The Old Moat Barn

Couples after a few nights away will find The Old Moat Barn suits them well, as will small families or friends looking for a self-contained base. The whole property is yours alone, set up on a single level with two bedrooms—one double, one with twin beds—and a bathroom with shower. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking proper meals, and there's a living area with sofas and dining space to spread out in. Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and WiFi are covered; heating is oil-fired central.

The real draw here is the private hot tub in the enclosed back garden, which fits up to six people. There's also a firepit and chiminea for cooler evenings, garden furniture to sit out on, and parking for two cars. One dog can come along at no extra cost. The barn is a non-smoking property, and it sits close enough to Coatham Woods for walks in the surrounding woodland. Yarm is a 15-minute drive away if you want restaurants, shops and pubs; further afield, you're within an hour of York, Newcastle, Durham and Harrogate.