Family-friendly vacation rentals in River Tees

Absolutely loved our stay here, the cottage its self was gorgeous and the space inside was a really great lay out and very spacious! The cottage had everything we needed as-well as the little extras that were complimentary, and overall Sheila has been a great host and I would recommend this place, we had an amazing stay here! Thank you x

Beautiful place so relaxing just what we needed as a family to regroup and recharge our batteries. Very well equipped with all the essentials made use of the washing machine and airer and ironing board and iron. Great wfi. Hot tub was lovely and the veiws from it.

Amazing host who went above and beyond by decorating the place with happy birthday banners and balloons for my Mums stay for her 60th birthday. The place has so much character and is in such a perfect location

We had a lovely long weekend stay. Everything was as we expected and how it looked in the pictures. The views were amazing, so was the hot tub and the goat farm was a nice touch. Charlie was a fantastic host—friendly, responsive, and always quick to answer any questions we had. We’d definitely love to stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing countryside escape.

Harriet is so welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in her stunning barns. Everything is finished to a very high spec and the spacious bedrooms and en-suites are wonderful. The farm and countryside setting is beautiful. We were sorry to leave!

We have just returned from a wonderful trip. The house was exactly as described, fully equipped, very friendly neighbours and loved the hot tub. Found some nice walks from the house and easy driving to the many delightful beaches and towns in the area. The local pub is a 10 minute walk with friendly staff, lovely beer garden and pub classics type menu. Would highly recommend this little gem. Thanks Dawn 😁

Brilliant stay.. so peaceful and spacious inside and out! Really well equipped and huge hot tub that is actually hot :) Will definitely stay again!

We had a fabulous stay at Hingabarn, a remote beautiful place, surrounded by wooded countryside with so many flower-filled meadows. Barn itself very clean with a well-equipped kitchen, and a very generous welcome pack! The drive up the track was fine, as per instructions just have to take it slowly and carefully. Thank you Paul and Barbara, we will be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the property is beautiful, and the surrounding area is stunning with lots to do within reasonable driving distance. Carey is a kind and thoughtful host, and provided us with breakfast supplies and fresh homebaked bread! I highly recommend staying at Carey's property if visiting the area.

Fabulous property, the photos do not do it justice. As per previous reviews, the property was spotless and generously stocked with branded, not cheap, kitchen and bathroom products. The bed/pillows were so comfortable. The wraparound garden was beautiful and well maintained, it was a delight watching the birds (again, well stocked bird food to top up the feeders). We found the location to be a good central base for travelling to many tourist locations, and it was always a pleasure to return to such a clean and comfortable home. We cannot wait to return.

We stayed here for three nights June 2025. A truly unique apartment, very spacious & full of character with high ceilings & lovely big windows. Spotlessly clean & beautifully furnished & decorated with a well-equipped kitchen crammed with crockery sympathetic to the period of the house which is a nice touch. Beds were very comfortable. Ideal location just off the market square & adjacent to the brewery.

Great place to stay. Fantastic location - very close to centre of town, just yards away from the Market Square. Accommodation was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable and had everything you could possibly need. My stay there could not have been more enjoyable.

we enjoyed the stay very much. A lovely cottage! Steve and Rachel were very helpful and very friendly. Thank you!!

Wonderful stay at Low Barn. So peaceful & relaxing - a real home from home. Hope to return next June. Thank you Robin

Rob place has absolutely everything most people don’t think of Lots of toiletries box. Of tissue on the tables sandwhich bags tin foil the list goes on very thoughtful apart from food we bought nothing The location is picture perfect and the property is very nice and surprisingly big Massive thumbs up from us Thanks rob

My husband and I booked Lucy's place for a night as we were going for a meal nearby. It was absolutely perfect for what we needed. a simple, cute space that felt private and homey. It was clean and well presented and the bed was very comfy. Lucy had gone to the trouble to stock the fridge and small kitchen with stuff that meant we could have a nice breakfast in the morning. Lucy's instructions were clear and we find the place and checked in easily. Ampleforth is a peaceful village with some nice pubs. We did struggle getting a taxi to our car in the morning but Lucy was very kind and offered us a lift. We'd definitely stay again if visiting the area. Thank you Lucy for having us.

great place for a family getaway, there were 11 of us so the games room and hot tub were prefect. close enough to Barnard castle to go out for dinner, beautiful surroundings, what's not to like

We had a lovely relaxing stay in this charming cottage in beautiful surroundings. Great for walking (better in sunshine, but even the rain didn't dampen our spirits!) Feels remote, but Cotherstone village is only 2 miles away - with the excellent Fox and Hounds for lunch! - and a walk in the other direction brings you to Hury reservoir (and a little further on Hannah's Meadow). Low Barn Cottage is equpped with everything you could possibly need, from the fab kitchen to the comfy beds! (The cottage is accessible for anyone with mobility needs with ramped access between kitchen and living room.) Plus there are lovely fresh eggs available to buy for breakfast. We didn't make use of the pool and gym but that option is available should you want more exercise than walking. We loved our stay here, our host Chris was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend a stay at East Briscoe Farm Cottages.

Had an amazing weekend at Rachael's caravan, this was our second visit and we 100% plan on coming again. Rachael is a wonderful host who is easy to contact and she takes pride in her beautiful caravan. The caravan was extremely clean, comfortable and very homely, as the weather was warm we spent most of our time outside on the decking which had plenty of seating space and the hot tub was a great added extra enjoyed mostly by the kids. There was plenty to do onsite including the swimming pool, a private dog park where you can let your doggos off lead and play. The staff at the main reception were friendly and helpful and the bar area was clean with lots food and drink options. We would highly recommend coming to stay at Serendipity and we will be visiting again.

I had a really amazing stay at Angie’s place. The pool was great for the kids and it was an added treat to be able to use the spa and gym. The surroundings were stunning and people on the park really friendly. Everything in the Airbnb was so thoughtful and in the right place with the right number of coat hooks for all the gear. Would defo return

West Cottage perfect for a family of 4 with 2 boys, looking to get out into the countryside and explore the area. Beautiful location, photos don’t do it justice, surrounded by green hills, sheep and with a brook below the garden. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves which meant we could use the wave machine, hot tub and games room whenever we wanted after days out. Also enjoyed having our meals out on the lawn. Cottage had all we needed, comfy beds and kitchen well-equipped.

2nd time we’ve been here as a group of ageing Dad’s getting away for a weekend together - and for the 2nd time it’s been exactly what we’ve wanted - we will be back again for certain

Excellent we enjoyed it very much. We definitely will be back. Highly recommended.

Booked a last minute break. Studio cottage was lovely, clean and fresh. Swimming pool and hot tub were a nice touch. Thank you