Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Brigham, these former farm buildings date back to the 1700s and have been lovingly converted to provide wonderful holiday homes.

All of the properties feature cosy underfloor heating as well as welcoming wood-burning stoves - ideal for those cooler evenings. Especially suitable for families with young children, the cottages have been individually decorated - each having been carefully designed. Outside, there are shared one-acre landscaped grounds to enjoy, with seating.

There is an individual, as well as a shared, barbecue area for each cottage, which makes a perfect place for a summer picnic. Ideal for families, children and adults alike are able to watch the cows being milked on the owners' working dairy farm by arrangement and to gather eggs for breakfast, or for a different family day out, bikes are available to explore the stunning countryside on quiet, picturesque lanes.

For older children there is shared use of a games room with a full-size snooker table and table tennis, whilst for the younger ones, a large sand pit, pedal tractors, trailers and diggers and various outdoor games are available. Within the locality there are also a number of golf courses and riding stables close by.

Set alongside the canal banks, the properties boast their own well-stocked coarse fish ponds, which guests are welcome to use. The Driffield Canal is the perfect location for those who enjoy `messing about on the river', as there is a small jetty for those who wish to bring their own canoes or small boats. Brigham village is noted in the Domesday Book and lies as a sleepy hamlet, yet just a few miles distant is the historical market town of Driffield. Delightful York (30 miles) is always a pleasure to visit, with plenty to do and see for the whole family. The magnificent Minster dominates the city, which is full of quaint shops, restaurants and pubs. Together with the Jorvik Viking Centre and

The National Railway Museum, this historic city makes for an entertaining day out. For lovers of the outdoors, there are numerous walks for all standards incuding gentle strolls along the banks of the canal, coastal walks or taking in the magnificent scenery of the Yorkshire Wolds. The beaches of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey, all with Blue Flag awards, are easily accessible, and Hornsea with its`Freeport Shopping Centre' is also well worth a visit. The area boasts a number of stately homes, as well as theatres and cinemas. Several pubs/restaurants within 21/2 miles.

Set in a secluded hamlet in the North York Moors National Park, these prestigious detached properties share 6acres of beautiful grounds in a sheltered wooded valley.

Offering spacious accommodation, all have been refurbished and equipped to the very highest standards, with shared use of a games room. From the hamlet, steep hills rise to open moorland, with spectacular scenery from its many footpaths. Picturesque fishing port of Whitby, 5miles. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Grosmont-Pickering, 5miles. Sandy beaches 5miles. Good pubs/restaurants locally.

Shops 2miles *TV *Video *CD *Payphones - outgoing only *M/wave *Shared laundry room with auto wm and t/dryer (coin-op) *Shared grounds of 6acres with river *Garden furniture *Barbecue *Salmon and trout fishing (in season) *Canoe and rowing boat avail *Beach hut avail *Shared games room with pool table and table tennis

Filey Holiday Cottage is the ideal setting for a perfect break - however long a stay. The location of these carefully designed and furnished group of cottages offers something for everyone.

Close to both coast and countryside, the cottage allows visitors to take full advantage of the scenic, traditional British seaside town of Filey, while for those who enjoy striding out along rural trails, the North Yorkshire Moors are on the doorstep.

The cottages have an open shared lawn to the front of the properties and a fully equipped games room. Filey is a traditional Edwardian English seaside town. A perfect place for an active holiday, or just to relax.

The 5-mile stretch of sandy beach is protected by the rocky grandeur of Filey Brigg. Surfing, fishing, yachting, golf, walking and bird watching are just a few of the available activities. The Evron Centre provides plentiful entertainment with music, song, dance and theatre on offer. Filey has many restaurants and hostelries providing superb cuisine.

Should visitors wish to travel further afield, it will be seen that Yorkshire glories in one of the finest stretches of coastline in Britain: golden beaches, rocky coves and towering cliffs. Further to the north, Whitby is a picturesque fishing port and inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.

The North York Moors national Park and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 18 miles of preserved railway, are both close by, as is Flamingo Land Theme Park. Shop 3 miles, pubs 1 mile.

"Peace and tranquility set amongst Yorkshire's finest countryside and long stretches of magnificent beaches..."

Steeped in history these former barn buildings have been lovingly restored using all of the original materials. Presented to a very high standard and offering spacious accommodation, each cottage has its own enclosed garden and decked patio area for sole use, to while away the hours overlooking stunning paddocks where deer and foxes play. Four Bays (IOH) additionally has its own hot tub for guests' enjoyment, and there is a games room (with pool table, darts, games) for all properties to share.

The complex is surrounded by open countryside and a newly planted broad leaf woodland area, and is only four miles from the pretty village of Brandesburton. Struncheon Hill Farm is a haven for those who enjoy having fun around water with a river, lake and pond nearby. Fishing, canal cruises and a Jet Ski and Diving School are less than half a mile from the door.

Visitors will find locally an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, a parachute and gliding centre, and an RSPB bird sanctuary and last but not least a rare and unusual bat sanctuary. Just a short drive leads to the traditional seaside resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey with miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches, colourful promenades, inns and tea rooms in abundance, offering the perfect family day out. Walking and cycling tracks surround the cottages and there is easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds - one of Yorkshire's best-kept secrets.

Robin Hoods Bay is well worth a visit, where children will love the chance to search for fossils amongs the rock pools. For stunning views, Flamborough Head is a must and visitors will delight in the puffin colonies that cling to the cliff side. For an alternative day trip, York will not disappoint and meandering along the cobbled streets of `The Shambles', packed with curio and antique shops, as well as many museums including The National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre will keep both adults and children alike amused for hours. Explore British heritage when visiting stately homes and halls such as Burton Agnes Hall with its large collection of Monet and Renoir paintings, or Sledmere Hall with its beautiful gardens only a 30 minute drive away. The attractive market town of Beverley 12 miles away, where visitors can enjoy ancient cobbled streets, quaint shops and friendly local people, completes the area of peace and tranquillity surrounding Struncheon Hill Farm. Restaurant and pubs 4 miles.