Built in the 1880's for the Vicar, in the iron working boom times in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors, the Vicarage has been lovingly restored to its former glory, retaining many of its original features. The house provides a perfect setting for a friends gathering or multi generational celebration and is set in 2 acres of grounds on the edge of the pretty village, with stunning views from every window of the moors and green slopes of the Rosedale valley. There are 8 bedrooms: 2 Kingsize ensuites, 2 Queensize ensuites, 2 twin rooms with ensuites and a further 2 twin rooms which share a family bathroom. The 2 twin ensuite rooms have the additional benefit of 'ziplock' beds which can be converted to a Queensize bed. There is ample parking with space for over 8 cars available. The 4 beautiful reception rooms, large kitchen and stunning decking area provide plenty of entertaining space for a truly relaxing break with friends and/or family.
Tucked beside our farmhouse, this beautifully finished two-bedroom cottage offers a peaceful country escape with a touch of luxury. French doors open onto a private patio with fire pit, perfect for relaxed evenings under Yorkshire skies. Enjoy on-site fishing lakes and scenic rural walks. Beyond the garden lies the UK’s third-largest parrot sanctuary — vibrant by day, peaceful by night — creating a truly unique stay.
Heron View is a 4-Star holiday cottage on the edge of Pickering in North Yorkshire, close to the North York Moors National Park and North Riding Forest and within easy reach of beaches like Scarborough and Robin Hood's Bay. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and is well suited to big families, extended families or friends. Excellent on-site amenities include an indoor swimming pool, playground, 10 acres of grounds that include woodlands, fields and a river. The cottage is one of seven superb self-catering Yorkshire cottages at Low Costa Mill. It is available for bookings all year round. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Harvester Cottage has everything families need for a fun and relaxing self-catering holiday in North Yorkshire. In addition to sleeping five people in three bedrooms, guests at the dog-friendly cottage have excellent amenities that include an indoor swimming pool, secure bike storage, and 10 acres of grounds with woodland, an adventure playground, and a gently flowing beck. It is one of seven superb self-catering cottages at Low Costa Mill, 1.5 miles from Pickering's shops, cafes, bike hire and attractions like Pickering Castle and the Beck Isle Museum. The region is famous for its fantastic footpaths and sensational cycling. You can't help but fall in love with the landscape. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Thresher Cottage is a dog-friendly, two-bedroom self-catering cottage near Pickering. It sleeps up to four people and is perfect for couples or families at any time of year. The cottage is at Low Costa Mill near Pickering, with excellent onsite amenities that include an indoor swimming pool, bike washing and secure storage, and 10 acres of woodland, gardens and playing fields. The North York Moors is on the doorstep, with miles of footpaths and cycling routes through moorland and around coastal towns like Whitby and Scarborough. Thresher Cottage can be booked with other cottages at Low Costa Mill to accommodate extended families and groups of friends. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Farrier's Cottage is at Low Costa Mill near Pickering, where amenities include woodland walks, an indoor swimming pool, 10 acres of grounds, duck ponds and a children's play area. The dog-friendly cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families. Pickering is only 1.5 miles away, with a weekly market, a great choice of shops and places to eat and attractions that include Pickering Castle and the Beck Isle Museum. From here, you can easily explore the North York Moors National Park, Dalby Forest, and coastal towns like Whitby and Scarborough. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Granary sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is ideal for families. It is one of seven fantastic self-catering properties at Low Costa Mill near Pickering, giving guests excellent access to the North York Moors and Dalby Forest for walking, cycling and sightseeing. On-site amenities include an indoor swimming pool, 10 acres of woodlands and garden, a children's play area, and secure bike storage. It's a fantastic choice for a holiday in any season as there is so much to see and do within a small radius. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Leat Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, providing 4-Star accommodation for families, couples and friends. It is one of seven cottages at Low Costa Mill, with guests having use of a swimming pool, 10 acres of grounds, a children's playground, and a big lawn for playing ball games. The estate is on the outskirts of Pickering, within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park and North Riding Forest. It's perfect for cycling and walking, with the cottage having secure bike storage with walks and bike rides from the door. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Perfect for couples, Carters Cottage is well-equipped to a 4-Star standard and offers guests the use of excellent on-site facilities that include an indoor swimming pool and 10 acres of grounds. With a log-fire, the holiday cottage is a welcoming bolt-hole for two at any time of the year and sitting on the edge of Pickering, it has excellent amenities close to hand and is within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park and North Riding Forest. A great choice for those who enjoy walking, cycling, exploring or simply relaxing whilst on holiday. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A delightful holiday cottage in the pretty village of Thornton-le-Dale near Pickering within the North York Moors National Park. With Dalby Forest on the doorstep, Lumley Cottage is a superb self-catering base for exploring the areas many attractions and enjoying a host of outdoor pursuits.
Just outside the village of Commondale in the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors, this welcoming holiday cottage provides exceptionally comfortable self-catering and an ideal base for exploring the areas many attractions including Whitby and the lovely bays of Runswick bay, Sleights with in a 20min drive and the beautiful city of York within easy driving distance.
A newly-refurbished two-bedroom, single-storey, luxury cottage with vaulted ceilings, wood burner, underfloor heating and spectacular views of Farndale in the middle of the North York Moors National Park. Tourist Board Rating: 5 Star
Escape to the heart of the North York Moors and discover the perfect base for your next countryside getaway. Sleeping up to eight guests across four bedrooms, Cote Ghyll Cottage combines spacious family-friendly accommodation with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Unwind beside the log burner after a day of exploring, or keep everyone entertained in the dedicated games room or relax in the Hot Tub. Located on the edge of the picturesque village of Osmotherley, you'll find welcoming pubs, cafés and scenic walking routes right on your doorstep. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a walking break or a reunion with friends, the cottage offers the ideal balance of comfort, space and location. Guests can also enjoy access to selected facilities at the neighbouring award-winning holiday park, including the sauna and The Mill Kitchen. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors National Park, Cote Ghyll Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring Yorkshire's beautiful countryside, coast and charming market towns. Your North Yorkshire adventure starts here.
There's nothing like the sheer beauty of the North York Moors to leave you feeling revitalised and in love with the world. This welcoming self-catering apartment is ideal for couples or solo adventurers who want to explore far and wide, taking in not only the majestic moors but also lakes, woodlands, rolling countryside and impressive hills leading to panoramic vistas. Cote Ghyll Holiday Apartment is part of the award-winning Cote Ghyll holiday park, only a 10-minute walk from Osmotherley village and favourite pubs such as the Red Lion and the Three Tuns. With easy access to footpaths, cycling routes, golf courses and bridleways, you can explore the national park to your heart's content.
The Yorkshire Wolds are a great destination at any time of the year as they are within easy reach of The Yorkshire Coast including the resort towns of Scarborough, Filey & Whitby. Also within easy reach are The North York Moors National Park, The Howardian Hills and the ancient City of York. This beautiful barn conversion enjoys a central location in the lovely village of West Lutton overlooking the church. The Market town of Malton, known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital is just 11 miles away, and Pickering is an easy 30mins drive. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms, and the owner is happy to accept bookings for families needing only 2 or 3 bedrooms at a reduced rate in all but Peak Season.
This gorgeous 3 bedroom Detached Cottage is ideally situated in a little village between Pickering's Steam Railway and the TV hit programms Bangers and Cash at Thornton-le-dale and the Yorkshire Vet and Yorkshire Auction House at Kirkbymoorside. Malton is nearby with Castle Howard, Flamingoland and Dalby Forest on the doorstep too. There are uninterrupted views to the Moors from the secluded sunny courtyard and horses grazing in the field next door. You'll love Argil Cottage, so book now for a perfect stay in Yorkshire. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
The North York Moors are incredibly beautiful with vast expanses of untouched natural landscape as well as meadows and countryside shaped over thousands of years by those who settled here. The Old Granary is in the quiet village of Gillamoor, within walking distance of a friendly pub serving good food and close to Kirkbymoorside and Pickering. Beautiful walks, scenic bike rides, historical castles and even a day at the beach can all be part of your holiday itinerary when you stay in this welcoming cottage which sleeps four people in two bedrooms.
Pear Tree House is perfectly located between York and the Howardian Hills AONB, with easy access to some of the North York Moors favourite footpaths, sights and attractions. It's a spacious holiday home dating back to the 1800s, which the owners have beautifully restored and updated to provide accommodation for six people in three bedrooms.
River Bank Cottage sits in a peaceful location outside Whitby, with excellent access to the North York Moors and coast. It's next to the Esk with beautiful views of the river and the Larpool viaduct. The one-bedroom self-catering cottage is excellent for couples and individuals, with a sofa-bed increasing accommodation to four people for small families to stay. Guests love the quiet spot close to Whitby's famous sights and attractions. This property is an excellent base for a walking, cycling and sightseeing holiday in all seasons. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Robin Hood's Bay's only 5* rated property. An elegant Victorian villa in Robin Hood's Bay, Fernleigh is made for families, friends and gatherings. The house sleeps up to 10 adults plus 2 children, giving larger groups space to settle in, spread out and enjoy time together by the sea. Recently featured in Yorkshire Life magazine, Fernleigh was praised for its warm and welcoming entrance and its sense of being somewhere to return to. For the owners, whose family has holidayed in Robin Hood's Bay across five generations, the idea behind the house is simple: to create a place families want to come back to. There are six sleeping spaces in total: five adult bedrooms and a separate children's bunk room. The top floor includes a private family suite with a king size bedroom, a separate children's bunk room with full size bunk beds and its own private shower room. Fernleigh has five private shower rooms in total, all served by a full pressure hot water system for powerful showers, plus a separate downstairs WC. Fernleigh is one of the Bay's few large holiday homes where everyone can come together without feeling crowded. There are generous living spaces, a grand dining room, a warm and characterful snug, a private enclosed garden, parking for two cars and a six person hot tub tucked away at the end of the garden ( from 1st March - 1st November annually). Set on Mount Pleasant South in Upper Bay, the three south facing bedrooms look out across sweeping sea and bay views. Downstairs, double doors open onto the private garden, with outdoor dining, comfortable seating, a BBQ and the hot tub ready for slow mornings, summer suppers and evenings under the stars. Inside, you will find a grand living room with a feature open fireplace, comfortable sofas, bay window chairs, a 55 inch Smart TV and Nintendo Switch 2. The spacious dining room has a log burner usable by guests and a huge bespoke table made for long meals together. The fully equipped kitchen is centred around a modern range cooker, with Miele appliances, a Sage Nespresso coffee machine and everything needed for relaxed cooking during your stay. Each bedroom is furnished with White Company duvets and pillows, matched with Yorkshire made soft furnishings from the Yorkshire Blanket Company. High speed Wi-Fi, full gas central heating, a private EV charger, thoughtful baby equipment and dog friendly touches help make every detail of your stay easier. On arrival, enjoy a welcome hamper with Baytown Coffee, cake and biscuits, a warm Yorkshire start to your stay at Fernleigh. Fernleigh is managed locally for us by Baytown Holiday Cottages.
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