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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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Mill Farmhouse

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

OPENING EASTER 2025! More details coming soon!

The Old Watermill

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

OPENIN EASTER 2025! More details coming soon

Tan Llan & The Coach House

Snowdonia National Park - Llanelltyd, Dolgellau

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

Yorkshire Dales National Park - Buckden, Skipton

***The Reading Rooms will be closing in December 2023 to undergo extensive renovations. The Reading Rooms is scheduled to re-open at Easter 2025 transforming into 2 Bedroom with en-suite property with open plan kitchen/living/dining*** 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

Yorkshire Dales National Park - Buckden, Skipton

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

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

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

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

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

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

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

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

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

Northumberland Coast - Craster, Alnwick

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 lovely property for an Autumn break

A well appointed property in an excellent location, with coastal walks from the door and a very nice pub serving good food within a couple of hundred yards.

A larger cafetière or perhaps a second one would be useful but other than that we had all that we needed for a lovely Autumn break.

Apart from the coast, visits to Alnwick and Morpeth were very much enjoyed.

Mrs Allin

A relaxed long weekend with a group of friends staying in an exceptional property

Our first stay at Oughtershaw Hall was a truly wonderful experience. The Hall is set in beautiful, tranquil surroundings with views of the river from the back of the house and walks on the doorstep. Each room has its own character with working fireplaces creating a warm, comfortable atmosphere. An added bonus is the heated swimming pool and sauna. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need to create a dinner party. The manager, Ben, couldn't be more friendly and helpful and he only lives 5 minutes away if anything should arise. We couldn't fault our visit here - we'll be back!!

Mrs Van De Velde

Excellent stay at craster

This is our second visit to a catch the breeze property and we could recommend it highly enough Everything is excellent and we will be back soon

Mr Smith

Stunning!

Our stay in Middlerigg was splendid. Stunning position and magnificently refurbished and very well equipped.

Mrs Branston

Another great accommodation from Catch the Breeze

A week away in our go-to county. We love Craster. Ideal for us to celebrate a birthday.

Having experienced this company before we were confident that the house would be great. There was an initial problem with getting warm which was addressed remotely.

We look forward to staying in more of Catch the Breeze properties in 2024 with friends.

We enjoyed eating at The Jolly Fisherman twice and The Potted Lobster in Bamburgh.

Dr Royle

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