Welcome to The Helmsley Retreat Nestled in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, The Helmsley Retreat is the perfect base for exploring North Yorkshire. This charming cottage offers modern comforts, including a private hot tub and sauna, ensuring a relaxing and memorable stay. Just a short walk from the vibrant market square with its independent shops, pubs, and cafes, the cottage combines convenience with tranquility. Ideal for couples or small families, The Helmsley Retreat provides the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and adventure.
Whether you're a frequent visitor to the North York Moors National Park or seeing it for the first time, you'll find 17 Hallgarth the ideal place to stay. The Grade II listed cottage is comfortable and welcoming and popular with families as well as couples. Pickering offers a great range of amenities and is only 15-minutes from Dalby Forest and Malton (with a mainline train station and excellent foodie scene). York, Whitby and Scarborough are all around half an hour's drive from the cottage making this a great base for exploring the North York Moors National Park.
Talbot House is a welcoming holiday home furnished with families in mind. The three-bedroom property sleeps six people, with a flexible layout that you can alter to suit your needs. It's barely a five-minute walk from the cottage to the beach, Filey Brigg Country Park, and the town centre with shops, cafes, pubs and other amenities. Excellent transport links make it possible to explore without a car, going to Scarborough and York by bus or train. Talbot House is available all year round for bookings.
This Whitby holiday cottage combines 21st Century comforts with traditional style and a fantastic location. Lobster Pot Cottage is a modern property near one of the oldest streets in town, within walking distance of the beach, promenade, shops, eateries and attractions. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, and is well-suited to families, multi-generational families, and friends. Whitby offers something for everyone in every season, from its famous ruined Gothic Abbey to its full calendar of festivals. It's ideal for a family holiday at the seaside, a festival weekend with friends, or a week spent discovering the beauty of the North York Moors National Park and coast.
The Fold Yard is a charming period holiday cottage in rural North Yorkshire, close to Sheriff Hutton and within easy reach of York, Castle Howard, Thirsk, The North York Moors and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It sleeps four people in two ensuite bedrooms and has a flexible layout that suits couples, friends or families. Guests are able to enjoy gorgeous walks or bike rides in the local area, with the owner providing secure bicycle storage. The cottage is offered all year round for short breaks and longer stays, depending on availability.
Rosie's Cottage is a modern barn conversion with accommodation all on the ground floor. The comfortable holiday rental sleeps four people in two stylish ensuite bedrooms, has underfloor heating throughout, and is dog-friendly. It is in the picturesque village of Oulston in the Howardian Hills AONB. The Foss Walk footpath passes nearby, and there are lots of places to walk and ride your bike. Thirsk and Malton are only a few miles away, while York and attractions like Castle Howard are also within easy reach for days out. It's an ideal location for couples, families or friends.
This pretty holiday cottage is steps from independent shops, cafes and pubs, yet still feels wonderfully peaceful. Priory Cottage is in the lovely market town of Guisborough at the top end of the North York Moors, with excellent access to fantastic walking and mountain biking. It sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms and is well suited to couples or families. Staithes and the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast is less than half an hour's drive, and there is a lot to see and do no matter what time of the year you stay.
Perfectly situated just one mile from the seaside villages of Staithes and Runswick Bay, this holiday cottage is ideal for guests who want to explore the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors and its stunning coastline. An abundance of attractions and glorious Yorkshire scenery to enjoy.
This spacious holiday cottage is in a quiet location opposite a recreation sports ground, a short walk from the centre of Pickering with its fantastic amenities. It's ideal for couples or families who want to walk, cycle, eat and explore their way around the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast. The two-bedroom bungalow sleeps four people and has recently been refurbished and redecorated throughout. There are excellent footpaths from the door and secure bike storage so you can enjoy the region's plentiful opportunities for cycling and mountain biking.
WINTER OFFER 10% OFF RATES 1ST NOVEMBER TO 20TH MARCH 2027-CONTACT OWNERS. Lantern Cottage is in a peaceful location just a short walk from the market town of Kirkbymoorside and reputable country pubs like the George and the Dragon and the Kings Head. With space for four people in two bedrooms, it is perfect for couples and families who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep, while the seaside resort of Scarborough is less than an hour by car. With fantastic walking and cycling trails as well as charming towns and villages all nearby, Lantern Cottage is an ideal self-catering choice.
Old Bald Peg is a cottage with a pedigree as impressive as its Thoroughbred namesake. The Victorian terraced former estate cottage has been refurbished to provide a charming holiday home sleeping four guests in two bedrooms, with two well-behaved dogs welcome by prior arrangement. Situated in the quiet village of Wass, in the North York Moors National Park, within an easy stroll of two great gastropubs and the ancient ruins of Byland Abbey and close to the market towns of Helmsley, Thirsk and the historic city of York. Other local attractions include Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard, Sutton Bank and the Kilburn White Horse. Explore the Cleveland Way, the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast and the wild beauty of the moors.
Sitting in an ideal position in Port Mulgrave just a mile from the picturesque seaside villages of Runswick Bay and Staithes in the North York Moors, this welcoming holiday home provides the perfect retreat for couples who want to explore the moors and coastline. With good pubs and restaurants close by, lovely beaches for lazy days and miles of moorland and coastal walks, The Apple House is perfect whether you are looking for a holiday to relax and recharge, or want to get out and about exploring the North Yorkshire Moors.
An old fisherman's cottage in an enviable position overlooking Staithes' picturesque harbour with superb restaurants, spectacular cliff-top walks and beautiful sandy beaches and rock fish pools on the doorstep. A popular holiday destination and ideal accommodation choice for those looking for a holiday by the sea, walkers and those looking to explore the many attractions of the North York Moors. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
Relax and unwind at Cowslip Cottage. This charming property is in Levisham, just a two-minute walk from an excellent pub and only six miles from Pickering. There are fantastic footpaths, cycling trails and bridleways in the area, and the owners offer secure bike storage and DIY livery so you can bring your own horse away with you should you wish. The cottage sleeps three people in two bedrooms and can, depending on availability, be booked together with neighbouring Primrose Cottage and the owner's three B&B rooms to accommodate larger groups.
Located on a farmstead in the North York Moors National Park, these two self-catering holiday cottages provide the ideal retreat for anyone who enjoys walking or simply wants to relax in beautiful countryside. Just a mile from Hutton-le-hole with a good pub serving food and within easy driving distance of Pickering, Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Staithes is a pretty village on the North Yorkshire coast with loads of character and some fantastic attractions. This lovely townhouse on the High Street is ideal for families and friends as it is light and spacious and has a deck, patio and great views of the beck. The cottage is within walking distance of shops, pubs, the harbour and beach, and within easy reach of favourite attractions on the coast and in the North York Moors National Park, including Port Mulgrave, Runswick and Whitby.
From the moment you walk into Smugglers View Cottage in Ravenscar, you will feel the charm and comfort of our accommodation. Located at the southern end of Robin Hood's Bay in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, the cottage offers stunning sea and moorland views. Enjoy the proximity to Scarborough, Whitby, and the local Stoupe Beck Sands beach, or explore the scenic trails of the disused railway between Whitby and Scarborough. Whether you're looking for wildlife spotting or serene countryside relaxation, Smugglers View Cottage in Ravenscar is the perfect destination. The property is set in Ravenscar at the southern end of Robin Hoods Bay, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park with stunning sea and moorland views. We are ideally positioned for visiting the nearby historic towns of Scarborough, Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby. Our local beach, Stoupe Beck Sands is a short drive away and from here you can walk along the shore to Robin Hood's Bay. Walk or cy
A lovely holiday cottage on the edge of the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors overlooking the steam railway and within easy walking distance of the centre of the market town of Pickering in North Yorkshire. Close to Dalby Forest, Apple Cottage is a great self-catering choice for those who enjoy being active or exploring.
An ideal retreat for couples or small families (one child under ten welcome) nestling within the grounds of the owner's larger cottage in the pretty traditional Moorland village of Goathland with pub, village store, fabulous walks and access to the North York famous Steam Railway. Sitting in the heart of the National Park, the Heritage Coast, Dalby Forest and the City of York are all within driving distance.
A delightful holiday cottage in the peaceful village of Levisham within the North York Moors National Park. Sleeping three people in two bedrooms, The Old Chapel is a fantastic rural getaway for couples or small families craving some peace and tranquility. There is an excellent pub and fantastic walks from your doorstep, or enjoy a range of outdoor activities in Dalby Forest, exploring the medieval castle in Pickering or bucket and spade days on the North Yorkshire coast. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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