A stone Celtic cross at a high point overlooking the North York Moors.

Find Your Favourite North York Moors Holiday Cottage

 

The North York Moors: Yorkshire's Wild and Wonderful Escape

The North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire can be remote and desolate but offers visitors a wild and wonderful escape from the bustle of city life. Stay for a weekend in winter in stoutly built and snug holiday cottages in the North York Moors or, in summer, a converted East Coast fisherman's cottage in picturesque Staithes or Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The North York Moors are full of green fields grazed by hardy sheep and cattle and patchworked with dry stone walls. The moors cover 44,000 acres of bleak but beguiling moorland, England and Wales's largest expanse of heather moorland. But there's more to tempt visitors wishing to enjoy the natural beauty of this rugged Yorkshire landscape: Lush green river valleys, tall cliffs and quaint fishing villages from Saltburn in the north to Scalby near Scarborough in the south and from the hills at Cleveland to the coast at Whitby.

Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Granary Cottage is a stone-built holiday cottage in Staintondale that treats guests to blissful rural charm within the North York Moors National Park. The pet-friendly coastal cottage houses contemporary features, peace and tranquillity and stunning ocean views from its spacious gardens.

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A stoine-built cottage overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
2

From the delightful hamlet of Cleatlam in North Yorkshire, a stay at The Wood offers families and groups up to six comfortable accommodation from which to explore the region from a countryside cottage that features an attractive brick fireplace, exposed beams, and slate flooring.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Sterling House is the perfect place to bring your family to the North Yorkshire coast for seaside holidays. With four bedrooms and two baths, you will be at home in this large holiday cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, just minutes from the North Yorkshire coast.

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3-storey exterior of a Whitby holiday home with a garage on the ground floor
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

The Shipwrights sits by the River Esk just a few moments from the beautiful beaches of Whitby. This large seaside holiday cottage in North Yorkshire is situated among Whitby's attractions and catches the sea breeze in its charming garden—a perfect location to explore the North York Moors and Coast.

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Exterior of a North Yorkshire holiday cottage overlooking a lawn lined by trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Heather Cottage is a lovely and modern mid-terrace cottage located in the picturesque village of Gillamoor in Yorkshire. This charming cottage features beautiful exposed beams, a cosy wood-burning stove, a colourful and well-furnished garden, spacious open-plan areas, all the modern amenities needed for a comfortable stay, and easy access to breathtaking vistas.

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Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Wheelhouse Cottage is an authentic Yorkshire cottage near Pickering. It has a four-poster bed, beamed ceilings, and a traditional fireplace. The award-winning property at Keld Head Cottages boasts a stone façade, beautiful views, extensive gardens, and children's indoor and outdoor play areas.

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Barn conversions overlook a courtyard with a central flower bed
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Granary is a charming, detached cottage located in the rural area of Keld Head Cottages, near Pickering in Yorkshire. This award-winning farm cottage features an open fire and beautiful exposed beams, creating a warm and cosy ambience. The cottage also offers large, stunning gardens with indoor and outdoor play areas, perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The beautiful views surrounding the cottage are sure to help you unwind and enjoy a peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Exterior and patio of a single-storey, wooden eco-lodge surrounded by trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
1

Once a barn in a beautiful rural location, The Kingfisher’s Nest has been lovingly converted to create an idyllic one-bedroom waterside holiday cottage on the banks of Cowesby Beck in North Yorkshire. It is nicely located for exploring the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. This luxury cottage sleeps 4 in one double bedroom plus a sofa bed.

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North Yorkshire barn conversion surrounded by a lawn, trees and mature shrubs
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Hayloft successfully combines old-world charm with vibrant colours in a charming stone-built detached barn conversion in the village of Lastingham. The 18th-century romantic holiday cottage in North Yorkshire boasts a stylish open-plan living area with character and an open fire. The Cottage is nicely situated for walking holidays on the North York Moors.

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The best time to view the purple heather on The Moors is in late summer and autumn when it is in full bloom, covering the Moors with a spectacular carpet of rich colour. Get out of the car and enjoy the views while riding at a more sedate and relaxing pace on the North York Moors Railway from Pickering to Grosmont. Enjoy a 'Beck Hole Butty' at one of Britain's smallest pubs, the Birch Hall, in the pretty little moorland hamlet of Beck Hole.

The North York Moors offer a stunning canvas all year round with its constantly changing scenery and a wonderful variety of wooded valleys and grassy hills. Cyclists and walkers can share the Cinder Trail, a 21-mile trail that follows the old railway line from Whitby to Scarborough and offers spectacular sea views. It is a fascinating place to visit at any time of year.

Experience the North York Moors by staying in traditional holiday cottages and living the moorland life. Book holiday cottages in Goathland, the location for the TV series Heartbeat and the tallest waterfall on the North York Moors. To combine a coastal holiday with moorland exploration, seek a fully restored quaint fisherman's cottage in Whitby.