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World Curlew Day – A Favourite Bird of the Moors The 21st of April is World Curlew Day, a time to recognise and reflect on one of the most distinctive and, increasingly, vulnerable birds in the UK. If you’ve spent time on the North York Moors in spring or early...
Behind the Scenes at Cliff House Holiday Cottages: Hosting a North York Moors Photo Shoot At Cliff House Holiday Cottages, we’ve always celebrated our stunning location on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, an area rich in natural beauty, history, and...
Exploring the Yorkshire Wolds with Dan and Helen – A Journey Through History, Nature, and Hidden Gems In Episode 6 of Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen,( you can find here their Yorkshire Coast episode and their Yorkshire Moors episode) the duo ventures...
Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen - North York Moors In Episode 3 of "Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen," the journey takes us through the stunning North York Moors National Park, showcasing some of the region's most captivating spots. The...
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...
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...
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...
Went for a walk last week to Blakey Topping and the stone circle (what's left of it) that lies at the foot of it. A relatively easy 7km, that like many walks for us starts at the Saltergate Car Park just above the Hole of Horcum. Having achieved the stone circle we...
Jess Power from Married At First Sight Australia has recently moved to Manchester and this is her UK bucket list... what would be your North Yorkshire Bucket list? This would be our Cliff House bucket list… Ice Cream Sundae at the Harbour Bar in Scarborough A...
On the 8th of December 2020 the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks were designated as International Dark Sky Reserves, joining an exclusive global family of Dark Sky Places. The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are home to some of the darkest...
If you're considering relocating to Yorkshire as a part of your own personal escape to the country, why not consider staying with us at Cliff House? We are well located, situated in the Vale of Pickering between the North York Moors to the North, the Yorkshire Wolds...
Interesting piece from the BBC on the reintroduction of beavers to North Yorkshire near Pickering - not too far away from where we are. Beavers help slow water down when it floods, helping reducing the impact down stream. Follow the link below to find out more....
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The British Gravel Cycling Championships are set to return to Dalby Forest this September, promising an exciting weekend of racing and camaraderie in the heart of North Yorkshire. Whether you’re gearing up to compete or simply want to soak up the atmosphere as a...
A Short(ish) Walk from Goathland – Curlews, Cuckoos & Wild Swimming There’s something grounding about heading out early with no particular goal beyond a good walk, a few birdsong encounters, and the promise of a quiet pint. On Saturday, Alastair laced up his boots...
🐦 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...