Dreaming of time away but can’t face getting on an aeroplane or checking into a bustling hotel? Look to Gorgeous Cottages for peaceful self-catering properties in Yorkshire. It is, after all, God’s Own County. The family-run company, led by Christina Brion, has over 170 luxury holiday cottages on board.

Whether you want original features or contemporary design, a barn conversion or a boutique bolthole, you will find what you’re looking for. Sounds good to us. We’ve put together six of our most favourite properties on their site.

HARRY'S STABLE


In Ellerton, you’ll find a very chic two-bedroom holiday cottage set beside a horses’ paddock with uninterrupted views of the Yorkshire countryside.

EARL GREY


Switch off your phone and book into this fairytale bolthole set within the grounds of a large historic estate in Wensleydale. Talk about dreamy.

EGTON COTTAGE


Spending a weekend in this refreshingly rustic and charming two-bedroom cottage on the North York moors will rejuvenate the soul.

STABLE COTTAGE


If smart and low-key is your style, look to Stable Cottage, a two-bedroom luxury holiday cottage that has been lovingly restored.

OLD CARTMEL COTTAGE


Craving time out? Book into this four-star bijou stone-built cottage. It’s in Middlesham, one of the very prettiest villages in the Yorkshire Dales.

THE STABLES


This two-bedroom barn conversion boasts an outdoor hot tub, gym, sauna and a fully stocked games room with table tennis, pool and table football.

January 2018