Holiday cottages to rent

From short breaks and long weekends to indulgent tours of Britain's beauty spots, every holiday should be special. Handpicked for their style and charm, our holiday cottages to rent are set in breath-taking locations across the North of England and South of Scotland.

Holiday cottages to rent

Make your holiday your own by renting a holiday cottage in one of hundreds of stunning locations across the North of England and South of Scotland. Crabtree & Crabtree cottages have been handpicked for their style, elegance, and luxury in order to ensure you get exactly the kind of experience you want. Discover the UK’s great outdoors, take a dip in the ocean, or simply snuggle up on a comfy sofa for the entirety of your stay: the choice is yours.

Your stay, your way

Find our holiday cottages to rent in Northumberland, Yorkshire, the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and Midlothian. Each region is a treasure trove of activities, attractions and events for the whole family, and by choosing to rent you can decide exactly where to go and what to do during your time away. Spend the day sunbathing and swimming on picturesque beaches, hike the Northumberland Coast Path, visit historic castles and landmarks, or explore one of the many rural towns, villages, and seaside communities that define this part of the United Kingdom. 

Free from the constraints of hotels and B&Bs, holiday rental cottages let you and your group set your own schedule: cook meals in beautifully-appointed kitchens, relax in magnificent gardens, or enjoy a romantic evening in front of a crackling log fire. From quiet weekend getaways to fun family breaks, reunions and dinner parties, you’ll be able to plan your stay around the things that you want to do and see. 

Choose your perfect cottage

Take the time to find your perfect property. Browse cottages to rent in every shape and size: from cosy Shepherd’s Huts and converted boathouses, to lodges and gatehouses. Every Crabtree & Crabtree cottage is fitted and furnished to the highest standard, offering you all the comforts of home, with the people that mean the most to you, on the doorstep of some of the UK’s most captivating locations. 

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The View Swinhoe, Northumberland

Sitting in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the golden sands of Beadnell Bay, this is a delicious melting pot of country, coast, views and light.

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The Haven Norham, Northumberland

With its charming upside-down layout, this stone built period cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Grindon Rigg, combines cosy country comfort with a lovely loft-like vibe. 

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Beachcomber Cottage Goswick, Northumberland

When the draw of sea, sand and big sky views come calling, the location of Beachcomber Cottage will be the star attraction.

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The Potting Shed Earlston, Scottish Borders

The Potting Shed is a pretty, cosy yet quirky hideaway resting at the foot of the landscaped gardens of Garden Cottage.

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Stable Cottage Embleton, Northumberland

Set on an organic farm on the 2,500 acre Fallodon Estate, yet also benefiting from a fantastic coastal location close to Beadnell Bay, this is an inviting and uplifting spot to spend happy days.

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Heatherdene Low Row, Yorkshire

An elegantly renovated Grade II listed home set in the midst of the Yorkshire Dales, Heatherdene is the essence of heart-warming Yorkshire country living.

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Woodman's Kelso, Scottish Borders

Perfect for two, this quaint, cosy cottage is a warm, restful haven for those seeking a relaxing change of pace. 

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Laundry Cottage Ettrickbridge, Scottish Borders

A delightful conversion of the former laundry on the Howford estate, Laundry Cottage is an attractive, stone cottage offering immaculately-presented accommodation.

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Rose Cottage Bamburgh, Northumberland

With the shores of Bamburgh just minutes from the door, this charismatic cottage is a surprise package with a deceptively spacious living space offering an inviting first impression.

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The Bothy at Reedsford Wooler, Northumberland

A far cry from city life, the cottage lies in a sheltered, sunny spot in the remote and extremely picturesque Bowmont Valley, deep in the foothills of the Cheviot Hills. 

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