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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Tantobie sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: These two delightful holiday cottages (Refs MRA and MRB), each with its own history, are tastefully converted from former barns dating back to the 1600s. Retaining character and charm, they lie in a peaceful setting overlooking countryside with many cycle tracks nearby. Ideal walking and fishing country, yet close to famous attractions - visitors can step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum or visit the Metro Centre (a shopper’s paradise), Hexham (with its glorious abbey), Durham City (a city of contrasts, with its fine cathedral and designer shops), or the Northumberland coast, which are all within an hour’s drive. The medieval castle of Raby has a 200-acre deer park and is a firm favourite with visitors. An ideal location to explore all the surrounding AONB. Shop 500 yards.
  
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Ruffside sleeps 2.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Relax in tranquil countryside, in eco-friendly and child-friendly properties...where walks, watersports and sightseeing abound Nestled between the Derwent Reservoir, where red kites are spotted, and the edge of beautiful Northumbrian moorlands, these original stone mining offices have been lovingly restored to offer a contemporaray collection of tasteful character cottages combining style and elegance with professionally designed interiors and fine soft furnishings. They provide the benefits of VisitBritain ‘4 Star’ Gold Award living in a peaceful and tranquil setting only minutes from some of the North East’s most breathtaking countryside. The hamlet is perfect for those wishing to relax, and these extremely family-friendly cottages are ideal - providing not only travel cots, highchairs, stairgates, monitors and sterilisers for babies and young children, but also extras such as breadmakers and icemakers. There are communal gardens and social areas with an on-site purpose built games barn, barbecue area and fully secure children’s play area with swings, climbing frame and Wendy house. The holiday cottages are ideally located amongst the calm and magnificent countryside and yet are only a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall. Bustling market towns and pretty villages are scattered accross the reigon; only 2 miles away the medieval village of Blanchard is one of the most attractive in the area. Corbridge is renowned for excellent restaurants, pubs and shops, and is well worth a visit. Walking abounds, as well as sailing and fishing on the Derwent Reservoir. Nearby Slaley Hall stands in 1,000 acres of beautiful forest and moorland with a championship golf course, home to the Great North Open. Sparkling cities like Newcastle and Durham are thriving, with lots of shopping, nightlife and sport. These charming cottages will delight all age groups and have something to offer everyone. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Staindrop sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: The Old Chapel Retreat, a charming, detached, 19th-century chapel has been skilfully restored to retain much character and charm throughout. It provides quirky, clever holiday accommodation whilst retaining some original stone floors and walls. Perfectly located in the heart of this pretty picture postcard village with quaint inns and tearooms, and family butcher. Within walking distance is the medieval grand fortress of Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park surrounding the castle. Barnard Castle, a thriving market town, is only 5 miles with exciting shops and pubs. Auckland Castle, home of the Bishop of Durham and the wonderful nature reserve at Low Barns, is also close by. Beamish Museum lies only 20 miles away where life in the 18/1900s can be relived in this working museum. Motor enthusiasts may like to visit Croft Circuit only 12 miles. Durham city, only 17 miles, has a magnificent castle dating back to 1072, a beautiful cathedral, fine shops, galleries and eateries. Try a day exploring the magnificent Roman Wall country in Hexham and Corbridge, easily reached in under an hour and close to the Pennines. A little further venture to Northumberland taking in the magnificent heritage coastal route, stopping off to see Alnwick and explore the castle used to film Robin Hood, Harry Potter and Elizabeth. Meander through the cobbled streets, or visit the enchanting Alnwick Gardens with one of the largest Treehouse restaurants and water fountains. Relax with a drink and barbecue in the enclosed courtyard area after a day out exploring this exciting area or head up to the top floor for a relaxing game of pool in the games room. Shop and pub 25 yards. Large living room with electric ‘wood burner’ and wooden floor. Dining room. Large well-equipped kitchen with TV, Rangemaster (for cooking), breakfast area, granite worktops, original stone floor and patio doors. Study/snug. Utility. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed and wooden floor, one with 5ft bed, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with wooden floor. Twin bedroom with wooden floor. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1) and wooden floor. Bathroom with free standing bath, shower cubicle, toilet and wooden floor. Second floor: Games room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only), TV, high ceiling and beams.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Witton le Wear sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the ‘picture-postcard’ Anglo Saxon village of Witton-le-Wear - steeped in history with its 12th-century tower, Norman church and views of the 15th-century Witton Castle - this attractive large house (built circa 1780) provides spacious living accommodation for families to get together or to celebrate a special occasion. Adjoining another property, Arrow Cottage has lovely gardens to enjoy together with river walks and the renowned Low barns Nature reserve nearby where visitors can relax and unwind, making this is a tranquil and peaceful holiday retreat. It is perfectly located to explore this magnificent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - starting in the quiet picturesque village, which has a good real ale pub on hand. The Wear Valley Area is noted for its outstanding natural beauty and diversity of wildlife together with beautiful breathtaking scenery, peppered with small villages bustling with hospitality for locals and visitors alike. Hamsterley Forest, with its pathways, cycleways, bridleways and numerous sporting and leisure activities, lies 4 miles to the west. Durham city is 15 miles away with its majestic cathedral, cobbled streets, eateries and galleries. Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park and fine medieval interior is a short drive, while Barnard Castle - a bustling market town famous for The Bowes Museum, is a 30-minute drive. Newcastle (55 minutes), and York (90 minutes), both have fine museums, shops and galleries. Crook 5 miles. Bishop Auckland 4 miles. Shops 1 mile, pub 50 yards. Beamed living room with decorative cast-iron fireplace, wooden floor. Beamed dining room with decorative cast-iron range, wooden floor. Step down to large well-equipped kitchen with Rangemaster cooker, slate floor, and door to patio. Sitting room with open fire, wooden floor, door to patio. Steps down to beamed games room with TV, slate floor and access to garden. Stairs to twin bedroom with additional guest bed (for +1 child) with en-suite bathroom with corner bath, shower attachment and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with decorative fireplace; one with high beamed ceiling, 5ft bed and additional single bed (for +1), one with four-poster bed, additional single bed (for +1) and wooden floor. Two twin bedrooms; one with decorative fireplace, one with wooden floor. Bathroom with cast-iron claw-foot bath, bidet and toilet. Walk-in fully-tiled shower room and toilet. Separate toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Castleside sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: This pair of tasteful, deceptively spacious holiday cottages combine style and elegance with professionally designed contemporary interiors and sumptuous soft furnishings. Set back just off the road directly from the A68, only 3 miles from Castleside village, these 18th-century stone barns have received a VisitBritain ‘4 Star’ Gold Award, and have been sympathetically restored to provide all the benefits of comfortable holiday living with spectacular views towards the valley. On site is a large purpose-built games barn and fully secure play area for children. The cottages are set amidst magnificent countryside, a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall and stunning Durham. Ideally located to explore the many delights of Northumbria - both golden, sandy beaches and heathery hills in rolling countryside. Bustling market towns and pretty villages are scattered across the region: Corbridge, well known for excellent restaurants, great pubs, galleries and shops is worth a visit, as is Hexham - voted Britain’s favourite market town by Country Life magazine. Blanchland, set in an AONB, is one of the most attractive villages in the area. Walking, sailing and fishing all close by at Derwent Reservoir. Nearby Slaley Hall stands elegantly in 1,000 acres of beautiful forest and moorland with a championship golf course, home to the Great North Open. Sparkling cities like Newcastle and Durham are thriving with lots of shopping, culture and nightlife, not forgetting the passion for football, rugby and cricket. These charming cottages are very child friendly and will delight all age groups - visit the north east of England where naturally friendly people will make time to tell visitors about the place that fills them with pride. Shops 4 miles, pubs 1 mile.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in West Auckland sleeps 4.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This delightful and spacious holiday cottage has a truly special feel to it. Adjoining another property, it is situated on the village green, overlooking a 15th-century manor house used by Henry VIII as his hunting lodge. The inspiration for its restoration has been taken from the romance of the medieval times, and with panoramic views bordering the unspoilt Raby Castle Estate, this really feels like an undiscovered part of medieval England. Set within a picturesque valley, the area is perfect for cyclists and walkers who can explore the dales and magnificent cathedral city of Durham. Nearby activities include riding, fly fishing, steam railway and Raby Castle - Britain’s best preserved and furnished medieval castle. Shops 100 yards, pub nearby. Spacious, beamed living room with gas ‘log-effect’ fire, rugs on slate floor and sofa-bed (for +2). Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with oak units, Belfast sink, window seat and slate floor. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet. Oak staircase to first floor: Minstrels’ gallery. Double bedroom.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Whorlton sleeps 2.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: This delightful Grade II listed cottage, part of a small row, has been tastefully refurbished throughout and is set in the pretty historic village of Whorlton, in a stunning corner of England, amidst glorious open countryside. A perfect holiday base for walking or cycling, it is only 5 minutes from the historic market town of Barnard Castle with its vast array of shops, galleries and pubs. Raby Castle, a medieval masterpiece, and the Bowes Museum are close by. Less than an hour is the cathedral city of Durham. York, with its cobbled streets and majestic minster, is easily accessible. Shops 3 miles, pub 300 yards. Living/dining room overlooking front garden with cast iron open fire in decorative surround and wooden floor. Farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area. Cloakroom. Double bedroom overlooking garden with decorative fireplace and tiled floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Ruffside sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Relax in tranquil countryside, in eco-friendly and child-friendly properties...where walks, watersports and sightseeing abound Nestled between the Derwent Reservoir, where red kites are spotted, and the edge of beautiful Northumbrian moorlands, these original stone mining offices have been lovingly restored to offer a contemporaray collection of tasteful character cottages combining style and elegance with professionally designed interiors and fine soft furnishings. They provide the benefits of VisitBritain ‘4 Star’ Gold Award living in a peaceful and tranquil setting only minutes from some of the North East’s most breathtaking countryside. The hamlet is perfect for those wishing to relax, and these extremely family-friendly cottages are ideal - providing not only travel cots, highchairs, stairgates, monitors and sterilisers for babies and young children, but also extras such as breadmakers and icemakers. There are communal gardens and social areas with an on-site purpose built games barn, barbecue area and fully secure children’s play area with swings, climbing frame and Wendy house. The holiday cottages are ideally located amongst the calm and magnificent countryside and yet are only a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall. Bustling market towns and pretty villages are scattered accross the reigon; only 2 miles away the medieval village of Blanchard is one of the most attractive in the area. Corbridge is renowned for excellent restaurants, pubs and shops, and is well worth a visit. Walking abounds, as well as sailing and fishing on the Derwent Reservoir. Nearby Slaley Hall stands in 1,000 acres of beautiful forest and moorland with a championship golf course, home to the Great North Open. Sparkling cities like Newcastle and Durham are thriving, with lots of shopping, nightlife and sport. These charming cottages will delight all age groups and have something to offer everyone. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
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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.
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Sleeps 17
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Bishop Auckland sleeps 17.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 17
Accommodation overview: This beautiful, traditional stone-built farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century, stands detached within its own mature gardens - with the enclosed rear garden boasting a summer house. Refurbished to a very high standard, the holiday property retains much character and charm, with oak floors and panelled walls. It makes an ideal location for weekend celebrations, those who enjoy walking, cycling, golf, fishing, horse riding or simply relaxing. Etherley Dene Farm is located in Bishop Auckland, which has been the official residence of the bishops of Durham since the 12th century. The town provides many interesting attractions, including Auckland Castle with its splendid marble and limestone chapel and stained-glass windows that relate to stories of early Christian saints. At Bishops Park, an 18th-century deer house survives, and visitors can follow the mile-long lane that leads to the remains of Binchester Roman Fort. Fifteen miles south-west of Bishop Auckland is Barnard Castle. There is also the Bowes Museum to visit, which is housed in a grand French-style chateau and provides a wide collection consisting of furniture, paintings, tapestries and ceramics. NT properties nearby include Warren House Gill, Horden, Beacon Hill, Hawthorne Dene, Moorhouse Woods, Ormesby Hall and Moulton Hall. Local attractions include the new National Railway Museum at Shildon, Hamsterley Forest and Weardale National Park, and Teesdale (15 minutes). High Force and the coast are within a 30-minute drive, whilst Newcastle is within 40 minutes’ drive. Durham, with its cathedral, is 20 minutes; the Northumbrian coast and Hadrian’s Wall can be reached within an hour, and Leeds 1¼ hours. Shops ½ mile, pub 70 yards. Two steps to entrance. Spacious living room with gas ‘coal-effect’ cast iron stove, oak floor, sandstone walls. Dining room with panelled walls, oak floors, open log fire in French marble fireplace, patio doors to garden. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area, Aga hob and oven, electric induction hob, slate floor, French doors to garden. Snug with oak panelled walls, oak beams and electric ‘wood burner’. Utility with Belfast sink and additional electric oven. Shower room with toilet off ground floor. First floor: Four double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed, one with extra single bed (for +1). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, one with extra single bed (for +1). Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower, changing area and toilet, sofa bed (alternative sleeping).
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Ruffside sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Relax in tranquil countryside, in eco-friendly and child-friendly properties...where walks, watersports and sightseeing abound Nestled between the Derwent Reservoir, where red kites are spotted, and the edge of beautiful Northumbrian moorlands, these original stone mining offices have been lovingly restored to offer a contemporaray collection of tasteful character cottages combining style and elegance with professionally designed interiors and fine soft furnishings. They provide the benefits of VisitBritain ‘4 Star’ Gold Award living in a peaceful and tranquil setting only minutes from some of the North East’s most breathtaking countryside. The hamlet is perfect for those wishing to relax, and these extremely family-friendly cottages are ideal - providing not only travel cots, highchairs, stairgates, monitors and sterilisers for babies and young children, but also extras such as breadmakers and icemakers. There are communal gardens and social areas with an on-site purpose built games barn, barbecue area and fully secure children’s play area with swings, climbing frame and Wendy house. The holiday cottages are ideally located amongst the calm and magnificent countryside and yet are only a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall. Bustling market towns and pretty villages are scattered accross the reigon; only 2 miles away the medieval village of Blanchard is one of the most attractive in the area. Corbridge is renowned for excellent restaurants, pubs and shops, and is well worth a visit. Walking abounds, as well as sailing and fishing on the Derwent Reservoir. Nearby Slaley Hall stands in 1,000 acres of beautiful forest and moorland with a championship golf course, home to the Great North Open. Sparkling cities like Newcastle and Durham are thriving, with lots of shopping, nightlife and sport. These charming cottages will delight all age groups and have something to offer everyone. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Ruffside sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Relax in tranquil countryside, in eco-friendly and child-friendly properties...where walks, watersports and sightseeing abound Nestled between the Derwent Reservoir, where red kites are spotted, and the edge of beautiful Northumbrian moorlands, these original stone mining offices have been lovingly restored to offer a contemporaray collection of tasteful character cottages combining style and elegance with professionally designed interiors and fine soft furnishings. They provide the benefits of VisitBritain ‘4 Star’ Gold Award living in a peaceful and tranquil setting only minutes from some of the North East’s most breathtaking countryside. The hamlet is perfect for those wishing to relax, and these extremely family-friendly cottages are ideal - providing not only travel cots, highchairs, stairgates, monitors and sterilisers for babies and young children, but also extras such as breadmakers and icemakers. There are communal gardens and social areas with an on-site purpose built games barn, barbecue area and fully secure children’s play area with swings, climbing frame and Wendy house. The holiday cottages are ideally located amongst the calm and magnificent countryside and yet are only a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall. Bustling market towns and pretty villages are scattered accross the reigon; only 2 miles away the medieval village of Blanchard is one of the most attractive in the area. Corbridge is renowned for excellent restaurants, pubs and shops, and is well worth a visit. Walking abounds, as well as sailing and fishing on the Derwent Reservoir. Nearby Slaley Hall stands in 1,000 acres of beautiful forest and moorland with a championship golf course, home to the Great North Open. Sparkling cities like Newcastle and Durham are thriving, with lots of shopping, nightlife and sport. These charming cottages will delight all age groups and have something to offer everyone. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
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