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Autumn Activities to do Whilst Staying with CTBR
Fri, 29th Sep 2023As the warm summer nights draw to a close and we begin to welcome the chills of autumn, now is the perfect time to start planning what autumn activities will…
Catching the Summer Breeze 2023
Mon, 4th Sep 2023As we wave goodbye to summer 2023, we can reflect on what an exciting time it has been at Catch the Breeze Retreats. From our very own house manager, Ben,…
Coastal Retreats in Craster Open to New Ownership
Thu, 17th Aug 2023Craster Harbour (view from the new cottages) Two properties in the quaint fishing village of Craster have opened their sea view doors to guests after undergoing extensive makeovers. Under the…
Splendid Isolation: the restoration of Oughtershaw Hall
Thu, 6th Jul 2023Read the article on Yorkshire Living here.
11 of the Best Beaches in the UK to Visit this Summer
Tue, 4th Jul 2023Summer has well and truly arrived here in the UK, which means it is time to apply our sun cream, dust off the bucket and spade set and head off…
16 Bucket List Activities in Northumberland and Yorkshire
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023“I want to do everything and see everything, sense everything and feel everything and taste everything; to know that life is an enormous experience and must be used. To be…
The Reading Rooms: A Guide to The Yorkshire Dales
Wed, 19th Apr 2023Can the perfect holiday itinerary exist? We definitely think so. Picture a sweet stone cottage in the heart of The Yorkshire Dales. Now, imagine that it borders a babbling brook…
Historic reading rooms of Oughtershaw opens its doors to guests
Fri, 31st Mar 2023During the 19th century, reading rooms were once commonplace across much of rural Yorkshire: they were places to congregate, educate, debate, and elucidate in a time long before mass media…
Star-studded TV and Film Locations Near Our Properties
Tue, 28th Feb 2023There is no better feeling than watching a film on the big screen or discovering a brand new favourite TV show. Nowadays especially, we have access to a plethora of TV and…
6 Cosy Restaurants to Visit this Valentine’s Day on Your CTBR Holiday
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023As the ice and frost of Winter begins to thaw, the cupids are getting ready in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Love is certainly in the air this year and what…