The following list of holiday cottages, country cottages, houses and apartments is in the north of England for self-catering holidays. Please click on any images shown to view details of the holiday and country cottages in northern England, or use Feature Pages to find additional cottage accommodation by county.
Accommodation in England
Cumbria
Fisherground Farm Holidays
Fisherground is a lovely traditional hill farm in the Lake District, offering accommodation in two stone cottages and three pine lodges, which share an acre of orchard. The cottages share the laundry, sports hall, games room and adventure playground with the Pine Lodges. The laundry has a washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board, freezer and a payphone.
Three beautiful self catering cottages in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Ideal for large groups, the cottages sleep 8, 12 and 12 respectively . Two can be rented as one big house to sleep 20.
Fell House is situated within the lovely ancient town of Sedbergh, mid-way between Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales and Windermere in the Lakes. There is the house (sleeping 8108) and inter-connecting flat (2-6) that sleep 16 if booked together, or each can be booked separately.
Easedale Tarn is a Log cabin located a short walk from Skelwith Bridge in an area of complete seclusion in 18 acres of wooded hillside at the foot of the Langdale Valley, where walking is literally at its very best. Yet only a few minutes drive from the restaurants, cafes and inns of Ambleside. Shared use of swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and leisure facilities.
Mid Town Farmhouse is a large family-sized cottage sleeping up to 12 people in 5 bedrooms, with fabulous views of the Cumbrian coast, and walks to Black Combe, the coast and the Lake District literally from the front door. Supremely comfortable and well-equipped, the farmhouse offers spacious rooms, kitchen with an Aga, Wi-Fi Internet Broadband, large garden with views of the sea and numerous walks from the front door. One dog welcome by arrangement.
Badgers Walk is an exclusive one bedroom apartment located a short walk from Skelwith Bridge in an area of complete seclusion at the foot of the Langdale Valley, where walking is literally at its very best. Yet only a few minutes drive from the restaurants, cafes and inns of Ambleside. Perfect for couples who like their comfort and enjoy a jacuzzi. Shared use of swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and leisure complex.
Award winning self-catering property; won Copeland Pride Award for Best Accommodation 2007/2008. Duddon Villa is a Large Victoria House that caters for all ages, the house consists of Lounge and Formal Dining Room, Kichen, Laundry and Large Games room. The Property sleeps 10 plus two Babies in 5 bedrooms, 4 which are ensuite.
Eco-friendly log cabin 15 miles from Carlilse on the banks of the River Lyne in a stunning setting. The log cabin sleeps 4 people. A wonderful location and opportunity for fishermen, romantics, walkers and anyone wanting to try something very different in self-catering. BBQ. Wonderful views. Click on the photograph to read the details of this self-catering holiday just north of the Lake District.
Outstandingly beautiful, unspoilt and Accessible , Weardale, County Durham.Eastcroft cottage is a perfect base for exploring the North Pennines or for a quiet retreat with river and moorland walks directly from the cottage we can offer you a relaxing holiday in comfortable accommodation serviced to a high standard.
Brignall Mill, near Barnard Castle, is an eighteenth century stone watermill on a small country estate. Offering a totally tranquil stay, with all home comforts, the Mill stands in an idyllic spot within the old North Riding of Yorkshire, bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Good views are taken for granted. Bring your camera.
The Mill is situated in a dramatic gorge carved out by the River Greta through Teesdale, a beautiful rolling landscape of sheep pastures divided by ancient stone walls and, on the tops, open moorlands. The waterwheel, machinery and grindstones have been incorporated into an ingenious eco-friendly living space which can sleep 4/6.
A beautiful 17th century house in the Trough of Bowland, set in a 2 acre garden with extensive lawns, maze, orchard and stream. You cannot see
any houses and it is surrounded by moor and farmland. The house sleeps 10. It features a roaring open fire, AGA, SKY, Games room. The Lake District is 45 minutes drive way. A lovely house for 6-10 people. Click to view interior images and details. Availability for half-term and Easter. This is a wonderful house for family Christmas get-togethers.
Barnacre Cottages are the first gold award winning, five-star, self-catering holiday cottages in Lancashire, north west England. Created from the old stone buildings of an 18th century farmhouse, aspiring to the very highest standards of self-catering accommodation. Barnacre Cottages won the North West Tourist Board Self-Catering Holiday of the Year Gold Award in 2002, as well as an Excellence in England Silver Award in 2003. Each cottage sleeps between 4 and 12 people. Family friendly. Mole End and Woodpecker specifically designed for the less mobile each with groundfloor ensuite bedrooms. Mobility level 1.
Spacious pet-friendly country retreat in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. 25 minutes south of the Lake District. Beautiful stone house set betwixt the Barnacre and Grizedale reservoirs with magnificent views and total tranquillity. All mod cons encased within a grand old house that has been fully renovated and awaits its guests. WiFi Broadband Internet. BBQ. Click on the photograph for an internal tour.
High Quality Self Catering Accommodation - A Rail Enthusiasts or Peace Haven Seekers Dream Come True!! The Station Master's House, Ludborough near Louth Lincolnshire England UK offers high quality vacation rental, self-catering accommodation. The unusual layout, additions and extensions over the years make it deceptively spacious. This lovely holiday home sleeps up to 8 in comfort and possibly 10 with a little imagination!! With an open fire, central heating and all modern conveniences - the lack of ‘home’ comforts will not be an issue.
Attractive patio area with garden furniture & barbecue for those gloriously balmy Lincolnshire evenings.
Kennels available 400m.away.
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Fifteen luxury 4/5 star cottages at Beaconhill Farm in Northumberland, set in 350 acres of grass and woodlands, with marvellous views to the coast and hills. All the cottages are centrally heated and most have open fires. Kitchens have every machine and gadget you could hope for. There are superb leisure facilities including heated indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sun bed, hard tennis court, and a two acre lake for fly fishing for trout.
Luxury cottages forming a small complex with an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and excellent leisure facilities. Traditional country furnishings have been used throughout, and all cottages have modern well-equipped kitchens with electric oven, microwave oven and dishwasher. Satellite TV, CD / radio, telephones and well-stocked bookshelves are standard as well as wood-burning stoves and oil-fired central heating.
A superbly appointed three-bedroomed cottage, refurbished to a very high standard. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, elegant lounge and modern kitchen complete the property which is set in a private corner of mature woodland, overlooking a charming lavender courtyard. The Hall is a 5* Visit Britain and Michelin Listed Facility, providing dining and accommodation. Enjoy gourmet meals as an optional extra during your self-catering holiday. Hard core tennis court available by arrangement.
12 luxury cottages sleeping 2-12 with unrivalled facilities including a heated indoor pool, with sauna, steamroom and sunshower. There is a wonderful, fully-staffed gym with relaxation area with complimentary coffee and tea and a resident beautician. A large games room with pool, table-tennis, bar-football and much more will take care of the wet days, and when the sun is shining we have a hard tennis court, adventure playground and a wendy house for the little ones as well as a large lawned area for football or running around!
All of the properties are equipped with every modern convenience and are ideal for families, couples or groups, summer or winter. All have full central heating but many also have wood-burning stoves for which we even provide free logs!
4 star house within 4 minutes walk of Bamburgh Castle & soft, white sandy beaches in North Northumberland. Private landscaped garden with patio. Conservatory. Open plan dining room to kitchen/breakfast bar with wood burning stove. Double & twin rooms sleep 4. Storage heaters throughout. In the heart of Northumberland's coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & Heritage Coast, within easy reach of Lindisfarne/ Holy Island, The Farne Islands, Northumberland National Park, The Cheviot Hills & stunning coastal & hill walks, horse riding, golf, bird & wildlife watching & art galleries in Bamburgh, Chatton (on the B6348), Warkworth, Alnwick and others.
Outstanding views, tranquil setting, big scenery.
Crookhouse is a traditional Northumbrian steading where two cottages are available to rent individually, or alternatively can easily be transformed into a single unit to accommodate up to twelve people.
We aim to provide a high level of comfort, with spacious accommodation in an extraordinary setting. Availability for New Year & Xmas
Outstanding views, tranquil setting, big scenery.
Crookhouse is a traditional Northumbrian steading where two cottages are available to rent individually, or alternatively can easily be transformed into a single unit to accommodate up to twelve people.
We aim to provide a high level of comfort, with spacious accommodation in an extraordinary setting.Availability for New Year
Luxury self-catering holiday cottages in the beautiful and historic village of Warkworth in Northumberland. We have a collection of six very special holiday cottages located in the heart of one of the most picturesque villages in the North East. Warkworth is centrally placed, making it the perfect base for discovering our Secret Kingdom of Northumbria.
For the walker, a generous network of public footpaths radiates from the Estate with Felton Village only 3 miles across the fields. For the equestrian, plentiful horse-grazing paddocks can be provided on the estate. Eshott Is centrally placed in the glorious county of Northumberland: Alnwick Garden, the Cheviot Hills, the unspoilt coastline and its castles are all nearby. Local services including doctors, shops, public houses and restaurants are within 5 miles. Market town shopping is close to hand in Morpeth and Alnwick, both about 10 minutes drive. Newcastle, its International Airport and mainline Railway Station are only 30 minutes away. The most picturesque train route to Edinburgh takes an hour from Eshott's nearby station at Alnmouth.
Doxford is a stunning new self catering business in a superb location, just inland from the wonderful Northumbrian Coast, near the attractive seaside villages of Craster, Embleton, Seahouses and Bamburgh, with easy access to the A1, which runs two miles to the west. The luxurious self catering cottages are set in the centre of the 2500 acre Doxford Estate, which has been owned by the Runciman family, a famous Northern shipbuilding and political dynasty, since 1927. The cottages have been sympathetically restored to ensure they offer the perfect holiday retreat. They all have south west facing stone flagged terraces opening on to lawns from which one can walk down through a wooded glade to the 3 acre Doxford Lake.
Luxury self catering holiday cottage/country house with 5 star contemporary accommodation and private gardens for up to 8 people in the beautiful Tyne Valley in Northumberland. Broadband Internet for wi-fi. Sky TV. Dogs and horses welcome by arrangement.
North Kingsfield Holiday Cottages are part of a 5 star mediaeval barn conversion set on a small working farm just outside the village of Fraisthorpe on the East Yorkshire coast close to the beach.
There are three cottages in total, The Stable (sleeps 4+1), Mill House (sleeps 4) and The Grainary (sleeps 2).
These recently purpose built luxury cottages are centrally situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales national park an area of outstanding natural beauty. With views of Ingleborough and just 5 minutes walk into the pretty village of Ingleton which offers pubs, shops, restaurants, 2 excellent indoor climbing walls and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Broadband Internet access.
The Old Dairy is set in the Great Wold Valley, North Yorkshire - an area of outstanding natural beauty. The 4 star ETC self-catering cottage can accommodate 2-4 people in a double bedroom with a 4 poster bed, and a twin bedroom. There’s a smart living room with kitchen facilities. Full central heating. Barbecue and patio furniture. The price includes all linen, heating and electricity. The location is central for the coastal towns of Bridlington, Filey, Scarborough and Whitby to the east, twenty minutes north is Pickering and the North Yorkshire Moors. To the west is the historic city of York, and close by to the south is Driffield and Beverly.
Welcome to our brand new, immaculately decorated three bed roomed city townhouse, located inside the city walls in a quiet cul-de-sac yet surrounded by restaurants, shops and the medieval Micklegate Bar of the City of York. Ashling House has been awarded 5 Stars by the ETC and no expense has been spared on attention to detail, and furnishings. Spacious accommodation, en suite master room, comfortable beds with crisp designer linen. Private secure parking and a perfect location make us perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Headon Farm award winning cottages near Scarborough. Enjoy our truly peaceful setting. Located along a quiet country lane, this unspoilt corner of Yorkshire was once part of the Wyedale estate and the nearby Hall is still used as a retreat by the Diocese of York. It is a world away yet only a mile from the A170 Scarborough-Pickering road giving easy access to coast, moors, York and Vale of Pickering. Village Shops and pubs are only a few minutes drive away. We try our best to provide the quality and standards we ourselves would expect, which we feel is reflected in the number of guests who return each year.
New in April 2007 this family holiday cottage development is the ideal base for your holiday on the Yorkshire Coast. The cottages allow visitors to take full advantage of the scenic traditional British seaside town of Filey, while for those who enjoy striding out along rural trails, the North Yorkshire Moors are on the doorstep.
National winners of the English Tourist Council's 'England for Excellence' Award.
9 lovely award winning cottages (sleeping 2 to 9 guests) on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, enjoying magnificent panoramic sea views. The superb indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi await for your total relaxation. Availability for Christmas, call now.
Humble Bee Cottage is situated on our working arable farm and boasts a quiet location with breathtaking views of the North Yorkshire Wolds. It is a 2 bedroom luxury cottage retaining many original features, which include the original grainary steps, beams and overlooks the farm's duck pond.
Bluebell's Barn is a luxury two bedroom recently converted stone barn named after Bluebell the Shire horse who used to live here. Nestled in beautiful countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park yet Bluebell's Barn is only 5 miles from junction 35a of the M1 close to Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Penistone and Manchester airport with their shopping, theatres and attractions. WiFi Internet. You can even bring your own horse. Whether walking, golfing, shooting, horse riding or simply to relax you will find Bluebell's Barn is a delightful and convenient place to stay. NEW COTTAGE WITH LOTS OF AVAILABILITY.
A highly unusual self-catering property, bound to become a favourite with railway enthusiasts, the Old Waiting Rooms is the converted old waiting rooms on a working railway line, with many of the original features. Trains run direct from the Station to Filey, Scarborough, Bridlington, Beverley, Cottingham and Hull, and with one change at Scarborough to Whitby and York, the Old Waiting Rooms offers the chance to explore North Yorkshire’s Coast and Moors entirely by train. Sleeps 2 adults. Contact Karen Hubbard 01723 891552
www.middletonlodge.co.uk
Middleton Lodge is an exceptional Georgian country house just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Set in 200 acres of private parkland it has recently been refurbished and sleeps between 13 and 38 (max 32 adults) in 16 bedrooms, most of which are ensuite. The house has excellent transport links (London 2 1/2 hrs by train) as well as easy access to the Dales, York and Durham. Middleton Lodge also has extensive private gardens with tennis court, outside hottub and BBQ areas. Inside there are games rooms (including a full size snooker table), a library, drawing room, dining room, living rooms and a grand entrance hall.
Pinecroft is located on the threshold of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, renowned for its rolling hills, timeless valleys and picturesque villages. The lodges can accommodate 4 or 6 people in 2 or 3 bedrooms. They are fully equipped for self catering. All lodges have double glazing and central heating. Outdoor furniture and barbecues are available.
Luxury townhouse, sleeps six, with garden and off street parking, Adjacent to York's famous race course and a short walk from the historic city centre. Available for New Year Break - just a 20 minute walk from the exciting nightlife York has to offer.
4 superb cottages set in open countryside and each arranged to give maximum privacy having their own gardens. Ideally situated for walking or touring the surrounding North York Moors and coast, and handy for both Scarborough and Whitby with their many attractions and amenities. High standard of accommodation and warm welcome guaranteed. Availability during April and May Spring Bank.
Award winning cottages situated between Scarborough and Filey on a working farm down a peaceful country lane. The Keep (sleeps 4-min. age 12 years), The Dairy and The Granary both sleep 4. Set around a spacious enclosed courtyard. One conversion provides ground floor accommodation. Ideal for walkers, cyclers, bird watchers or for a family holiday.