Find self catering and cottages with a games room in North East England

The Old Mill at Littlebeck - Woodlands, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in a secluded hamlet in the North York Moors National Park, these prestigious detached properties share 6 acres of beautiful grounds in a sheltered wooded valley with an abundance of wildlife. Offering spacious holiday accommodation, all have been refurbished and equipped to the very highest standards, with shared use of a games room. From the hamlet, steep hills rise to open moorland, with spectacular scenery from its many footpaths. Picturesque fishing port of Whitby, 5 miles. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Grosmont–Pickering, 5 miles. Sandy beaches 5 miles. Good pubs/restaurants locally. Shops 2 miles.

Baysdale Abbey - Ingleby 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.

The Orchard, Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Stokesley sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: The Orchard dates back to 17th century and was sympathetically rebuilt to the Georgian character in the 1970s. Situated in a secluded position in the conservation area of West Green in the Georgian market town of Stokesley, this detached holiday property is surrounded by mature secluded gardens. Stokesley is situated between the old market town of Thirsk and the market town of Helmsley on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. A short drive leads into the glorious North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes 100 yards.

Large living/dining room with open fire, wooden floor and beams. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area and Belfast sink. First floor: Four bedrooms; one double with 6ft bed and three single, one with 4ft bed. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.

Beech Court, Burniston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Burniston sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Behind the remote controlled gate, this imposing detached property was built and designed by the present owner in 2003. Located off the main Burniston Road, it boasts an integral games room with pool table. Beech Court offers a true holiday experience and the friendly owners have catered for every need. It provides a modern contemporary feel throughout, is very spacious and yet warm, cosy and inviting. Perfect for that long-awaited family get together or special occasion with friends. A short stroll leads to two village pubs serving excellent English cuisine, a children’s park, village post office and garage both selling everyday provisions. There is a tea room nearby. Burniston is an excellent place for walkers and cyclists - the old railway line stretching from Scarborough to Whitby is a 5 minute walk. Ideally located for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Heritage Coast of East Yorkshire. Scarborough’s promenade on South Bay is lined with inns, tea rooms, restaurants and gift shops along a stretch of award winning sandy beach and is home to Peasholm Park’s stunning gardens, boating lakes and summer concerts. The bays are overlooked by the 12th-century castle ruins and St Mary’s Church. Sea and fishing trips can be enjoyed from the harbour. A short drive north are Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby. Board Hogwarts Express to traverse the stunning Esk Valley to the Heartbeat village of Goathland and Grosmont or drive across the moors discovering the quaint villages deep in the valleys. Go Ape in Dalby Forest, home to world cycling events and music festivals, with picnic areas and cycle tracks in abundance. To the south are the coastal towns of Filey, Bridlington and the walled city of York with its museums, art galleries, canal trips and wonderful array of shops. Shops 100 yards, pub 300 yards.

Large living room with gas ‘log/pebble effect’ fire and French doors to to large well-equipped kitchen/dining room with breakfast area, gas/electric Rangemaster (for cooking) and tiled floor. Sitting room. Separate toilet. Games room. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, dressing room and en-suite shower room with toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. All bedrooms with TV.

Akeld Manor - Perriwinkle, Akeld, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Akeld sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A gracious manor and cottages of mellow stone . . . between history-steeped hills and a coast of golden sands . . .

Standing proudly at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, on the edge of the glorious Northumberland National Park and only 15 miles from the alternating sands and rocks of the coastline, Akeld Manor cottages offer the perfect setting for a holiday in England’s fascinating and beautiful Border country. The gracious Manor House and its cluster of cottages and mellow stone buildings have been sensitively renovated and converted to create an outstanding collection of holiday properties – all with shared use of a superb choice of facilities. A leisure building houses a wide range of amenities (available daily, all the year round) which include an indoor heated swimming pool with changing and shower facilities, a Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a well-equipped multi-gym, too, and the first floor of the building features a large games room (with pool table, table tennis and football game) and a separate snooker room with full-size antique table. The cottages are set in acres of shared grounds, which offer space for relaxing and for children to play, and they lie within 2 miles of the shops and inns at Wooler.
The Northumberland National Park stretches south through Kielder and Wark Forests as far as Hadrian’s Wall, and north to the Scottish border. Long stretches of sand can be found lining the coast south of Berwick-upon-Tweed (16 miles). At Beal (13 miles), the road to Holy Island runs gently down to the shore, where it becomes a causeway covered and impassable at high tide.
These quaint cottages, some of which have originally been cartsheds and byres are charmingly set in small groups within the spacious and colourful grounds. The large Manor House (which provides accommodation for parties of 15), also has a splendid large walled garden allowing total privacy. The setting of these cosy cottages is intriguing, many with small courtyards and gardens, a truly interesting and imaginative conversion full of detail and character – the individual and tasteful interiors are delightful. Shops 2 miles.

South Bay View, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Scarborough sleeps 9.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: South Bay View is one of the most distinctive houses in Scarborough, designed and built by the present owners, the detached property sits in an elevated position along Filey Road. It commands panoramic sea views towards Scarborough Castle, South Bay and Cayton Bay towards Bempton Cliffs and Filey, and boasts direct access to Cayton Bay beach, a 5-minute walk along the road. A stunning holiday property with a Mediterranean feel, perfect for that long-awaited family get together or to celebrate that special occasion. Boasting a full size snooker room complete with its own bar, guests may find themselves staying at home for the duration of the holiday. Scarborough offers an eclectic mix of shops, inns, tea rooms, art galleries, museums and the stunning Spa Theatre and live music concerts take place on the South Bay beach. The surrounding area is home to many historic homes, halls and castles where some of the English heritage this area is renowned for can be discovered. There is easy access to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Yorkshire Wolds is one of Yorkshire’s best kept secrets and is approximately 40 minutes’ drive. The stunning walled city of York, famous for its minster, provides a memorable day out and is not to be missed. There is so much to do and see along the Heritage Coast of East Yorkshire with old smugglers’ coves tucked and miles of white sandy beaches beginning at the doorstep. Shop 1 mile, pub ½ mile.

Large living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire and French doors to large dining room. French doors to conservatory with wooden floor. Large, well-equipped kitchen with gas/electric range (for cooking), breakfast area central island and tiled floor. Games room. Double bedroom. Bathroom with corner bath and toilet. Lower ground floor: Utility. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Twin bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, sea views and en-suite shower room with toilet. Single bedroom.

Akeld Manor - Akeld Manor House, Akeld, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 15
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Akeld sleeps 15.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 15

Accommodation overview: A gracious manor and cottages of mellow stone . . . between history-steeped hills and a coast of golden sands . . .

Standing proudly at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, on the edge of the glorious Northumberland National Park and only 15 miles from the alternating sands and rocks of the coastline, Akeld Manor cottages offer the perfect setting for a holiday in England’s fascinating and beautiful Border country. The gracious Manor House and its cluster of cottages and mellow stone buildings have been sensitively renovated and converted to create an outstanding collection of holiday properties – all with shared use of a superb choice of facilities. A leisure building houses a wide range of amenities (available daily, all the year round) which include an indoor heated swimming pool with changing and shower facilities, a Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a well-equipped multi-gym, too, and the first floor of the building features a large games room (with pool table, table tennis and football game) and a separate snooker room with full-size antique table. The cottages are set in acres of shared grounds, which offer space for relaxing and for children to play, and they lie within 2 miles of the shops and inns at Wooler.
The Northumberland National Park stretches south through Kielder and Wark Forests as far as Hadrian’s Wall, and north to the Scottish border. Long stretches of sand can be found lining the coast south of Berwick-upon-Tweed (16 miles). At Beal (13 miles), the road to Holy Island runs gently down to the shore, where it becomes a causeway covered and impassable at high tide.
These quaint cottages, some of which have originally been cartsheds and byres are charmingly set in small groups within the spacious and colourful grounds. The large Manor House (which provides accommodation for parties of 15), also has a splendid large walled garden allowing total privacy. The setting of these cosy cottages is intriguing, many with small courtyards and gardens, a truly interesting and imaginative conversion full of detail and character – the individual and tasteful interiors are delightful. Shops 2 miles.

Struncheon Hill Farm - Woodlands, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bridlington sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Peace and tranquillity set amongst Yorkshire’s finest countryside and long stretches of magnificent beaches...

Steeped in history these former barn buildings have been lovingly restored using all of the original materials. Presented to a very high standard and offering spacious accommodation, each holiday cottage has its own enclosed garden and decked patio area for sole use, to while away the hours overlooking stunning paddocks where deer and foxes play. Guests have free use of the owners’ private indoor heated swimming-pool, a communal games room and a children’s play area. The complex is surrounded by open countryside and a newly planted broad leaf woodland area, and is only four miles from the pretty village of Brandesburton. Struncheon Hill Farm is a haven for those who enjoy having fun around water with a river, lake and pond nearby. Fishing, canal cruises and a Jet Ski and Diving School are less than half a mile from the door. Visitors will find locally an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, a parachute and gliding centre, and an RSPB bird sanctuary.
Just a short drive leads to the traditional seaside resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey with miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches, colourful promenades, inns and tea rooms in abundance, offering the perfect family day out. Walking and cycling tracks surround the cottages and there is easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds - one of Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets. Robin Hoods Bay is well worth a visit, where children will love the chance to search for fossils amongst the rock pools. For stunning views, Flamborough Head is a must and visitors will delight in the puffin colonies that cling to the cliff side. For an alternative day trip, York will not disappoint and meandering along the cobbled streets of ‘The Shambles’, packed with curio and antique shops, as well as many museums including The National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre will keep both adults and children alike amused for hours.
Explore British heritage when visiting stately homes and halls such as Burton Agnes Hall with its large collection of Monet and Renoir paintings, or Sledmere Hall with its beautiful gardens only a 30 minute drive away. The attractive market town of Beverley 12 miles away, where visitors can enjoy ancient cobbled streets, quaint shops and friendly local people, completes the area of peace and tranquility surrounding Struncheon Hill Farm. Shops, pub and restaurant 4 miles.