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A charming market town within the blissful North York Moors National Park, Thirsk is famous for its tempting foodie hotspots, world-class racecourse and its outstanding literary and TV links. It’s also nestled close to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, meaning it’s a fantastic place to visit all year round with friends, family and even your favourite four-legged companions. Read more

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54.217548, -1.420793

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. 

Weekly guide price:
£800 to £1000
Short breaks from £130 per night

3  |   2  |   3+  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.376341, -1.292750

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.

Weekly guide price:
£888 to £2034

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

54.208222, -1.150177

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.

Weekly guide price:
£788 to £890
Short breaks from £138 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.148960, -1.139749

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. 

Weekly guide price:
£510 to £732

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.376341, -1.292750

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.

Weekly guide price:
£537 to £912
Short breaks from £179 per night

5  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.226020, -1.512640

"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...

Prices from £125 per night

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54.164213, -1.105775

"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...

Prices from £147 per night

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54.265864, -1.023427

"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...

Prices from £159 per night

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54.410662, -1.265775

"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...

Prices from £101 per night

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54.229577, -1.009820

"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...

Prices from £176 per night

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54.217400, -1.404445

"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...

Prices from £146 per night

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54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £157 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No


54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £300 per night

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54.237113, -0.980055

"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....

Prices from £176 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £269 per night

8  |   4  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No


54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £193 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


54.246185, -1.058295

"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...

Prices from £365 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.201623, -1.101221

"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...

Prices from £247 per night

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54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £137 per night

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54.201623, -1.101221

"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...

Prices from £247 per night

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54.258439, -1.468760

"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...

Prices from £322 per night

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54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £170 per night

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54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £173 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No


54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £157 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No


54.218067, -1.404547

"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...

Prices from £173 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


54.303787, -1.132867

"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...

Prices from £131 per night

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54.106340, -1.185860

"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...

Prices from £173 per night

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54.106340, -1.185860

"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...

Prices from £159 per night

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54.106340, -1.185860

"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...

Prices from £181 per night

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Where to stay in Thirsk

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.

Best things to do in Thirsk

Take it easy and enjoy market town life or head into the nearby countryside. Either way, you won’t get bored in Thirsk.

  • Thirsk Racecourse: Feeling lucky? Renowned in the horse racing scene all over the world, a day at the races is ideal for big group get-togethers.
  • The World of James Herriot: Discover everything there is to know about the writer of All Creatures Great and Small, including why he was inspired by Thirsk.
  • Sutton Bank National Park Centre: Hiking, cycling, mountain biking; you can do it all here — plus your furry friends are invited, too.
  • Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre: Yorkshire is home to several species of birds and this activity gives you the chance to see them up close and personal.
  • Fountains Abbey: One of the largest preserved monasteries in the UK, here you’ll find plenty of walking routes to explore (some of which are dog-friendly).

How to get to 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

More locations in the North York Moors

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: