Northumberland
Glanton Pyke
- 12 Guests
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
The Hall at Glanton Pyke is a grand six-bedroom country house set within one of the finest private gardens in Northumberland.
Weekends From £2,130
Weeks From £3,556
North East holiday houses
From coastal retreats to countryside estates, having facilitated North East group accommodation bookings for 16 years, our properties deliver. We’re talking estate-scale houses within easy reach of Northumberland’s coastline, Durham’s countryside, and the Yorkshire Dales.
North Yorkshire
Thicket Priory
- 70 Guests
- 35 Bedrooms
- 35 Bathrooms
Thicket Priory is nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, however only 20 minutes drive from the center of York! The perfect celebration get-away!
Weekends From £22,000
Weeks From £48,000
Yorkshire
Rossington Hall
- 46 Guests
- 21 Bedrooms
- 21 Bathrooms
Exclusive hire Victorian stately home located in South Yorkshire. Set in 250 acres of grounds and woodland. Staycations, corporate events & weddings.
Weekends From £4,995
Weeks From £15,000
Northumberland
The Comb
- 26 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- 14 Bathrooms
Traditional border farm within 60 acres of Northumberland National Dark Skies Park.
Weekends From £2,200
Weeks From £3,950
County Durham
Burnhope Lodge
- 21 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Victorian-style lodge overlooking Burnhope Reservoir in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with space for 21 guests.
Weekends From £2,000
Weeks From £5,000
North Yorkshire
The Hall at Denton Reserve
- 50 Guests
- 25 Bedrooms
- 25 Bathrooms
Reimagined Grade I Georgian house for exclusive hire, set within 2,500 acres of Yorkshire countryside near the spa town of Ilkley.
Weekends From £10,000
Weeks From £35,000
East Riding of Yorkshire
Hall Garth
- 14 Guests
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Hall Garth is the perfect setting for celebrations and family get togethers. Offering 2-3 night weekend breaks, mid week or week long stays.
Weekends From £2,700
Weeks From £3,500
North Yorkshire
Carlton Towers
- 31 Guests
- 16 Bedrooms
- 16 Bathrooms
Carlton Towers is a magnificent Grade 1 listed country house, it is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, younger brother of the 18th Duke of Norfolk.
Weekends From £14,000
Weeks From £49,000
Where castles outnumber chain hotels
The North East is all about high drama. Coastline that’s striking rather than genteel. Castles that are actual fortresses not garden follies. Cities with proper character that haven’t been smoothed into sameness. And houses to match: substantial, unpretentious, built to last.
Our North East houses sleep 16 to 30 or more guests across Northumberland’s heritage coast, County Durham’s countryside, and Newcastle’s accessible surroundings. You’ll find converted farmhouses with views of Holy Island, Georgian townhouses transformed into large holiday houses in Durham city, Victorian villas near Hadrian’s Wall, and coastal cottages where you can watch boats bring in the day’s catch from the window.
The properties tend towards practical rather than precious. Boot rooms built to handle a mountain of muddy hiking gear. Kitchens equipped to feed large groups after long walks. Multiple sitting rooms with wood burners to stave off the chill of the North Sea wind.
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North East England for star-gazing, history, and hiking
The North East of England flies under the tourist radar. But for groups looking for quality accommodation, dramatic landscapes, and genuine isolation (population density here is the UK’s lowest outside the Scottish Highlands), there’s no better choice.
A stay in a Northumberland holiday house has so much promise. As an officially designated Dark Sky Park, you’ll see stars like you’ve never seen them before. You’ve got empty beaches like at Bamburgh Castle which stretches for miles and is often deserted, even in August. There’s a tonne of Roman history, the highlight of which is Hadrian’s Wall. Holy Island’s tidal causeway is a sight worth seeing. Or you might take on some serious hiking at Cheviot Hills.
Meanwhile, Durham has its Norman cathedral, a UNESCO heritage site, nestled among its cobbled streets. And Newcastle provides city culture for those who want restaurants and nightlife within easy reach. As one group told us: “The venue itself was stunning, the decoration was incredible throughout and everything was high quality. The location was great, everyone took a walk around the village in the daytime, some visited the local pubs, others went out for food to local restaurants/cafes.”
Properties range from fortified farmhouses to country estates. Stone-built houses designed for harsh weather with their thick walls, small windows, and powerful heating system. Converted barns with modern interiors hidden behind agricultural exteriors. Occasional castles and manor houses, former holiday homes of noted Victorian industrialists. There’s truly something for everyone. But here’s what they all have in common: enormous gardens, proper boot rooms, and surprisingly good WiFi.
The North East is a practical choice for groups gathering from the four corners. It’s 90 minutes from Edinburgh, on the doorstep of northern England including Newcastle airport, and only three hours from London by train. It’s especially popular with groups from the north who want to avoid the long journey south.
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Stephen Alexander
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Mrs Manors
North East Questions
How far is North East England from major cities?
Taking Newcastle as the North East’s central hub, you can get to Edinburgh in 90 minutes, Manchester in two and a half hours, Leeds in two hours, and London in three hours. From Newcastle train station, you’re looking at a 30-to-60-minute transfer to coastal properties.
Northern groups find the North East more accessible than the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales. Scottish groups treat it as a convenient alternative to the Highlands. Southern groups compromise to spend time with friends in the north only to discover it’s closer than they expected.
Is it always cold and wet up there?
Northumberland gets less rain than the Lake District or Wales. And the east coast gets more sunshine than the west. Temperatures run 2 to 3°C cooler than southeast England but wind chill makes it feel colder, especially on the coast.
In summer (June to August), expect temperatures of around 15 to 20°C, with 25°C being a rare occurrence. In winter (December to February), temperatures drop to 2 to 8°C, occasionally dipping below freezing.
Our advice? Pack for Scottish weather and find yourself pleasantly surprised. If you’re used to holidaying in the Cotswolds or the south, pack a few extra layers.
What activities work for large groups here?
Our favourite activity in the North East takes advantage of those huge swathes of unspoilt coastline. So pull on your hiking boots and hit the trails. The Northumberland Coast Path is 62 miles of spectacular hiking, with sections suitable for all abilities.
For more nature of a different kind, Kielder Forest is the home of mountain biking, water sports, and some of the best stargazing in the UK from the observatory.
The North East is a region steeped in history. For a start, the castles: Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, and Alnwick, made famous by the Harry Potter movies. Then you’ve got Hadrian’s Wall. You can walk sections or visit the Roman forts.
You might also like to visit Alnwick Gardens, or head to Newcastle for the region’s best shopping, dining, and nightlife.
Many of our guests combine country with city, spending their days on the coastal paths or in the forest with nights out in Newcastle for some fine dining or drinking and dancing.
Why book North East over Lake District or Yorkshire?
The main reason to choose the North East over the Lakes or Yorkshire is space. Here you get bigger gardens, more isolation and quieter tourist attractions. Then there’s the beaches. Northumberland’s coast is a huge draw because it’s so vasts, so unspoilt. Next, the value. Large houses are more affordable here for equivalent quality.
The only downsides are that the area is less developed for tourism, meaning fewer restaurants and tourist amenities. The weather is definitely harsher than you’ll find in the south.
It all depends on what your group values the most. If you care about value, space, and coastal access, you can’t do better than the North East. If you’re after more extensive tourist infrastructure, you might be happier in the Lakes or Yorkshire.