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.

Surrounded by the stunning scenery of Ingram Valley in the Northumberland National Park, The Star Barn is very aptly named, sitting in one of the best 'dark skies' astronomy areas of the country.

Ingram is a pretty little hamlet in Ingram Valley, within the Northumberland National Park. Known for its dark skies, picturesque river walks and rolling hills, Ingram is the perfect base for nature-lovers and stargazers alike. Although the area is very rural, there is a café just a short stroll from The Star Barn, serving snacks and hearty lunches. The café also doubles as a small village store, local gift shop and art gallery. There is an interesting archaeology display room at the café too with information on the history of the area, dating back to the Bronze Age. A 25-minute drive east of The Star Barn will bring you into Alnwick where you will find an excellent range of amenities and an eclectic mix of charming specialist shops. Here you can wander the cobbled streets and gift shops around the marketplace, or stop-off at one of the many quaint cafes across the area, including Strawberry Lounge for a very lovely lunch or a decadent afternoon cream tea! Sit by the fire in the old station waiting room of Barter Books in Alnwick reading one of their thousands of second-hand books. With the stunning Northumbrian coastline roughly 35 minutes' drive east of Ingram, you could...