Holiday Cottages in Thirsk

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. 

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.

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 log burner 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 such as the sauna & Mill Kitchen.

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.

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. 

"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...

"Sheep Cote Shepherds Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Middlesbrough. Stokesley is an attractive, elegant, historic market town which was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, with many interesting Georgian and Victorian buildings. The River Leven flows through the town and is crossed by the ancient Pack Horse...

"Ickle Pickle Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Thirsk, a bustling market town in the Yorkshire Dales and the gateway to the North York Moors National Parks on the east and the Yorkshire Dales on the west, is home to beautiful Georgian buildings, a Norman church, and a variety of great pubs,...

"Ford End Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in York. Ampleforth is a small village situated in the North York Moors National Park, home to a local shop, two pubs, takeaway and ancient houses, whilst the market town of Helmsley is just a short journey away surrounded by a host of restaurants and...

"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...

"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...

"Providence Court" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. This small, historic market town lies within the Vale of York between the City and the Hambleton Hills, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Picturesque and peaceful, it is a perfect introduction to Herriot Country. The town's...

"Pear Tree" 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...

"Pear Tree" 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...

"The Stables, Crayke Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. Easingwold is a small, historic market town situated close to the city of York. The town centre boasts a large market square surrounded by splendid Georgian buildings and there are a good selection of shops, pubs and cafes on offer. York,...

"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...

"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...

"8 Pottergate Mews" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in York. Lying in a sheltered corner of Upper Ryedale, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley is a prestigious market town with a spacious market square surrounded by houses, hotels and shops.

"The Hayloft" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in York. The village of Husthwaite is a perfect introduction to "Herriot Country", with an old Norman church, many fine old houses and an active village hall hosting many events throughout the year. The nearby White Horse of Kilburn is a prominent local...

"Virginia Cottage (4), York" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in York. Set in the charming village of Brandsby, 30 minutes from York and exuding oodles of Yorkshire charm, Virginia Cottage is a luxurious and welcoming hideaway for couples or families. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet just a short drive...

"Brook Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in York. The tranquil little village of Brandsby in the Vale of York is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounded by the Howardian Hills. Crayke with its award winning pub, Stillington with two pubs and a local shop, and the bustling...

"1 Castle Terrace" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Thame is a charming market town in Oxfordshire resting between Oxford and Aylesbury. This wonderful town is named after the River Thames which runs through it and is known for the Thame Abbey which was founded in 1137 and destroyed during the...

"Heathcliff" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 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,...

"Lawns Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in York. This lovely stone-built cottage in Sproxton offers a peaceful countryside retreat with easy access to the North York Moors. Ideal for families, it features a large garden, and nearby attractions like Helmsley and Rievaulx...

"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...

"Field Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in York. Between the villages of Helmsley and Pickering is the charming old market town of Kirkbymoorside, which is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. It is the hub for the nearby farms and villages and is a charming location...

"Lyke Wake Cottage, Northallerton" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in North Yorkshire. Upon entering this dog friendly detached cottage, you will feel instantly at home. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen boasting views towards Roseberry Topping and the Cleveland Hills, leads guests through to the delightful open-plan sitting...

"Popleys" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in York. This beautiful holiday property couldn’t be in a better location for exploring both the Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors National Park.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living...

"Virginia Cottage, York" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in York. Built in the 18th Century and renovated to a high standard, this elegant traditional stone built handsome cottage with chocolate box style appearance is perfect for a romantic escape to the country, or small families seeking to discover the...