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55.494571, -1.616048

Emblestone View is a Northumberland holiday cottage in Embleton that sleeps four people in two double bedrooms. Set within a small group of converted farm buildings, it looks out across fields towards the sea and sits just a short walk from Embleton Beach. This self-catering accommodation is well placed for coastal walks, cycling and days by the water, with the route past Dunstanburgh Castle right on the doorstep. A comfortable holiday rental in Northumberland for couples or a small family wanting space, fresh air and easy access to one of the county’s best-loved stretches of coastline.

Weekly guide price:
£820 to £1925
Short breaks from £166 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

55.471998, -1.593689

Coastguard Cottage sits right in Craster village, a stone's throw from Northumberland's stunning coastline. This four-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeps eight and has bags of character with reclaimed wood features and a crackling wood burner. You can walk straight onto the coastal path from the door, and Dunstanburgh Castle's dramatic ruins are just 1.5 miles along the cliff tops. The cottage has a ground floor double with en-suite, three more bedrooms upstairs, and a lovely deck overlooking the harbour. Craster's got a cracking gastropub and is famous for its delicious smoked kippers. This holiday rental puts you right where the action is.

Weekly guide price:
£1109 to £1918
Short breaks from £259 per night

8  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

55.493749, -1.616279

Primrose Cottage, Embleton, Northumberland, is a converted farm cottage, ideal for couples or individuals and situated within a 2-3 minute walk of Embleton beach (voted best beach in the country by Mumsnet and Countryfile viewers!) The Cottage is perfect for beach lovers, nature and bird watchers, golfers, walkers and experienced paddle boarders and surfers.  

Weekly guide price:
£665 to £910
Short breaks from £167 per night

2  |   1  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.475165, -1.607715

​Converted Georgian stables in the grounds of Dunstan Hall makes a charming holiday cottage for couples or families. Stable Cottage is a mile from Craster and the Northumberland coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sleeps four people in two rooms with panoramic views over the countryside towards Dunstanburgh Castle from the house and the garden. You can walk to the village pub and are within only a few miles of Alnwick and Bamburgh with their incredible castles and lively towns. Surfing, walking, cycling, fishing, and golf are all easily accessible. 

Weekly guide price:
£481 to £1002
Short breaks from £142 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.475165, -1.607715

Luxuriate in the peace and beauty of the Northumberland Coast AONB. Hemmel House is a newly built (but in traditional style) holiday home sleeping six people in three ensuite bedrooms. It's perfect for a self-catering holiday with family and friends in all seasons, thanks to efficient underfloor heating and huge windows from which you can admire panoramic views across fields towards Dunstanburgh Castle and the coast. The beach at Embleton is a scenic stroll along a bridleway just over a mile-long. Dunstan village pub is even closer. Alnwick, Bamburgh and Craster are all within easy reach to enjoy castles, kayaking and kippers all in one day. 

Weekly guide price:
£941 to £2299
Short breaks from £308 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.475165, -1.607715

Do you fancy yourself as Lord or Lady of the Manor? Dunstan Hall is the perfect place to indulge those fantasies. The beautiful Northumberland holiday home sleeps 18 people in 10 bedrooms with parts dating back some 800 years and views across fields towards the coast and Dunstaburgh Castle. It's in the quiet village of Dunstan, a stroll from the village pub and a mile from the historic village of Craster, with it’s gastro pub, café and fishmongers, selling the famous Craster kipper! About 100 yards up the road is the start of a scenic bridleway to Embleton Bay, about a mile and a half away. Alnwick, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and the Cheviot Hills are all nearby for memorable days out. You can book Dunstan Hall in combination with the owner's two other adjacent cottages for self-catering holidays for 29 friends, family members or colleagues.

Weekly guide price:
£2916 to £5245
Short breaks from £729 per night

18  |   10  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.242663, -1.701369

Planning a memorable holiday or event deserves a spectacular venue like Bleaklow Farm. This gorgeous property is a few miles from Bakewell in an incredibly peaceful location with panoramic views. It sleeps 30 people in 15 beautifully presented ensuite bedrooms and feels more like a boutique hotel than a self-catering holiday home. There is a catering standard kitchen, huge barn for entertaining (or corporate events), multiple living areas, spaces to congregate and socialise and areas to unwind in peace. It's ideal for hosting wedding parties, celebrating milestone birthdays and events, or hosting team building sessions. 

Weekly guide price:
£14000 to £18000
Short breaks from £2500 per night

30  |   15  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.424289, -5.056285

No one can resist this incredible beachfront holiday home overlooking Porth Beach in Cornwall. With three bedrooms (all with stunning views), lots of living space and a waterfront terrace, it's perfect for your next self-catering holiday with family or friends. The owners have focused on every detail to provide you with luxurious accommodation in a stunning ideal location, steps from the sand with uninterrupted views over the water. There is secure storage for guests who want to bring SUPs, surfboards, kayaks and bikes, a private path to the beach, and excellent access to shops, cafes, the local pub, and the South West Coast Path. The Sail Loft sleeps six people in three ensuite bedrooms with accommodation over two levels. 

Weekly guide price:
£2625 to £4095
Short breaks from £390 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.999426, -0.873922

Nightingale Cottage is ideal for families or friends, sleeping six people in three ensuite bedrooms, two of which can be set up with two single or one super-kingsized bed. The cottage is in Yorkshire's beautiful East Riding region, two miles from Stamford Bridge, ten miles from York, and within easy reach of the Howardian Hills and the breathtaking Yorkshire coast. The welcoming holiday home is on a family-run arable farm and has a private deck with an outdoor hot tub for luxurious star gazing. It's available for holiday bookings all year round. 

Weekly guide price:
£750 to £1100
Short breaks from £234 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

53.999426, -0.873922

A holiday in Yorkshire will be the highlight of your year, especially when you stay in the comfortable surroundings of Barn Owl Cottage. The welcoming holiday cottage sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor and ideal for guests who'd prefer to avoid stairs. It's one of three cottages on a 400-acre family-run arable farm two miles from Stamford Bridge and ten miles from York. You're within easy reach of the scenic Yorkshire coast and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Families and couples love the property and the location. 

Weekly guide price:
£500 to £1000
Short breaks from £150 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

53.999426, -0.873922

Relax in the peaceful surroundings of Partridge Cottage. The romantic barn conversion is on a family-run 400-acre arable farm near the historic village of Stamford Bridge, ten miles from York, and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Coast and the Howardian Hills AONB. It comfortably sleeps two people in one large bedroom, boasting a four-poster bed and a deep rolltop bath. There's a modern shower room downstairs and a private outdoor hot tub. What more could you want from a self-catering cottage in Yorkshire?

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £750
Short breaks from £134 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

54.063276, -1.943352

You can enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from the moment you wake up until you drift off to sleep when you stay at Moorside Farm Cottage. Located on a family-run farm two miles from Grassington, the charming Yorkshire stone holiday cottage has spectacular views over the fells towards Simon's Seat and breathtakingly brilliant night skies. It is built from Yorkshire stone and sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, with a layout that suits families, extended families and friends. The cottage is child and dog-friendly, has good access to beautiful footpaths and cycling routes, and is within easy reach of Skipton, Ripon and Harrogate. 

Weekly guide price:
£980 to £2200
Short breaks from £170 per night

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

55.678356, -3.519132

You would never believe this tranquil setting is only a 25-minute drive from the outskirts of Edinburgh. Lammerlaw Self Catering is on a family-run farm in the Pentland Hills, 10-minutes from Biggar and 15-minutes from Carstairs. It is in a fantastic location for walking, hill walking and mountain biking, catering well for all three activities with secure storage and drying space. Two bedrooms sleep four people in 4-Star comfort that includes an enclosed garden with panoramic views. Stirling, Paisley, Ayr, Bannockburn, Glasgow, and the Scottish Borders are all within easy reach, making this an excellent holiday destination all year round.  The New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage site is a short drive away and offers beautiful walks and the opportunity to explore an 18th century mill village - not to be missed! Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£675 to £775
Short breaks from £96 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star

53.318173, -3.842459

Wavecrest is a spacious, stylish adults-only holiday cottage steps away from Llandudno's West Shore Beach. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms with three bathrooms and is perfect for couples and friends who want to be within walking distance of this famous Victorian seaside resort's beach, cafes, bars, and shops. The views from the house and garden are fantastic, reaching across the beach towards Anglesey and Puffin Island. Snowdonia, National Trust Bodnant Gardens, Surf Snowdonia, and many other attractions are all within easy reach. Bookings are available all year round. 

Weekly guide price:
£900 to £2000
Short breaks from £150 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.318173, -3.842459

For those in the know, Llandudno has never been out of fashion. The stylish Victorian seaside resort has two beautiful beaches and excellent amenities, making it ideal for a family holiday by the coast in all seasons. Farsite is a spacious holiday cottage sleeping six people in three bedrooms. It's metres from West Shore's Blue Flag Beach and no more than a 10-minute stroll from North Shore and Llandudno's elegant Victorian pier. The cottage enjoys beautiful water and mountain views from indoors and the garden and is finished and furnished to a high standard. 

Weekly guide price:
£900 to £1750

6  |   3  |   Enquire  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.908344, 0.303639

This welcoming 5 Star Gold holiday rental has three ensuite bedrooms that sleep six people, and a layout that suits anyone looking for a home-away-from-home and a peaceful treat to call your own for extended periods of 2-12 weeks. The Granary is on the wonderful gated Beechcroft estate in Cowbeech, a short walk from the Merrie Harriers pub with fantastic views, lots of space and tranquility. Next to the High Weald AONB and within easy reach of the South Downs National Park, East Sussex coast, and 1066 Country, there are many sights and activities to enjoy in all seasons. Normal bookings taken are from 3 nights to 2 weeks, but The Granary ideal for those visiting the area and wanting accommodation for longer periods. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Weekly guide price:
£1039 to £1649
Short breaks from £148 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star Gold

50.908344, 0.303639

Stay in this welcoming 5 Star Gold holiday home on the edge of the High Weald AONB, within walking distance of an excellent pub and easy reach of the  South Downs National Park and East Sussex Coastline. The Oast House dates from the 17th Century and sleeps five people in three bedrooms. It's ideal for families to use as a home-away-from-home while exploring this fantastic environment or people who want a peaceful retreat for a longer period. Go for long walks and bike rides, visit stately homes, castles and spectacular gardens, enjoy lazy days on the beach, tour 1066 Country, and enjoy local events and attractions. One week simply isn't enough, which is why the owner specialises in bookings of 3 nights to 2 weeks as standard (for longer breaks, please enquire).  Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Weekly guide price:
£976 to £1549
Short breaks from £139 per night

5  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star Gold

50.908344, 0.303639

The Bull Pen and Cart Lodge is perfect for couples or individuals who want to feel settled and welcome while enjoying the many sights and attractions of East Sussex. Formerly two farm buildings, the 5 Star Gold cottage is now one comfortable space with original character and a private south-facing garden. It's peaceful yet far from remote, being close to Herstmonceux, Hailsham and Heathfield and within easy reach of favourite sights and attractions like Eastbourne, beaches including Pevensey Bay, Norman's Bay and Cuckmere Haven, Battle and 1066 country, and the chalk hills of the South Downs National Park. Tucked away on the edge of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, guests have wonderful walks and cycling routes from the door and plenty of opportunity for peace and relaxation.  Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Weekly guide price:
£724 to £1149
Short breaks from £103 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star Gold

50.908344, 0.303639

The Byre is a fantastic 5 Star Gold holiday cottage on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a short walk of an excellent country pub. It is one of four super self-catering properties at Beechcroft in Cowbeech, with easy access to lovely walks and bike rides through the countryside and along the coast. The owner specialises in bookings of 3 nights to 12 weeks - a little longer than the usual short break, giving visitors plenty of time to settle in and get to know this lovely part of England which features incredible country houses, gardens and castles, beaches and famous sights. The Byre sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms and is ideal for couples and families.  Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Weekly guide price:
£945 to £1499
Short breaks from £135 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star Gold

57.057890, -3.979987

Perfect for active families and couples, this quiet holiday cottage sleeps up to five people in three comfortable bedrooms. The interior is spacious with lots of natural light through windows that frame woodland views. There is plenty of space outside as well, with both the house and garden being child and pet-friendly. Aonach, which has accommodation all on one level, is in the Cairngorms National Park, three miles from Kingussie and within easy reach of Aviemore. Beautiful walks and mountain bike trails lead from the door, with the cottage having secure bike storage and off-street parking.

Weekly guide price:
£725 to £950
Short breaks from £104 per night

5  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday