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When we were first looking at Cliff House, we did a survey that had quite a far reach in terms of the numbers of people that kindly responded. As a part of that survey we asked what people look for when searching for a holiday cottage to rent. Some of the results we...
Calling all lovers of nature! Today we have installing the first of our magnifying posts in the garden next to where we will be installing our new play equipment. The posts have a great magnifying glass in the top allowing kids of all ages to see the world up close...
A bit of exciting news. You can now book with more confidence when staying at Cliff House. Before we even took over Cliff House we had been considering a special type of newly introduced insurance that allows us to offer possibly one of the most flexible cancellation...
It's Earth Day today. Here at our home in North Yorkshire we are trying to do our little bit for the environment. These aren't drastic changes, but they are small changes that will hopefully add up to something bigger. Washing up liquid - we have started to buy in...
One of the many things that attracted us to Cliff House Holiday Cottages was the Orangery, so much so, we've made it our logo. It is a rather fine 20 odd year old structure just full of potential that hadn't been realised. On one side is the greenhouse bit that has...
As we are now in "lockdown" with no guests for the foreseeable, we thought it would be an opportunity to get tradesmen to make good our new home and make improvements as well - of course they are in lock down too and in isolation themselves! I guess we didn't think...
Not the best of weeks to be taking over a business with Covid-19 landing on these shores. We are still open, with our 2 acres of grounds and easy access to the North York Moors and Dalby Forest. However, with COVID-19 we are taking all reasonable precautions to ensure...
The 2020 Books by the Beach 2020 literature festival will take place in nearby Scarborough from the Friday 24 April through to Sunday 26 April 2020. From the press release... "2020 brings a feast of personal stories from a life-saving paramedic to a lone hiker whose...
The Pickering War Weekend/Railway at War is set for the weekend of the 9th to the 11th of October. This annual event centred around the North York Moors Railway in Pickering turns the clock back to the 1940's of World War Two, with re-enactments, parades and tea...
Interesting piece from the BBC on the reintroduction of beavers to North Yorkshire near Pickering - not too far away from where we are. Beavers help slow water down when it floods, helping reducing the impact down stream. Follow the link below to find out more....
With Will Young and James Morrison set to play in nearby Dalby Forest on Saturday the 27th June, Forestry England have announced that the Leeds band The Kaiser Chiefs are going to play the same woodland venue on Friday the 26th of June. Tickets go on sale on Friday...
The community “Fish and Ships Festival” returns to Whitby on the 16th and 17th of May 2020 – celebrating the Yorkshire Coast’s maritime heritage.
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🌊 Exploring Port Mulgrave – A Walk Through History and Tides We took the opportunity recently to explore Port Mulgrave, just along the coast from Staithes. Starting from the car park at the top of Staithes, we followed the Cleveland Way before branching off onto the...
A Private Chef Experience in Our Orangery At Cliff House Holiday Cottages, we love helping our guests create special memories, and today was no exception. Our Orangery—a space that’s at the heart of our gardens—became the setting for a truly unique birthday...
Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes – A North Yorkshire Adventure Near Cliff House In Episode 6 of Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes featuring Rosie Jones, the journey takes a refreshing turn through some of Yorkshire’s most inviting destinations – all within a short drive...