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.
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.
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 charming self-catering cottage is in the village of Wass, within walking distance of the 17th-Century Stapylton Arms pub and close to the market towns of Thirsk and Helmsley. It is in the south-west corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and especially popular with walkers who appreciate its proximity to beautiful footpaths. The dog-friendly cottage has three bedrooms and can sleep up to six people, with a large garden and fantastic views.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"Woodside Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in North Yorkshire. Thirsk is a small market town and civil parish resting in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England, close to the North York Moors National Park. Hosting a range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all of your amenities....
"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...
"The Carpenters Arms" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"The Poplars Rooms & Cottages" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"High Paradise Farm" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"The Three Tuns Hotel Wetherspoon" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Linden Tree Holiday Apartments" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Fourways Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Morndyke" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"The Byre" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"The Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Herriot's Nook" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Regent House" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Sutton Hall Resort" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Meadow View Lodge at Hollin Barn Lodge park Thirsk,North Yorks" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Jasmine Cottage, Thirsk" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Newsham Grange Farm" is a 3 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Railway Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Blackthorn Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.
"Woodside Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire.
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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: