Just Waiting in the Sunshine Sitting in the sunshine waiting for daughter to come out of the book shop …. Should have got a drink could be a while #bookshop #books #shopping #outfortheday #daughter #dayout #staycation #durham #newcastle #beamish #northumberland #staycation http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Last Minute Availability in Bowes Barn We now have the week of the 14th August for 7 nights available Bowes Barn has been very popular this year, with young families,dog lovers and couples wanting a bit more space enjoying a staycation in the North East. Bowes Barn is surrounded by peaceful countryside bursting with wildlife, which guests, dogs and is delight in Everyone likes exploring Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland, and local attractions, like Beamish Museum, Alnwick Castle. Hadrian's Wall, Durham Cathedral and so much more ... http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/bowes-barn/ #bowesbarn #lastminute #lastminuteavailability #cottage #staycationuk #beamish #durham #northumberland #newcastle #dogfriendlyholidays #dogfriendly #summerholidays #familyholidays

Last Minute Availability in Granary Barn We now have the week of the 14th August for 7 nights available Granary Barn has been very popular this year, with families and couples enjoying a staycation in the North East, exploring Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland, and local attractions, like Beamish Museum, Alnwick Castle. Hadrian's Wall, Durham Cathedral and so much more ... http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/granary-barn/ #lastminuteavailability #availabilty #august #holidaycottage #staycation #beamish #beamishmuseum #durham #stayonafarm

Out for breakfast with a teenager !! Apparently one is for Dad - not a chance !! #breakfast #breakfastout #doughnuts #teenager #sharing #familytime http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/

So it begins Harvest 2021 Harvest 2021 has started combining next door neighbours barley, the farmers assistant Biscuit, kept an eye on everything and everyone !! #harvest #harvest2021 #barley #biscuit #wirehaireddachshund #stayonafarm #farmcottages #staycation http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Biscuit is ready and waiting Are you ?!! We still have some short breaks for August http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/ #lastminute #wearewaiting #availabilty #august #shortbreaks #shortbreaks #staycation #durham #newcastle #beamish #northumberland

Who has the Friday Feeling? Guests in Bowes Barn do, girls trip, sitting on the patio enjoying the sunshine with a glass of bubbles - does it get much better than this http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/cottages-for-three/ #girlstrip #sunshine #bubbles #fridayfeeling #cottagefor3 #durham #beamish #newcastle #staycation

We are not the only ones enjoying the sunshine Busy busy busy Guests enjoying days out, the farmer is getting ready for harvest and I enjoyed a walk around the farm We still some limited availability, so you can enjoy a last minute get away http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/ #walk #walking #stayonafarm #summervibes #shortbreaks #shortbreaks #durham #beamish #newcastle #northumberland #sunshine

Commiserations England football team, you have done the whole country proud with your performances throughout UEFA EURO 2020 #football #england #commiserations #UEFA #EURO2020

We are ready #england #football #euro2020 #wearecominghome

Look who we saw - Coldcroft Shires and folks from Beamish Museum - double bubble Coldcroft Shires Challenge passing through with Jamie, Boo Boo the dog and William & Millie the beautiful shires. Even though the weather was not kind, everyone was upbeat and very excited about the journey and the area. Also had a lovely catch up with guys from Beamish Museum, nice to put a face to a voice that I had been speaking to about jigsaws!! The drive is aiming to raise £30,000 to be shared between Police Care UK and The Fire Fighters Charity. Donations can be taken on route, but here is the link to donate online: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/.../showROFundraiserPage... Link to website for more information on the drive and the live tracker: https://www.coldcroftshires.co.uk/the-charity-drive #straightfromthehorsesmouth2021 on Instagram #lookwhatwesaw #doublebubble

Greetings from Scotland ! Look what arrived this morning, a lovely card from guests who enjoyed a Scottish trip in Riding Rambler - why don’t you ? We still have limited availability over the summer holidays - short breaks as well http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-rambler-our-motor-home-hire/ #campervan #campervanhire #scotland #roadtrip #summerholidays #greetingfromscotland

Great excitement Normally guests staying in Bowes Barn love bird watching, today they where steam engine spotting!! The boys are off to Chester Le Street steam and vintage fair - boys and their toys http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/bowes-barn/ #birdspotting #steamwagon #boysandtoys #steamfair #holidaycottages #staycation #beamish #chesterlestreet #durham #newcastle #northumberland #bowesbarn

Can you spot Bowes Barn ? Might be hard, a bit has changed in 70 years!! http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/bowes-barn/ #throwbackthursday #bowesbarn #hasmuchchamged #staycation #holidaycottages #durham #beamish #newcastle #northumberland #servicedapartments

One Happy Farmer and guests of course !! The farmer of the family has watched over the last couple of weeks some of his favourite foods been made and delivered to guests staying in the cottages, and he has, not had any ! Of course he has starved !! But this week decided I would make extra - he was so happy Why don’t you order meals for your arrival, or whilst staying with us, from breakfast baskets, packed lunches and evening meals we can cater for all #food #baking #breakfastbaskets #breakfast #packedlunch #eveningmeal #pavlova #baking #happyfarmer #staycation #holidaycottage #stayonafarm #durham #beamish #newcastle #northumberland http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/bowes-barn/

Availability for July We have had some last minute cancellations for July, perfect for a get away, catch up with family, friends and exploring Durham, Newcastle and Northumberland Lapwing Cottage is a 5 Star Cottage sleeps upto 2 people over 1 bedroom and ensuite bathroom, which enjoys a separate bath and shower, surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside, The cottage is only 1.5 miles from Beamish Museum, Available the following dates 7th July for 2 nights 16th July for 2 - 8 nights 31st July for 2 - 7 nights http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/ Bowes Barn is a 4 Star Gold Cottage, dog friendly, sleeping upto 3 persons, surrounded by peaceful countryside yet minutes away from the city of Newcastle and Durham. Don't forget Beamish Museum only 7 minutes away Available for the following dates 10th July for 2 - 6 nights 25th July for 2 - 5 nights http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/bowes-barn/ Granary Barn is a 5 Star Cottage, sleeping up to 4 people over two bedrooms both of which enjoy en-suite facilities & high ceilings.open plan living surrounded by peaceful countryside Available from the following dates 22nd July for 2 nights http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/granary-barn/ #lastminute #availability #shortbreaks #july #cottages #holiday #selfcatering #servicedaccommodation #beamish #durham #newcastle #northumberland #staycation

Treats Tuesday Baking up a storm in the kitchen this morning, pavlova for guests staying and I have made one for the farmer as well !! #baking #pavlova #treats #treatstuesday #tuesday #holidaycottages #staycation #servicedapartments #stayonafarm #durham #newcastle #northumberland #beamish http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/

The view from Lapwing Cottage tonight Wouldn’t you like to enjoy this view ? Flash Sale - Lapwing Cottage 5 star cottage, sleeps upto 2. Perfect for short break or if you are working in the area - just been reduced http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/ #flashsale #lapwingcottage #cottageholiday #servicedapartments #durham #newcastle #gateshead #chesterlestreet #beamish

Monday Motivation Which do you prefer running or walking ? This morning it was a run - won’t lie it was great to be back with Sarah Milligan and teenager play list in my ear and the knee held out We have plenty of walks and runs around the farm to get you going in the morning or relax at night All routes are bursting with wildlife - wonder what you will see? http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/ #running #mondaymotivation #walking #runninginthecountryside #cottages #holidaycottages #staycation #durham #newcastle #northumberland #shortbreaks

Cake is always the answer Are guests come from far and wide, national, international, local on business and on holiday, but they have one thing in common - everyone loves cake #cake #servicedapartments #holidaycottages #stayonafarm #beamish #durham #newcastle #northumberland #staycation #cake #baking http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/

Availability for Next Week Lapwing Cottage a perfect cottage for 2 , surrounded by peaceful countryside, yet within easy access of Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Beamish and Chester le Street or why not explore Northumberland http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/ #staycation #lastminute #cottages #countryside #durham #chesterlestreet #gateshead #newcastle #beamish #lapwingcottage #mextweek ##availabiltythisweek #availabilty

Last Minute Availability - Due to Cancellation - Available from Sunday Millers Barn is a 5 Star Cottage, sleeping up to 5 people over three bedrooms and 2 floors with an en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. The Cottage Millers Barn is ideal for couples & families, the extra bedroom is a god send for teenagers that wont share! Downstairs you enjoy open plan living and downstairs WC, as well as high ceilings and a private South West facing patio overlooking open countryside. The cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style,enough space for everyone to spread out, but everyone to be together, comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped open plan kitchen - ideal for keeping an eye on the little ones & Free Wi-Fi Perfectly situated for visiting Beamish Museum, Durham Cathedral, Newcastle and Hadrian’s Wall to name a few http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/millers-barn/ #lastminuteavailability #lastminute #staycation #durham #newcastle #beamish #holidaycottages #stayonafarm #5star #surroundedbynature #millersbarn #ridingfarmcottages

Am I the only one not going to @beamish_museum today? Feels like it ! wonder what they will enjoy most ? A trip to @beamish_museum is perfect when enjoying a short break away http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/ #shortbreak #beamishmuseum #summerholidays #discountvouchers #staycation #durham #northumberland #newcastle #beamish #holidaycottages

Throw Back Thursday Perfect combination, cake and castles After a visit to Alnwick Castle. Isabel and her friend Erin where inspired for the cake competition at school. Guests who are staying in Lapwing Cottage just reminded me of it today - they remember it well http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/ #cake #castles #throwbackthursday #lapwingcottage #shortbreaks #durham #alnwick #alnwickcastle #northumberland #cake #cakedecorating

Last Minute Availability 17th July Due to cancellation Cross Cottage is available for a week Cross Cottage is a 5 Star barn conversion sleeping surrounded peacefully by open countryside, on our working family farm Little White Farm only 3.5 miles from Durham City a World Heritage Site yet surrounded by peaceful countryside with views over open countryside on our working family farm . The cottage is ideal for friends and family to get together for special occasions and exploring the area, Cross Cottage is split over 2 floors and enjoys 3 bedrooms on the ground floor. http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/cross-cottage/ #lastminuteavailability #crosscottage #staycation #durham #northumberland #holidaycottages