Crabtree & Crabtree invites you to reimagine self-catering and define your own luxury with our exclusive portfolio of holiday cottages, set in the very best spots of some of Great Britain’s wildest regions: the North of England and South of Scotland.

Far away from any hustle and bustle, this 19th Century home is set in 1000 acres on the Cragg Estate, in the heart of rural Northumberland's unspoilt countryside.

The small village of West Woodburn sits less than a mile away and has a small village shop with post office and a village pub. Celebrated Northumbrian artist Mary Ann Rogers also has a gallery here, welcoming visitors during opening hours, or privately by arrangement to browse and chat about her work. Catering can be arranged locally with everything from fine dining options to home-cooked meals delivered to straight to the door, or for eating-out, The William De Percy Inn (5 miles) is a boutique style coaching inn known for serving hearty locally produced food and good craft ales. Bellingham sits 5 miles away and offers a cafe, a supermarket and one or two independent shops for local provisions while Corbridge (17 miles) enjoys a super selection of independent shops including The Corbridge Larder a premium deli, cafe and gift shop where the emphasis is on locally sourced, high quality fresh produce. The award-winning Grant's Bakery and Patisserie is a popular choice for homebaked produce such as pies, quiche, sandwiches, tarts and pastries which are ideal for picnic lunches, or The Watling Coffee House is perfect for a coffee and cake stop. A warm welcome awaits you at Il Piccolo, a relaxed Italian restaurant with an excellent menu influenced by the owners Sicilian heritage, who also offer wine tasting and live music evenings. A little further afield sits the pretty market town of Hexham (20 miles) characterised by cobbled streets and historic architecture, which offers a good selection of coffee shops and restaurants, including Michelin-starred Restaurant Hjem, and benefits from a Waitrose supermarket. Fishing on site: The Owners of Cragg Estate and The West End Anglers are delighted to offer up to three rods for guests to enjoy fishing the Estate’s stretch of the River Rede. Although the River Rede is the main tributary of the North Tyne it is a relatively small river which is fed from Catcleugh Reservoir. Unfortunately, it can suffer from...