North East England cottages and self catering

Sharrowhead Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £341 to £674

Self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Tucked away at the end of one of the quaint alleys in the picturesque seaside village of Robin Hood’s Bay (right photograph) this enchanting beamed fisherman’s cottage is perfect for year round breaks. Boasting a comfortable contemporary interior it sits within 50 yards of pubs cafés shops and the lovely beach and just 5 miles from popular Whitby a fascinating harbour town associated with Captain Cook tall ships and the Dracula legend. Travel to Pickering by steam train and the beautiful moorlands from Whitby – or York is an hour’s drive. Riding and cycle hire locally.

Accommodation Detail

Lower ground floor: Dining area/kitchen. Open-sided stairs to ground floor: Living room. Steep narrow spiral stairs to first floor: 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Very steep stairs to second floor: 1 twin bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Grange Farm Cottages - Stone Cross, Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £272 to £502

Self catering accommodation in Lastingham sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, these carefully converted barns now provide three beautiful holiday cottages in a secluded, south facing, courtyard setting with stunning, uninterrupted views over Ryedale. Riccal Heads (ITS) has a large dining table which can seat 10 people, perfect if all three properties are booked together. The area is excellent for both walking and cycling and the picturesque villages and quaint market towns await exploration. Hutton le Hole (1½ miles), is home to the Ryedale Folk Museum, giving an insight into traditions of the past, Helmsley (10 miles) has a weekly market, an abundance of traditional teashops and the historic attractions of Duncombe Park, the Walled Garden and Norman castle ruins. Easily accessible is Dalby Forest with its 9 mile scenic drive and an award-winning visitor centre. The North York Moors Steam Railway offers a step back in time and a leisurely way to enjoy the scenery. Departing from Pickering (10 miles) it passes through Goathland and Grosmont on its way to Whitby, with its stunning coastline and ancient Abbey. Nunnington Hall, Castle Howard and Rievaulx Abbey are close by and the historic city of York just an hour’s drive away. Riding and golf available locally. Shop 5 miles, pub ¾ mile.

Yederick Barn, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £286 to £559

Self catering accommodation in Scarborough sleeps 2.

Features include: Non smoking • Detached Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated in Sawdon village on the edge of the North York Moors National Park this attractive converted barn offers a private retreat with immediate access to beautiful walking and cycling country. Scarborough is just 8 miles away and Filey Beach Pickering with the North York Moors Steam Railway and Eden Camp are only 12 miles. Famous Castle Howard is 15 miles whilst Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay are 25 miles. There is golf riding and fishing locally and cycle hire in Dalby Forest 6 miles. Shops and restaurant 2 miles pub serving food 400 yards.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with beams/kitchen. 2 steps to 1 double bedroom. Shower room and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Sandpiper, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £245 to £586

Self catering accommodation in Scarborough sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Owned by the Her Majesty the Queen who visited in 2010, these former farm buildings and cottages have been transformed and are in an ideal holiday location from which to explore both the North York Moors National Park and the glorious Heritage Coast of Yorkshire.

Scalby Lodge Farm sits in an idyllic location on the edge of the elegant seaside town of Scarborough, with direct access to the Cleveland Way and affording stunning views towards the 12th-century castle ruins and across the coastline towards Bempton Cliffs RSPB Bird Sanctuary. Bird watchers should note that there is direct access to Scalby Pond and RSPB Bird Sanctuary boasting a private hide which guests are welcome to use. Scarborough is known as the first seaside resort and has been welcoming guests for more than 300 years. It boasts two beautiful beaches, with the North Bay being popular with surfers and the South Bay perfect for a fun-filled family day at the seaside. The town centre is home to an eclectic mix of shops, a wide choice of restaurants and its very own theatre where plays by the famous Alan Ayckbourn can be enjoyed. A stroll along the esplanade, featured in the TV series The Royal and Heartbeat, is a delight with far reaching views towards the castle and across the bays. Other places to visit include the 12th-century castle, Peasholm Park, the Sea Life Centre and an open air theatre.
To the south are Filey, Bridlington and many historic homes, halls and castles with Burton Agnes Hall housing a large collection of Renoir and Monet art, and Sewerby Hall and Gardens well worth a visit. To the north is the historic port of Whitby, renowned for its connections with Captain James Cook. The town is home to the stunning abbey which overlooks the colourful harbour and marina, and is the departure point for steam rides across the dramatic moors aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Smugglers coves include Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes where tumbling cottages cling to the cliff edges. Further inland are the North York Moors, known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where quaint little villages tucked away deep in the valleys await discovery. Visit the daffodil fields of Farndale in springtime, a truly magnificent sight to behold.
Dalby Forest is home to the world mountain bike events and offers cycle hire with tracks to suit all ages, picnic areas with barbecues, the ever popular Go Ape, a visitor centre with children’s play areas and a very popular café with terraced eating areas - an ideal place to recharge your batteries. Alternatively, take a day out to Flamingoland Theme Park and Zoo. The market towns of Malton, Kirkby Moorside and Pickering host weekly markets and are easily accessible. A little further afield, discover the minster city of York, 40 miles, with art galleries, museums and theatres in abundance and the glorious York Minster itself. Scarborough and the surrounding areas are packed with things to do and see and there really is something to suit all the family. Shop and pub ½ mile.

The Follies - The Old Folly, Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £271 to £632

Self catering accommodation in Filey sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Originally built in 1825 as a ruin, this unique Grade II listed building has been sympathetically transformed into two lovely, detached gatehouses yet retaining all the visual appearances of a ruin. Built in stone from Filey Brigg, The Follies are set in 1½ acres of natural and unspoilt grounds and visitors are welcome to wander through them, where there is an abundance of wildlife including, rabbits, owls and squirrels.
Centrally located for exploring the North Yorkshire Coast, North Yorkshire moors and wolds, the historic town of Filey is only 3 miles distant, with its wide sandy beach and all the attractions of a popular seaside resort. Scarborough and Bridlington are both easily accessible, as is the beautiful city of York. There is a 9-hole golf course locally, fishing available nearby, and an RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs providing interest for bird-watchers. There are plenty of local shops and pubs within walking distance, and good railway links. Shop 500 yards.

Cosy living/dining room with rugs on stone floor, double sofa-bed (for +1), Gothic arched windows and insets in walls, vaulted ceiling and original Gothic archway leading to grounds. Spacious, well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with stone floor. First floor: Minstrel gallery double bedroom with double bed and ½ tester above. Bathroom with shower over whirlpool bath and toilet.

Struncheon Hill Farm - River View, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £1627

Self catering accommodation in Bridlington sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Swimming Pool • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 8

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.

Willow Cottage, Acomb, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £550 to £1322

Self catering accommodation in Acomb sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This spacious, stone-built holiday home is in the heart of the historic village of Acomb, part of the Hadrian’s Wall route. Refurbished throughout in 2008 to the highest of standards, this delightful cottage is one of a row and has a large, enclosed, tree-lined garden offering seclusion and space. Hadrian’s Wall - still awe-inspiring after almost 2000 years - is a World Heritage Site. The market town of Hexham with array of shops and eateries is close by. Beautiful towns, villages, castles, forts, golden beaches, golf courses, cycling and walking within easy reach. Shop and pub 150 yards.

Large living room with sofa bed (alternative sleeping only), wooden floor. Open-plan sitting/dining room with patio doors, Travertine marble floor, large well-equipped kitchen area with range-style cooker, granite worktops, solid wood units, Travertine marble floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and fully tiled en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Large twin bedroom. Further twin bedroom. Fully tiled bathroom, over-bath shower, toilet.

Killerby Old Hall - Chestnut, Cayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £367 to £851

Self catering accommodation in Cayton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Character cottages surrounded by 40 acres of open countryside in the ancient manor grounds of this listed Old Hall, on the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast...

Situated within substantial grounds, Killerby Old Hall and its cottages are ideal for a countryside holiday whilst being less than 2 miles from the sandy beach of Cayton Bay. Guests can explore the nature reserve and lake area, walk the open fields spotting deer, rabbits, pheasants and other wildlife, or relax in the indoor heated swimming pool. The original manor house was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1087. The accommodation ranges from the Old Hall sleeping up to 11 in period splendour, with its own imposing front lawns and side garden, through to the cosy Crow’s Nest for 2 persons, nestling in the courtyard with a patio overlooking the orchard. Yard End House is an attractive barn conversion offering spacious accommodation for up to 12, including a double bedroom on the ground floor and a private sauna, with the remaining cottages converted from the original stables. All guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool plus a shared games room with pool table, darts and table tennis. Within the grounds is a playing field, orchards, a lake and small woodland walks to enjoy.
Killerby Old Hall is situated between the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Filey on part of Britain’s Heritage Coast. Central, with the North Yorkshire Moors of ‘Heartbeat Country’ to the North and the Yorkshire Wolds to the West, which are both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Killerby is within easy range of many popular locations. These include Whitby, quaint Robin Hoods Bay, a former smugglers haunt, Castle Howard, the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, the starting point for the North York Moors railway, plus the famous twin bays and castle of Scarborough. For the more adventurous Flamingo Land, the popular theme park can be visited or the Langdale forest experience, 4x4 and off road driving, is within a 30-minute drive. Cayton is just a 500 yard stroll away with its two pubs, post office and shops; full amenities in Scarborough are 4½ miles, making Killerby a perfect location to enjoy the rural life without being too remote. Village shops ¼ mile.

Dales Chapel, Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Sleeps 14
Weekly price range £1088 to £2540

Self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale sleeps 14.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 14

Accommodation overview:

Dales Chapel, formerly a Methodist chapel which dates back to the late 1800s, provides a spacious and characterful holiday home. The Grade ll listed chapel conversion combines original character with contemporary living to great effect and is situated in the market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and historically the most northern of the Yorkshire Dales. The property retains many original features including stained glass windows and an ornate ceiling to the striking second floor open-plan entertainment area with snooker table, home cinema area, two seating areas with multi-fuel stoves set in limestone fire surrounds and bar area with built-in dishwasher and fridge and granite work surfaces. Middleton-in-Teesdale has pubs serving food, shops and tea rooms and there is plenty to keep you occupied. The Pennine Way passes through the village and half an hour’s brisk walk brings you to Low Force, the first of a series of spectacular waterfalls in the area. One of Middleton’s attractions is High Force Waterfall - England’s largest single-drop waterfall - and there’s a lovely walk popular with families. Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum are easily reached and the area offers walking and cycling for all abilities. Selset or Grassholm reservoirs are nearby for fishing and sailing. The splendid scenery encourages all kinds of outdoor pursuits, from cycling along the C2C route and cross-country hacks, to watersports and wonderful walks. This charming market town is more like a big village, framed by the Pennine Fells and nestling beside the River Tees. Enjoy its delightfully old-fashioned and relaxing atmosphere. The Lake District is a 45-minute drive away and well worth a visit. Shop 20 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

4 steps to entrance. Spacious living/dining room with six chapel windows, solid oak dining table for 14 and well-equipped kitchen with granite worktops, all with wooden floor. Utility. Study/playroom. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower cubicle and sauna. Separate toilet. First floor: Four double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, Juliet balcony and wooden floor, one with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two staircases to second floor: Sitting/games room with multi-fuel burner, bar, cinema, snooker table, poker table and Wii. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, two additional single beds (for +2), and en-suite shower room with toilet.

• Multi-fuel burner - fuel inc
• Elec, oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Two satellite TVs
• DVD
• Blu-ray
• Two iPod docks
• Wii
• Home cinema system
• Combi m/wave/oven/grill
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Tel (honesty box)
• Small enclosed lawned garden with furniture
• BBQ
• On road parking
• Welcome pack
• Pets free of charge
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: 1 step in garden

Thorpe Hall - Chapel Cottage, Wycliffe, County Durham, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £475 to £981

Self catering accommodation in Wycliffe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

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.

Red House Farm Cottages - The Old Sheaf Store, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £392 to £731

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Recently voted amongst Britain’s top 25 holiday cottages by a national magazine, the Threshing Barn and The Old Sheaf Store, together with the newer studio-style Hayloft, are all exceptional properties enjoying an idyllically peaceful situation. Thoughtfully converted from former farm buildings, they have been beautifully furnished and equipped to a high standard, with their beamed interiors simply oozing character. Architecturally award-winning, each has its own dedicated patio with furniture, and there is a shared adult games room with a snooker table (under 16s strictly under adult supervision). Close to the owners’ farmhouse home, they share 1½ acres of grounds, with secluded sitting-out areas and magnificent views, a beautifully maintained farmyard with cows, free-roaming hens, ducks and a large duck pond. Just 6 miles from the coast in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, there are excellent walks straight from the doorstep. Historic Whitby, 8 miles. Riding and bridleways locally. Shop 500 yards, pub 3/4 mile.

Akeld Manor - Timberwick Green, Akeld, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £544 to £1328

Self catering accommodation in Akeld sleeps 6.

Features include: • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6

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.