A short drive from our cottages at Cliff House Holiday Cottages takes you to Hunmanby Gap, and from there out on to Filey Bay - a massive expanse of sand which is dog friendly (save for the beach immediately in front of Filey town) stretching from Filey Rigg all the...
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Boxing Day in Scarborough
Boxing Day is always a great day to visit the seaside town of Scarborough. Scarborough is a 20 minute drive from our self catering cottages at Cliff House, so makes a great place to visit with only a short drive, whether thats for a walk along the prom, or to grab...
Stars and S’mores at Cliff House
Stars and S'mores at Cliff House Holiday Cottages Join us this February Half Term for open fires under the stars eating s'mores and drinking hot chocolate to celebrate the North York Moors National Park Dark Skies Festival. With every booking received for a stay with...
Dark Skies at Cliff House
At Cliff House Holiday Cottages, we are right on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, one of the few (21) designated International Dark Skies Reserves in the world. Which means we are one of the best places in the country to see stars, because of the low...
How to make the most of your North Yorkshire Moors Railway Annual Pass
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, always a popular day out for guests at Cliff House Holiday Cottages, in 2023 introduced an Annual Pass for Adults travelling on their heritage railway. Only £3 more than previous years adult return journeys from Pickering to Whitby,...
Helmsley Walled Garden
Rediscover Tranquillity: Exploring Helmsley Walled Garden Nestled within the charming market town of Helmsley, Yorkshire, lies a hidden gem that enchants visitors with its beauty and serenity: Helmsley Walled Garden. Steeped in history and bursting with vibrant...
The Hanging Stones
Spent a fantastic day with friends exploring an installation by the artist Andy Goldsworthy called The Hanging Stones (https://hangingstones.org/introduction/). Its a planned series of 10 installations housed in rebuilt barns on a 6 mile walk through North Dale near...
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A stay at Cliff House Holiday Cottages would not be complete without a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of the UK's most iconic heritage railways. This magnificent railway line runs through the stunning North York Moors National Park, offering visitors...
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...
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...
Holiday Inspiration for Solo Travellers
Holiday Inspiration for Solo Travellers Ryedale has been voted on of the best places for the solo traveller to visit. Here’s our holiday inspiration of things to as solo traveller when visiting Ryedale (and of course staying with us at Cliff House Holiday Cottages!)...
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...
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Visit Castle Howard, Bridgerton’s Clyvedon Castle, from Cliff House
Visit Castle Howard, Bridgerton’s Clyvedon Castle, from Cliff House With Season 4 of Bridgerton about to drop on Netflix, attention is once again turning to the grand locations that bring Regency London and its surrounding estates to life. One of the most recognisable...
Pickering 1940s Weekend Accommodation | Stay Near Pickering at Cliff House
Operation Pickering 1940s Weekend: Your Base Is Confirmed Transmission begins. Orders are now confirmed. The Pickering 1940s Weekend will take place from 9 to 11 October 2026, bringing one of North Yorkshire’s most immersive heritage events back to the town of...
Christmas and New Year at Cliff House Holiday Cottages 2026
Christmas and New Year at Cliff House Holiday Cottages We have recently updated our Christmas and New Year page at Cliff House Holiday Cottages, so it felt like a good opportunity to explain what a winter stay here is actually like and who it tends to suit. Cliff...



