Country Vacations & Resorts

WOW! Who doesn’t want to stay in a castle for their ultimate UK vacation?

The Castle Tower is a unique property surrounded by the glorious North Northumberland countryside, rich in historical and archaeological sites.

The fully self-contained 16th Century Tower is the earliest part of this Grade I listed castle and provides comfortable accommodation amidst historic surroundings. It has its own private entrance into the barrel vaulted billiard and table tennis rooms. A fine spiral staircase gives access to the first floor and the Court Room – a living room of tremendous character with a feature fireplace. A further spiral staircase rises to the bedrooms, which like the Court Room, are furnished in period style.

Set in extensive well tended grounds with many specimen trees, there is also a garden area allocated for the use of guests.

The magnificent Northumbrian Coastline with its beautiful stretches of sandy beaches, Holy Island and the famous Alnwick Castle and gardens are only a short drive away. The spectacular Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh is a must for Da Vinci Code enthusiasts.

View the virtual tour of Castle Tower or find a cottage of your own by visiting:

Set in a quiet hidden corner of the medieval cobbled area of Alston, this immaculately presented cottage has been imaginatively developed by the owner who is an architect from original buildings dating from the late 17th Century.

Sowerberry Cottage has charm and character, incorporating a wealth of attractive features including solid oak floors, exposed beams and many interesting little niches.

Alston is a market town steeped in history with a good range of individual shops, tearooms, art gallery, local crafts, and character inns serving traditional ales and good food. Alternatively take a leisurely trip on the South Tyne Railway winding through stunning scenery, with Nenthead Mines Visitor Centre, Hadrian’s Wall, The Lake District, Durham City and the Scottish Borders within easy driving distance.

Find more UK vacation rentals in Northern England and Scotland by visiting
Dales Holiday Cottages.

I spent almost an hour on Dale’s site recently and was just getting started on planning a UK “cottage” vacation.

Do you have a pet to bring? Want to be close to the sea? Want to find out how far a walk it is to the nearest pub? All info is provided along with some beautiful pictures and full details about specific accommodations.

This is a great, low-stress way to plan travel – and who isn’t ready for that?

Dales Holiday Cottages offers over 800 properties available to book online exclusively in and around the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire Coast and Wolds, Derbyshire Dales, Northumbria, Northern Dales, Lake District, Cumbria and Eden Valley, Scottish Borders and the Highlands of Scotland.

As the largest agency in these areas, Dale’s has a range of personally inspected, self catering holiday properties to suit every taste and budget.

All properties boast stunning views over the countryside; from rugged mountains to lush valleys; or over water; rolling seas and flowing rivers to idyllic village ponds. Most offer the rural experience you would expect, with roaring open fires, enclosed cottage gardens, and of course a pub close by.

Click here for a fantastic interactive map of the Lake District and walking/hiking trails then come back and book your holiday cottage with Dale’s!

Dales Holiday Cottages

Dales Luxury Holiday Cottages

Have a UK holiday wish list? No better place to start your accommodations research than Dales Holiday Cottages.

Dales Holiday Cottages offer over 800 properties available to book online exclusively in and around the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire Coast and Wolds, Derbyshire Dales, Northumbria, Northern Dales, Lake District, Cumbria and Eden Valley, Scottish Borders and the Highlands of Scotland

This kind of “work” will be fun!!

Dales Holiday Cottages has over 600 cottages available to book online throughout the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire Coast and Wolds, the Derbyshire Dales, Northumbria, the Northern Dales, the Lake District, Cumbria and Eden Valley, the Scottish Borders and the Highlands of Scotland.

Scotland Cottages have a range of almost 100 personally inspected holiday cottages located in some of the most scenic areas of Scotland. From the Borders to the Highlands; from rugged mountains to lush valleys; Scotland has much to offer you.

Most cottages accept pets free of charge.

Take a virtual visit through Dale’s web site – you’ll find the perfect cottage for your next vacation!

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HARTLEY CASTLE BARN

Favorite Features:

• Light and airy barn conversion
• Lovely private garden and fell views
• Private fishing and excellent walking

At the top of the hillside with extensive views across the countryside, this superb barn conversion with its spacious, light and airy rooms, offers distinctive accommodation of a very high standard in a beautiful, unspoilt location.

View from this vacation rental property

From its windows there are views across to Wild Boar Fell and at the rear a lovely private, lawned garden has red squirrels as regular visitors! Built on the site of an 11th Century castle, the delightful property lies within walking distance of the pretty village and a footpath leads into Kirkby Stephen (approximately 0.5 mile) where there are antique shops, restaurants, tea-rooms and local inns.

This spacious vacation rental is an ideal base for touring the Upper Eden Valley, Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, with free private fishing on the River Eden, excellent walking right from the door as well as riding, swimming and golf available within the immediate area.

For more information or to read the reviews on Property # 2867, Hartley Castle Barn: Dales Holiday Cottages