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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Pheasant" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. In the middle of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks, in North Yorkshire, is the charming village of Burneston. Despite being in a rural area, the village offers several services, including a local post office, The Woodman...
"Cartwheel Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. Yearsley is a delightful small village resting in North Yorkshire, in the heart of the Howardian Hills aonb. Yearlsey is near to the village of Ampleforth where you can find the nearest amenities including a village shop and a pub, with more...
"Peg's Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. On the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park is the prestigious market town of Helmsley. Lying in a sheltered corner of Upper Ryedale, this lovely settlement boasts a spacious market square surrounded by houses, hotels and shops...
"Swainby Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Nestled within the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire is the small village of Swainby, perfectly positioned for exploring the north-western corner of the North York Moors National Park. The village plays host to traditional Yorkshire dry...
"Foxglove Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. Beadlam is a lovely village situated in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, resting on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, home to a farm shop and tea room, a local pub and a fish and chip shop. Helmsley market town is nearby...
"Pine Lodge Spa Pet" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Alder Spa (Pet)" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Spindle Spa (Pet)" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Isca Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in York. The small village of Wombleton lies in Ryedale, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Three miles from both Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside, Wombleton still retains some farming heritage, with several working farms in the village....
"Larch Waterside Spa (Pet)" is a 4 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Oak Waterside Spa" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"The Cart House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in York. The Cart House is a beautiful stone property, with all the character and charm you could wish for. Located in the beautiful town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park.. Ground Floor: Living/dining...
"Fairview (2), Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Set within the picturesque village of Ampleforth, Fairview is a charming stone cottage offering comfortable accommodation for two people and boasting far reaching rooftop views from the delightful rear garden. Located within close reach of...
"Cherry Tree Spa" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Fairview, Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. Tastefully modernised to a high standard this cosy hideaway includes features such as pine panelled doors, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. The thoughtfully decorated sitting room...
"LaLo, Thirsk, North Yorkshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Offering luxury accommodation for family and friends, LaLo has the added benefit of being all on one floor. The open-plan living space has a well-equipped kitchen overlooking the countryside that surrounds the cottage, a dining area seating up...
"Kinder Spa" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Kinder Spa (Pet)" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Alder Spa (Pet)" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Kinder Spa" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a...
"Feather Holme Farm Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in York. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine Bedroom...
"Chestnut Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in York. Outstanding lodge with one double with en suite shower and one twin with en suite bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Nestling in a secluded...
"Rowan Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in York. New for 2020. Superb contemporary furnished lodge with large interior living space. One king-size double bedroom with en suite shower. One twin room. House bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub situated on south facing...
"Holly Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in York. Luxurious lodge with one king-size double with en suite shower, one double and one twin (suitable only for under 16’s). House bathroom with freestanding bath and handheld shower. Spacious lounge, dining and kitchen areas with patio doors...
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Those in search of holiday cottages in the North York Moors will have lots to choose from in and around Thirsk. Discover luxury self-catering accommodation with views over the Yorkshire Moors and beyond. Alternatively, we have plenty of large holiday homes ideal for groups featuring private parking, free WiFi and secure gardens. You’ll even spot a few more unusual stays in our Thirsk collection, from cosy lodges and authentic log cabins to splendid historical properties!
Whether you’re craving an adventure, want to bring your favourite stories to life or you’re keen to learn more about the past at the likes of Sutton Bank, Thirsk really does have something for everyone. You could also enjoy laidback days in picture-perfect nearby market towns and villages. Plus, with our huge selection of self-catering holiday accommodation options in Thirsk, you’re sure to find something to suit you.
Take it easy and enjoy market town life or head into the nearby countryside. Either way, you won’t get bored in Thirsk.
Travelling to Thirsk from one of the major cities in the UK? We’ve rounded up the average distances by car, so you can factor in your journey time.
London: 225 miles
Birmingham: 148 miles
Glasgow: 195 miles
Liverpool: 116 miles
Bristol: 237 miles
Manchester: 88 miles
Leeds: 44 miles
Edinburgh: 180 miles
Newcastle: 63 miles
North Yorkshire has firmly positioned itself as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK. With so much to offer, it’s hard to know where to start! Here we list a few of our top staycation spots: