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YORKSHIRE ACCOMMODATION & ATTRACTIONS 2016 GUIDE

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A HELPFUL GUIDE TO NORTH YORKSHIRE

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am delighted to introduce the 2016 North Yorkshire Guide, highlighting our fantastic attractions, breathtaking views, exciting events and superb accommodation.

North Yorkshire attracts millions of visitors each year eager to discover some of our magnificent attractions such as the North York Moors and Railway, majestic stately homes such as Castle Howard and the ever popular Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo. 2015 was a great year for events in North Yorkshire. We welcomed the inaugural ‘Tour de Yorkshire’, highlighting the region’s stunningly beautiful landscape and the superb cycling opportunities on offer. Visitors are hugely important to the prosperity of North Yorkshire and I know anyone who visits will be treated to some great hospitality. On offer in this guide is a range of excellent accommodation, with a vast selection suitable for all price ranges, from affordable bed and breakfasts, quality hotels as well as cosy cottages. However you choose to spend your time in this beautiful part of the world you will receive a warm Yorkshire welcome and leave with memories that will last a lifetime. Lady Anne McIntosh of Pickering

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A Helpful Guide to North Yorkshire

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Discover Bustling Market Towns & Villages

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Experience the North York Moors National Park

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Great Outdoors Great Activities

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Discover a Rich Heritage

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2016 - The Year of the English Garden

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Yorkshire’s Coast & Country

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Around & About Yorkshire

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2016 Major Events & Festivals

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Visit North Yorkshire Booking Information

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Digesting the Accommodation Adverts

22-23 Awards & Accommodation Ratings 24-26 Attractions 26-31 Self Catering Accommodation 32-33 Serviced Accommodation 34-36 Caravan & Camping Accommodation

1. Lady Anne McIntosh of Pickering

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Tips on Getting Around Yorkshire Coastliner Operates services between Leeds, York, Malton, Pickering, Thornton-le-Dale and on to the popular resorts of Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Bridlington on the Yorkshire Coast. www.yorkbus.co.uk Arriva Serving the northern part of the National Park, Middlesbrough, Guisborough, Scarborough and Whitby. www.arrivabus.co.uk Coastal & Country Coaches Serving Whitby area; town services, Whitby to York, bus hire, tours and excursions. www.coastalandcountry.co.uk East Yorkshire Motor Services For Scarborough area and for Scarborough to Helmsley. www.eyms.co.uk Reliance Motor Services Operating (value) buses around North Yorkshire and York. Taking in villages such as Tollerton, Alne, Sutton-on-the-Forest, Easingwold and Thirsk. www.reliancebuses.co.uk The North Yorkshire Moors Railway This runs steam and historic diesel trains from Pickering to Whitby stopping at several stations in the North York Moors National Park. www.nymr.co.uk | T: 01751 472508 The Esk Valley Railway The railway stops at 15 stations between Whitby and Middlesbrough, as well as linking with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Grosmont. www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk | T: 01947 601987 Bus and Rail Services Regular local bus services operate all year round throughout the area. www.yorkshiretravel.net | T: 08712 002233 Car hire is based in Malton, Northallerton and Scarborough.

By Air The nearest airports are Leeds Bradford, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield, Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle. Train and bus connections can be made from these airports to the area. Slightly further away is Manchester Airport which is served by direct rail connections into Thirsk, Northallerton, Malton and Scarborough. By Coach Filey, Scarborough, Thirsk and York are all stops on National Express coach routes. Local bus services can be picked up at these destinations. www.nationalexpress.com | T: 08717 818181 By Rail Virgin Trains East Coast, Grand Central and First Transpennine Express run services from all parts of the country to York, Leeds and Darlington where connections can be made to stations within the area including Filey, Malton, Northallerton, Scarborough and Thirsk. The Esk Valley Railway between Middlesbrough and Whitby, also the Yorkshire Wolds Coast Line between Hull and Scarborough. www.nationalrail.co.uk | T: 08457 484950 By Road The A1 passes through the western side of the area and is connected to the east and the coast via the A64 at York and the A170 at Thirsk. The A19 runs North to South through the area, parallel to the A1, and passes through York, Thirsk and close to Northallerton. On the eastern side of the area the A165 follows the coast from Hull to Scarborough, while North of Scarborough the A171 travels up through Whitby, going on to Middlesbrough. www.theaa.com/traffic-news By Sea P&O Ferries sail daily from the Netherlands and Belgium to Hull, which is to the south of North Yorkshire. www.poferries.com | T: 0800 130 0030 Acknowledgements Photography courtesy of: Richard Burdon, Alan Smith, Go Ape, TransPennine Express, Forestry Commission, Visit England, Castle Howard, Mike Kipling, North York Moors National Park Authority, English Heritage, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, We Love Malton, Ryedale District Council and Welcome to Yorkshire. Published by: Tourism North Yorkshire in conjunction with Ryedale District Council. Design & Production: Carrier Direct Marketing. Print: Buxton Press. Front Cover: Heather in bloom, Westerdale. Photo by Mike Kipling (the photo has been manipulated from the original for the benefit of the guide). All images and editorial are protected by copyright law and should not be reproduced or used in any format whatsoever without written permission from Tourism North Yorkshire or the relevant photographer. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the information contained within this publication is accurate, Tourism Association North Yorkshire, Ryedale District Council and its partners cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error, misstatement or alteration which may have occurred. No recommendation of any particular establishment is implied by its inclusion in this guide.

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ou’ll never be short of things to do in our fascinating market towns. Independent shops and galleries offer a unique shopping experience, with local crafts inspired by the surrounding landscape, while local produce can be enjoyed at many of the area’s award-winning restaurants, weekly markets and farmers’ markets. The area encompasses hundreds of settlements of varying size, from moorside hamlets to picturesque riverside villages and small market towns. Many of Yorkshire’s most loved and best kept villages are in the area, such as Thornton-le-Dale and Hutton-le-Hole. However, if you stray off the beaten track you will be equally rewarded – the variety of villages is endless and most have something distinctive to seek out. Malton & Norton Malton is one of Yorkshire’s most renowned foodie destinations built around its famous local produce, food shopping and monthly food markets. Malton is host to a weekly Saturday market and to one of the biggest livestock markets in the north of England. Monthly food and farmers’ markets are popular as is May’s massive annual ‘Food Lovers Festival’ attracting some of the biggest names in food. The neighbouring town of Norton is noted as a centre for training racehorses and riders can be seen on the gallops near the town. Malton is an excellent base from which to visit some of the county’s most popular visitor attractions. On the edge of Malton is Eden Camp, a unique museum of social life in the Second World War. To the west is Castle Howard – perhaps the most spectacular country house in the North of England, with its beautiful façades familiar to many from Brideshead Revisited. A few miles to the north, Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is one of the UK’s most popular attractions.

Kirkbymoorside Known locally as ‘Kirby’, the town name literally means church-by-the-moor-side. Fine Georgian houses and welcoming hostelries edge the broad cobble-lined main street. Market traders sell a range of goods every Wednesday. Pickering Pickering is a traditional market town with a castle, ancient church frescos and local museum of rural life. The town hosts the North Yorkshire Moors Railway which operates steam trains, through the heart of the North York Moors National Park to Grosmont. There are some services which continue to the coast to Whitby. The skyline of the town is dominated by the magnificent spire of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, which contains some remarkable 15th century murals. Whilst hidden above the town, the ruins of Pickering Castle harbour a rich royal history, originally built of wood by William the Conqueror to suppress rebellious northerners. Helmsley One of Yorkshire’s most popular market towns, Helmsley has a characterful market place, historic architecture, a wide range of quality independent shops and an excellent selection of award-winning accommodation, pubs, cafes and restaurants. It is these businesses that have helped Helmsley recently achieve the title of ‘Britain’s Best Market Town’. High above the town are the ruins of Helmsley Castle built in the 12th century successfully besieged by Parliamentarian forces during the Civil War. The town is also the home of Helmsley Walled Garden originally built in 1758 to supply the Duncombe estate with fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. The Duncombe Park Estate is also home to the National Birds of Prey Centre.

1. View of Norton-on-Derwent 2. Helmsley Castle 3. Malton Market 4. North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Pickering

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WEEKLY MARKETS AND REGULAR FARMERS’ MARKETS PROVIDE THE SHOPPER WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY FRESH PRODUCE DIRECT FROM THE PRODUCER. Experience the Hustle and Bustle of Market Day The busiest day of the week in many towns is market day, when the colourful stalls and friendly banter bring the streets to life. With over ten markets each week there are plenty of opportunities to pick up a bargain or a beautifully handcrafted gift.

Visit the Markets on These Days • Bedale - Tuesday • Easingwold - Friday • Filey - Friday • Helmsley - Friday • Kirkbymoorside - Wednesday • Malton - Saturday • Northallerton - Wednesday and Saturday • Pickering - Monday • Scarborough - Daily (indoor) • Stokesley - Friday • Thirsk - Monday and Saturday • Whitby - Saturday

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26-mile heritage coastline reveals hidden gems at every turn, from picture-postcard fishing villages like Staithes with its artistic flair to the smugglers’ hot-spot of Robin Hood’s Bay, with its maze of cobbled alleys, to hideaway coves and soaring cliffs with breathtaking views. From minke whales to moorland birds, there’s a wealth of wildlife waiting to be discovered too. Home to England’s largest expanse of heather moorland, the North York Moors is an enchanting place any time of year but in late summer the heather flushes purple creating a truly magnificent sight. Meanwhile, the beautiful valleys have inspired monastic communities for centuries – visit the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey and Mount Grace Priory to discover your own place of contemplation. Explore the area’s thriving market towns and villages, full of historic interest too, including Helmsley, with its Norman castle, delis, independent shops, galleries and boutique beds. Walkers have it made, with anything from a 1-mile easy access stroll to the 109 mile Cleveland Way National Trail – free downloadable route guides on the National Park website take you on step-by-step adventures to tumbling waterfalls, timeless stone villages, moorland crags and historic monuments.

It’s great for cycling too whether you’re a family cyclist or mountain biker. Head to Dalby Forest – England’s largest mountain bike trail centre, or follow the Moor to Sea Cycle Network for 150 miles of freedom on quiet roads, woodland tracks and bridleways. Discover the magic of the North York Moors at two fantastic National Park centres. The Moors National Park Centre set in an idyllic spot on the river Esk near Danby has adventure play areas, a mud kitchen and riverside trails to enjoy outside. Inside find interactive exhibits and a beautiful contemporary art gallery. Over at Sutton Bank National Park Centre, home to England’s finest view, kids can enjoy the natural play area while walks and bike rides set off straight from the door – there’s year-round bike hire and a mix of family cycle routes and more adventurous off-road thrills. More great journeys await on the Esk Valley Railway and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the world’s most popular steam heritage railway line – linking moorland villages to the golden sandy beaches of the coast at Whitby. Relive the magic of Harry Potter with a visit to Goathland station, the setting for Hogsmeade in the first film.

1. Rievaulx Abbey 2. Natural play area, National Park Centre 3. Walkers on Cleveland Way - Hasty Bank 4. Sutton Bank

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IT’S HOME TO THE LARGEST CONTINUOUS EXPANSE OF HEATHER MOORLAND IN ENGLAND, WHICH FLUSHES A MAGNIFICENT PINKY PURPLE IN LATE SUMMER.

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hy not leave the car behind and enjoy the North York Moors National Park, the gentle rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, the woodlands of Dalby Forest or the wide open space of the Howardian Hills AONB on foot, by bike or by bus? Get back to Nature Experience the vast open spaces, atmospheric forests, lush valleys, picturesque villages and spectacular stretch of coastline – all of which will leave you feeling tranquil, relaxed and close to nature. Explore on Horseback The area has some of the best horse riding terrain in the country. Riding schools and trekking centres cater for all abilities, from beginners who want a short ride through the local area to the more experienced riders who want to spend several days trekking. Alternatively bring your own horse and stay at one of the many bed & breakfast establishments in the area that also provide stabling for your four legged friend.

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Explore on two Wheels For those with a passion for cycling you will be spoilt for choice - the network of cycle paths can take you through wooded valleys, across the moors, along cliff tops and seaside promenades or through historic market towns and picturesque villages.

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The Moor to Sea Cycle Route links the towns of Scarborough, Pickering and Whitby in a long distance cycle route. Featuring over 80 miles of forest tracks, lanes and the former coastal railway, the route can be ridden in stages ranging from easy to more challenging and offers cycle hire en route. www.moortoseacycle.net Take to the Trees! Swing through the trees and take dare devil leaps across the forest canopy at Go Ape in Dalby Forest. It will certainly add high-adrenaline adventure to your visit!

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1. Cycling through the National Park 2. Cleveland Way Trail 3. Outdoors in Dalby Forest 4. Robin Hood’s Bay 5. Gliding over Sutton Bank

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Mountain Biking Some of the UK’s finest mountain bike tracks can be found at Dalby Forest, near Pickering. With over 50 miles of trails, from peaceful routes to challenging climbs and technical descents there is something for all levels of ability. If you are a real thrill seeker why not see if you can conquer the infamous Black Route? The World Mountain Bike Championships have been held at Dalby Forest in the past and attracted the world’s top mountain bikers.

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TWO NATIONAL PARKS, A HERITAGE COAST AND AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY.

www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest Explore on Foot Take up a long distance challenge and feel the benefit for body and soul. Two of England’s National Trails – the Cleveland Way (Helmsley to Filey 110 miles) and the Wolds Way (Hessle to Filey 79 miles) take you through miles of breathtaking scenery and peaceful countryside. Alternatively there are many varied, short circular walks, which cater for most levels of fitness and ability. www.nationaltrail.co.uk From the Air If you want to try something completely different why not view the area from the air during a trial gliding lesson. Yorkshire Gliding Club provides this unique opportunity enabling you to cruise above the North York Moors National Park and the Vale of York whilst taking in the breath taking scenery. www.ygc.co.uk Hole in One With over ten golf courses, each with its own special characteristics, there’s bound to be one that challenges even the most experienced golfer. For scenery, Rosedale Abbey’s golf course is hard to beat with views along the abbey; or why not try the championship standard course at Ganton? Make a Splash The whole family can enjoy a range of sporting activities at Ryedale Sports Centre. Swimming pools and fitness centres are run by Everyone Active at Pickering and Norton. Helmsley open air swimming pool operates throughout the summer. www.everyoneactive.com

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Extend your Day Activity does not have to stop with the setting of the sun. In Dalby Forest, star watching events, suitable for families, take place throughout the autumn and winter months. www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

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nglish Heritage There are several properties owned by English Heritage to visit in the area which bring history to life for all the family. Visit castles including Scarborough, one of the most dramatic castle ruins in the country, Helmsley, with its imaginative hands-on exhibition in the mission range and Pickering with its extensive views of the surrounding North Yorkshire countryside.

National Trust Visit the two National Trust properties in the area and be inspired by their grand surroundings. Nunnington Hall, a honey-coloured country house, set on the banks of the River Rye was once home to the doctor of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Climb the three staircases from the magnificent oak panelled hall to see family rooms, the nursery and the haunted room!

Find peace and serenity by visiting an abbey including Rievaulx, one of the most complete and impressive abbeys in Britain; Whitby an iconic gothic ruin in the famous seaside town or Byland with its great circular rose window, now surviving only in part, which was probably the model for the rise window of York Minster.

Rievaulx Terrace and Temples, an 18th century grasscovered terrace landscaped from wooded hillside with views of Rievaulx Abbey, two classical temples, one furnished and decorated as a dining-room.

Take an inspiring visit to one of the two priories – Mount Grace, the best-preserved of the ten British ‘charterhouses’, whose Carthusian monks lived as hermits in cottage-like cells and Kirkham, the riverside ruins of an Augustinian priory.

Stately Homes North Yorkshire has a host of stately homes full of art and treasures, which provide an insight into what it would have been like to live, eat and work in such opulent surroundings.

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VISIT THE REMAINS OF CASTLES AND RICH MEDIEVAL MONASTERIES, OR THE PRIVATE MANSIONS, A TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORIC LOCAL FAMILIES THAT ONCE GOVERNED THIS LAND.

1. The Mausoleum, Castle Howard 2. The Atlas Fountain - Castle Howard 3. Rievaulx Abbey 4. Ryedale Folk Museum 5. North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Castle Howard The most well-known stately home in the area is Castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1699 and taking over 100 years to complete. The house is filled with collections of pictures, porcelain, sculpture and furniture gathered by generations of the Howard family. www.castlehoward.co.uk Sutton Park Sutton Park is a charming and lived-in house, built of mellow brick in the 18th century. The house contains beautiful furniture, an important collection of porcelain and numerous paintings – many originally from Buckingham House, now known as the Queen’s official residence – Buckingham Palace. www.statelyhome.co.uk Museums Enjoy the area’s colourful and intriguing past at one of the numerous museums, each of which outlines different parts of the area’s heritage.

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A visit to the World of James Herriot, Thirsk based in the original home and surgery of the world’s most famous vet, will take you on a journey back to the 1940s. Experience the underground world of a real ironstone mine during a guided tour at Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in Skinningrove. The Beck Isle Museum in Pickering offers a charming view of local social history based around 27 rooms and displays with highlights including the Victorian pub, costume gallery and chemists shop. Discover Malton Museum and its nationally important collection of Roman artefacts, mainly from the Malton Roman fort and town, as well as archaeological material of all periods from across the local area. Shandy Hall was the home of Laurence Sterne, author of Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey, from 1760 until 1768. The house, more than 500 years old, is now a registered museum housing the world’s finest collection of Sterne’s works, letters and illustrations.

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ach garden offers a unique and memorable experience for visitors – whether you wish to be dazzled by the impressive gardens of a stately home, dotted with statues, lakes, fountains and temples or prefer to enjoy the tranquillity of a walled garden, there is something to satisfy every taste.

Lavender Gardens Enjoy the scent of lavender at the two lavender gardens – Wolds Way Lavender on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds and Yorkshire Lavender in the Howardian Hills. Explore the gardens and discover the many varieties of lavender and herbs, many of which are available to buy as a souvenir of your visit or for an afternoon tea with a difference try a lavender scone served with one of several varieties of lavender jam.

Walled Gardens Visit the two walled gardens in the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds and experience two very different gardens. The award winning Walled Garden at Scampston is a 4.5 acre contemporary garden, created by the internationally acclaimed plantsman, Piet Oodolf. The garden features striking perennial meadow planting, traditional spring/autumn borders and spectacular autumn grasses.

The Yorkshire Arboretum Explore the wonderful ‘Garden of Trees’ at the Yorkshire Arboretum which offers relaxing walks through beautiful landscape with stunning views. Dogs are welcome in the Arboretum. Ray Wood has an amazing collection of Rhododendrons, Hybrids, shrubs and rare trees from around the world.

Helmsley Walled Garden, a 5 acre kitchen garden built in 1758, is set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle. The gardens produce unusual varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs, 70 varieties of Heritage apples, 34 Victorian indoor vines and modern outdoor vines.

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples Constructed in the 1750’s, the two temples overlooking Rievaulx Abbey were developed as a family pleasure and picnic site. Visitors are greeted with changing views as they progress along the grassy terrace.

1. Helmsley Walled Garden 2. Rievaulx Terrace 3. Lavender Gardens 4. Castle Howard Gardens 5. Scampston Walled Garden

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Stately Home Gardens Many stately homes also have notable gardens which are worth visiting for their own unique features. These include the 18th century gardens at Duncombe Park in Helmsley, elegant and spacious, offering stunning views from the terraces over the Rye Valley. Keen to establish natural flora, mowing is relaxed on the grassy banks and this policy has paid off as the Doric Temple is now surrounded with swathes of wild flowers. Way marked walks, discovery trails and orienteering courses allow visitors to discover 450 acres of parkland, gardens and a National Nature Reserve. Also visit the gardens at Castle Howard where its formal terraces with graceful statues, wide open spaces, lakeside paths and richly planted rose gardens provide the visitor with endless opportunities for gentle walks amongst a riot of colour. Produce from the Ornamental Vegetable Garden can be bought in the Farm Shop and plants, trees and shrubs can be bought from the Plant Centre. The Courtyard Restaurant offers an excellent menu based on local produce.

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he heritage coastline of the North York Moors National Park can be explored within easy reach of rural North Yorkshire. Whitby is remembered for its maritime and literary connections. The old town is dominated by the cliff top ruins of the beautiful 13th century Whitby Abbey, which provided the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Close by at Whitby Harbour, a whale’s jawbone commemorates the town’s past as a whaling port. A few miles from Whitby, a number of romantic fishing villages rest off the cliff, such as Runswick Bay and Robin Hood’s Bay. For a traditional day out at the seaside, Scarborough, one of England’s oldest seaside resorts, has something for all the family or Filey with its miles of golden sand is popular with families.

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1. Rock Pooling at Robin Hood’s Bay 2. Fishing Villagers from Staithes 3. Whitby Abbey 4. Golden beaches at Flamborough

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yedale, nestling between the historic city of York and the spectacular East Coast, is an ideal base for touring the best of North Yorkshire. In less than an hour, you could be shopping in York or Beverley; exploring the Yorkshire Dales; enjoying the heritage coastline and fishing town of Whitby or the fun of the fair at Scarborough.

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Historic York and Beverley The historic City of York is one of the great medieval, walled cities of the World. A wonderful train journey from Malton, through the glorious Derwent Valley to York, will ensure you arrive in the city centre relaxed and ready to enjoy the many historic attractions it has to offer. Within walking distance from the station are the National Railway Museum, the famous Jorvik Viking Centre, York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the York Castle Museum – all excellent family attractions. York also has an excellent shopping centre and many cafes, pubs & restaurants to relax in. During September the city hosts the York Festival of Food and Drink.

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Over 1300 years of history have made Beverley what it is today. This attractive market town boasts a blend on the past and present. Attractions on offer range from music festivals to ghost walks, medieval churches to bustling weekend markets. An unspoilt historic townscape features outstanding buildings and impressive architecture. The horizon is dominated on two counts, to the north side the medieval St Mary’s church and the south the majestic Beverley Minster, which dates back to the 13th century. All Creatures Great and Small At nearby Thirsk, the ‘World of James’ Herriot, which is situated in his original veterinary surgery, houses many exhibits, some of which will be familiar to viewers of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. In 2015 the World of James Herriot was crowned best small visitor attraction of the year by Welcome to Yorkshire and VisitEngland, a visit is highly recommended.

1. Clifford’s Tower 2. York Minster 3. The World of James Herriot

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here are major events and festivals aplenty throughout the area year-round. From the Tour de Yorkshire to the Malton Food Lovers Festival. Here we give you a taster of what’s going to be happening in 2016.

Speak to local Tourist Information Centres for further events and information or visit the website. www.visitryedale.co.uk Event details are correct at the time of going to print.

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1. North Yorkshire Moors Railway 2. Ryedale Grand Prix 3. Farndale Show 4. Malton Food Lovers Festival

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February 13-21 Dark Skies Festival - across the North York Moors

August 1-31 Lavender Harvest & Distillation - Wolds Way Lavender, Wintringham

March 12-20 Flying Scotsman on the NYMR, North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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26-27 World War Two Living History Weekend - Eden Camp Malton April 26-28 Easter Family Fun at Castle Howard 22-24 Whitby Spring Goth Weekend, Whitby 29Tour de Yorkshire (International Cycle 1 May Race) May 6-8 & Late Spring Steam Gala - North Yorkshire 13-15 Moors Railway 14-15 P1 Powerboats - Scarborough 28-29 Malton Food Lovers Festival - Malton 30

Duncombe Park Country Fair

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The Raptor Fair - National Centre for Birds of Prey, Duncombe Park, Helmsley

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13-14 Eat Yorkshire Food Festival, Filey 13-14 Festival of Cycling, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough 21

National Car & Bike Hill Climb – Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough

19-22 Whitby Regatta, Whitby 20

Rosedale Show

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Whitby Pirate Weekend, Whitby

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Vintage Day - Scampston Hall, Malton

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Staithes Arts and Heritage Festival, Staithes

Awesome Seventies & Diesel Gala - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Heritage Diesel Gala - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

24-26 Forest Live Concerts - Dalby Forest, Pickering

24-25 Steve Henshaw Gold Cup, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough

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Track Rod Rally Yorkshire - Pickering, Dalby Forest

Staxtonbury, Music Festival, Staxton

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Autumn Steam Gala - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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British Cycling Ryedale Grand Prix – Ampleforth Abbey & College

13-30 Ryedale Festival, various locations 16-17 Filey Regatta, Filey 26

Ryedale Show

29-31 Seafest Maritime Festival, Scarborough

October 14-16 Railway in Wartime - North Yorkshire Moors Railway 25-30 Bram Stoker International Film Festival, Whitby Pavilion November 4-6 Whitby Winter Goth Weekend, Whitby 12 Christmas at Castle Howard 23 Dec December 3-4, Santa Specials - North Yorkshire Moors 10-11 & Railway 17-18

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irect bookings can be made with any of the establishments listed in this year’s guide. Alternatively, why not let us do the work for you?

Book Online Visit our website at www.visityorkshire.com to view a fantastic range of accommodation which you can book instantly with the provider and in your own time. Book by Phone If you prefer to hear a friendly voice, and would like to talk through the options open to you, why not contact our dedicated team of Tourist Information Centre assistants. Tell them what you’re looking for and they will find the accommodation best suited to your requirements. Useful Visitor Information You’ll find Tourist Information Centres, National Park Visitor Centres and Information Points in many of the market towns and villages across the area. They are a good place to start exploring the region. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you plan your visit in advance and help you when you are here. Services provided vary from one TIC to the next but they include: • Accommodation booking • Information on things to see and do • Local crafts and souvenirs for sale • Maps and guidebooks • Public transport information • Tickets for local theatres and shows National Park Centres Danby - The Moors National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, YO21 2NB. T: 01439 772737 Sutton Bank - National Park Centre, YO7 2EH. (On the A170 east of Thirsk). T: 01845 597426

Visitor Information Points You’ll find Information Points in a number of towns and villages around the area. The staff have a strong local knowledge and will be pleased to help you. They stock a good range of maps, cycling and walking leaflets. The list of visitor information points include: • Goathland - The Post Office • Grosmont - Steaming Loco • Helmsley - Cut Price Bookstore • Hutton le Hole - Ryedale Folk Museum • Malton - Ryedale District Council • Osmotherley - Top Shop • Pickering - Morlands Newsagents • Rosedale Abbey - Abbey Stores and Tea Rooms • Thornton le Dale - Wardill Bros

Tourist Information Centres Filey Tourist Information and Visitor Centre, John Street, Filey YO14 9DW T: 01723 383636 Scarborough Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PP T: 01723 383636 Thirsk 93 Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1TF T: 01845 522755 Whitby Langborne Road, Whitby YO21 1YN T: 01723 383636 York 1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT T: 01904 550099

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ith an outstanding wide range of accommodation to suit everyone’s budget and specific requirements, you’ll find the perfect place for your holiday experience, whether it is a short stay or a two-week break. Hotels Assessed by VisitEngland and the AA in the following categories: Hotel, Small Hotel, Metro Hotel, Country House Hotel, Town House Hotel and Budget Hotel. They must be licensed, offer dinner at least 5 nights per week (unless a Metro Hotel and have all rooms en suite or with private bathrooms.

Guest Accommodation Assessed by VisitEngland and the AA as Guest House, Guest Accommodation, Inn, Bed and Breakfast, Farmhouse or Restaurant with Rooms. They tend to be personally run by their owners.

Self Catering Accommodation Assessed by VisitEngland. All aspects of the self catering accommodation are taken into account when the rating is awarded.

Approved Caravan Holiday Homes Those which are situated on farms or caravan parks and let by the owner as self catering accommodation.

AA Highly Commended The AA Highly Commended logo indicates the very best establishments within the three, four and five star categories.

VisitEngland Gold and Silver Awards Silver Awards recognise exceptional quality at all levels and Gold Awards are given to the very ‘best of the best’.

The National Accessible Scheme On a scale of 1-3, the National Accessible Scheme symbols indicate a property’s level of suitability for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility difficulties. Please note, however, that as every person’s needs are different, it is advisable to state any special requirements at the time of booking. Level 1 - Accessible for persons with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of stairs.

Caravan and Camping Sites Awarded by VisitEngland, in the categories Camping Park, Touring Park, Holiday Park, and pennants by the AA.

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Level 2 - Accessible for persons who use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps. Level 3 - Independent Accessible to wheelchair users able to transfer to and from a wheelchair unaided. Level 3 - Assisted Accessible to wheelchair users who require assistance (eg carer, hoist).

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Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome This UK-wide scheme will give walkers and cyclists the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs.

Families Welcome and Welcome Pets! This scheme will give families and visitors with pets the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs.

Green Tourism Business Scheme An accreditation scheme for tourism businesses which operate in a manner that supports the environment and local area.

VisitEngland Breakfast Award This award recognises serviced accommodation that offers their guests a quality and choice of breakfast, service and hospitality that exceeds what would be expected at their star rating.

David Bellamy Conservation Awards In Gold, Silver and Bronze - Awarded to caravan and camping parks, which show active concern for the environment.

AA Campsite of the Year The AA annually awards the title of national and regional campsites of the year to sites in recognition of exceptionally high standards, service and presentation.

Free Wi Fi Free internet access available.

TNY Member Tourism North Yorkshire Member.

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VisitEngland Award for Excellence Recognising businesses that incorporate best practice throughout their operation.

Rates shown are generally within a ‘from and to’ price range and usually reflect seasonal variations. On occasions a single night surcharge is applicable and in some establishments a deposit may be required. Rates stated were supplied by the establishments in Autumn 2015 and were believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Visitors are strongly advised to confirm prices when booking. Unless otherwise stated, all serviced accommodation prices are per person per night; all self catering prices are per week; and all caravan and campsite prices are per pitch per night.

Food Hygiene Rating The food hygiene rating or inspection result given to a business reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the local authority. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.

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‘One of the world’s top ten greatest mansions and grand houses’ LONELY PLANET

Magnificent 18th century architecture | breathtaking parkland with lakes, fountains, temples and statues | walled garden with rose collection and potager | stunning vistas and secluded woodland walks | exhibitions and events | lakeside adventure playground | a choice of cafés | gift shops, farm shop and garden centre.

www.castlehoward.co.uk Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

EMBSAY & BOLTON ABBEY STEAM RAILWAY

Travel between the award winning Bolton Abbey Station & Embsay Station built in 1888.

Steam trains every sunday all year - up to 7 days a week in summer. Ride the friendly line.

Explore miles of footpaths, world-class bike trails, Go Ape & Tree Top Junior, Forest Segway, Bike Barn, Pace Cycles, Cafes, Dalby Activity Centre, Pulpitations paper making. 5 miles north-east of Pickering. Admission charges apply. Discovery Pass available. For more information call 01751 460295 or visit:

forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway – Bolton Abbey Railway Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF Tel: 01756 710614 Email: embsay.steam@btinternet.com www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

Want to Book Next Year? If so, please contact us. Visit North Yorkshire, Carrier Direct Marketing, Westacott Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8AW T: 01271 336055 | E: tany@guidebooking.co.uk

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Get the most out of your visit by using Ryedale’s Visitor Information Services Book your accommodation and find up to date information on attractions and events at home or on the go at www.visitryedale.co.uk During your stay, call into one of the Visitor Information Points at three locations across the district. They offer the latest information including free Wi-Fi and access to a wide range selection of leaflets and guides. • Thing’s to see and do • Timetables and travel enquiries • What’s On • Free Town Maps • Maps, guide books, souvenirs and crafts • Walking and activities information • Discount tickets to attractions • Ryedale Parking Discs and discount cards...and much more besides! VisitHelmsley & Joe Dodsworth Photography

Helmsley Visitor Information Point

Malton Visitor Information Point

Pickering Visitor Information Point

11 Market Place, Helmsley, YO62 5BL

Ryedale House, Malton, YO17 7HH

7 Market Place, Pickering YO18 7AA

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 09:30 - 17:30 Sunday 11:00 - 16:30

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 05:30 - 17:30 Sunday 05:30 - 12:30

The Cut-Price Bookstore

Follow us on Twitter @VisitRyedale

Ryedale District Council

Morlands Newsagents

For assistance with Ryedale accommodation bookings via telephone contact Scarborough Tourism Bureau 01723 383636.

Independent Tourism As an independent tourism association (Tourism North Yorkshire) all of your support in promoting this years guide is really appreciated. Also, please don’t forget to mention the Visit North Yorkshire guide when booking attraction.

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SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION ALLERSTON - THE OLD STATION This unique accommodation provides an excellent base from which to explore North Yorkshire’s countryside, coast and attractions. 3 carriages, each sleeps up to 6 from £364 to £630 pupw Carol Benson – The Old Station, Allerston, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7PG T: 01723 859024 E: oldstationallerston@gmail.com W: www.theoldstationallerston.co.uk

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APPLETON-LE-MOORS - HAMLEY HAGG COTTAGE Stone, semi-detached, south facing cottage with large garden on edge of moors. Views wonderful. Easy reach York and Coast. Peaceful location on working farm. Cottage sleeps 6 adults + cot from £280 - £420 pw Diana Feaster – Hamley Hagg Farm, Appleton-le-Moors, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6TG T: 01751 417413 E: hamleyhagg@icloud.com W: www.mbfliveries.net

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CROPTON - BECKHOUSE COTTAGES Cosy cottages and spacious 19th century farmhouse with aga. Situated on working farm (horses). Woodburners, private gardens, beautiful countryside and walks. Short breaks. Pets welcome. 9 cottages, 1 house. 2 sleeps 2, 5 sleeps 4, 2 sleeps 7, 1 sleeps 10 from £290 to £1450 pupw Pam Smith – Beckhouse Farm, Cropton, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8ER T: 01751 417 822 M: 07818 426672 E: beckhousecottages@hotmail.com W: www.beckhousecottages.co.uk

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CROPTON - LOAND HOUSE COURT

DESIGN PRINT WEB & MORE

Luxury cottages in a peaceful, rural location with stunning views. Tastefully converted character stone barns with original features, every comfort and personally maintained. 2 cottages, 1 sleeps 2, 1 sleeps 4 from £320 to £690 pupw Mrs Anna Wadsworth – Loand House Court, Cropton Lane, Wrelton, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8HF T: 01751 472587 E: loandhousecourt@tiscali.co.uk W: www.loandhousecourt.co.uk

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EBBERSTON - CLIFF HOUSE COUNTRY COTTAGES Five, pretty stone cottages set in four acre grounds of owners 18th century manor house. Indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, games room, stunning gardens, unique treehouse. 5 cottages sleep 2 to 6, from £260 to £1195 pupw Jo Hardie – Cliff House, Ebberston, Nr. Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9PA T: 01723 859440 E: info@cliffhouseholidaycottages.co.uk W: www.cliffhouseholidaycottages.co.uk

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SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION FADMOOR - NORTH FARM COTTAGES

GILLAMOOR - SURPRISE VIEW COTTAGES

Large farm house and two charming cottages in a picturesque village. Ideal location for walking, cycling. Private gardens and parking. Looking forward to seeing you!

Barn conversion cottages and newly renovated farmhouse on the edge of North York Moors. Quality is guaranteed, comfort is the keyword.

3 cottages sleeps 12 from £240 to £500 pupw

3 cottages sleeping up to 8 from £320 to £1280 pupw

Nicola Jones – North Farm Cottages, Main Street, Fadmoor, North Yorkshire, YO62 7HY

Ruth Wass – Surprise View Cottages, Gillamoor, Kirkbymoorside, York, YO62 7JU

T: 01751 430858 M: 07766164548 E: homesteadholidaycottages@fsmail.net W: northfarm.homesteadholidaycottages.co.uk

T: 01751 431345 E: info@surpriseviewcottages.co.uk W: www.surpriseviewcottages.co.uk

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FILEY - FILEY HOLIDAY COTTAGES

GREAT EDSTONE - COWLDYKE FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES

Former Stables converted to 14 Holiday Cottages set in relaxing countryside surroundings offering an ideal break for couples and families. Cottage sleeps 2 to 5 per unit (14 units) from £270 to £645 pw Amanda Robinson – Filey Holiday Cottages, West Flotmanby Lane, Muston, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 0HY T: 07981 371910 E: info@fileyholidaycottages.co.uk W: www.fileyholidaycottages.co.uk

Cottages set on a working farm in beautiful open countryside. Close to Moors, Coast, City and National Trust properties. Owner on site. 4 cottages at the moment. 1 sleeps 2, 2 sleep 4 and 1 sleeps 6. From £250 to £600 pupw Janet Benton – Cowldyke Farm, Salton Road, Great Edstone, Kirkbymoorside, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6PE T: 01751 431242 E: info@cowldyke-farm.co.uk W: www.cowldyke-farm.co.uk

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FLOWER OF MAY family holiday parks

stunning self-catering accommodation in gorgeous locations choose from luxurious, lakeside lodges near York or quaint cottages in the spectacular North York Moors and enjoy a relaxing family getaway.

Book your break today visit www.flowerofmay.com or call 01723 584311

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SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION HELMSLEY (3 MILES) - TOWNEND COTTAGE

MALTON - THE OLD POST OFFICE

Lovely cosy comfortable cottage. Wealth of character. Oak beams, internal stone features, log fire. Large well equipped dining kitchen. New groundfloor cloakroom. Warm all seasons. Cottage sleeps 4 from £265 to £450 pw Margaret Begg – Townend Farmhouse, High Lane, Beadlam, Nawton, YO62 7SY T: 01439 770103 E: margaret.begg@ukgateway.net W: www.townendcottage.co.uk

Fantastic well equipped cottage with log fire, jacuzzi bath, Wifi. Great for couples or families. Perfect for Moors, Coast and York. Wine/Flowers included. Cottage sleeps 4 + 1 cot, from £285 to £445 pw Sandra Simpson – The Old Post Office, Thorpe Bassett, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8LU T: 01944 758047 F: 01944 758047 E: sandra@ssimpsoncottages.co.uk W: www.ssimpsoncottages.co.uk

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HELMSLEY - SUNSET COTTAGES

MALTON - ANSON HOUSE HOLIDAYS

Granary conversion on quiet working farm. Set amidst the Howardian Hills with splendid views. Access to stunning garden. Central for Moors, Dales, Coast and York. 4 cottages and 2 flats. 1 sleeps 2, 1 sleeps 3, 3 sleep 4, 1 sleeps 6 from £300 to £550 pupw Richard & Heather Kelsey & Sally Banks – Grimston Manor Farm, Gilling East, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4HR T: 01347 888654 E: info@sunsetcottages.co.uk W: www.sunsetcottages.co.uk

Luxury 2 en suite bedroom cottage. Log fires, peaceful location overlooking mares & foals on stud farm. Shops, trains, buses, 1 mile. Ideal York, Moors, Coast. Sky TV. Golf. Cottage sleeps 4 from £275 to £595 pw Mrs Susan Camacho – Star Cottage, Welham Road, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9DS T: 01653 694901 M: 07779 318136 E: info@ansonhouseholidays.co.uk W: www.ansonhouseholidays.co.uk

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HUTTON-LE-HOLE - HALFWAY HOUSE COTTAGES

MALTON - WALNUT GARTH

Delightful character stone cottages, set in beautiful countryside. Good standard throughout, secure private parking and gardens. Walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists and families all welcome. Short breaks.

Two-bedroom cottage furnished to high standard. All modern conveniences. In grounds of owners property. Close to York, Coast and Moors. Excellent “Home from Home”. Cottage sleeps 4 adults and 1 infant from £227 to £447 pw Cas Radford – Havendale, High Street, Swinton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6SL T: 01653 691293 M: 07766 208348 E: cas@walnutgarth.co.uk W: www.walnutgarth.co.uk

2 cottages sleeps 2 to 4 from £300 to £540 pupw Gillian Kay – Halfway House Cottage, Hutton-le-Hole, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6UQ T: 01751 431596 E: gillian401@aol.com W: www.halfwayhousecottages.co.uk

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KIRKBYMOORSIDE - HOWE END COTTAGE

MASHAM - POPPY COTTAGE

Superb cottage, three beds, one bathroom, one shower room, comfortably sleeps six. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, with pretty enclosed garden. Perfect holiday base with free Wi-Fi and members of TNY. Cottage sleeps 6 from £285 to £525 pw Tina O’Donovan – 5, Howe End, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 6BE T: 01695 573546 M: 07779 272 983 E: njodonovan@yahoo.co.uk W: www.cottageinyork.co.uk

Delightful cottage within dales village, set in own small garden with parking. All on one level. Immaculate, cosy, excellent facilities. Ideal for exploring the dales. Cottage sleeps 3 from £220 to £310 pw Celia Wright – Hollybreen, Ellingstring, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4PW T: 01677 460 216 F: 01677 460 216 E: dalesaccommodation@gmail.com W: www.dalesaccommodation.org.uk

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LEVISHAM - LILAC FARM

NUNNINGTON - RICCAL HOUSE

Stone built cottages situated adjacent to family sheep farm in peaceful, attractive National Park village. They are well equipped and have a large enclosed garden. 4 cottages. 2 sleeps 2, 1 sleeps 5, 1 sleeps 7 from £195 to £695 pupw Heather Eddon – Lilac Farm, Levisham, Pickering, YO18 7NL T: 01751 460281 E: heather@lilac-farm.co.uk W: www.lilac-farm.co.uk

Modern Static Caravan Holiday Home sited in walled garden on working family farm. Quiet peaceful location with good access to Moors, Coast and Ryedale attractions. No Pets allowed. 1 static caravan sleeps 4 from £250 pw Amanda Bulmer – Riccal House, Muscoates, Nunnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5XG T: 01439 748210 E: graham.bulmer@yahoo.co.uk W: www.northyorkshirecaravanholidays.co.uk

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Low Costa Mill “You won’t regret it!!”

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

“Fantastic and perfect place to stay”

Reviewed 21 August 2015

“Everything we needed and more”

Reviewed 2 July 2015

“A fantastic short break at Harvester!”

Reviewed 5 May 2015

Set in a stunning rural location Low Costa Mill is a collection of seven self catering holiday cottages, which have been adapted from former farm and mill buildings. Seven cottages sleeping 2-8 people (plus cots), pets permitted in some cottages. The year round heated indoor pool, large play area and 10 acres of parkland provide plenty of entertainment without leaving the site.

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SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION Keld Head Farm Cottages Pickering Delightful location in a village next to North York Moors National Park. A selection of eight Award winning cottages. Indoor swimming pool & sauna. Gardens & terrace, paddock, childrens play area, backing onto a field with llamas, ducks & chickens. Central for exploring Moors, Coast & York.

Our cottages set around a secluded courtyard provide a perfect base for those seeking an open countryside setting whilst within a short walk of the picturesque ancient market town, famous for its medieval castle and the North York Moors Steam railway. The cottages are spacious, superbly equipped, furnished with the emphasis on comfort and relaxation. They have traditional pan tile roofs, stone fireplaces, beamed ceilings and large gardens with an extensive play area and private parking. The North York Moors are on the doorstep with their spectacular rolling hills, heather clad moorland, woodland and forest, also some of the finest stately homes, castles and museums. A short drive away is Yorkshires scenic heritage coast of Filey, Scarborough, Whitby, and the Historic City of York. Penny and Julian Fearn Keld Head Farm Cottages, Keld Head, Pickering YO18 8LL

Four times Winner of Yorkshire Tourist Board’s

Holiday Cottage of the Year Award

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Visit our website: www.beechfarm.com Tel: 01751 476612 for brochure | Email: holiday@beechfarm.com Beech Farm Cottages, Village Green, Wrelton, Pickering, YO18 8PG

PICKERING - DAIRY HOUSE Peaceful, comfortable, pet friendly stone cottage in nearby Newton- upon- Rawcliffe a quiet National Park village. Local pub, ideal for Moor, Coast, Steam railway and Castles. Cottage sleeps 6 from £351 to £699 pw Mary Pennock – 4, Manor Farm Courtyard, Newton upon Rawcliffe, YO18 8QA T: 01284 763568 E: dairyhousenorthyorks@g.mail.com W: www.dairyhousenorthyorks.co.uk

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PICKERING - TOWN END FARM COTTAGE

New Meadows all on one level. Greenfields detached two bedroomed. Both located in quiet part of Pickering 10 minutes walk from centre, with off street parking. Wi-fi available. 2 cottages. 1 sleeps 2-4, 1 sleeps 4-6 from £260 to £450 pupw Karen Hill – 66 Ruffa Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7HT T: 01751 473258 E: hill66@talktalk.net W: www.karenscottages.co.uk

Comfortable, pleasantly situated spacious well equipped 18th century cottage. Large cottage garden, safe off road private parking. 10 minutes walk into town centre. Ideal location. Cottage sleeps 6 from £240 to £450 pw Christine Fenwick – Town End Farm, Eastfield Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7HU T: 01751 472713 E: christine@townendfarmholidays.co.uk W: www.townendfarmholidays.co.uk

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PICKERING - LOW FARM COTTAGES

ROSEDALE - MEDDS FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGE

Three cottages with stables set within the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Perfect for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and many more! 3 cottages sleeps 12 from £326 to £436 pupw Nicola Jones – Low Farm Cottages, Hartoft, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8RP T 01751 430858 M: 07766164548 E: homesteadholidaycottages@fsmail.net W: lowfarm.homesteadholidaycottages.co.uk

Contemporary holiday home with spectacular views of Rosedale from every room. Sunny terrace and garden, log burner, BBQ & free Wi-fi. Farm House sleeps 2 to 8 plus cot from £650 to £1400 pw Medds Farm House, Thorgill, Rosedale, Pickering, YO18 8SQ T: 07887790874 E: meddsfarmhouse@hotmail.com W: www.meddsfarmhouse.com

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SLINGSBY - HOME FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES

Nestling in the centre of the NYMNP these traditional Holiday Cottages offer you the perfect place for sightseeing, walking, shopping, eating and relaxing. Free Wi-Fi Ena Dent – Craven Garth Cottages, Craven Garth Farm, Rosedale East, Nr Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8RH T: 01751 417506 E: ena@cravengarth.com W: www.cravengarth.com

Delightful ground floor barn conversions in village setting. Ideally situated for Castle Howard, North Yorks moors and York. Perfect for walkers and cyclists. 2 cottages. 1 sleeps 4, 1 sleeps 6 from £335 to £630 pupw Rachel Prest – Home Farm Holiday Cottages, The Old Fold, Railway Street, Slingsby, York, YO62 4AL T: 01653 628277 E: rachelprest@yahoo.co.uk W: www.yorkshire-holiday-cottage.co.uk

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SINNINGTON - CLIFF FARM CAMPING BARN

STAITHES, NR WHITBY - PENNYSTEEL COTTAGE

Clean basic accommodation suitable for groups, families or individuals on economy budget, wishing to access the great outdoors of the North Yorkshire Moors and area. Breakfast available, but must pre-book. Wi-fi available. Camping barn sleeps 12 from £9 pppn Jean Scaling – Cliff Farm Camping Barn, Cliff Farm, Sinnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6SS T: 01751 473792 E: enquiries@clifffarmholidays.com W: www.clifffarmholidays.com

Old fisherman’s cottage on the edge of the picturesque harbour of Staithes, with breathtaking views from every room. Ideal for walking and coastal holidays. Parking permit free for public car park. Terrace over looking the harbour, safe for children and dogs. Pets come free by arrangement. Cottage sleeps 5 from £325 to £630 pw Chris Wade – Pennysteel Cottage, 3 Boathouse Yard, Staithes, Nr Whitby, TS13 5BH T: 01377 219901/217523 or 07801 124264 E: chris.wade@adastra-music.co.uk W: www.waterfrontcottages.co.uk

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Railway Cottages, Garsdale Head, Sedbergh, North Yorkshire, LA10 5PP Delightful 2-bedroomed railway cottage set in open countryside with stunning views. Set in quiet surroundings on the Settle-Carlisle Railway line at Garsdale Head station approximately 6 miles from Hawes, making it an ideal location for touring both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Open Plan living area with wood burner. Bedding, towels, wood and electricity included. Full weeks, weekends and mid week breaks available. Late availability possible. Sorry, no pets.

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SWINTON - 4 WELLGARTH Cosy stone cottage, open fire and garden. Handy for market town of Malton and rail link, village pub, North York Moors, Wolds and East Coast. Cottage sleeps 4 from £240 to £305 pw Dianne Illingworth – 4 Wellgarth, Swinton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6SS T: 01653 697548 E: dianne4wellgarth@tiscali.co.uk W: www.ryedaleholidaycottage.co.uk

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WHITBY (3 MILES) - LEMON COTTAGE

Contact Joanne O’Leary

0114 269 6008 no5railwaycottages@yahoo.co.uk www.5railwaycottages.co.uk

SINNINGTON - CLIFF FARM Modern static caravans sited on working family farm on edge of North Yorks Moors. Ideally situated for visiting Moors, Coast and attractions of the area. Wi-fi available. 2 static caravans sleeps 6 from £270 to £370 pupw Jean Scaling – Cliff Farm Holidays, Cliff Farm, Sinnington, North Yorkshire, YO62 6SS T: 01751 473792 E: enquiries@clifffarmholidays.com W: www.clifffarmholidays.com

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Offering picturesque views this gold award cottage has two en-suite bedrooms, is fully equipped & luxuriously furnished, with a patio area, perfect for alfresco dining. Guests can book online. Lemon Cottage sleeps 4 from just £250 Andy Martin – Northcliffe & Seaview Holiday Parks, Bottoms Lane, High Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LL T: 01947 880477 E: enquiries@northcliffe-seaview.com W: www.northcliffe-seaview.com

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Find your perfect holiday home As one of Yorkshire’s leading self-catering agencies, we have a superb choice of great properties across North Yorkshire.

01947 600 700

www.yorkshireholidaycottages.co.uk info@yorkshireholidaycottages.co.uk Ingrid Flute’s Yorkshire Holiday Cottages, 8 Flowergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3BA.

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Web: www.barkerstakesfarm.com E-mail: steve@barkerstakesfarm.com Tel: 01751 476759

Set in 16 acres Barker Stakes Farm is Located in a quiet haven of North Yorkshire on the outskirts of Pickering. Central for the attractions of the moors and coast we have accommodation to meet your needs. We have 12 bed and breakfast rooms sleeping 1 to 5 people converted from the farm buildings and 11 self catering holiday lodges sleeping 2 to 6. Barker Stakes Farm Lendales Lane, Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 8EE

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SERVICED ACCOMMODATION DALBY FOREST - SOUTH MOOR FARM Idyllic rural retreat between Pickering and Scarborough. Easy access to Moors and Coast. An excellent base to explore Dalby Forest on foot, bike or horse. 1 family (en suite), 1 double (en suite), 1 twin (ensuite), 1 single B&B from £35 pppn, DB&B from £50 pppn Christine Walker – Dalby Forest Drive, Langdale End, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0LW T: 01751 460285 E: gl@southmoorfarm.co.uk W: www.southmoorfarm.co.uk

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Independent Tourism As an independent tourism association (Tourism North Yorkshire) all of your support in promoting this years guide is really appreciated. Also, please don’t forget to mention the Visit North Yorkshire guide when booking accommodadtion.

HELMSLEY (3 MILES) - PLUMPTON COURT

MASHAM - HOLLYBREEN

Come and wind down with a glass of wine in Plumpton Court’s friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with locally sourced ingredients and home made marmalade. ‘The best in Yorkshire Hospitality’. 1 king, 3 double, 2 twin (all en suite) B&B from £37 to £42 pppn Chris Braithwaite – Plumpton Court, High Street, Nawton, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7TT T: 01439 771223 E: mail@plumptoncourt.com W: www.plumptoncourt.com

Dales country guest house, recently refurbished. Attractive en-suite bedrooms. First floor orangery opens onto extensive gardens with a panoramic view. Great walking country. Extensive breakfast menu. 1 Double/family, 1 twin, B&B from £58 to £72 prpn Celia Wright – Hollybreen, Ellingstring, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4PW T: 01677 460216 F: 01677 460 216 E: dalesaccommodation@gmail.com W: www.dalesaccommodation.org.uk

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HELMSLEY (4 MILES) - ROCKERY COTTAGE

PICKERING (2 MILES) - BANAVIE

18th Century former farmhouse with secluded garden. In a quiet peaceful village location. Ideally placed for touring Moors/Coast. Delicious Yorkshire breakfast and home baking. 1 double, 1 single, 1 twin (all en suite) B&B from £35 to £45 pppn Angela Sleight – Rockery Cottage, Main Street, Wombleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7RX T: 01751 432257 M: 077716 57222 E: enquiries@rockerycottage.co.uk W: www.rockerycottage.co.uk

Warm welcome at Banavie which is situated in quiet part of the village. Tea tray on arrival. Good Yorkshire breakfast (food hygiene rating 5). Ideal base for touring. Free Wi-Fi. 2 double (en suite), 1 twin (en suite) B&B from £33 to £37 pppn Ella Bowes – Roxby Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7SX T: 01751 474616 E: info@banavie.uk.com W: www.banavie.uk.com

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HELMSLEY - CARLTON LODGE

ROSEDALE ABBEY - AUGUST GUEST HOUSE

Nestling on the edge of the spectacular North York Moors National Park in the picturesque 12-century Market Town of Helmsley lies the Award Winning Carlton B&B. 4 Doubles (3 ensuite), 1 Twin (ensuite), 1 Single (ensuite), 1 Flexible (ensuite) B&B from £45 Chris Parkin – Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EY T: 01439 770557 E: cartlon.lodge.helmsley@gmail.com W: www.carlton-lodge.com

A handsome Victorian cottage with en-suite rooms and panoramic views. Birdwatch from the breakfast table. Relax in the guest lounge. Home from home. Private parking.

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HELMSLEY - EASTERSIDE FARM Find time to unwind at Easterside Farm, set amidst splendid unspoilt countryside a short distance from the picturesque village of Hawnby. A warm welcome and delicious Yorkshire breakfast awaits you. 2 family (1 en suite), 2 double (en suite), 1 twin (en suite) B&B from £37 pppn, DB&B £63 pppn Sarah Wood – Easterside Farm, Hawnby, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QT T: 01439 798277 E: sarahwood@eastersidefarm.co.uk W: www.eastersidefarm.co.uk

3 double (en suite), 1 twin (en suite) B&B from £26 to £30 pppn Mary and Michael Davies – 3 Plane Trees, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8RF T: 01751 417328 E: mary@augustguesthouse.co.uk W: www.augustguesthouse.co.uk

Want to Book Next Year? If so, please contact us. Visit North Yorkshire, Carrier Direct Marketing, Westacott Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8AW T: 01271 336055 | E: tany@guidebooking.co.uk

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CARAVAN & CAMPING ACCOMMODATION FILEY (2 MILES) - CROWS NEST CARAVAN PARK

Want to Book Next Year?

Family-owned, award winning park. Superbly located between Scarborough and Filey for couples and family holidays. Excellent facilities include an indoor-heated swimming pool, supermarket and bar. 200 tent sites, 50 touring sites, 30 static caravans for hire. Tent/touring from £20 pn, statics from £320 pw Nick Palmer – Crows Nest Caravan Park, Gristhorpe, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PS T: 01723 582206 E: enquiries@crowsnestcaravanpark.com W: www.crowsnestcaravanpark.com

If so, please contact us. Visit North Yorkshire, Carrier Direct Marketing, Westacott Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8AW T: 01271 336055 | E: tany@guidebooking.co.uk

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HELMSLEY - GOLDEN SQUARE CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK

SINNINGTON - CLIFF FARM HOLIDAYS

Award winning, secluded family park, magnificent views. Heated bathroom shower and toilet facilities. Shop. Indoor/outdoor play areas. Super/seasonal pitches. Storage compound. Holiday homes for sale. 50 tent sites, 100 touring sites from £18.50 pn Barbara Armstrong – Golden Square, Oswaldkirk, Nr Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5YQ T: 01439 788269 F: 01439 788236 E: reception@goldensquarecaravanpark.com W: www.goldensquarecaravanpark.com

Touring Caravan Site on working family farm. Superb Luxury Facilities. Very central for Coast, Moors and attractions. A warm Yorkshire welcome always assured. Wi-fi available. 30 touring caravan sites, 2 static caravans for hire. Touring from £16 pn, Statics from £270 pw Jean Scaling – Cliff Farm, Sinnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6SS T: 01751 473792 E: enquiries@clifffarmholidays.com W: www.clifffarmholidays.com

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HELMSLEY - WOMBLETON CARAVAN PARK

40 tent/touring sites from £20 pn

Halfway between Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside, a flat level site with electric hook-up, WiFi, modern shower block/disabled/laundry facilities. Small shop/reception information centre, Seasonal pitches available. 40 touring caravan sites. Pitches from £20-26 pn David Willoughby – Wombleton Caravan Park, The Airfield, Wombleton, York, YO62 7RY T: 01751 431684 E: info@wombletoncaravanpark.co.uk W: www.wombletoncaravanpark.co.uk

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HUTTON-LE-HOLE - HUTTON-LE-HOLE CARAVAN PARK The Park offers quality facilities, a friendly service and it is a ideal base for walking and touring the Moors and surrounding area. 42 touring caravan sites. Pitches from £15.00 pn, Holiday Home from £130.00 Annabel Strickland – Westfield Lodge, Hutton-le-Hole, York, North Yorkshire YO62 6UG T: 01751 417261 E: huttonleholecaravanpark@hotmail.com W: www.huttonleholecaravanpark.co.uk

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18 static caravan for hire from £210 pw

Robin Hood Caravan & Camping Park is situated in the heart of picturesque Ryedale on the edge of the North Yorkshire village of Slingsby. This award winning park is a perfect base for families and couples wishing to explore the stunning countryside of North Yorkshire. Caravans are available for hire and sale. Touring caravans, motor homes and tents are always welcome. All weather pitches complete with electric hook-up and water and waste-disposal points are available. A small shop and off-licence serves your basic requirements. Calor Gas and Camping Gaz is stocked. A children’s play area keeps the youngsters amused. Rebecca Palmer-Bunting Robin Hood Caravan Park, Slingsby, York, YO62 4AP Tel: 01653 628391 Email: info@robinhoodcaravanpark.co.uk Web: www.robinhoodcaravanpark.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH - JASMINE PARK Family owned, tranquil park in picturesque countryside between Scarborough and Pickering. Superbly maintained facilities. Welcome to Yorkshire Awards Finalist 2012. 60 tent sites, 20 touring sites, 1 static caravans for hire. Tent/touring from £20 pn, statics from £300 pw Nick Palmer – Cross Lane, Snainton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9BE T: 01723 859240 E: enquiries@jasminepark.co.uk W: www.jasminepark.co.uk

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CARAVAN & CAMPING ACCOMMODATION WHITBY - GROUSE HILL CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK

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Grouse Hill Caravan Park is situated between Scarborough & Whitby. It offers first class facilities, over looking the North Yorkshire Moors. Quiet Family run Park. 30 touring caravan sites, 2 static caravans for hire. Touring from £16 pn, Statics from £270 pw Andrew Butterfield – Flask Bungalow Farm, Fylingdales, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4QH T: 01947 880543/01947 881120 E: andrew@grousehill.co.uk W: www.grousehill.co.uk

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Northcliffe & Seaview Holiday Parks

YORK - YORK MEADOWS CARAVAN PARK

Whitby (3 miles) Contact: Andy Martin Bottoms Lane, High Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 LL Tel: 01947 880477 Email: enquiries@northcliffe-seaview.com Website: www.northcliffe-seaview.com

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Nestled in the stunning splendour of the Howardian Hills and Vale of York. Luxury heated amenities. Outdoor play area. Super/seasonal pitches. Holiday homes for Sale. Tent sites, touring sites and motorhome sites available. Tent/touring from £17.50 pn. Statics for sale. Barbara Armstrong – York Meadows, York Road, Sheriff Hutton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 6QP T: 01347 878508 E: reception@yorkmeadowscaravanpark.com W: www.yorkmeadowscaravanpark.com

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Further Accommodation Our Award Winning family owned holiday parks are situated on the beautiful Heritage Coast between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay. Both parks have fabulous countryside/coastal views with access to superb walks and cycle tracks. We sell luxurious holiday caravans, offer a range of luxurious holiday accommodation & have an exclusive seasonal only touring park. Facilities include: Playparks, outdoor gym, football pitches, FREE Wi-Fi & lots more. Visit our website to check availability & book online. 62 Touring Pitches, 253 Private Holiday Caravans, 8 Holiday Caravans, 1 Holiday Cottage From £1,500 for a Seasonal Pitch, Holiday Accommodation available from just £145

If you can’t quite find the right place to stay, we have more accommodation options on our website. www.visityorkshire.com From there you can start your search for your preferred accommodation type in our beautiful county. The site displays our complete list of accommodation providers. However, if you wish to “drill down” a little, you can follow the links to see either “Self Catering”, “Caravans” or “B&B’s, Guest Houses & Hotels”. Select the accommodation provider you wish to see and click on “More Information”. Visitors are strongly advised to confirm prices when booking.

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

This idyllic site overlooks the Great Lake at Castle Howard. Located within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is the perfect base for exploring North Yorkshire’s breathtaking countryside and coast and the City of York. Caravans, motor homes and tents welcome. 60 pitches. See website for tariff.

Tel: 01653 648316

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Holiday with us in Scarborough, Pickering, York or Ripon! Book your break today visit www.flowerofmay.com or call 01723 584311


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