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Thornwick Bay: A Hidden Gem on the Yorkshire Coast
Following a tip off from one of our guests we headed out this morning to Thornwick Bay near Flamborough Head to see the puffins. Thornwick Bay: A Hidden Gem on the Yorkshire Coast Nestled between the towering cliffs of Flamborough Head, Thornwick Bay is a must-visit...
Nickson’s Yorkshire Deli
Weβre always excited to discover new places and support local businesses, especially those that celebrate the best of what Yorkshire has to offer. Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of visiting the newly openedΒ Nickson's Yorkshire Deli in the charming market town of...
Eden Camp : Second World War Museum in North Yorkshire
Eden Camp : Second World War Museum in North Yorkshire Eden Camp, near Pickering in North Yorkshire is a must-visit for anyone interested in World War II history. Situated on the original site of a former prisoner of war camp, Eden Camp offers a unique and immersive...
A Walk to Upper Thomason Foss near Goathland
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...
A Walk to Thomason Foss Waterfalls
Starting your journey from the picturesque hamlet of Beck Hole, nestled within the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, youβll embark on a scenic 500-meter walk to discover the enchanting waterfall known as Thomason Foss. This hidden gem is a must-visit for...
The Flower Belt near Helmsley
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...
Picnic at Alfred’s Cave in Chafer Wood
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
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.Β Look up and...
Fossil Hunting in Robin Hoods Bay
Step in to Yorkshireβs Jurassic past and visit Robin Hoodβs Bay on the Yorkshire Coast and go on a fossil hunt! Robin Hoodβs 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...
A walk to the Blacksmiths Arms in Lastingham
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...
Tortoise Trail at Cliff House Holiday Cottages
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......
A Day Trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby
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...
A Walk to The Grapes in Ebberston
Our nearest pub is The Grapes, and offers a great selection of beers and food and is super dog friendly.Β The Grapes in our village of Ebberston is just a three minute walk away from our cottages here at Cliff House, but if you fancy earning your pint you can go on a...
Late May Malton Food Lover’s Festival
Over three days at the end of May, Malton hosted one of its Food Lover's Festivals.Β Three days of talks by cooks, demonstrations and of course food.Β We've made a small Instagram reel of our visit, click and have a look. View this post on Instagram A...
Bluebells and Garlic Walk
Last weekend with the first of the good weather we ventured out to a spot about 25 minutes away from our cottages at Cliff House Holiday Cottages to look for Bluebells and Garlic, and we were not disappointed, as the bluebells and garlic looked amazing!...
A Day Out in York
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.Β 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...
Snowdrops at Cliff House
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.Β Every year the snowdrops come to the gardens at Cliff House Holiday Cottages and every year they never cease to...
A visit to Staithes
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...