The Old Barn

Couples and small families will find The Old Barn suits a quiet break in the country. The property gives you sole use of a converted barn set within 20 acres of fields on a working farm that dates to the 15th century. Two bedrooms—one with a kingsize bed, one with two singles—and two bathrooms mean there's space to spread out. Downstairs, an open-plan living area has a kitchen with a full range of appliances for cooking, and a sitting area with Freeview TV and DVD player. The essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are all provided, along with Wi-Fi.

The moorland stretches away around you, with views towards Castleton, where you'll find a co-op, tea rooms and two pubs within a mile. A pub serving food is just over the road. You have parking for two cars and can bring one dog free of charge. The grounds include a shared games room with table tennis, darts and other activities, and a patio with garden furniture. The Esk Valley makes for pleasant drives, and the coast—Robin Hoods Bay, Staithes, Whitby—is within reach. Stately homes like Castle Howard and Duncombe Park are an easy drive away. The property is non-smoking.