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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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Old Bald Peg

Last Minute Offer:Thu, 25th Apr 2024 for 7 nights, £715Save £50"Thursday arrival, for 2 max sharing master bedroom, without use of second bedroom"
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

54.217548, -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

Melrose Cottage

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 7th Jun 2024 for 7 nights, £850Save £100"Roomy cottage in beautiful area of north Yorks moors, lots to visit, good walking and great food pub in village"
54.206454, -1.152889

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.

Weekly guide price:
£850 to £1200
Short breaks from £175 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

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

Preferred arrival day: Friday

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 £265 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


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 £95 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 £163 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.242247, -1.241116

"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....

Prices from £178 per night

5  |   3  |   No  |   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 £621 per night

12  |   6  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.255450, -1.284290

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

Prices from £161 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.227630, -1.377680

"The Poplars Rooms & Cottages" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £130 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.292030, -1.228450

"High Paradise Farm" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £118 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.232400, -1.341910

"The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £107 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.232350, -1.341730

"The Three Tuns Hotel Wetherspoon" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £106 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.227340, -1.378330

"Linden Tree Holiday Apartments" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £85 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.230850, -1.346090

"Fourways Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £105 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.218850, -1.420970

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

Prices from £127 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.243920, -1.208750

"The Byre" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £109 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.249140, -1.201780

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

Prices from £109 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.234410, -1.340560

"Herriot's Nook" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £130 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.231740, -1.344220

"Regent House" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £172 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.236960, -1.261400

"Sutton Hall Resort" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £160 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.232410, -1.300140

"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.

Prices from £140 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.183330, -1.350000

"Jasmine Cottage, Thirsk" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £222 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


54.257190, -1.419490

"Newsham Grange Farm" is a 3 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £220 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.230300, -1.376300

"Railway Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £110 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.307950, -1.349010

"Blackthorn Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £123 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.242250, -1.241120

"Woodside Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire.

Prices from £203 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   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: