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Crookham Dairy

(Ref. 1131401)

Crookham near Etal, Northumberland Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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This property is highly rated by our customers!

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12 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a great week at Crookham Diary and we were very lucky with the weather."

    Visited Wooler to hike around Humbleton Hill and parts of St Cuthberts Way, well worth a trip to the summit for the views, nice cafe in Wooler too. Additionally walked a loop around Hethpool and we were lucky enough to spot a couple of Salmon under the bridge. The house was very clean and very well equipped. Numerous table tennis matches kept our boys entertained. Yvonne was very helpful to ensure we enjoyed our week and provided a very generous welcome pack. Thank you for our stay, we will definitely recommend Crookham Diary.

    Hi, Thank you for the comments, very much appreciated., we hope you visit again. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Oct 2024

  • "Lovely property, very spacious and comfortable."

    I’d highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in the locale. Dog friendly yard and a very hospitable and generous owner.

    Hi there, Really pleased you enjoyed your visit, we hope you visit again soon! Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Oct 2024

  • "I've never been in a holiday cottage so well equipped."

    There was more than enough of everything, and the knives were sharp. The house is really comfortable and has plenty of room. It is well located for exploring the northern part of Northumberland - within easy reach of Holy Island and Bamburgh - and the interesting villages of Ford and Etal are on the doorstep. Yvonne is friendly and has communicated well with us. I am happy to recommend Crookham Dairy.

    Hi, Many thanks for your kind comments, really pleased that you enjoyed you stay and we hope that you return to Northumberland soon. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Frank5.0Sep 2024

  • "A extremely well equipped property and the cleanliness was excellent."

    Lots of little extras which make the experience more pleasurable.

    Hi, Thank you for your comments, very much appreciated! Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynne5.0Sep 2024

  • "I have stayed at hundreds of places over the years But this is the best i have ..."

    I have stayed at hundreds of places over the years But this is the best i have ever stayed in soon as you go in you see the house as everything you need and milk fruit sugar coffee kitchen rolls Toilet rolls all cleaning stuff All i can say is BRILLIANT

    Hi there, Thank you very much for your lovely comments, really appreciated. We hope you visit us again soon. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin5.0Sep 2024

  • "We had an amazing time at Crookham Dairy."

    The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend Crookham Dairy if you are visiting Northumberland for your holiday. We visited the Bliuebell pub just a 10 minute walk up the road. We visited Lavender tea rooms in Ford which serve the most amazing home made food and service. The owners and staff are very friendly and the tea rooms are very clean. Highly recommended.

    Hi there, Many thanks for you lovely comments, very pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We hope you visit again soon. Sorry for the delay in responding! Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Aug 2024

  • "Stayed here for week with my husband, son and my parents."

    What an amazing house. Spotlessly clean, massive inside and very comfortable ,just perfect for our stay. Beds soo comfy we all slept well after busy days exploring. We loved the games room too and now experts at table tennis. Thank you Yvonne for the lovely welcome treats. Beaches not too far about half hour from the house and the coastline in Northumberland are stunning and not too busy. We visited Bamburgh castle, holy island, seahouses and lilidorei at Alnwick gardens which were all brilliant places to go for a day out. Nearby Heatherslaw steam railway which was brilliant and took us to etal castle and village. We drove to Eyemouth too over the border which is a fab fishing village. We were so lucky with the British weather too and only had one cold day. We all had a wonderful stay here but went far too quickly. We would love to come back again as still lots of places to explore. Thank you Mel, Dave & Finley Sue & Del

    Hi there, Thank you very much for you lovely comments, very much appreciated. Sorry in my late response! We hope you visit Northumberland again very soon. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Melanie5.0Aug 2024

  • "Really lovely place to stay."

    We had a great time thanks. Gorgeous location, plenty of beautiful walks and lovely countryside. Between rivers and sea.

    Hi, Thank you for your comments, really pleased you enjoyed your week. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Jul 2024

  • "The property was lovely, spacious and very clean."

    A building full of character and history. Very well equipped, there was everything you could need and much more. The welcome gifts were brilliant and very much enjoyed. A lovely peaceful location for a relaxing getaway. We stayed as a couple with two adult daughters and dog, and had plenty of space. The enclosed yard was great for the dog to freely explore. Plenty to see and do. Nice local pub, serving good food. Great place to stay as a base for exploring the Northumberland coast and other places of interest. We would definitely love to stay again.

    Hi, Many thanks for your kind review. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and it was lovely to meet you and have a chat! We hope you visit us again soon. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Justin5.0Jun 2024

  • "Crookham Dairy was a really characterful house and much larger than we expected."

    Its village setting was quiet but most convenient for local pub and bus. The farmyard (included in the rental) was an ornithologist’s paradise, and the surrounding countryside beautiful. Above all the owner (Yvonne) was extremely helpful and generous, and her preparation for new tenants 100%. For us, it was a great fortnight’s break.. Anna and Anthony .

    Hi there, Many thanks for your very kind feedback and useful comments. I just wanted to confirm that as we discussed, I have now added instructions about the opening the yard gates in the email sent to guests prior to arrival - thank you for the suggestion! (and it is still in the information pack in the house) and mentioned the comment about the property description on the website 'underselling' the property to Sykes, so hopefully they will review this. We hope that you visit Northumberland again soon. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony4.4May 2024

  • "Brilliant property."

    Lovely and peaceful and has everything you need

    Hi there, Many thanks for you kind review, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Apologies for the delay in my response, have just discovered today that I can respond to your comments! We hope you visit again soon. Kind regards. Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Apr 2024

  • "Our stay was made that much more enjoyable because of the amazing welcome we had in this home."

    We were greeted with a cake, biscuits and a full bowl of fruit along with some beautiful flowers on the dining table. Our children demolished the biscuits very quickly. Everything was thought of by Yvonne including having an emergency supply of most things such as toothpaste, deodorant and sanitary products which turned out to be needed as we had forgotten a couple of things on our way to the property. The beds were very comfortable and we all wanted to stay much longer than the 3 days that we were there. It's location was perfect for our historical tour of Northumberland and Edinburgh and we will definitely want to come back again. Thanks again from Robert, Fran and children.

    Hi there, Apologies for the very late response to your lovely review (have just discovered today that I can make a response!). We are very pleased that you enjoyed your week in Northumberland and hopefully you will visit again soon. Kind regards, Yvonne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Mar 2024

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room with open fire
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Games room/utility
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi, table tennis, and table football
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Rear yard with furniture
  • Front garden with lawn and bench
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles
  • Note: There are steps throughout the property, please take care
  • Please note the property can only accept Saturday arrival
  • Please note: the games room is unheated

The property

Etal 2.6 miles.

Set in the Northumberland countryside in the village of Crookham is Crookham Dairy, a traditional, sandstone cottage, boasting plenty of space for a family break.

With front and rear gardens, open fires and a sought-after games room, this Northumberland holiday home welcomes six guests and two furry friends to enjoy a break on a non-working farm.

The property was built in the early 20th century, having been a former dairy farm with a butchers, but is now the most inviting home, any time of year.

Inside, a bespoke kitchen, well-equipped with all you need to cater to your culinary needs invites you to cook up a storm, while the dining room with seating for six and a toasty open fire is where you can gather to enjoy your feast.

From here, you can find the sitting room, home to another open fire to cosy up near, along with a Smart TV for your evening entertainment.

Next is the games room, located in the old butchers’ shop and keeping with the character of the property, with table tennis and table football to keep you occupied and handy laundry facilities.

Completing the ground floor is a sleek shower room, ideal for freshening up after a day of exploring, while the first floor houses a bathroom for when you need a longer soak in the bath.

Choose from a zip/link super-king-size for flexibility, a king-size, or a twin on the first floor when it is time to rest your head for the night.

Outside, the rear yard has the ideal furniture setup for some alfresco meals, or simply admire the front garden and countryside views from the bench with a cup of coffee.

Crookham and the surrounding area of Northumberland is packed with adventure, with Etal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Bamburgh and more to explore.

Take a trip to Etal, a picturesque village with a 13th-century castle, popular children’s railway, a winding river and a family-friendly pub, the Black Bull.

From here, you can travel to Berwick-upon-Tweed, a walled town full of history and bustling cafés, before arriving at Bamburgh, home to one of the most iconic castles in the country, with pristine sand dunes and welcoming pubs overlooking the sea.

Whether you're looking for a unique day out, family fun, or a romantic weekend away, Northumberland is the perfect destination.

Create memories that will last a lifetime at Crookham Dairy.

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About the location

ETAL

Ford 2.3 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 10.3 miles; Bamburgh 19.6 miles.

The picturesque village of Etal rests in the far north of Northumberland in between Wooler and Coldstream, and forms the estate to the Joicey Family, and has done for over 100 years with its neighbouring settlement of Ford. Etal is home to a handful of fantastic, historic attractions that garner many visitors each year, including the ruins of the 14th century Etal Castle and the magnificent Etal Manor . Visitors can easily find their amenities on the village's main road, with the post office, general store and a tearoom combined into one for villagers' convenience; along with the fantastic Black Bull Bar, a place boasting fabulous good and a great atmosphere. A short distance south of the village is the fascinating attraction of the Heatherslaw Cornmill, a heritage museum packed with interactive exhibits for all the family that backs onto the Heatherslaw Light Railway, a locomotive built by Neville Smith, running between Etal and Ford. Visitors can follow the River Till to Ford and visit the family-friendly Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre, before touring the gorunds of Ford's breathtaking castle and Lady Waterford Hall. Fans of the outdoors will be elated with Etal being moments away from the border of Northumberland National Park, along with the village's great access to the Northumberland coastline, with the Farne Islands waiting to be explored. The village also acts as a great gateway to Scotland, resting just below the English and Scottish border.

Please note the property can only accept Saturday arrivals