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A Perfect Sunday in the North York Moors: Breakfast at Lockton Tearooms and a Scenic Walk through Newton Dale There’s something truly magical about spending a Sunday morning in the heart of the North York Moors, where time slows down and the beauty of the landscape...
Sledmere House and Gardens is a quintessential English country estate, and it's the perfect place to experience the joys of spring. Just 13 miles from Cliff House, Sledmere House offers a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with adorable lambs during...
Exploring Robin Hood’s Bay: A Perfect Day Trip from Cliff House Holiday Cottages At Cliff House Holiday Cottages, we’re always eager to recommend hidden gems and local treasures to our guests, and one of our absolute favourites is Robin Hood’s Bay. Though we don’t get...
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...
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...
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...
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......
Our nearest pub is The Grapes, and offers a great selection of beers and food and is super dog friendly. 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...
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!...
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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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...
In 1626, a natural spring discovered on the cliffs above the South Bay set a new direction for leisure in Britain. What followed saw Scarborough and Scarborough Spa recognised as the country’s first seaside holiday destination and, over time, the blueprint for the...
Keeping It Local – How Every Tenner Counts We had a wander around Malton yesterday — always a favourite trip for a mix of good food, friendly faces, and proper Yorkshire character. This time we noticed something special: Malton and Norton are taking part in the...