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We still have some short breaks left for August for a last minute getaway Explore the North East, visit Beamish Museum, catch up with family or just chill out on the farm 23rd August, Brookside Byre, 3 nights from £595 Brooksides Byre is a 5 Star barn conversion surrounded by peaceful open countryside, on Littlewhite Farm our working family farm. Only 3.5 miles from Durham City a World Heritage Site and yet surrounded by peaceful countryside with views across the valley of open countryside. The cottage is ideal for friends and family to get together for special occasions and exploring the area, Brookside is all ground floor with 3 bedrooms which have super king beds with a zip and link facility so you can arrange the beds to suit your needs. The master bedroom has an en-suite wet room including a bath and the other bedrooms enjoy a large Jack-and-Jill shower room. https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/brookside-byre/

What’s available Wednesday ? We still have some short breaks left for August for a last minute getaway Explore the North East, visit Beamish Museum, catch up with family or just chill out on the farm 23rd August, Brookside Byre, 3 nights from £595 27th August, Hayloft, 3 nights from £585 27th August, Cross Cottage, 3 - 7 nights from £600 27th August, Sheep Pen Cottage, 3 - 7 nights from £495 29th August, Millers Barn, 3 nights from £450 29th August, Granary Barn, 3 - 7 nights from £500 29th August, Bowes Barn, 2 - 5 nights from £220 31st August, Lapwing Cottage, 3 nights from £245 Check out availability online or just give us a call https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Well folks that’s a wrap We have finished combing for another year, don’t panic still plenty going on around the farm - we have it all to put back in again!! Guests have taken some lovely photos of the end of the day Still have some availability left in August and Early September https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

We had a great time - Latest Review of Riding Roamer "We had a great time. Wonderful motorhome, very clean and great to drive. Thanks very much, we'll be back hopefully next year!" Due to a last minute cancellation we have availability from today for 4 nights from only £545 Please call 01913701868

Fun on the Farm We had some extra help with harvest last night Including cake and ice cream - this what summer holidays is all about We still have some availability over the summer holidays https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Fantastic Weeks Holiday - Latest review of Pig Run Ban "Lovely converted barn, fantastic rooms with lots of space for the four of us and the dog, lovely walks straight outside the working farm. Louise was great and the cake and eggs on arrival was a great thought Fantastic week hols" Pig Run Barn is ideal for couples & families, it enjoys a sunny patio with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with 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 kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/pig-run-barn/

Something for the weekend - with a view Lapwing Cottage is available for this weekend, perfect for 2 Why not visit Beamish Museum, or go shopping inNewcastle , Gateshead or Durham Maybe walk in Northumberland or just chill, enjoy the sunshine and a glass of wine at the farm https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/

9 Short Breaks you can enjoy over August Perfect for exploring, Durham and Northumberland, visiting landmarks of the North East, like Durham Cathedral, Hadrian's Wall, lots of castles, beaches and of course the farm 1. Hayloft available for 2 nights from 9th August from £330 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/the-hay-loft/ 2. Lapwing Cottage available 2 nights from £185 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/ 3. Pig Run Barn 2 nights from 18th August from £295 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/pig-run-barn/ 4. Riding Cottage 2 - 3 nights from 26th August for £365 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-cottage/ 5. Cross Cottage 27th August from 27th August from £625 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/cross-cottage/ 6. Hayloft from 27th August for 3 nights £585 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/the-hay-loft/ 7. Sheep Pen Cottage from 27th August 3 - 7 nights from £595 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/sheep-pen-cottage/ 8. Millers Barn from 29th August 4 nights from £595 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/millers-barn/ 9. Bowes Barn from 29th August 3 nights from £285 Book Now https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/bowes-barn/

Monday Motivation - Let’s go combining Nothing gets a farmer motivated, when the sun is shining, blue sky above and the corn is ready to combine We still have some availability left for the school holidays, for a last minute get away https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Kick and a Punch for the 1st of the month Or in our family Cake Day - sisters birthday, any excuse !! We still have some availability left in August from 2 - 6 nights, perfect for a last minute get away with the family Or to enjoy a surprise birthday, anniversary or quality time together Our cottages are surrounded by peaceful countryside, with the farm enjoying harvest time and lots going on at all the local attractions, no time to waste book today for your last minute getaway https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Saturday Stroll Nothing better than a stroll around the farmer , we have a rainbow of colours to enjoy . We have Golden fields of corn getting ready for harvest . Purple fields of cover crop and so much more … all on the doorstep of the cottages, waiting to be explored https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Fun on the Farm on Friday Guests are loving watching the farmer in action They have been kind enough to share some of their photos https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Availability in August for Pig Run Barn 16th August 3 - 4 nights from £500 Pig Run Barn is a 4 Star Gold Cottage that sleeps up to 4 people over two bedrooms. Both bedrooms enjoy en-suite facilities & high ceilings. The Cottage is ideal for couples & families, with a relaxed spacious open plan country style, comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. A Sunny patio over looking the fields, which you can explore with the dog https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/pig-run-barn/

What's in a name ? Why is Millers Barn called Millers Barn Simple, the barn was the Milling Barn for all the farm , when we had pigs, sheep and cattle We even found on of the mill wheels, i thought it would be nice to incorporate it into the design of the barn, but it took 6 men to remove - it was going no where ! Now the barn can feed upto 5 guest, with a fully fitted kitchen Millers Barn can also connect to Pig Run Barn for additional accommodation, perfect for family get togethers or special occasions We only have 1 holiday left over the Summer Holidays in Millers Barn on 7th August for 4 nights from £595 https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/millers-barn/

Just for 2 - Lapwing Cottage Lapwing Cottage is perfect for 2 and a last minute getaway . Maybe to visit family or explore Newcastle, visit Beamish Museum, walk Hadrian's Wall or climb to the top of Durham Cathedral We only have 3 nights available in August from 12th August for 2 or 3 nights starting from £198 https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/lapwing-cottage/

Away we go again This time it’s Oil Seed Rape Those black clouds better stay away Guests don’t like taking harvest pictures in the rain https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/ #harvest #oilseedrape #funonthefarm #holidaycottages

What a Wednesday, when you get this review for Brookside Byre - Excellent holiday accommodation in a quiet & secluded part of the Durham countryside "Excellent holiday accommodation in a quiet & secluded part of the Durham countryside. Surrounded by lovely farming land & within walking distance of Brancepeth village. Very hospitable & helpful hosts. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to visit Durham City & explore the Durham countryside." We still have some availability over the Summer Holidays for Brookside Byre 6th August 6 nights from £1020 https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/brookside-byre/

Riding Cottage is a 4 Star Gold Cottage and the first holiday cottage we created. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with wood burning stove, 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 kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. Riding Cottage sleeps up to 4 people over 2 stunning bedrooms, which both enjoy en-suite facilities & exposed beams. Both bedrooms have zip and link system beds so they can easily be set up as either king-sized beds or twin singles. Outside the cottage you can enjoy the private and secure patio garden which is real sun spot! There is also ample free parking. We still have some availability left over the Summer Holidays 28th July 2 - 4 nights from £235 26th August 2 - 4 nights from £400 https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-cottage/

To combine or not to combine ? It’s not just a case of putting the combine in the field and go, well not yet !! There is always something going on at the Farm Come and explore https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/ #stayonafarm #funonthefarm #harvest2022 #holidaycottages #schoolholidays #cottages #beamish #durham #northumberland

Can you only get away for a couple of nights? Don't worry we still have some availability over the Summer Holidays for 2 nights The Hay Loft is a 5 Star 2 storey cottage which sleeps up to 4 people. The cottage is ideal for couples & families wanting the combination of a countryside break & a city break The Hay Loft. is surrounded by a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore. The cottage enjoys a relaxed spacious country style, over 2 floors - accommodation has 2 bedrooms, both ensuite, combined with modern luxuries. Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, fully fitted kitchen & free Wi-Fi. Available Dates 9th August 2 nights from £390 https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/the-hay-loft/

Staying in the cottages at Riding Farm has been superb. Our latest review Our arrival was warmly welcomed; the accomodation has been brilliant for us and our dog who has really enjoyed the location and easy access to walks. The weather for walking even in November has been good and there are lots of footpaths around. Access via Riding Lane has worked really well for us, nearby Kibblesworth has a friendly general store and it's not much further to the big Sainsburys at Team Valley. The cottage has been very comfortable, warm, clean and well furnished and I would recommend Riding Farm to anyone looking for accomodation in the area. http://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/dog-friendly-cottages/

What's Available Wednesday We have just updated all our availability over the Summer Holidays for the cottages From cottages that can sleep between 2 - 6 guests Short breaks from 2 - 7 nights, starting at £198 .Perfect for visiting family and friends or explore the North East, Northumberland and Durham See you soon https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/ #weekendaway #dogfriendly #shortbreaks #selfcatering #northumberland #tanfieldrailway #durham #newcastle #beamish #cottages #pigrunbarn #beamishmuseum #littlewhitefarmcottages #sheeppencottage #ridingfarmcottage #summerholidays #summerholidays2022 #August #august

Last Minute Availability - Due to a Last Minute Cancellation. Riding Cottage available for 4 nights from Thursday 28th July - a great way to start the school holidays So much to explore around the farm and to do in the area, why not make the most of the sunshine Riding Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with wood burning stove, 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 kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. Don't delay, make the most of the sunshine and book today https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-cottage/ Riding Cottage sleeps up to 4 people over 2 stunning bedrooms, which both enjoy en-suite facilities & exposed beams. Both bedrooms have zip and link system beds so they can easily be set up as either king-sized beds or twin singles. Outside the cottage you can enjoy the private and secure patio garden which is real sun spot! There is also ample free parking.

What a weekend ! Be warned proud parents post is coming !! As some of you may know Isabel is a keen rower and a active member of Tyne Amateur Rowing Club. This weekend we took Riding Roamer off to Nottingham for British Rowing Junior Championship 2022, along with the rest of the Tyne Juniors - they did us all proud . Isabel won gold in WJ15 And if that was not enough then placed 9th overall in WJ16 The support from everyone was amazing, special shout out goes to all the coaches and support team, the parents who have cheered and cried with us and of course the junior squad, what a lovely bunch you are. We are all in a state of collapse, but it was worth it - till next time https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-cottage/

Stop Waiting ….. I could not agree more and the same thing goes for holidays ! We still have some limited availability left in the summer holidays and enjoy some time together, eat cake, go for walks, visit museums, go shopping - do it all! #dontwaitfortomorrow #holiday #cottages #stayonafarm #beamish #durham #newcastle #northumberland #summer #summerholidays https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-cottage/