Rent Find self catering and cottages with a garden in North West England

Helm Byre, Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £200

Self catering accommodation in Sedbergh sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The Jewel of the Dales, Dent is 16 miles east of Kendal in the south east corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringes of the Lake District National Park. An ideal base for visitors wishing to enjoy the nearby countryside, there is an outstanding variety of walks from the door, to the top of Helm Knott and Whernside, one of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks, to a delightful stroll along the Dee, part of the Dales Way, which passes through Dentdale. The craft centre at Helmside and just 100 yards from Helm Byre, offers a collection of goods produced by local Dales folk, everything from watercolours and prints to walking sticks and pottery, ideal souvenirs of your stay.

Daisy Cottage, Buckley Green, West Yorkshire, North West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £180

Self catering accommodation in Buckley Green sleeps 3.

Features include: • Garden • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Situated in an elevated position in the tiny hamlet of Buckley Green, Daisy Cottage is a recent conversion which has been refurbished to a particularly high standard and enjoys the benefit of under floor ground source heating. Stylishly furnished, the cottage offers cosy and welcoming accommodation for both couples and a small family.

Waitby School, Waitby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £390

Self catering accommodation in Waitby sleeps 7.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks •

Accommodation overview: Waitby School was built on Waitby Fell in 1680 by James Highmore, a local to the area, for the children of Waitby and Smardale. About a mile and a half west of Kirkby Stephen, Waitby is said to have been an ancient market town, with a castle, chapel and cemetery, but no trace of either is now to be seen. However, the school remains, standing proud on the fellside and, having been purchased recently by another local family, has been lovingly restored, in conjunction with English Heritage, to offer luxurious holiday accommodation. The property stands alone and enjoys uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside, dotted with livestock and the occasional farmer and tractor at doin up time.

Cromwells Manor, near Nantwich, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £658

Self catering accommodation in near Nantwich sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R

Accommodation overview:

Cromwells Manor details

Cromwells Manor was built in 1620 and is a Grade II listed former barn. The barn has been sympathetically restored to a high standard, but still retains many of the original features whilst providing accommodation for eight guests. This detached barn is in the grounds of Woodhey Hall, a Cheshire dairy farm set in glorious unspoilt countryside.

The barn has a well-fenced garden, patio, garden furniture and barbecue. It also has access to a games lawn and children's play area. The location offers fishing and many country walks. The historic town of Nantwich and good dining pubs are within easy reach.

There is much to see and do in the area including Cholmondeley Castle and Gardens which has a game fair and other events during the year. Other attractions include day trips on the canal, Beeston Castle and Tatton Park, with its many events and RHS Flower Show. The Roman city of Chester is 30 minutes' drive, with flat racing in summer, open top bus tours of the city, the wonderful animals and gardens of Chester Zoo (34 minutes) and the Blue Planet Aquarium (35 minutes). Oulton Park (20 minutes) and Cheshire Polo (eight minutes) also make a good day out. Golf courses and horse riding are nearby.

Cromwells Manor is reputed to have been slept in by Oliver Cromwell during the battle of Nantwich. The barn has been carefully restored and retains many of its original features.

Milburn Cottage, Ainstable, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £250 to £ 390

Self catering accommodation in Ainstable sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Romantic Breaks • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This fabulous conversion of a stone built barn has a delightful setting on a traditional working smallholding in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the Eden Valley with the Penines AONB on the doorstep.

The cottage is full of charm and character and is furnished with a number of antiques and local crafts.

Fully open plan with laminate wooden flooring throughout, the lounge area has a 3 seater settee with a matching arm chair, multi channel Flat screen (Freeview) TV, DVD, CD player & radio, a few board games stashed away in the sideboard, and books galore. We have just introduced the E.V.E. library where guests are invited to swap a paperback book for any of our paperback books (*exceptions clearly marked). This is especially helpful if you start to read one of our many books and don't get to finish reading it by the end of your stay.

The kitchen area has an electric oven with hob, fridge/icebox, microwave and everything you would expect to have in your own luxury cottage and maybe a bit more too.

The main bedroom enjoys beautiful views over the Pennines, and is tastefully furnished with king size bed, wardrobe, dressing table and stool.

The double bedded room overlooks fields and also has a dressing table and full co-ordinated furnishings.

The fully tiled bathroom has full sized bath with shower over, shaver point, WHB & WC.

Full central heating is at your control for whenever you want to use it and there is a combi-boiler for instant hot water.

Heating and electric are all included in the price.

French doors lead outside, to the rear, lovely, private enclosed garden overlooking open fields with a variety of planters, a patio area, garden furniture, and barbecue.

There is ample safe parking outside the front of the cottage with security lighting.

Phone enquiries: 01768 896 661

Melmerby Hall, Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 18
Weekly prices from £2336

Self catering accommodation in Melmerby sleeps 18.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • E

Accommodation overview:

Melmerby Hall details

Melmerby Hall is a Grade II listed manor house nestling in the foothills of the North Pennines, one of 40 classified Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is set within its own sandstone walled grounds, which are entered through an arched gateway at the edge of the village.

The grounds include an archery lawn, walled vegetable gardens and a Victorian castle folly at the foot of the lawn (now converted to a children's play area). The forested grounds of 20 acres incorporate a small tributary of the River Eden with picnic area and stone barbecue by the stream.

The village of Melmerby is in the Eden Valley, lying between the Pennines and the Lake District, 12 miles from Ullswater and nine miles from the historic market town of Penrith.

There are a number of outstanding walks along the edge of the River Eden. One of England's largest Druidic stone circles - Long Meg and her Daughters - is also close by.

Melmerby is the home of the Egon Ronay award-winning organic village bakery which also serves fantastic meals and takeaway/coffee snacks. The Shepherds Inn at Langwathby, has good reviews for its food, service and friendly atmosphere.

Guests have access to a free swimming voucher programme with the Tower House indoor pool in the village of Melmerby which is a short walk from the property. The Tower House pool has a resistant current lap lane, a sauna and showers. There is also a hot tub which can be made available by separate arrangement, for further details please visit www.thetowerhousepool.co.uk Croquet equipment (mallets, hoops and posts) is available, shooting can be arranged with prior notice (please contact the office).

The Tower House, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £450

Self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune sleeps 9.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: We are delighted to include The Tower House within our portfolio, situated at Newbiggin, only 10 minutes drive from the M6 motorway. Ideally placed for exploring the delights of both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Windermere is a mere 25 minutes drive away with Sedbergh and the impressive Howgill fells a 10 minute walk from the door. Once home to Elizabeth Gaunt, the last woman to be burned at the stake at Tyburn and a principal hiding place of Prince Charlie, The Tower House has a significant history, and the property retains the tower, which was used as a lookout for raiders from the Borders. Comfortable furnishings with many personal touches blend well with original features of oak panelling, flagstone floors and exposed stonework. The accommodation is spacious and flexible offering plenty of opportunity for escaping the rest of the party, both inside and out, to sit quietly and absorb the ambience of this truly unique house. The grounds are delightful with a variety of areas for sitting out and plenty of level playing ground, including an orchard for the younger members of your party to run off some energy before enjoying dinner in the impressive dining hall.

Kirkbride Hall, Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £582

Self catering accommodation in Melmerby sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access •

Accommodation overview:

Kirkbride Hall details

Kirkbride Hall is a newly built traditional style stone clad terraced cottage located in walled cherry and apple orchards of Melmerby Hall and neighbours the quiet and scenic churchyard of the Grade II listed St John’s Church in Melmerby. The former orchard garden of Melmerby Hall is a beautiful and quiet setting for Kirkbride Hall and its adjoining cottages. Kirkbride has open plan access and parking to the front, and a large enclosed patio and garden to the rear – the perfect sun trap on a warm summers day with lots of room for children and pets to play safely. Kirkbride Hall also has private gated access to the 20 acres of mixed woodland grounds of Melmerby Hall through a wrought iron gate set into the orchard wall. The grounds of Melmerby Hall also include woodland paths, water meadow and a tributary to the River Eden.

Kirkbride Hall was completed in early 2015 and although new, offers all the comforts of a traditional Cumbrian cottage including sandstone walls using stone sourced from within our estate, solid oak floors, antique furniture, and a large welcoming wood burning stove in the comfortable lounge.

The village of Melmerby is set within the heart of the Eden Valley at the foot of the majestic Pennine fells and the famous Hartside pass which climbs to 1904 ft above sea level. An awe inspiring viewpoint on a clear day to take in the entire Eden Valley, the Lake District and, on occasion, southern Scotland! Melmerby also offers a host of facilities to our guests, including an award winning village bakery (providing delicious lunches, bread freshly baked daily on the premises, cakes, hot drinks and lots of gluten free options.), a well-stocked village shop, tea room and post office, a super antique shop (The Brocante Emporium), and a wonderful traditional Cumbrian pub due to re-open in Summer 2015. The well-known 'Coast to Coast' Cycle route also passes directly through the village on the A686 and ascends via Hartside to Alston, England's highest market town.