Ideally located for exploring the North Pennines with the Lake District and Durham Dales within easy driving distance, it is a walkers paradise with the Pennine Way close by. Alternatively history and culture can be found at Durham City, Hexham, Haltwhistle with Hadrian's Wall and the bustling market town of Penrith all within an hour's drive. Sleeps four.

A truly rural retreat situated midway between the beautiful lakes of Loweswater and Ennerdale yet only 6 miles from the market town of Cockermouth the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Dating from the early 18th Century Hodyoad is a spacious cottage with beamed ceilings and sleeps five.

In a lovely elevated position above Eskdale on Birker Moor this traditional farmhouse lies in a spectacular location, with a magnificent backdrop of Scafell and the surrounding peaks of the Lakeland fells. Dating back to 1627 this unique property has many original features and beamed ceilings and sleeps eight.

Situated on the banks of the River Esk with a private boat landing, this property forms a cottage style semi-detached house.  Ruswarp is a very picturesque village with shops, pub and tea-rooms as well as boating, fishing, crazy golf, a miniature steam railway and a variety of wildlife. It is an ideal base for exploring both the moors and the coast, the fascinating old port of Whitby being 2 miles away. Sleeps four.

Enjoying a superb position, with fabulous sea cliff views, this newly renovated and improved semi-detached property with large private garden, offers spacious and comfortable family accommodation. Within walking distance from Runswick Bay, a picturesque fishing village with winding pathways and sandy beach ( and the Cleveland Way. Sleeps 5/6.

This charming farm cottage is one of a group of cottages that have been tastefully converted from farm buildings dating back to the 1800’s.  Arranged around a courtyard these comfortable cottages provide warm and cosy accommodation for families and couples alike. Situated on the edge of the small village of Commondale in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Sleeps six .