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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...
Starting your journey from the picturesque hamlet of Beck Hole, nestled within the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, you’ll embark on a scenic 500-meter walk to discover the enchanting waterfall known as Thomason Foss. This hidden gem is a must-visit for...
A Delightful Day at The Flower Belt: A Wildflower Wonderland Near Helmsley This past weekend, we decided to indulge in a charming countryside adventure by visiting The Flower Belt, a delightful spot just outside of Helmsley on the A170. This beautiful haven of...
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...
Our nearest pub is The Grapes, and offers a great selection of beers and food and is super dog friendly. The Grapes in our village of Ebberston is just a three minute walk away from our cottages here at Cliff House, but if you fancy earning your pint you can go on a...
Last weekend with the first of the good weather we ventured out to a spot about 25 minutes away from our cottages at Cliff House Holiday Cottages to look for Bluebells and Garlic, and we were not disappointed, as the bluebells and garlic looked amazing!...
The snowdrops in our gardens are just tipping past their best in our gardens, but let rewind the clock to two weeks ago when we made this little video. Every year the snowdrops come to the gardens at Cliff House Holiday Cottages and every year they never cease to...
Up and out early on Sunday for the short 51 minute drive across the North York Moors to try and catch (and photograph) the sunrise at the fishing village of Staithes on the Discover Yorkshire Coast. Staithes is a picture postcard village set at the bottom of cliffs in...
Fountains Abbey: A Perfect Day Trip from Cliff House Holiday Cottages If you're staying at Cliff House Holiday Cottages and looking for a memorable day out, a visit to Fountains Abbey is an absolute must. Located just over an hour's drive from our cottages, Fountains...
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,...
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...
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...
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A Week at Cliff House Holiday Cottages: Your 7-Day Itinerary in North Yorkshire If you’re looking for family friendly cottages Yorkshire can truly be proud of, Cliff House Holiday Cottages in Ebberston offers the perfect base. With two acres of gardens, an indoor...
📚 Book Nook at Cliff House: Underground Stories and Autumn Light Autumn at Cliff House Holiday Cottages is a time to slow down. The garden softens into russet and gold, the fire takes over from the sun as the main source of warmth, and time stretches — just enough —...
Scarborough and Whitby in the Top 10 – Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Visit A recent survey by Sykes Holiday Cottages (but we would of course encourage you to book direct to save!), shared by The Yorkshireman, has confirmed what we already knew — Scarborough and...