The route of the Tour de Yorkshire cycling road race has been announced. With Stage One of le Tour starting on Thursday the 30th of April 2020 in Beverley and finishing 176km away in Redcar in the far north of the county. The route will take competitors along the...
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New Flamingo Land Roller Coaster for 2020
Nearby Flamingo Land theme park has teased visitors to its Facebook page with a photograph of its latest roller coaster that is currently under construction. The yet to be named ride, is planned to open for the start of the 2020 season at the popular North Yorkshire...
Dracula and Whitby
In the UK, the BBC’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” is just the most recent in a long line of TV programmes either filmed or set in or around North Yorkshire (and of course our self catering holiday cottages in the Vale of Pickering). “Emmerdale”, a soap...
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Malton at the Weekend
A brief article all about Malton and its fabulous food! The Weekender If you're thinking of visiting Malton to experience its foodie delights, why not stay with us? We are only 20 minutes away and offer a good central location for visiting the best of the Yorkshire...
The Worst or Best Kept Secret
Secrets? What Secrets? Depending on who you know, this may be the worst (Alastair) or the best (Jacqueline) kept secret that we have. Since about May of 2019 we have been in the process of buying a self-catering cottage business in North Yorkshire between Pickering...
Whitby Abbey at Night
Couldn't resist proping the camera on top of a woolly hat (to keep it stable) on the wall and taking this photograph of Whitby Abbey lit up at night. Around Halloween the Abbey is lit up and is open to visitors - for more informaiton visit the English Heritage...
James Morrison and Will Young play Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest, is very near our holiday cottages - in fact its only five miles away if you cycle! Aside from being a great place for mountain biking, Dalby Forest also plays host to a number of concerts throughout the summer months at its concert grounds in the middle...
Photography Workshops on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running a series of photography workshops in 2020. Why not stay with us, we offer a warm welcome and an excellent base for exploring the rest of Yorkshire with your camera.
Scarborough Gold Wing Light Parade 2020
The annual charity Scarborough Gold Wing Light Parade and Firework display will be held on Saturday the 12th of September 2020. The all day event, which finishes with a fireworks display on the beach at South Bay in Scarborough, is organised entirely by volunteers to...
Yorkshire Mountain Bike Marathon
Hosted entirely on the private Birdsall Estate, the Yorkshire Mountain Bike Marathon is organised by the Birdsall Estate and the Northern Ride bicycle shop in Malton. This offroad mountain biking event is run for one day a year (in 2020 on the 7th of June) and is a...
Yorkshire Tea – the number 1 tea in the UK
According to the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Tea, has become the number 1 tea in the UK - congratulations! Not only is it the number one tea in the UK, but it is made by local company Taylors of Harrogate who have really strong community, environment and sustainability...
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10 Mile Circular Walk from Cliff House Holiday Cottages
A 10-Mile Adventure: Discover the Legends and Landscapes Around Cliff House Holiday Cottages If you’re looking for a walk that combines stunning scenery, local history, and a rewarding end, look no further! Starting and finishing right here at Cliff House Holiday...
Cliff House Holiday Cottages Featured in the North York Moors National Park Video
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