Properties

A personal portfolio of holiday properties owned and managed by us – the Sykes family – our exclusive collection has been carefully curated and refined over the last 15 years. 

Our properties have been handpicked based on several standout factors, such as stunning locations, amazing views, and beautiful, quirky buildings. We’ve called upon decades of experience to restore, modernise and furnish each property with integrity and sympathetic materials. Every property embraces an appreciation of the landscape, history and community that surrounds it.

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The Old Watermill

From £1616
Northumberland Coast - Chathill, Beadnell
10
Guests
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
Just along the coast from beautiful Bamburgh and fabled Lindisfarne, this landmark watermill has been part of Northumbrian history since medieval times - and it has a new lease of life as our latest, loveliest, most luxurious coastal retreat. Built on the lands of the Earls of Northumberland not long after the Domesday Book, for many years supplied grain to the monks of Fame and the nearby fishing village of Beadnell. It continued as a watermill right through to the 20th century. There's a thousand-year story to explore at Tughall Mill, and this is your chance to write your very own chapter.
 
 
 

Mill Farmhouse

From £1316
Northumberland Coast - Chathill, Beadnell
8
Guests
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
If you're looking for a luxurious stay with access to the nearby sea and beach, Mill Farmhouse can easily accommodate eight guests across four bedrooms, and you can even bring a dog to enjoy the spectacular coastal walks on your doorstep.
 
 
 

Tan Llan & The Coach House

From £2363
Snowdonia National Park - Llanelltyd, Dolgellau
16
Guests
8
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
If you’re looking to get thoroughly lost in thought, then escape to Tan Llan. Lying on the edge of the small village of Llanelltyd, Tan Llan dissolves into the gently sloping hillside. This handsome, grey-stoned country house shelters within fifteen acres of landscaped grounds. A riot of daffodils in spring, fourteen varieties sing as proudly as the Welsh Male Voice Choir, statesmanlike trees whisper accompanied by the last giggles of a winterbourne stream and the River Mawddach as it laughs by.
 
 
 

The Reading Rooms

From £683
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Buckden, Skipton
4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
A genuine slice of Dales history is what's on offer here. As its name suggests, this sweet stone cottage was an important part of Oughtershaw's cultural life, and now makes a tranquil riverside retreat from which to explore the wider national park.
 
 
 

Oughtershaw Hall

From £3788
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Buckden, Skipton
16
Guests
8
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
The magnificent detached country estate of Oughtershaw Hall rests in splendid isolation within the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The property may date back to the 1600s, but don’t let this noble stone pile deceive you. Within its most Yorkshire of stone walls is more than the odd 21st-century surprise, non-more so than its own private heated swimming pool. The perfect large country house to rent for all the family, sleeping up to 16 guests at one time. Escape to peace, tranquillity & natural beauty with this unforgettable luxury retreat.
 
 
 

Rock Lobster

From £1241
Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick
8
Guests
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
No
Perched on the edge of the intimate fishing village of Craster, Rock Lobster sits where the sea meets the sky, and ocean waves swell against igneous rock. This stylish holiday home by the sea, with uninterrupted views of the magnificent coastline, provides the perfect base to explore Northumberland. Or, to simply sit and look out to the North Sea continually repainting itself.
 
 
 

Middlerigg

From £1035
Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick
6
Guests
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
No
The motherly arms of Craster harbour’s two whinstone piers hold a protective embrace. The resulting small cove shelters from the wild North Sea. It has welcomed Craster’s fishermen and their cobles for generations. Ramshackle stacks of lobster pots mirror the ragged silhouette of tumbledown Dunstanbugh Castle in the distance. Plucky oystercatchers peep support for their industrious colleagues, frantically strutting and prodding in the mud. The orange of their elongated beaks a close match for Middlerigg’s pantile roof that sits in contrast above its dark grey stone walls. Proudly, the house looks down at the boats resting at jaunty angles below, each one decorated with ropes strewn with oversized colourful plastic baubles. If Craster is the harbour, then the harbour is Middlerigg.
 
 
 

Harbourway

From £1118
Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick
8
Guests
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
Situated at the end of a terrace of 19th century cottages in postcard-pretty Craster, close enough to the harbour wall to hear the squaw of herring gulls and the slap of the sea, Harbourway is a haven of seaside calm – and one of our larger Craster properties. Stoutly built from local whinstone, topped by slate, with double-fronted bay windows looking down onto the harbour, the cottage has been sensitively modernised while retaining true to its 19th century heritage.
 
 
 

Driftwood

From £758
Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick
4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
If you're searching for a classic Craster fisherman's cottage, you'll most certainly find it in Driftwood. The exterior is classic Craster: hand-shaped local stone , little windows and a slate-tiled roof, with a sweet front garden accessed via its own white picket gate. There’s also a decked seating area at the front where you can sit and enjoy the sun and watch the daily goings-on down in the harbour. Inside, Driftwood is packed with period charm – from the original fireplace to the cosy bedrooms, it makes the perfect cosy bolthole for your Northumberland adventures.
 
 
 

Craster Reach

From £758
Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick
6
Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly Property
Craster Reach is a tucked-away terrace cottage in Craster Northumberland, situated in the heart of the intimate fishing village which nestles on the invigorating Northumberland coast. Stepping into the house from the hushed street, a spacious yet cosy, contemporary interior greets you. Its views from the upper floors are panoramic and life-affirming. Craster Reach is the perfect coastal retreat for up to six family members or friends to share good times and exhilarating adventures in one of the most breathtaking parts of the country.
 
 
 
What our guests say

A wonderful week in Craster

This was our second stay at Craster Reach and one of many with Catch the Breeze. The property is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and has everything you need to feel instantly at home.

With the harbour a short stroll away, the coastal path in your doorstep and incredible sea views, the location is exceptional.

Lisa Hudson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Perfect Stay

Fantastically situated with stunning views. Fantastic house which was warm enough! Excellent furnishings etc. This is our second visit and we will be back

Sue from Sale ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stunning property

Rock Lobster is such a stunning property our group of friends would highly recommend booking. The cleanliness, attention to detail and support from Clare and Tara made the holiday so easy to enjoy!!

Karen from Doncaster ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Truly Wonderful Stay at The Reading Rooms - We'll be back!

We had the most fantastic stay at The Reading Rooms in this peaceful and picturesque spot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We enjoyed walks right from our doorstep and ventured out to The Wensleydale Creamery and Hardraw Force enjoying a superb pub lunch at The Green Dragon Inn.

The cottage itself felt like a real home from home - such a perfect place to unwind and relax! It is beautifully equipped with everything you could possibly need - we even managed to do some baking during our stay! We loved the TV/snug room which gave the children their own space to hang out.

The bedrooms were incredibly comfortable, with fresh high-quality linens. We all slept so well here! Outside the garden is simply lovely - it borders a charming beck and is a glorious peaceful space to sit. We were lucky with the weather so managed to enjoy some outdoor dining and we loved sitting outside with our morning coffee. It is clear that a lot of care has gone into making this a truly special place to stay and we can't wait to come back!

Rodney from Rhuddlan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I never wanted to leave....

I almost want to keep this house a secret so that we can get to visit again... however it deserves a shining review

The location is fantastic, the views over the sea provided sunrises and sunsets we will never forget. Sitting out on the balcony on a morning was just the dream, we were exceptionally lucky with sunny weather every day.

The house is gorgeous, the best equipped house we have ever stayed in and beautifully styled to a very high standard, bathrooms were excellent, constant hot water for 8 people is also to be commended!

The most comfortable beds, the Welsh blankets are such a lovely touch, all our guests commented on them.

The games room in the garage was a lovely surprise and the grandchildren (and adults) loved it.

The fact that the house is a stones throw from one of the best gastro pubs ever is just the icing on the cake, we went many times and have been before in Summer when it's outside area is open, which is also lovely, they've achieved that rare pub balance of being very welcoming for drinkers as well as diners.

Rock Lobster we will be back!

Tim from Knaresborough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
 
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