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...
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A visit to Byland Abbey in North Yorkshire
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,...
Clyvedon Castle and Clyvedon (aka Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe)
Clyvedon and the land of Bridgerton On Sunday, we took a scenic walk around the stunning Castle Howard Estate, a must-visit for any "Bridgerton" fan! Castle Howard famously portrays Clyvedon Castle, the grand home of the Duke and Duchess of Hastings in the hit Netflix...
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 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...
Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey: A Perfect Day Trip from Cliff House Holiday Cottages If you're staying at Cliff House Holiday Cottages and looking for a memorable day out, a visit to Fountains Abbey is an absolute must. Located just over an hour's drive from our cottages, Fountains...
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
RSPB Bempton Cliffs is one of the UK's most spectacular nature reserves! Nestled on the stunning Yorkshire coast, Bempton Cliffs is a haven for nature lovers, featuring a breathtaking array of seabirds and wildlife. Seabird Paradise Bempton Cliffs is home to over...
Forge Valley and Hackness Walk
We went for the first long walk in a long time, nearly 10 miles, starting and finishing in the local village of East Ayton. We walked up Forge Valley, which was carved out by the melt waters from the last ice age and is the valley through which the River Derwent flows...
More than just Farndale for daffodils
Daffodils in North Yorkshire are not just exclusive to Farndale. If you venture a way from the honey pots of Low Mill and Farndale you can find other places, where the spread of daffodils is far greater and better than what you find in Farndale itself. Its just that...
Kids go free in 2023 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway!
New Unlimited Annual Pass New for 2023 the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has introduced an Unlimited Annual pass for travel on their services for just £40. This means that holders can return to travel on timetabled standard services at any time for a 12 month period...
Things to do in the Great Yorkshire Forest
You may have seen our "back garden" on TV recently in the "Secret Life of the Forest" on Channel 5. To say that the Great Yorkshire Forest is our back garden isn't an over statement. Turn right as you leave our cottages and in just over a mile you are in the back of...
Visit Beverley
We headed for a day trip to Beverley, which is just under an hours drive away from the cottages here at Cliff House Holiday Cottages. Beverley is a fantastic market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire (never call it East Yorkshire!). The town has a collection of many...
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A Day on Safari in the North York Moors with Yorkshire Coast Nature
🐦 A Day on Safari in the North York Moors with Yorkshire Coast Nature At Cliff House Holiday Cottages, we’re lucky to live and work in one of the most naturally rich areas in the country. And every now and then, it’s good to step outside our own gardens and see the...
Following in the Footsteps of History: A Walk Through the Battle of Byland
A Walk Through the Battle of Byland There’s something truly grounding about walking through a landscape where the past has left its mark. That sense of connection – of treading the same paths that soldiers and monarchs once marched – brings history alive in a way that...
From Compost to Cottage Garden: Growing Sustainably at Cliff House
🌱 From Compost to Cottage Garden: Growing Sustainably at Cliff House We often say you don’t need to go far to find something special here at Cliff House Holiday Cottages — and that includes what’s growing just outside our door. Over the past few months, we’ve been...