For Striking Scenery and Historic Grandeur Choose a Holiday Cottage in Yorkshire or Northumberland

Accommodation with Nature on the Doorstep

Our range of holiday cottages in Yorkshire and Northumberland is set amongst some of the finest in northumberland national park scenery in the world, and a holiday here can be spent exploring three national parks and two areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The Yorkshire Dales, with its rugged fells and heather-clad moors, sleepy meadows and awesome valleys, is home to a rich mix of wildlife: from delicate wild flowers on the rare limestone pavement around Malham Cove, to rare species of birds in Nidderdale, and ancient broadleaf woodland in Wensleydale. An English Country Cottage in Yorkshire makes the perfect countryside retreat.

In Northumberland, the scenery is no less spectacular, particularly along the Heritage Coast between Berwick and Amble, and the grand Cheviot Hills in the north. From our range of holiday cottages it's easy to take a boat trip to the Farne Islands or to watch seals playing in the waves or puffins nesting on dramatic cliffs. For short breaks, or long treks, the North East of England is a nature-lover's playground.

Character Cottages Steeped in History and Heritage

From the historic city of York, with its abundant Viking history and magnificent Minster, to the Roman legends of Hadrian's Wall and monastic legacy of Fountains Abbey - Yorkshire and Northumberland boast more than their share of heritage sites, and they're all within easy reach of our range of holiday cottages.

The landscape is peppered with castles, abbeys and ancient sites - Alnwick Castle, made famous as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films; Jervaux Abbey and the nearby Middleham Castle, home to Richard III.

An English Country Cottage is the perfect base from which to visit exquisite treasure houses such as Harewood House and Castle Howard, or explore our maritime heritage at seaside towns such as Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay.

History comes alive in Yorkshire and Northumberland, and no holiday is complete without a visit to Holy Island, to explore the castle and priory, and view the 7th Century Lindisfarne Gospels, described as 'the most beautiful illuminated manuscript in the world'.

Choose a Cottage Holiday for Culture and Cuisine

Our range of holiday cottages in Yorkshire and Northumberland offers the finest pantry of local produce to bring out the gourmet in you, and make the most of your self-catering facilities.

But you should still venture out to discover the many esteemed restaurants in the region, and you won't have to look far for high calibre chefs.

The Box Tree in Ilkley is a favourite fine dining experience, but you can't beat the East Coast's fish and chip restaurants either! Cultured visitors have been flocking to Harrogate since Victorian times, to take in the healing spa waters, and enjoy the town's refined elegance, perhaps take tea at Betty's famous tea rooms, or pamper yourself at the Turkish Baths.

For more up-beat entertainment, Northumberland is brimming with a lively folk scene, and in summer the whole region comes alive with a wide programme of festivals and outdoor theatre.

Holiday Homes near the Highlights and Hotspots

Whether you seek peace and serenity in the heart of nature, or want to get active in the great outdoors, your cottage holiday in Yorkshire or Northumberland will bring you just the right balance. Rent a cottage by the seaside for family adventure on unspoilt sandy beaches, and take in the attractions, like the Sealife Centre in Scarborough or The Deep in Hull.

Further inland there's The National Railway Museum in York, The Royal Armouries in Leeds, or the National Museum of Photography in Bradford. A holiday in the North East of England offers boundless activity; from walking, cycling or pony trekking in the beautiful countryside, to more extreme activities such as off-roading, hang-gliding, caving and pot-holing.

There's plenty to get the heart racing here and a cottage holiday in Yorkshire or Northumberland is one never to forget. Visit our availability search page to find your next holiday cottage in Yorkshire or Northumberland.