North East England self catering and cottage accommodation

Burns Cottage, Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Set amidst the grounds of Thorpe Hall Estate, these two charming properties offer the perfect holiday retreat. Chapel Cottage, which adjoins the main hall enjoys wonderful views of the gardens and parkland. Whilst Corner Cottage is one of a pair close by. Both have pretty sitting-out areas. With beautiful sunsets, the River Tees flowing close by and the Teesdale Way, it is a truly magical setting. A local pub and farm shop providing good home-made food is ½ mile. Just 10 minutes by car, the market town of Barnard Castle offers tea rooms, shops, galleries, markets and the Bowes Museum. Raby Castle and High Force Waterfall are some of the many local attractions. Durham, York, Harrogate and the Gateshead Metro Centre are approx one hour’s drive. Shop 1/4 mile.

The Old Chapel, Atwick, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from: £250 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Atwick sleeps 3.

Features include: Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Just a 1/4 mile from the cliff tops this converted chapel now forms a very stylish detached holiday home on a quiet side road just 100 yards from the renowned local dining pub. Completely rebuilt behind the original walls this is a lovely place to stay at any time of year. The sandy beach at Atwick Gap is 1 mile and continues to the charming small town of Hornsea 2 miles away. Hornsea Mere offers boating and fishing and has indoor swimming pool and Leisure centre. Bridlington 10 miles has traditional seaside fun and Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve at Flamborough Head. Wassand Hall Sewerby Hall and Burton Agnes (NT) are grand houses open for visitors. It is an hour’s drive to Whitby Robin Hoods Bay and York. Golf and sea fishing locally. Shops 2 miles. Open plan sitting/dining room with high vaulted ceiling electric “woodburner” and French doors to patio. Arch to fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Spiral stairs to gallery with futon (for + 1)

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Longstone Farm Cottages - Millstone, Sneatonthorpe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £215

Self catering accommodation in Sneatonthorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf close by • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Situated at The Bay in Filey, one of the UK's premier coastal holiday villages, Beach apartment offers excellent holiday accommodation suitable for couples and families alike and only a short stroll from the Blue Flag Beach. This unique development is set amongst peaceful parkland, woodland and meadows which front a half mile stretch of Blue Flag sandy beach - ideal for children and pets.  

The Old Barn, Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £674 to £1515

Self catering accommodation in Newton-by-the-Sea sleeps 10.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: On one of the most spectacular stretches of Northumberland Heritage coast these six individually designed cottages enjoy an idyllic location on a working farm only yards from Beadnell Bay's wonderful long sandy beach backed by National Trust sand dunes. Perfect for walkers bird watchers and families (all children under 12 receive a free bucket and spade!) each cottage has its own unique character and all of them offer spacious well appointed interiors and their own garden as well as shared enjoyment of a well equipped children's play area. And the farm which sits at the end of a lane half a mile from the village of Newton-by-the-Sea boasts a collection of peacocks and ornamental pheasants.
Wonderful coastal walking starts at the door – north to the fishing village of Beadnell and south to Low Newton's glorious sandy beach and stunning views of Dunstanburgh Castle and through to Craster a pretty harbour village famous for its much sought after kippers. Nature lovers will delight in the area's variety of native and migrating birds and grey seals and sea otters are often spotted along the coast.
There are numerous places to visit along the coastline including magnificent Bamburgh Castle Holy Island and Seahouses (6 miles) for boat trips to the Farne Islands to see the famous colonies of puffins and seals. Just 7 miles inland lie the market town of Alnwick and its fairytale castle; the internationally celebrated gardens offer something for everyone such as stunning water features a giant tree house with its own restaurant and fabulous ornamental planting. The Northumberland National Park's thousands of acres of unspoilt heather moorlands ancient woodland and rolling Cheviot hills are easily accessible as are Berwick upon Tweed and the Scottish Borders. Golf horse riding sailing and fishing are all available nearby. Village pub serving food ½ mile shop and post office 2½ miles.

Entrance hall. Double doors into circular sitting room with gas 'log effect' stove and sofa bed (for + 2). Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Woldsend Holiday Cottages: Rose Cottage, Rillington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Rillington sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Standing peacefully at the edge of the village of Rillington, this 18th-century former barn has been skilfully converted into two holiday properties, each retaining many original features. They are heated with renewable energy and enjoy under floor heating throughout. Local attractions include Flamingo Land, Eden Camp and Scampston Hall. On the coast lie the towns of Scarborough and Whitby. York, with magnificent minster and cobbled streets is a 30-minute drive. Shop and pub 300 yards.

Cobblers Cottage, Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £190

Self catering accommodation in Alnwick sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Shepherds Cottage is a stone-built semi-detached cottage situated within the welcoming village of Rock and has recently undergone a complete transformation to provide holiday accommodation to an excellent standard.  The cottage is immaculately presented throughout with much thought, care and attention to the finer details.  After a day out exploring this glorious coastline snuggle in front of the cosy wood-burning stove in the lounge and watch the flames dance.  With three stylish double bedrooms and two fresh contemporary bathrooms this cottage will appeal to families and friends as well as those couples seeking spacious accommodation.

Baysdale Abbey - Kildale Barn, Kildale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Kildale sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Tucked away in their own picturesque valley, this imposing stone farmhouse (Baysdale Abbey Ref IHH) and three Grade II listed holiday properties (Kildale Barn Ref ISA, Ingleby Barn Ref ISB and Westerdale Barn Ref ISC) lie on the site of a 12th-century Cistercian Abbey in an idyllic setting, where endless footpaths radiate from the door. Renovated in 2009, and accessed by a 2-mile drive, they are set on a working farm where sheep and cattle graze (farm machinery – children must be supervised) within the glorious North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Thoughtfully restored, Baysdale Abbey (Ref IHH) has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard and can accommodate a large group of people. All rooms are spacious, light and airy, with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Original wooden floors on the ground level blend with shuttered windows, cornices add decorative touches and open fires in the reception rooms provide a welcoming atmosphere. A large natural garden surrounds the house and is edged by a fenced beck, providing a good habitat for an array of wildlife.
Dating back to the 1800s the other three holiday properties (Kildale Barn Ref ISA, Ingleby Barn Ref ISB and Westerdale Barn Ref ISC) offer character accommodation in a tranquil and idyllic location. Vaulted beamed ceilings and wood-burning stoves add to the charm and character providing a welcoming atmosphere. The properties are surrounded by large natural gardens and edged by the trickling waters of the beck (fenced).
Offering 3 miles of sandy beaches is the historic port of Whitby renowned for its connections with Captain James Cook and its picturesque harbour and cobbled streets. Here you can board the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Train (Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films) and take a memorable journey through the stunning Esk Valley. Heritage homes, halls and castles abound in this area with Castle Howard, the setting of Brideshead Revisited, Nunnington Hall, Duncombe Park and Rievaulx Abbey being just a few of the treasures awaiting discovery. Being within the vast and magnificent North Yorkshire Moors National Park makes this an ideal holiday location at any time of the year. The coastal villages of Staithes, Runswick Bay and Sandsend all lie within 23 miles. Shops 3 miles, pub 8 miles.

Daleside House, Ripon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from: £350

Self catering accommodation in Ripon sleeps 7.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Nestling on the eastern edge of Nidderdale, Curlew and Swallow Cottages offer ground and first floor 4 star accommodation respectively.  Each furnished and decorated to a particularly high standard and offering the facility to self cater or eat in the restaurant of the nearby Sawley Arms which is managed by the same family.