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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...
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...
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......
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...
At any time of year a walk out to Jerry Noddle in Dalby Forest (aka the Great Yorkshire Forest) is a nice relaxing and gentle walk. A circular walk from Bickley Gate Car Park takes you along forestry access roads to the promontory of Jerry Noddle which sounds like the...
On the 5th of April their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Talbot Yard in Malton. Having already had The Hairy Bikers visit, Talbot Yard in nearby Malton, has growing reputation as the place to go to to get high quality locally made produce. The...
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...
Made in Ebberston Since moving to our home in Ebberston despite lockdown, we’ve been able to meet so many other people who call Ebberston home. Many of those people are fantastic crafters and artisanal makers. To celebrate Ebberston and its makers, we’ve created a...
North Yorkshire Water Park We visited the nearby North Yorkshire Water Park to have a go on their zip line, which was quite fun ???? The Water Park also offers a range of other activities to make a day of it, from climbing on the climbing wall, paddle boarding, wake...
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...
Went for a short (6 kilometres) easy walk along forest roads out to Jerry Noddle (yes it is a place but does sound like a band member from Slade!) from Bickley Gate Car Park (Grid reference - SE 91079 91035)- our nearest car park in Dalby Forest. You can get to...
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Exploring the Wintringham Circular Walk: A Journey Through Art, History, and Nature The Wintringham Circular Walk in North Yorkshire offers a rich tapestry of experiences, blending contemporary art, historic villages, and the serene beauty of English landscapes....
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...
The Smugglers’ Tunnel of Robin Hood’s Bay: A Hidden Piece of History Nestled along the scenic Yorkshire Coast, Robin Hood’s Bay is a picturesque village that tells a fascinating story of seafaring history, with a particularly intriguing chapter devoted to smuggling....
