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Three Luxury - Family Owned Cottages - Based In The North East Of England
Handpicked Rural Escapes, Each With Their Own Story
Northern Rural Retreats brings together three characterful cottages, each thoughtfully designed to offer a peaceful, personal and memorable stay. Every cottage has its own charm, from the soft country palettes and restored details, to the cosy corners created for slow mornings, log-fire evenings, and reconnecting with the beauty of Northern England.
Why Choose to Stay with Northern Rural Retreats?
And all of our cottages are Dog Friendly too!
Beautiful Locations in the Heart of the North
Our cottages are perfectly placed to explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes in County Durham and Northumberland. Whether it’s riverside walks, wild moorland, village pubs, rolling farmland or star-filled skies, your retreat begins the moment you arrive.
Designed for Comfort, Crafted With Care
Each Northern Rural Retreat is individually styled to feel warm, inviting and timeless. Expect thoughtful touches such as luxury bedding, carefully curated interiors, and everything you need for a relaxing home-from-home stay — whether you’re escaping for a romantic weekend, an outdoor adventure, or a much-needed reset.
James
2026-03-08
We stayed for a couple of nights at this cosy, comfortable cottage and had a great stay. The cottage is well equipped and everything we needed was to hand. The bed was super comfortable, and we really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub after a day out sightseeing, with a glass of the complimentary prosecco. The location is lovely, close to the green and with good access to the Tees Valley and beyond. We would happily stay again and use it as a base to explore the area some more!
Martin
2026-03-01
We had a fantastic stay, the cottage was lovely, hot tub was a great addition and local area full of excellent walks anfd great local pubs.
Andrea
2026-02-21
this cottage is just beautiful, the attention to detail is 2nd to none, luxury we absolutely loved it, nothing to complain about, the bed was so comfy the quilt luxurious fantastic communication from the hosts, we wanted for nothing.we are already looking to go back again
Rachel
2026-02-08
We had a fantastic stay at the Old Dairy. The property is beyond beautiful ! We loved the log burner and it was super cosy. The bed is so comfy and had a fantastic sleep. We would definitely stay again.
Naomi-Leah
2026-01-11
We absolutely loved our weekend at the dairy cottage. The cottage is gorgeous. The hot tub so great and so easy to use. It was so peaceful. Just what my husband and I needed. We will definitely be back.
Paul
2026-01-07
A beautiful, well equipped little cottage, excellent communication by the host. Would definitely stay again.
Kevin
2026-01-04
We had a great stay at this Airbnb! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The space was well organized and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The location was convenient with lovely dog walks.The only thing I would recommend is updating the mattress and bed pillows, as we found them quite uncomfortable. Updating the bedding would also help improve comfort. Additionally, the two-seater sofa was quite uncomfortable and could benefit from an upgrade.The shower downstairs was also broken, we had to hold the shower head in our hands in order to shower. This could be an easy replacement.With these improvements, this would be an even better place to stay. We enjoyed our time away.Many thanks
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