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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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54.302764, -1.341710

Leake Greens is a bright & welcoming holiday lodge situated at the top of the hillside village of Borrowby. Wake up to green pastures and a panoramic view of the Hambleton Hills. Large enclosed garden & plenty of parking. Furnished to a high standard. 5 miles north of Thirsk. Great base for exploring North Yorkshire. Easy access to A19, York, Moors and Dales, East Coast. Good for Walking and Cycling. We welcome a well behaved dog.

Weekly guide price:
£700 to £900
Short breaks from £120 per night

5  |   3  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.217548, -1.420793

Morndyke Cottage is a beautiful holiday cottage in a gorgeous location near the North York Moors. It is on the family-run Morndyke Farm and sleeps three people in two bedrooms. The owners have gone to great efforts to ensure a high standard of accommodation with luxuries like underfloor heating and Laura Ashley furnishings. The two-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeps three people with accommodation all on one level. There is a shop, restaurant and pub all within a mile, and beautiful walks and bike rides from the door. 

Weekly guide price:
£686 to £700
Short breaks from £100 per night

3  |   2  |   3+  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (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:
£399 to £670
Short breaks from £133 per night

5  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.376341, -1.292750

A holiday in the North York Moors should be on everyone's bucket list. The pure expanse of the unspoiled landscape will take your breath away. Cote Ghyll Cottage is ideal for large families as it can sleep up to eight people in four bedrooms, offering not only a sitting room with a proper open fireplace but also a games room that will keep the kids happily amused for hours. The cottage is on the edge of the pretty village of Osmotherley and within walking distance of cafes and pubs. Guests also have access to the excellent facilities of the owner's award-winning holiday park.

Weekly guide price:
£852 to £1950

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:
£765 to £875
Short breaks from £135 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.234693, -1.456594

"The Mill House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage 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 £164 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.241096, -1.254011

"Stable Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The town of Thirsk is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east. The town offers a quaint market place, Georgian buildings, a Norman church, shops, pubs, restaurants, a...

Prices from £93 per night

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54.177412, -1.307018

"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. A charming, single level, detached cottage nestled on the edge of a leading fishing complex in the sleepy little rural village of Sessay, 6 miles from Thirsk, this property sits in a perfect touring location for discovering North Yorkshire....

Prices from £232 per night

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54.249900, -1.346600

"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. This lovely cottage lies within the small village of South Kilvington, there's a pub within walking distance serving a good choice of ales and delicious dishes from locally sourced produce. Thirsk is a mile away, where your amenities await, and...

Prices from £184 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.307938, -1.348999

"Cow Corner" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Northallerton is a County town and administrative centre of North Yorkshire, located at the foot of a ridge dividing two river basin areas, the Wiske and the Cod Beck, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the Vale of York,...

Prices from £129 per night

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54.243920, -1.208750

"The Byre" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Thirsk is known as the gateway to the North York Moors National Park and is also within reach to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It houses a market place, Georgian buildings, a Norman church and a wealth of pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema...

Prices from £96 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.234693, -1.456594

"The Stables" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage 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 £204 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.222348, -1.304281

"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Lying tucked away in the sleepy village of Bagby surrounded by open countryside. Out the back gate of the cottage, there's a bridleway to lead you on a beautiful walk and a pub less than a mile away. Monk Park is 1.5 miles away where you can...

Prices from £256 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.224070, -1.338772

"Wren's Nest" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Nestled between the delightful countryside landscapes of the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park rests the bustling town of Thirsk. The charming town is decorated with striking Georgian buildings and a quaint...

Prices from £105 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.234693, -1.456594

"The Feed Room" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Burneston is a quaint village resting in North Yorkshire, lying centrally between Yorkshire Dales National Park and North York Moors National Park. Although a rural village, there are a range of amenities to take advantage of whilst visiting,...

Prices from £124 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.232600, -1.334900

"House in North Yorkshire" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. This wonderfully equipped house offers a very sociable lounge, great for family gatherings to offer a home from home and provides a great base to explore Yorkshires Herriot country. Located just a short walk from the traditional Yorkshire...

Prices from £201 per night

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54.244600, -1.470900

"House in North Yorkshire" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. Conveniently situated behind the local pub, this beautiful property enjoys an enviable location in the pretty village of Pickhill. With stunning views over the surrounding countryside, you can visit Cow Corner, just a short walk away, and...

Prices from £359 per night

8  |   4  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.234693, -1.456594

"The Tack Room" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage 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 £120 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.231600, -1.472700

"Bungalow in North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. This property is situated in the village of Sinderby in North Yorkshire, just a short drive from the cathedral city of Ripon. This attractive town is not only home to the magnificent cathedral, but also is home to a range of interesting sights...

Prices from £138 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.242690, -1.242171

"Gormire Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. On the fringes of the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the town of Thirsk is well-placed for discovering the magnificent Yorkshire countryside. Thirsk offers a market place, a Norman...

Prices from £138 per night

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54.201400, -1.268600

"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. This characterful cottage dating back to 1825 lies in the peaceful hamlet of Little Thirkleby. There is a variety of beautiful walks available right on your doorstep. The traditional market town of Thirsk is just over 4 miles away, where you ll...

Prices from £157 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.333205, -1.307104

"Ghyll Crest" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in North Yorkshire. Osmotherley is a picturesque North Yorkshire conservation village, with grass and tree lined streets set on a small hillside on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park, nestling between the Cleveland Hills to the east and the...

Prices from £665 per night

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54.183330, -1.350000

"Jasmine Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in North Yorkshire. Dalton is a pretty, tranquil village situated seven miles north of Richmond in North Yorkshire, perfectly nestled between the two national parks of the Yorkshire Dales and the Yorkshire Moors. Visit the many nearby market towns of Richmond and...

Prices from £235 per night

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54.307768, -1.349040

"Apple Tree Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Northallerton is a market town lying in the Vale of Mowbray, made up of four wards it has been a settlement since Roman times. Its High Street is home to a busy shopping centre, independent shops, cafes and pubs with a market taking place every...

Prices from £120 per night

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54.297835, -1.344789

"The Barn @ Ivy House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Northallerton is a County town and administrative centre of North Yorkshire, located at the foot of a ridge dividing two river basin areas, the Wiske and the Cod Beck, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the Vale of York,...

Prices from £205 per night

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54.231600, -1.472700

"Barn in North Yorkshire" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. This property is located in the village of Sinderby in North Yorkshire, seven miles from the traditional market town of Thirsk. This attractive town with its cobbled square is a lovely place to spend an afternoon wandering around the shops, or...

Prices from £236 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.241096, -1.254011

"Calf House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The town of Thirsk is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east. The town offers a quaint market place, Georgian buildings, a Norman church, shops, pubs, restaurants, a...

Prices from £112 per night

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54.170420, -1.435810

"The Bay Horse Country Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £70 per night

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54.255450, -1.284290

"The Carpenters Arms" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £228 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


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: