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...
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Thornwick Bay: A Hidden Gem on the Yorkshire Coast
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...
A Walk Down Netherby Dale
This walk is about 3km long and can take between 1 to 2 hours depending on your pace and how many stops you make. Please note that some sections are difficult under foot, specifically very muddy and in places the path is unstable/rocky under foot. Given it is a dale,...
Electric Vehicle Charging Point at Cliff House Holiday Cottages
Following our installation of solar panels, we are now pleased to announce that we have just installed an electric vehicle charging point at our cottages. Guests staying in Orchard House, Apple Cottage or The Pear Loft (and if they have a long enough cable) will be...
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...
Birdwatching in Wishing Well Wood
We have just added some new bird feeders in to Wishing Well Wood. Set up so that from the comfort of a bench overlooking our big pond you can quietly watch the visitors that come to the feeding station. Over the course of an hour we watched, Great Tits, Willow Tits...
Holiday Cottages with a Conscience
At Cliff House we try to be as environmentally and as socially responsible as possible. Whether that is by trying to use local trades people when renovating our own home and our cottages, supporting local crafts people (more on that very soon!) or by trying to source...
Chafer Wood and Kirk Dale
Chafer Wood and Kirk Dale - an easy 6km circular walk starting from Cliff House Holiday Cottages This walk is for a summer's afternoon after Sunday lunch to walk it off or in the winter before coming home to a piping hot stew. This walk through Chafer Wood and Kirk...
A Walk Through the Land of Iron and Rosedale
The Land of Iron - a 10km circular walk starting in the historic village of Rosedale Abbey in North Yorkshire This walk is relatively flat save for the middle section where there is a sharp 150m lung busting pull up on to the top of the valley and the disused...
A Walk Through Thornton Dale
This circular walk is about 6km long and can take between 1.5hrs to 2 hours depending on your pace and how many stops you make (or more if you take your cameras with you). This walk is entirely on the flat with little if no height gain. It is on well prepared paths...
Walking in Yorkshire
Went for a circular walk on a very windy Thursday last week near the medieval village of Wharram Percy. Taking in the heads of a number of Dales in the Yorkshire Wolds as well as ruins of the village itself. Yorkshire is a great place for walking, whether its long...
Safe Travels
Probably by the time I hit send on this things will have changed again regarding the situation over lock down and accommodation providers. We have adopted the Safe Travels guidelines put forth by the World Travel and Tourism Council on providing hospitality in a...
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The Hairy Bikers Go North
The Hairy Bikers Go North: A Culinary Adventure through Yorkshire If you're a fan of the Hairy Bikers, you may have caught their series, Hairy Bikers Go North, where the popular cooking duo, Si King and the late Dave Myers, took viewers on a culinary journey through...
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...