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🚢 Guns, Boats and Brass Bands: Peasholm Park's Naval Battle in Scarborough Not far from the peaceful gardens of Cliff House Holiday Cottages is a rather different sort of spectacle — one of mini warships, and occasional loud explosions. It’s called Naval Warfare and...
Steam, Smoke and the Sound of the Moors: Tornado Returns to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Today, Alastair took a short drive out from Cliff House Holiday Cottages to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to try and catch a glimpse of one of the UK’s most beloved...
Discovering Yorkshire's Horticultural Treasures with Monty Don's British Gardens Episode 4 of Monty Don’s British Gardens takes viewers on a journey through Yorkshire and beyond, highlighting the rich variety of gardens, traditions, and landscapes that make this...
Monty Don's British Gardens is a new series airing on BBC Two, Fridays at 8 pm, where renowned horticulturist Monty Don explores the rich tapestry of gardens across the UK, delving into their cultural significance and historical roots. This Friday, 17th January, the...
February Half-Term Escape to the North York Moors While February half-term is often overlooked, it’s one of the most magical times to visit the North York Moors National Park. With fewer crowds, crisp winter days, and the chance to connect as a family, a half-term...
Experiencing the Northern Lights in Yorkshire: Dark Skies at Cliff House Holiday Cottages There’s something truly magical about looking up at a night sky filled with stars. Here at Cliff House Holiday Cottages, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, we’re...
The Abbey Inn at Byland – Home to the UK’s Best Sunday Roast A Sunday Roast to Remember For many, the Sunday roast is a time-honoured tradition—a comforting meal shared with family and friends. Now, imagine having that tradition elevated to award-winning standards....
Sustainability at Cliff House Holiday Cottages: New Loft Insulation and Our Ongoing Commitment to Eco-Friendly Tourism At Cliff House Holiday Cottages, we believe in providing our guests with a relaxing, enjoyable stay in the heart of North Yorkshire while also caring...
Exploring the Yorkshire Wolds with Dan and Helen – A Journey Through History, Nature, and Hidden Gems In Episode 6 of Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen,( you can find here their Yorkshire Coast episode and their Yorkshire Moors episode) the duo ventures...
A Scenic Walk from Saltergate Car Park to Skelton Tower and Beyond One of the most peaceful and rewarding walks in the North York Moors National Park starts at Saltergate Car Park, just a short drive from Cliff House Holiday Cottages. This circular route offers...
Abandoned Railways from Above: Exploring Scarborough and Beyond Have you found lurking in the schedules of Channel 4 the programme "Abandoned Railways from Above", a different take on the sending a celebrity to somewhere quaint programme format! 😉 Episode 3 of...
Exploring Byland Abbey in North Yorkshire: A Great Day Trip from Cliff House Holiday Cottages Byland Abbey, located in the peaceful North Yorkshire countryside, is a great place to explore if you're staying at Cliff House Holiday Cottages. Just a short drive away,...
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Nunnington Hall: A Historic House, Organic Gardens and a Relaxed Day Out in North Yorkshire When people think of North Yorkshire days out, places like Whitby, Castle Howard or the North York Moors often spring to mind first. Yet tucked away on the banks of the River...
There’s something about warm spring and summer evenings that changes the pace of the day. The big days out to the coast, the North York Moors or places like Malton and Helmsley are wonderful, but often it’s the quieter moments back at the cottages that become the...
Steam Train Diaries and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway If you have recently been watching Steam Train Diaries on Channel 4 and wondering where the railway is located, much of the series centres around the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of Britain’s best known...