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Discover the Beauty of Upper Thomason Foss : A Scenic Autumn Walk Embark on a captivating walk that begins in the quaint village of Goathland, famously known as "Aidensfield" from the ITV series Heartbeat. Start your journey by parking in the public pay-and-display...
Starting your journey from the picturesque hamlet of Beck Hole, nestled within the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, you’ll embark on a scenic 500-meter walk to discover the enchanting waterfall known as Thomason Foss. This hidden gem is a must-visit for...
A Delightful Day at The Flower Belt: A Wildflower Wonderland Near Helmsley This past weekend, we decided to indulge in a charming countryside adventure by visiting The Flower Belt, a delightful spot just outside of Helmsley on the A170. This beautiful haven of...
Recently, for a bit of downtime, we decided to have a delightful picnic at King Alfred's Cave, a historic tower perched at the top of a hill in the nearby Chafer Wood. This scenic spot is just a 10-minute walk from our cottages, taking you through a serene woodland...
Robin Hood's Bay is a fantastic little place to visit at any time of year. Full of old world charm, the old village has a long history of smuggling. If you are brave enough you can venture up the tunnel from the beach that the local stream runs through. Look up and...
Step in to Yorkshire’s Jurassic past and visit Robin Hood’s Bay on the Yorkshire Coast and go on a fossil hunt! Robin Hood’s Bay is a fantastic seaside village steeped in history and tales of smuggling, but it is also great for a walk out along the beach and...
We love exploring, its one of the reason we moved up to this beautiful part of the world. On Friday we went on a five mile circular walk, starting in Hutton-le-Hole to one of our favourite pubs the Blacksmith's Arms in the village of Lastingham for lunch. North...
We have been busy and have created a tortoise trail in our gardens for everyone to find. The perfect way to burn off excess energy after a long trip in the car and to explore our 2 acres of gardens! Can you find all ten? Here are clues to where they all hidden......
Lots of our guests take a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. A fantastic volunteer led railway that winds through the heart of the picturesque North York Moors National Park. Depending on what service you take, you can go all the way from Pickering, just 15...
York is a city that has a long history, and is only a 45 minute drive from our cottages here at Cliff House Holiday Cottages. Making it a great place to go for a full on day out with lots for everyone in the family to see and do. If you aren't going to take the train...
The snowdrops in our gardens are just tipping past their best in our gardens, but let rewind the clock to two weeks ago when we made this little video. Every year the snowdrops come to the gardens at Cliff House Holiday Cottages and every year they never cease to...
Up and out early on Sunday for the short 51 minute drive across the North York Moors to try and catch (and photograph) the sunrise at the fishing village of Staithes on the Discover Yorkshire Coast. Staithes is a picture postcard village set at the bottom of cliffs in...
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Operation Pickering 1940s Weekend: Your Base Is Confirmed Transmission begins. Orders are now confirmed. The Pickering 1940s Weekend will take place from 9 to 11 October 2026, bringing one of North Yorkshire’s most immersive heritage events back to the town of...
Christmas and New Year at Cliff House Holiday Cottages We have recently updated our Christmas and New Year page at Cliff House Holiday Cottages, so it felt like a good opportunity to explain what a winter stay here is actually like and who it tends to suit. Cliff...
A winter beach walk from Whitby to Sandsend A stretch of coast that works in every season, the walk along the beach from Whitby to Sandsend is one we return to time and again. This time, it felt especially well suited to the days between Christmas and New Year, when...