy village of Longhoughton, Crab Cottage is a newly decorated holiday home with plenty of charm. Surrounded by beautiful walks and breathtaking beaches, you’ll soon forget the stresses of everyday life here. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil getaway or a dog friendly adventure, this spacious property will certainly provide the ideal base for your stay with Alnwick, Amble and Rothbury just a short drive away. Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to 500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Crab Cottage is located in the small village of Longhoughton, just a short drive away from Alnwick. With cobbled streets lined with independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, the market town of Alnwick has charisma and personality in abundance. If you’re a keen reader, head to the old railway station and you’ll find one of the UK’s largest second-hand bookshops. As night falls, venture to one of the lively inns to enjoy live music. Alnwick also has some of the country’s top attractions including Alnwick Castle, which was the location for the famous Harry Potter film franchise. Discover a realm of adventure by taking on the Dragon Quest or complete broomstick training in the very spot where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson. Head to the Artisan Courtyard to have fun dressing up in medieval costumes and get a feel for 14th century life. You can also explore The Alnwick Garden where you’ll find 12 acres of magnificent gardens. When staying at Crab Cottage, you can seize the day at award-winning Bamburgh Castle, the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg. Discover over 3000 years of incredible history, high adventure, exhilarating views and sea air. The nearby pint-sized Holy Islands holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, coastal Lindisfarne Castle and the ancient Lindisfarne Priory. The coastal village of Craster is also another popular local spot. Follow your nose to L. Robson & Sons kipper smokehouse and embark on a delicious visit to the Northumberland coast. The kippers here are a delicacy which is exported to food lovers across the country, and it is reputedly popular with the British Royal Family.