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

Loveliest house in Craster

Just back from our third stay at Middlerigg - in our opinion the loveliest house in Craster. The decor is comfortable and tasteful and the bathrooms are modern and spotlessly clean. We didn't really use the kitchen as dining out in the area is fabulous, however it is spacious and extremely well equipped. The mezzanine room has the best view in the house although the views from all the windows are stunning. Would recommend this house to anyone looking for a luxurious home from home in a stunning location.

Jonathan from Mirfield ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing Property

Had an amazing weeks stay at Mill Farmhouse. It is a beautiful property in a beautiful location.

It is furnished to a high standard throughout with great attention to detail providing everything you could possibly need.

Clare from Catch the Breeze was very welcoming and provided us with great information both about the property and the local area.

Can't wait to return.

Sandra from Dewsbury ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The most wonderful birthday celebration!

We have just returned from the most fabulous week spent at Middlerigg whilst celebrating a special birthday with loved-ones. From the moment we set foot inside this outstanding property, we felt instantly at home. Nestled in the centre of Craster, Middlerigg provides stunning views of the harbour towards Dunstanburgh Castle and every care has been taken to ensure a most comfortable and enjoyable holiday. The rooms are beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, spacious and light and there are views from every single window. We loved the kitchen area leading onto the patio, and the upstairs sitting area was an absolute joy - watching the weather over the harbour became an enjoyable daily routine! The house is really well equipped with everything you could possibly need, with high quality fittings, comfortable beds & sofas, plenty of hot water & even logs for the fire which made for cosy evenings when the sun had gone down. The location is perfect, with easy accessibility to all the local amenities and may places of interest in the surrounding area - with amazing walks from the door, and even a wonderful pub just a few steps away! Claire was so helpful and kind and we wouldn't hesitate in booking with 'Catch The Breeze' again. The week will linger long in our memories and we hope to return in the very near future.

Alison from Whitley Bay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fabulous Winter Break

We had an amazing 4 days at Rock Lobster which was in a fabulous location. The views of the shoreline and the sea from the kitchen room and the upstairs lounge were spectacular. Despite lots of rain and snow, we were totally warm and snug throughout the stay.

Jenny from Chorley  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another wonderful week

Our third year coming here with son, daughter in law and 2 young grandchildren. Always love staying here, it’s such a lovely property, right by the coastal path just outside lovely Craster. We love exploring the area on foot, by bike, bus, car and kayak. Good local cafes, pubs, village shops and excellent unspoilt beaches. The property is perfect for us, very clean, spacious and a large and secure garden. Works really well. Beautiful sea views and great for dolphin spotting when the sea is calm. We hope to return next year. Thank you.

Ian from Carnforth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
 
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