Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in North East England

Wandylaw Barns - The Nook, Wandylaw, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Wandylaw sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Set in a peaceful location close to the Northumbrian Heritage Coast with some beautiful views across to Bamburgh, Holy Island and the magnificent coastline

In a small exclusive setting these holiday homes, built in 2009, offer contemporary interiors in traditional buildings with spacious surroundings that are tastefully elegant and sure to delight all age groups. Only approximately ½ mile from the A1, but completely out of sight from all the properties and just 6 miles from Belford, a charming little village with full amenities, and just 9 miles from the historic town of Alnwick, Northumberland’s ducal town, with cobbled character streets, weekly market, Playhouse theatre, enchanting water gardens, with a unique dining experience at the Treehouse, and the majestic medieval castle used in Harry Potter. Bamburgh, with its fine fortress towering over the village, is a short drive with a beautiful much photographed golden sandy beach making a spectacular setting for picnics and days by the sea. Nearby Seahouses, famous for its fine fish and chips and friendly seaside atmosphere, has a small working fishing harbour where boat trips can be taken to The Farne Islands to visit the seals and puffins, or Craster famous for smoked kippers with its beautiful walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. The cross border battles resulted in this region having more castles than any other in England, most open all year round. No trip to Northumberland is complete without first checking the tides to cross over the causeway to Lindisfarne, known as Holy Island, a true island of calm where St Aidan established England’s first Christian community. Ideally located to explore the whole county peppered with small friendly villages, vast golden unspoilt beaches where visitors can breathe in the salty air and feel the sand beneath their toes and miles of unspoilt coastline in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are magnificent golf courses, hills and valleys allowing for relaxing strolls amongst the panoramic countryside. Walkers and cyclists will be spoilt for choice in this lovely countryside close to the coast with a country feel. This small exclusive development will delight even the most discerning visitor and is an ideal base, perfectly located to tour this friendly unspoilt county, reputedly the ‘friendliest county in England’. Shops and pub 3 miles.

Druridge Farm Cottages - Distant Dunes, Druridge by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Druridge by-the-Sea sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: In enviable positions, these delightful holiday cottages Distant Shores (MOF), Clutter Cottage (MOL) , Distant Dunes (MQF) are a short walk from the mature dunes of Druridge Bay (one of the most beautiful stretches of the Northumbrian coastline) leading to a huge expanse of golden sands. They are set in the heart of the Northumberland Heritage Coast area, with its small stone villages, lovely wooded valleys, majestic castles and glorious sandy beaches. This makes a perfect location for both peace and tranquillity, with several nature reserves to be found here including Druridge Pools Nature Reserve (1 mile), home to 40 species of breeding birds. There are several walking trails of special interest and a variety of wildlife to enjoy. Nearby is the small town of Amble, from where boat trips can be taken around Coquet Island, famous for its puffins and rare roaseate terns. Attractions such as Holy Island, Seahouses and Alnwick (with its famous castle, gardens and treehouse) are within 40 minutes. Vibrant Newcastle is easily accessible, and a variety of eating places in nearby villages. Shop ¾ mile.

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 4.

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

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.

Town Head - Town Head Cottage, Melmerby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Melmerby sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, backing on to Melmerby Moor, these two charming cottages enjoy extensive, stunning views over lovely Coverdale. Beautifully furnished, they have been extensively and tastefully modernised to a high standard, and each has its own garden area and south-facing patio . Coverdale is one of the prettiest Dales – and the whole area is excellent country for touring, cycling, walking, bird-watching, angling, pot-holing and sketching. The market town of Leyburn, just 5 miles away, offers shops and restaurants. A wide choice of local inns serve excellent food. Shops 3 miles.

Mairie Claire Cottage, Hampsthwaite, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Hampsthwaite sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Overlooking the village green in pretty Hampsthwaite, this charming 17th-century stone holiday cottage (left in photograph with porch) has its own small front garden and is only 4 miles from the fashionable town of Harrogate. Totally refurbished, furnished and equipped to a high standard, it is convenient for excellent walking country. Riding, golf and tennis locally. Skipton 18 miles. Shop 100 yards, pub/restaurant in village.

Entrance via front door (low doorway) into living room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire and exposed feature Gothic window. Fully fitted modern kitchen with split-level gas cooker and dining area with door leading to pretty enclosed walled courtyard. First floor: One low beam (6ft) on landing. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, en-suite shower room with toilet, and TV. Single bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Thorpe Hall - Corner Cottage, Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

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.

Hartlington Mill - Springside, Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Burnsall sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Situated between the villages of Burnsall and Appletreewick, this idyllic country hideaway – wonderfully positioned and almost hidden in a woodland dell – has been created from a 15th-century water mill . Set in a uniquely picturesque and peaceful location, with spectacular panoramic views of moorland, forest and fell, this historic property has been converted to the highest of standards into three separate, extremely comfortable and cosy, self-contained holiday apartments. Family owned and managed, the Mill boasts a mill pond and waterfall (children take care!) and is placed amidst some of the finest, unspoilt countryside in England, providing a year-round paradise for ramblers, amblers and nature lovers. Centrally located within the National Park, with golf at Skipton and Ilkley, riding at Kilnsey, superb trout fishing on the nearby River Wharfe, reservoir sailing, mountain biking and climbing. Skipton, Grassington, Hawes and Richmond are all interesting places, as are the delightful stone-built Dales villages – full of character, with many good pubs and excellent eating houses. Bolton Priory 4 miles. Stump Cross Caverns, Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal, Brimham Rocks, Haworth (with Bronte Museum), Saltaire (with Salts Mill), Harrogate and York, are all within an easy drive. Pubs and restaurants, ½ mile. Hartlington Mill provides first-rate accommodation – ideal for a relaxing, peaceful holiday with plenty of activities and places to explore – the perfect antidote to a modern, stressful lifestyle, epitomising all that is good in an English country holiday. Shop/P.O. 2 miles.

Private entrance to first floor from decked sitting area. Beamed sitting/dining room with open fire and panoramic views across the Wharfe valley. Modern fitted kitchen. Four bedrooms; one double, one twin and two singles. Modern fitted bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Beech Farm - Shepherds Lodge, Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Wrelton sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Winner of the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s Self-Catering Holiday of the Year Award four times so quality is assured... indoor pool and sauna . . . delightful location on edge of National Park. . .

Beech Farm Cottages offer award winning standards of quality and facilities in a quiet village setting at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors. The pretty cluster of eight cottages, four of which are featured here, not only have ‘4 Star’ or ‘5 Star’ accommodation but also have additional features such as an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, gardens, paddock, children’s play area, two llamas, a horse and pony. Their exceptionally high standards have won Beech Farm Cottages the English Tourist Board’s award for Excellence and the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s ‘Self Catering Holiday of the Year’ Award four times.


The cottages are set around a pretty and secluded courtyard and gardens backing onto open fields. Converted from Grade II listed stone buildings, they retain much of the original charm and chracter, with beams throughout. The interiors are superbly finished, furnished and equipped. The three larger cottages are rated ‘5 Star’ by the English Tourism Council, their highest rating. The indoor heated swimming pool for the exclusive use of visitors to Beech Farm, has a sauna and spa. All the holiday cottages enjoy the shared use of a walled garden, barbecue area, well-equipped children’s play area, paddock and field. Children in particular will enjoy the two llamas, horse, shetland pony, chickens, doves, ducks, cats and koi carp.


The small village of Wrelton - listed in the Domesday book - is in the heart of North Yorkshire. It has a cosy pub within easy walking distance. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park starts only a couple of miles up the road and the heritage coast is within easy reach. Walking, golf, riding, fishing and numerous village pubs and restaurants are all available within a few miles. The North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway runs from the picturesque market town of Pickering just three miles away. Pickering also has a castle and museum as well as pubs, shops and a range of restaurants. The delights of the seaside are only just over half an hour’s drive away where unspoilt sandy beaches (Runswick Bay, Filey), historic fishing ports (Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay) and resort attractions (Scarborough) can be found. The walled city of York with its Minster, museums and historic centre is within 40 minutes’ drive. Shops 3 miles.