Five Holiday Cottages in North Yorkshire

Indoor pool, gardens, and the North York Moors on your doorstep

BETWEEN THE NORTH YORK MOORS AND THE YORKSHIRE COAST

SELF CATERING HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN NORTH YORKSHIRE

A cottage to make your own

Cliff House is home to five individual self-catering holiday cottages in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, ideally placed between Pickering and Scarborough and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

Our cottages range in size, making Cliff House a good base for couples, families, friends and larger groups looking to spend time together in North Yorkshire. Each has its own character, with comfortable living spaces, well-equipped kitchens and everything you need to settle in and make the cottage your own for a few days or a longer stay.

Stay in one cottage and enjoy your own space, or bring family and friends together across several cottages. All five can be booked together for groups of up to 19 people, giving everyone their own front door while still staying in the same place.

Step outside and you are well placed for days on the North York Moors, trips to the Yorkshire coast, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from nearby Pickering, or exploring market towns and villages including Malton, Helmsley and Thornton-le-Dale.

Discover Cliff House

A stay at Cliff House is about more than the cottage itself. Set within around two acres of gardens, orchard and woodland, our North Yorkshire holiday cottages have shared spaces and facilities that give you more ways to enjoy your time here.

At the heart of Cliff House is our indoor heated swimming pool, with private swimming sessions allocated to each cottage during the day. Above the pool, the games room has pool and table tennis, with an honesty shop for a few useful extras, as well some locally produced crafts.

Outside, there is space to wander, play or just sit for a while. Explore the gardens and orchard, follow the woodland paths, visit the pond, feed the chickens and ducks, or spend time around the woodland firepit.

There is also secure cycle storage, on-site EV charging, dedicated parking for every cottage and dog-friendly accommodation for guests bringing four-legged family members.

It all means you can spend one day exploring the North York Moors or Yorkshire coast, and the next enjoying everything here at Cliff House.

North Yorkshire starts here

Cliff House is well placed for exploring some of the best of North Yorkshire, with the North York Moors, the Yorkshire coast, market towns, villages and family attractions all within easy reach.

Head towards Pickering for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, continue into the National Park for walking, cycling and wide-open moorland, or spend the day on the coast at Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay or Sandsend. Malton, Helmsley and Thornton-le-Dale are all close enough for an easy day out, with independent shops, cafés, markets and plenty of local character.

There is no shortage of choice if you prefer to stay active either, from walking straight from the village and cycling in Dalby Forest to castles, gardens, museums and heritage attractions across the area.

Whether you are planning full days out or just deciding where to go over breakfast, Cliff House gives you a central base for discovering both the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast.

Find your stay at Cliff House

Check availability across our five North Yorkshire holiday cottages and find the cottage that works best for your stay.

swimming pool
wifi available
local pub
country walks direct from the cottage
2 acres of gardens
off street parking

Facilities at Cliff House

From private swimming sessions in our indoor heated pool to gardens, woodland, EV charging and secure cycle storage, Cliff House has plenty on site to make your stay easier and more enjoyable. These are some of the facilities available to guests during their stay at our North Yorkshire holiday cottages.

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bbq barbque picnic area holiday rental self catering yorkshire yorks ebberston scarborough pickering 2 Acres of Grounds with Play equipment and tree den.
table tennis games room pool ping pongGames room with table tennis and pool
lending library of books and toysLending Library of books and toys
fire pit firepit campfire campfire woodland fire Woodland Campfire
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nespresso nesspresso coffee machine nespresso coffee machine Nespresso Coffee Machines in every cottage
electric vehicle charging point ev chargingElectric Vehicle Charging Points
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Bicycle Storagebicycle storage
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Neil
7 September 2026
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Great place to stay and loved the pool and gardens. The only downside was the water pressure for the shower.
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Sally
31 August 2026
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Lovely stay at Apple cottage! Really relaxing stay and having private use of the pool was a really plus! Comfortable bed and living room. Lots of stuff to do in the surrounding area!
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Jonathan
28 August 2026
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We really enjoyed our stay. Cottage was very homely and a lovely base to come back to after a day out. Use of the heated indoor swimming pool was a big bonus. Lots to do in the surrounding area and very near the coast. The grounds in which the cottage was located were beautifully kept and made an ideal place to relax.
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Andy
25 August 2026
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A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location, thank you! ☺Excellent property in a beautiful location! We loved the pool and the gardens in particular. The cottage was lovely and clean with fresh bread and marmalade on arrival. Jacqueline was very friendly and made us feel so welcome so thank you! :) ☹The only one downside was the water pressure in the cottage. We already knew about this from other reviews but it was really bad which was a shame. Apart from that no complaints at all, we had a great stay!
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Becky Dytor
24 August 2026
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Self catering The Pear Loft was perfect for a weeks getaway for us both. Clean, comfortable with wonderful facilities and great hosts. The swimming pool is a massive bonus, especially with private use. Very central for the Dales and the coast. We will be back.
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Carolyn
20 August 2026
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Lovely little cottage, very cosy & well equipped. Beautiful gardens with a nice walk close by. We have a little dog & there was an enclosed area outside the front door which was very useful. Pool & games room were a fabulous addition & there is a pub within a short stroll. Excellent location for the coast, Dalby Forest & the moors.
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Suzie H
11 August 2026
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We had four fabulous days in Apple Cottage. It was wonderful, the cottage is perfect for 2 and the grounds are amazing. There is a pond in the woodland area that was brilliant for watching bats in the evening. Jacqueline was lovely and had left us bread, milk, jam and homemade cookies (very yummy homemade cookies). Everything was very welcoming and relaxed and well thought out. There's a swimming pool and games room, so between that and what is in the cottages, you have everything you need for a really lovely break. I would highly recommend Cliff House cottages as a base for anything in that area of North Yorkshire, you are close to York, Malton, multiple seaside towns and several good wildlife locations, including RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Definitely hoping to go back again. Really, really enjoyed my visit. Edited to add : I went back a year later. Just as good as the first time.
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Muriel
7 August 2026
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We had a great time at Apple Cottage, convenient for Dalby Forest and the moors, North Yorkshire Moors steam railway. The pool was a bonus after a day's walk. It was a delight to walk round the beautiful gardens in the company of Pickle the cat and her mum and the very friendly chickens.Lemon drizzle cake, bread and marmalade were greatly appreciated; Jacqueline was very helpful, friendly and responsive.
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Katherine
19 July 2026
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Apple Cottage is small but perfect for our weekend retreat. It was easy to find and has a dedicated parking slot. From the front door there are a few stairs down to the kitchen and bedroom and a few stairs up to the living room and bathroom. Jacqueline showed us around the lovely grounds, all of which are available to guests, and was friendly but never intrusive. The swimming pool is a bonus and the timed slots means you always have it to yourself. Ideally placed for exploring the local area, including Dalby Forest. We had a lovely weekend and would certainly return.
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Kim
14 July 2026
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Just wow, beautiful location such pretty gardens, really quaint corner of North Yorkshire. Jacqueline was a super helpful host, lovely surprise of treats on arrival - yummy!! Cottage so clean, cute and comfortable. Swimming pool access such a bonus. Location amazing for accessing all North Yorkshire has to offer: coast, countryside & pretty villages. Local pub had friendly staff, enjoyed lovely pub grub tea. Can’t fault anything, our stay was perfect, would highly recommend and will return. We stayed in Apple Cottage which had a pretty secure small garden to enjoy reading and a morning coffee with the dog happily mooching in the dappled sunlight listening to the little brook bubbling past. Cottage is well equipped, perfect for our needs. Just lovely stay wish we’d stayed longer.
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Claire Hewitt
8 July 2026
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Jacqueline and Alastair are great hosts and very approachable and present if you need them. We were in Pear Loft and needed to be careful of the low ceilings in places as we are tall people. The facilities are great and the kitchen well equipped and the gardens peaceful. The welcome groceries were a lovely touch . The information booklet is very thorough and helpful on the area and places to visit aswell as Cliff House Holiday Cottages too . The road running along the front was really noticeable to us only on the first night and we slept well. We found the situation perfect for exploring North Yorkshire. It was helpful having electric charging on site too Thank you !
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Daniel
22 June 2026
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Overall we couldn’t believe how great this place was. Situated in a lovely place which was quiet but close enough to surrounding areas with lots of things to do. Cottage was perfect, very clean and tidy and had everything you would need. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained - great for kids or relaxing in the sun. Swimming pool was fantastic our son loved it. Games room was also a bonus with lots of toys and games. Will return in the future for sure!
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Liam
21 June 2026
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Set in a wonderful peaceful village, this place is idyllic, with a gorgeous garden and surrounding area youre surrounded by greenery.Jacqueline was very accommodating and quick to help with any questions or requests.The place itself was clean, tidy and comfortable. You can tell a-lot of love and care goes into the running of this accommodation, Would definitely recommend
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Peter
16 June 2026
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What a relaxing place to stay. It is a well thought out cottage with everything we needed. The pool was a bonus and was really clean and inviting. Designated pool times gave us relaxing swims. Jacqueline was quick to respond to messages and was most helpful. Thanks for a lovely few days.
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ANGELA SMITH
13 June 2026
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We had a lovely stay in the Granary, the cake and local bread left for us in the cottage was delicious. The accommodation is so quiet. The pool was a lovely bonus. Looking forward to returning in November to celebrate my 70th birthday with family and friends. A real gem in a lovely location.
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What our guests say

The best sense of a stay at Cliff House often comes from the people who have already been here. Recent guests have highlighted the gardens, swimming pool, thoughtful welcome, well-equipped cottages and our location for exploring North Yorkshire.

We are always grateful when guests take the time to share their experience, and even more so when they choose to return.

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