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North Yorkshire and the Vale of Pickering is jam packed with places to visit and things to do and see all year round.Β  Whether you like visiting historic ancient monuments, stately country homes or spending time wandering along a beach or doing a spot of crafting on a rainy day there will be something for everyone when you visit our self catering holiday cottages in the Vale of Pickering.

From our cottages, the City of York is less than hour away.Β  The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is close by, with stations throughout the National Park for you to park up at and jump on a train – why not go to Pickering and make a day of it and get the train there all the way to the seaside town of Whitby?Β  For the green fingered amongst you visiting North Yorkshire there are many formal gardens for you to visit including Wolds Way Lavender, Scampston Hall and Jackson’s Wold Garden (all have tea rooms too!). If you are feeling adventurous, you can go on one of the many mountain biking trails in the nearby Dalby Forest or you can Go-Ape and go on a high wire course in the tree tops of Dalby Forest?

Don’t forget that you can download our guide “The Insider’s Guide to North Yorkshire – 10 things to do in North Yorkshire” – its our handy guide to get the creative juices flowing to help you plan your next holiday in North Yorkshire.

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Nickson’s Yorkshire Deli

Nickson’s Yorkshire Deli

We’re 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...

A Walk to Upper Thomason Foss near Goathland

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

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, 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...

Picnic at Alfred’s Cave in Chafer Wood

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

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

Fossil Hunting in Robin Hoods Bay

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...

Tortoise Trail at Cliff House Holiday Cottages

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 Walk to The Grapes in Ebberston

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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