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Your traditional holiday retreat on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Wolds or in the heart of the Cumbrian fells.

Our Cottages

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our homely cottages set in the quiet East Yorkshire villages of Nordham (North Cave), in Hotham, or further away in Cumbria, Applethwaite near Keswick. Whether you are after a relaxing long weekend, a perfect base for your business commitments, or a longer stay, we have the perfect property for you. We try our best to be accommodating for longer stays, with discounts for multiple weeks and for returning guests.

Old Stables

Nordham, East Yorkshire

The Old Stables in Nordham has old beams and stone walls, and is our newly converted accessible cottage for four, in two ensuite super-king or twin bedrooms. Accessible areas are the kitchen/diner, sitting room, large bedroom and en-suite wet-room, sensory garden, and spacious covered garage. Parking for one car.

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Apple Loft

Nordham, East Yorkshire

Apple Loft in Nordham, is a C17th cottage loft with old beams and stone walls. It has a small private sitting out area and stairs leading to the loft area, which is a bright and sunny area for two, with an open plan kitchen and sitting area which leads to the king room with feature bath. Parking for one car.

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Horseshoe Cottage

Nordham, East Yorkshire

Horseshoe Cottage in Nordham, is one of the old ‘gardener’s cottage’ for five (or can take 2 extra beds). It has three bedrooms (one king, one twin and one single) with a bathroom upstairs and one downstairs. It has separate kitchen, dining room and sitting room. The sunny garden has table, chairs, bench, and sunbeds. Parking for one car.

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Bay Tree Cottage

Nordham, East Yorkshire

Bay Tree Cottage in Nordham is an the other old ‘gardener’s cottages for two. It has one king bedroom with upstairs bathroom and has kitchen and sitting room downstairs. The sunny enclosed walled garden with table, chairs, and sunbeds. Parking for one car.

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Baker's Cottage

Hotham, East Yorkshire

Baker’s Cottage in Hotham is C17th and grade 2 listed, with beams and stone walls. This ‘gem’ is for six and has 2 bedrooms upstairs (large double room and twin) with an upstairs bathroom with shower. The downstairs double has a small ensuite shower room. A large kitchen with table has double doors onto the garden and the large sitting room has inglenook fireplace. Gorgeous large cottage garden with patio area, bench. Parking for one car.

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The Hideaway

Hotham, East Yorkshire

Hideaway in Hotham is the garden retreat next to Baker’s Cottage, a stone built ‘shepherd’s hut’ for two. It can be taken with Baker’s Cottage as extra accommodation or can be taken on its own for a perfect getaway. Private garden with table chairs and sunset bench. Parking for one car.

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Ruth's Cottage

Hotham, East Yorkshire

Ruth’s Cottage in Hotham is C17th, with beams and stone walls, and recently developed for six. It has sunny kitchen diner, sitting room and reading room. Upstairs, the master double has an ensuite and there’s additional family bathroom, a double and a twin. Small rear garden with table and chairs. On street parking.

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Apple Barn

Keswick, Lake District

Apple Barn in Applethwaite near Keswick, is our recently converted barn, for four in two ensuite bedrooms, a king and a twin. Upstairs open plan living area has great view towards Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw. The sunny courtyard garden has table, chairs, and view of Cat Bells. Parking for one car.

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We’re proud to have been finalists in the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards' Remarkable Self Catering category in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018.