Find self catering and cottages with easy walking access in North Yorkshire

Blue Mountain Barn, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Scarborough sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated on the Duchy of Lancaster Estate this single-storey former field barn has been skilfully converted to a very good standard, retaining many original oak beams and trusses. Standing detached and totally secluded, it commands stunning far-reaching views to the sea and Scarborough Castle. This idyllic holiday location boasts excellent walking and cycling from the doorstep and is ideally placed to explore the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Heritage coastline. Shops and pub 1 mile.

Beamed living/dining room with Yorkshire stone floor, original trusses and Shaker-style kitchen area with Belfast sink, oak worktops and stone floor. Utility. Two double bedrooms, each with 6ft zip and link bed and TV; one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Old Reading Room, Osmotherley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Osmotherley sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the early 1900s, and formerly a reading room, this detached holiday property has been sympathetically renovated with beautiful beams, exposed stonework, stone flagged and oak floors and sumptuous furnishings and fabrics. The village of Thimbleby is on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, amidst a wealth of interesting walks and mountain bike trails through spectacular moorland. Cod Beck Reservoir nearby. Shops and pubs 1 mile.

Beamed living room/dining room with multi-fuel burner and kitchen area with electric Aga (for cooking) and wooden floor. Glass hallway. Utility. Double bedroom with 5ft 6in bed and en-suite bathroom with shower over slipper bath and toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed. Single bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top bath set in granite, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Open-tread, wrought iron, spiral staircase to first floor: Galleried double bedroom with 5ft bed.

Low Callis Granary, Pocklington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Pocklington sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Beautifully converted and restored to the E.T.C. ‘4 Star’ standard, Low Callis Granary boasts its own enclosed garden in an idyllic elevated location with spectacular scenery. It is set down a country track which passes through the woodland and fields of the farmers’ outstanding organic farm. Pocklington 4 miles. York 15 miles. Filey’s beaches 20 miles. Shops 5 miles, pub 2½ miles.

Large, beamed, open-plan living/dining room with farmhouse-style kitchen, rugs on stone-flagged floor and French door to garden and terrace. Double bedroom with antique bed and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and toilet. First floor: Dressing room with sofa-bed (for +1) leading to twin bedroom with additional TV. Bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath and toilet. All first-floor rooms have spectacular valley views and sloping ceiling.

Little Edstone Farm - Foxcover, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Pickering sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Standing amidst wonderful countryside with uninterrupted views across the North Yorkshire Moors, Little Edstone Farm is a magnificent location for a combined sea and country holiday. Secluded and tranquil, guests are free to explore the woodland and landscaped grounds, home to a variety of wildlife - including wild deer and a resident barn owl. The properties are set on a small traditional organic farm and guests are welcome to participate in farming activities when available or to simply appreciate the workings of an organic farm and wildlife conservation. Many pieces of original farming machinery are on show, including a threshing machine, and guests are welcome to purchase the organic products grown here directly from the friendly owners. The properties are environmentally friendly, heated by a unique wood-burning/solar heating system, and many of the practices throughout the farm and properties use natural resources for their day-to-day running. An indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and hard tennis court shared between the properties, a small gym, a games room with pool/table tennis and a selection of board games, as well as a children’s play area complete the facilities on offer. The beautiful North Yorkshire Moors are a delight to explore either on foot or by car. The coast is easily accessible with the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby. Explore the quaint cobbled streets of Robin Hood’s Bay, once a favourite haunt with smugglers. Castle Howard is within easy driving distance, and Flamingo Land Zoo (a popular theme park) is well worth the visit. Many NT properties can be found within a 15-mile radius. Shops 1½ miles.

Town End Farm Cottages - Cove View, Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Airton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Superbly located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with long-distance views from the rear towards Malham Cove, these three properties form part of a barn conversion dating back to the 1800s. Exposed stonework, beams and arches are a feature in their well furnished interiors. They are set on the owners’ working farm (keep dogs under control), upon which the owners run a farm shop – a selection of local produce and crafts can be purchased and make unique souvenir ideas. With their own separate garden areas complete with barbecue equipment, the cottages can be booked together to accommodate larger groups wishing to holiday together, yet retain their independence.
Surrounded by rolling countryside criss-crossed with the limestone walls for which this region is renowned, each forms an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, with stunning walks from the doorstep leading to Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Janet’s Foss. The historic market town of Skipton is close at hand, boasting one of England’s best preserved Norman castles. Take a leisurely boat trip along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, step back in time with a narrated ghost walk around the town’s backwaters, or hunt for a bargain at the bustling street market – its stalls laden with local produce. An alternative selection of shops and tearooms can be found in Settle (6 miles), an ideal base for embarking on a journey aboard the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. Set on the banks of the River Wharfe, the ruined priory of Bolton Abbey offers a picturesque setting for picnics and strolls along the river bank, and serves as a good starting point for more challenging hikes through forest and heath. Plenty of good restaurants and country pubs serving real ales and fine local fayre in the vicinity. Shop 10 yards.

Killerby Old Hall - Swallows, Cayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Cayton sleeps 5.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Character cottages surrounded by 40 acres of open countryside in the ancient manor grounds of this listed Old Hall, on the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast...

Situated within substantial grounds, Killerby Old Hall and its cottages are ideal for a countryside holiday whilst being less than 2 miles from the sandy beach of Cayton Bay. Guests can explore the nature reserve and lake area, walk the open fields spotting deer, rabbits, pheasants and other wildlife, or relax in the indoor heated swimming pool. The original manor house was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1087. The accommodation ranges from the Old Hall sleeping up to 11 in period splendour, with its own imposing front lawns and side garden, through to the cosy Crow’s Nest for 2 persons, nestling in the courtyard with a patio overlooking the orchard. Yard End House is an attractive barn conversion offering spacious accommodation for up to 12, including a double bedroom on the ground floor and a private sauna, with the remaining cottages converted from the original stables. All guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool plus a shared games room with pool table, darts and table tennis. Within the grounds is a playing field, orchards, a lake and small woodland walks to enjoy.
Killerby Old Hall is situated between the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Filey on part of Britain’s Heritage Coast. Central, with the North Yorkshire Moors of ‘Heartbeat Country’ to the North and the Yorkshire Wolds to the West, which are both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Killerby is within easy range of many popular locations. These include Whitby, quaint Robin Hoods Bay, a former smugglers haunt, Castle Howard, the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, the starting point for the North York Moors railway, plus the famous twin bays and castle of Scarborough. For the more adventurous Flamingo Land, the popular theme park can be visited or the Langdale forest experience, 4x4 and off road driving, is within a 30-minute drive. Cayton is just a 500 yard stroll away with its two pubs, post office and shops; full amenities in Scarborough are 4½ miles, making Killerby a perfect location to enjoy the rural life without being too remote. Village shops ¼ mile.

Beech Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Thirsk sleeps 4.

Features include: • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a secluded location with its own large secluded garden, this spacious and very comfortable single-storey holiday cottage has been designed to very high specifications. Set in the grounds of Thirkleby Park, next to the owner’s home, it enjoys easy access to both the North Yorkshire Moors and the Dales. At Sutton Bank (3 miles), visitors can discover panoramic views, prehistoric remains and abundant wildlife; gliding is also available. Thirsk (4 miles) has shops, inns and restaurants, as well as a sports centre and a golf course. York 20 miles. Shops 4 miles, many good local pubs and restaurants.

Large, well-fitted kitchen with dining area. Large sitting-room with open countryside views and French window to garden. Conservatory. Two spacious bedrooms; one double with wash basin and one twin. Attractive bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle, toilet and bidet.

Grange Farm Cottages - Riccal Heads, Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lastingham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, these carefully converted barns now provide three beautiful holiday cottages in a secluded, south facing, courtyard setting with stunning, uninterrupted views over Ryedale. Riccal Heads (ITS) has a large dining table which can seat 10 people, perfect if all three properties are booked together. The area is excellent for both walking and cycling and the picturesque villages and quaint market towns await exploration. Hutton le Hole (1½ miles), is home to the Ryedale Folk Museum, giving an insight into traditions of the past, Helmsley (10 miles) has a weekly market, an abundance of traditional teashops and the historic attractions of Duncombe Park, the Walled Garden and Norman castle ruins. Easily accessible is Dalby Forest with its 9 mile scenic drive and an award-winning visitor centre. The North York Moors Steam Railway offers a step back in time and a leisurely way to enjoy the scenery. Departing from Pickering (10 miles) it passes through Goathland and Grosmont on its way to Whitby, with its stunning coastline and ancient Abbey. Nunnington Hall, Castle Howard and Rievaulx Abbey are close by and the historic city of York just an hour’s drive away. Riding and golf available locally. Shop 5 miles, pub ¾ mile.