Last week we took a trip to Hull. Now Hull is a long way from anywhere being as its just on the eastern edge of the East Riding of Yorkshire, but...hear us out - it is fantastic place to visit. With a thriving pub, cafe and restaurant scene near the marina to a...
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Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes
First it was the Hairy Bikers, now its Robson Green! Robson Green's Weekend Escapes - you may have missed it lurking in the schedules of BBC 2. But there is a very gentle and entertaining programme with Robson Green (of Solider Soldier fame (amongst other things))...
Christmas and New Year at Cliff House
It is never to early to think about booking your Christmas or New Year get away. We've just updated our website with our prices for the 2023 festive season. Choose between 4 days away at Christmas or 3 days at New Year. For 2023 we've introduced a pre-Christmas get...
Bird Watching and Photography with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Back in early December Alastair joined Steve from Yorkshire Coast Nature for a bird watching photography workshop. Whilst the weather wasn't great and the birds proved elusive, Steve's knowledge of birds, their habits and their behaviours easily filled the hours....
Ryedale Tour de Abbey
Ryedale Tour de Abbey We went on an impromptu tour around Ryedale today visiting its great Abbey's and Priory. Before any great trip, one must first get sustenance, so we first headed to the market town of Helmsley where we had breakfast at Mannions of Helmsley. Can't...
A visit to Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is one of the many monastic ruins that are short drive away from Cliff House Holiday Cottages. Founded by monks who had a tough start on their journey - left to found a new abbey, founded new abbey, ransacked by the Scots, returned to parent Abbey, not...
Made in Ebberston
Made in Ebberston Since moving to our home in Ebberston despite lockdown, we’ve been able to meet so many other people who call Ebberston home. Many of those people are fantastic crafters and artisanal makers. To celebrate Ebberston and its makers, we’ve created a...
Clyvedon Castle and Clyvedon (aka Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe)
Clyvedon and the land of Bridgerton On Sunday we went for a walk around the Castle Howard Estate. Many of you will probably recognise Castle Howard as Clyvedon Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Hastings in the Netflix series “Bridgerton”. First, we...
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Pub Walk
North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Levisham Pub Walk There's nothing better than a walk that involves a stop at a pub. We went out for a 10 mile hike from nearby Saltergate over to Newton Dale to see the trains running on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. After...
Circular walk to Lastingham from Hutton-le-Hole
To Lastingham! We went on a lovely 6 mile circular walk that took in the area around Hutton-le-Hole in the North York Moors National Park. Starting in Hutton-Le Hole we headed to the small and very picturesque village of Lastingham, which dates back to at least the...
North Yorkshire Water Park
North Yorkshire Water Park We visited the nearby North Yorkshire Water Park to have a go on their zip line, which was quite fun ???? The Water Park also offers a range of other activities to make a day of it, from climbing on the climbing wall, paddle boarding, wake...
Ryedale Folk Museum
Ryedale Folk Museum On Good Friday we visited the Ryedale Folk Museum in the picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole. The museum hosts a fantastic collection of relocated and preserved building from around the district of Ryedale. From re-creations of cobblers...
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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...
A walk to Jerry Noddle in Dalby Forest
At any time of year a walk out to Jerry Noddle in Dalby Forest (aka the Great Yorkshire Forest) is a nice relaxing and gentle walk. A circular walk from Bickley Gate Car Park takes you along forestry access roads to the promontory of Jerry Noddle which sounds like the...
A stroll along Filey Bay
A short drive from our cottages at Cliff House Holiday Cottages takes you to Hunmanby Gap, and from there out on to Filey Bay - a massive expanse of sand which is dog friendly (save for the beach immediately in front of Filey town) stretching from Filey Rigg all the...