Find self catering and cottages with easy walking access in North East England

Finechambers Chapel, Juniper, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Juniper sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: With uninterrupted rural views from its elevated and secluded position, this delightful restoration of a former chapel is only 3 miles from the historic market town of Hexham. Spacious, comfortably furnished and well equipped, with its own garden, the holiday home is set within the charming hamlet of Juniper. This scenic area of Northumberland abounds with excellent footpaths and walks. Shops 3 miles, pub 1½ miles.

Entrance hall. Large, open-plan sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove and kitchen area. Twin bedroom with TV. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Large minstrels’ gallery (overlooking sitting-room) with 5ft double bed (for +2). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Cherry Tree Cottage, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Wensleydale sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set on the edge of a pretty village green – complete with stream and wandering ducks – this delightful 300-year-old stone Yorkshire Dales cottage makes a spacious holiday home. With a carefully co-ordinated interior, it retains much character with exposed beams and window seats. The market town of Leyburn is 1 mile away, whilst historic Richmond with its splendid castle is 10 miles. Within easy reach are York, Harrogate, Hawes, Middleham and the intriguing Forbidden Corner. The adventure theme park at Lightwater Valley also provides added interest for younger family members. Fishing, golf and riding close by, and walking direct from the door. Real ale inn within walking distance. Shops 1 mile.

Spacious living room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire in Victorian cast-iron fireplace. Dining room with window seat. Modern fitted kitchen with quarry-tiled floor. Utility. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with Victorian ball and claw foot bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Beech Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Thirsk sleeps 4.

Features include: • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a secluded location with its own large secluded garden, this spacious and very comfortable single-storey holiday cottage has been designed to very high specifications. Set in the grounds of Thirkleby Park, next to the owner’s home, it enjoys easy access to both the North Yorkshire Moors and the Dales. At Sutton Bank (3 miles), visitors can discover panoramic views, prehistoric remains and abundant wildlife; gliding is also available. Thirsk (4 miles) has shops, inns and restaurants, as well as a sports centre and a golf course. York 20 miles. Shops 4 miles, many good local pubs and restaurants.

Large, well-fitted kitchen with dining area. Large sitting-room with open countryside views and French window to garden. Conservatory. Two spacious bedrooms; one double with wash basin and one twin. Attractive bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle, toilet and bidet.

Calf Close, Ridsdale, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Ridsdale sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Calf Close is the ideal retreat for those seeking total seclusion and relaxation. Surrounded entirely by the owner’s own farmland, the holiday property is approached by moorland roads where some of the most stunning scenery can be seen. Within easy reach are the many Roman sites for which this area is renowned. Bellingham (full range of shops) is 6 miles away, Kielder Water, Corbridge and Hexham close by. A little further afield are Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Holy Island and the Farne Islands. Fishing is available (by arrangement with the owners) and golf nearby. Shops 6 miles, pub 2 miles.

Step to entrance. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room. Three beamed bedrooms; one double with vanity unit, one twin with vanity unit and one bunk (suitable for children only). Bathroom with toilet.

Knowehead, Slaggyford, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Slaggyford sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: This stunningly situated, renovated farmhouse stands in an elevated position enjoying spectacular views down the South Tyne Valley. It is stylishly presented and has a lovely, welcoming ambiance. It is ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a smart, peaceful rural retreat to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Also at the same location, Snope Cottage ref MUT can be booked, which is a smaller detached cottage. Set within 80 acres of picturesque, private farmland, visitors are free to roam at their will, and there are 5 miles of top class salmon fishing available on request. Access is up a delightful ½-mile private road which winds through 20 acres of beautiful woodland, home to a stunning waterfall, lovely river bank and woodland walks and a wealth of wild life. The property stands on the Cumbrian/Northumbrian border in the North Pennines, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an UNESCO European and Global Geopark. This is one of England’s most special places and there is much to discover - a stunning landscape of open heather moors and peatlands, attractive dales and hay meadows, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, welcoming communities, intriguing imprints of a mining and industrial past and an abundance of distinctive birds, animals and plants. The Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall is nearby. Alston, the highest market town in England with galleries, cafes, pubs and steam railway, is 7 miles. The Lake District and Scottish Borderland are within 30 miles and the cities of Carlisle, Newcastle and Edinburgh will make an interesting day out. Shop 7 miles, good pub serving food, 1 mile.

Living room with open fire. Two steps to large dining room. Spacious well-equipped beamed farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room. Utility. Boot room with ladder steps to mezzanine gallery. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 7ft bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Further double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top bath and toilet.

Bankhouse Farm Cottages - Ivy Cottage, Guyzance, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Guyzance sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These twelve charming holiday cottages (MQO, P, Q, R, S & T, MRJ, MRK, MTA, MVK, MVL and MVM) are set in a beautiful small development of traditional farmhouse and barn conversions close to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Northumbrian Heritage Coastline. Set in some 35 acres of peaceful and tranquil surroundings, the grounds are a mix of woodland with wildlife in abundance, courtyards, lawns and a traditional theme of Northumbrian Heritage throughout.
Guyzance dates back to 1242 and is a small hamlet located south east of Alnwick on the River Coquet amidst picturesque open countryside, yet close to all the main visitor attractions in the county. Warkworth is only 3 miles away with its hillside castle, charming small shops, pubs and river walks, while Amble, 5 miles, is a very friendly fishing port with a bustling working harbour and a new marina. Boat trips can be taken to the nearby RSPB reserve at Coquet Island. Alnwick with its mighty medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle - one of the finest in Europe and stage set for Harry Potter and Braveheart - is set in stunning landscape. The cottages offer fittings of a very good standard and the décor is tasteful throughout each one. Each cottage is different yet each has its own sitting-out area with a barbecue to relax in after a day exploring the beautiful unspoilt coastline and areas surrounding this skilfully designed and tasteful setting. Newcastle city centre with its fine galleries, Centre of Life, Sage Centre, theatres and regenerated quayside area is only 30 miles away. The Metro Centre is only 30 miles distant. Shops and pubs 3 miles.

Tide View, Lesbury, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Lesbury sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Aptly named, this magnificent property offers spacious accommodation of a very high standard, and lies just a few minutes from a beautiful beach in one of Northumberland’s most attractive villages. Refurbished with great flair, original features such as vaulted ceilings and fireplaces are complemented by tasteful soft furnishings – enhancing each room whilst conferring individuality – and views towards the River Aln can be savoured from the first floor bedrooms, where the river flows into the sea behind the picturesque coastal town of Alnmouth. Adorning the beautiful Victorian-style cottage garden, fragrant roses and other traditional English blooms vie for admiration, and for wonderful al fresco dining, a lawned area with patio and barbecue to the side of the house make for lingering memories. An ideal venue for family gatherings, the property also boasts a games room and separate annexe within the grounds, where useful extended accommodation is provided for two to four people.
Within a few minutes’ walk, an excellent village pub offers a pleasant retreat in the evenings, whilst for golfers, Foxton Golf Club (1½ miles) claims to be Northumberland’s finest. Beadnell offers sailing and diving, Seahouses, diving and sea fishing, whilst Alnwick (5 miles) boasts an enchanting castle (setting for Harry Potter films) and contemporary water garden with cascading waterfalls and landscaped grounds. Endowed with many other castles, the area offers many interesting days out, with Dunstanburgh Castle and Bamburgh Castle also nearby. Shop 250 yards.

Spacious living/dining room with flatscreen TV and French doors to patio - combining comfort of stylish settees centred on a ‘sit-in’ inglenook with wood-burning stove, with magnificent dining area with oak floor and bespoke furniture. Separate sitting room with ornamental Regency hob grate feature fireplace and TV and video/DVD. Well-equipped Shaker-style kitchen with range, breakfast bar, vaulted ceiling, Velux windows, glazed external wall and tiled floor. Double bedroom with ornamental fireplace. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms; one with 5ft bed, TV, video and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. External games room. Separate annexe: Three steps down to living room with sofa-bed (for +2) and compact kitchen area with m/wave and fridge. Large double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Vaulted ceilings throughout annexe.

Little Edstone Farm - Foxcover, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Pickering sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Standing amidst wonderful countryside with uninterrupted views across the North Yorkshire Moors, Little Edstone Farm is a magnificent location for a combined sea and country holiday. Secluded and tranquil, guests are free to explore the woodland and landscaped grounds, home to a variety of wildlife - including wild deer and a resident barn owl. The properties are set on a small traditional organic farm and guests are welcome to participate in farming activities when available or to simply appreciate the workings of an organic farm and wildlife conservation. Many pieces of original farming machinery are on show, including a threshing machine, and guests are welcome to purchase the organic products grown here directly from the friendly owners. The properties are environmentally friendly, heated by a unique wood-burning/solar heating system, and many of the practices throughout the farm and properties use natural resources for their day-to-day running. An indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and hard tennis court shared between the properties, a small gym, a games room with pool/table tennis and a selection of board games, as well as a children’s play area complete the facilities on offer. The beautiful North Yorkshire Moors are a delight to explore either on foot or by car. The coast is easily accessible with the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby. Explore the quaint cobbled streets of Robin Hood’s Bay, once a favourite haunt with smugglers. Castle Howard is within easy driving distance, and Flamingo Land Zoo (a popular theme park) is well worth the visit. Many NT properties can be found within a 15-mile radius. Shops 1½ miles.