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...
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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 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
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of North Yorkshire, a captivating adventure awaits you at the National Trust's Fountains Abbey. Just over 1hr and 20 minutes from our cottages across the heart of North Yorkshire.. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this majestic ruin...
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...
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...
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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Bridgerton
Bridgerton is back! With the announcement of the second season of the popular Netflix show Bridgerton, fans are already excited to dive back into the world of romance, regency, and intrigue. For those who love exploring film locations, we have great news – Bridgerton...
Discover Famous Film and TV Locations in North Yorkshire
Discover Famous Film and TV Locations in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire, with its stunning landscapes, charming villages, and historic sites, has long been a favourite film and TV location for film-makers and TV producers. From Hollywood blockbusters to beloved...
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...