Old Barn Cottages are set in the hamlet of Great Sturton, near the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The three cottages have been sympathetically converted, preserving original features, to provide comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation for 2 to 5 people. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy fly fishing in the peaceful setting of a private lake, or to play croquet on the lawn or wander the woodland nature trail through private woods.

Each cottage has its own colourful patio garden with panoramic views of rolling meadows and woodland. There is a barbecue area in the garden to enjoy cooking outdoors and a place for picnics. And, if you would like to go exploring, Lincolnshire offers a wealth of fascinating places to visit, both inland and on the coast.

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Brignall Mill, near Barnard Castle, is an eighteenth century stone built former watermill. Offering a peaceful and relaxing stay, this former Mill stands in an idyllic spot beside the River Greta in County Durham.

The mill lies within the old North Riding of Yorkshire, bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers all home comforts in a Listed building which has the old waterwheel, grindstones and mill machinery incorporated into it. The interior is cosy with plenty of character. Two bedrooms and a sofa bed allow 4 to 6 people to stay in comfort.

• We have been awarded the Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme
• also one of only two 'outstanding' awards from Durham County Council in their Environment Awards and are shortly going to be offering a course on "How to make your Historic Building Sustainable".

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An example of one of the many self-catering properties in the Lake District in the north of England.

The Lodge (sleeps 6) is a stunning 5* cottage awarded Cumbria Tourism '2008 Self Catering Holiday of the year'.

The Lodge has been r ecently converted to an exceptionally high standard self-catering property with a luxury feel, a mix of contemporary style whilst maintaining traditional features of the original building.  The Lodge sits in open parkland nestled in the quaint village of Hayton near to the great border City of Carlisle.

Details of the accommodation:

• The cottage is spacious with 3 double bedrooms, 2 with king-size beds and showers rooms.  The third bedroom has the option of 2 single or a super king size bed, with a wet room bathroom and roll top bath, this bedroom is perfect for visitors with reduced mobility.   A large classis homely country dining kitchen offers granite worktops, AGA, Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, waste disposal unit. There is also a leisure area with comfy sofas and panel TV.  The utility rooms has a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a central vacuum system installed in the Lodge creating a healthier environment.  
• Underfloor heating throughout with a log stove in the spacious lounge. 

The large garden with patio has a circular tree seat, barbeque and garden furniture.  There is ample parking for up to 4 cars.

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Click on the following sections for lists of holiday cottages and self-catering properties in the north of England

Cottages in the north of England for holidays and short breaks

Lake District Cottages

Holiday cottages in Northumberland

Holiday cottages in Yorkshire