Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in East Yorkshire, North East England

Park House, Wansford, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Wansford sleeps 10.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the 1600s this beautiful, detached, listed Georgian House nestles in the tiny hamlet of Wansford opposite the running waters of the Driffield Canal. Beautifully furnished and decorated throughout this is the perfect holiday location for a special celebration or family get together. A perfect place for exploring the stunning countryside of Yorkshire with easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds, the Howardian Hills and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Ideal for families, adults and children alike with canal cruises, river, lake and pond fishing, an 18 hole golf course, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, a parachute and gliding centre, all within a 12-mile drive. A short drive leads into the coastal resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey where Blue Flag sandy beaches stretch for miles and the colourful promenades are lined with inns, tea rooms and restaurants. Experience some true British heritage by visiting some of the stately homes, castles and abbeys in the area, such as Burton Agnes Hall known for its collection of Renoir and Monet paintings, or Sledmere Hall with beautiful gardens, both within a 20-minute drive. The wonderful market town of Beverley, where the ancient cobbled streets are lined with quaint little shops and the friendly locals are waiting to greet visitors, is a mere 12 miles. Driffield market town is but 2 miles from the property and still hosts a weekly market and a farmers’ market once a month. There really is something for all the family here, with a large selection of activities on offer. Shops 2 miles, pub/restaurant 400 yards.

Living room with open fire and French doors. Large dining room. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with granite work surfaces, gas range (for cooking) and tiled floor. Snug/TV room. Utility/boot room. Separate toilet. Two separate staircases to first floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft sleigh bed and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom with zip & link beds and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Second floor: Two beamed twin bedrooms, each with zip & link beds. Shower room and toilet.

The Old Coach House, Aughton, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Aughton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Located in the rural backwaters of East Yorkshire and yet only 14 miles from the historic city of York, this stylish and extremely spacious conversion of the former coach house to the nearby Manor, stands in its own secluded garden amidst beautiful mature trees. Grimston Bar park and ride provides easy access into York with its numerous attractions including the magnificent Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum. With its festivals, galleries and theatres, delightful shops and wide variety of inns and restaurants, York holds an irresistible year round appeal. Shop 2½ miles, pub 1 mile.

Living room with French doors. Kitchen/dining room with breakfast area and tiled floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Sitting-room. Double bedroom with 5ft 6in bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom with 4ft beds and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Bridge Farm Holiday Cottages - Meadow View, Brigham, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Brigham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Brigham, these former farm buildings date back to the 1700s and have been lovingly converted to provide wonderful holiday homes. All of the properties feature cosy underfloor heating as well as welcoming wood-burning stoves - ideal for those cooler evenings. Especially suitable for families with young children, the cottages have been individually decorated - each having been carefully designed. Outside, there are shared one-acre landscaped grounds to enjoy, with seating and barbecues for each cottage, which makes a perfect place for a summer picnic.
Ideal for families, as children and adults alike can enjoy farm life, gathering eggs for breakfast and feeding the friendly sheep, ponies, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs on the children’s farm. For a different family day out, bikes are available to explore the stunning countryside on quiet, picturesque lanes. For older children there is shared use of a games room with a full-size snooker table and table tennis, whilst for the younger ones, a large sand pit, pedal tractors, trailers and diggers and various outdoor games are available. Within the locality there are also a number of golf courses, and riding stables are 10 miles away. Set alongside the canal banks, the properties boast their own well-stocked coarse fish ponds, which guests are welcome to use (please bring own tackle). The Driffield Canal is the perfect location for those who enjoy ‘messing about on the river’, as there is a small jetty for those who wish to bring their own canoes or small boats.
Brigham village is noted in the Domesday Book and lies as a sleepy hamlet, yet just a few miles distant is the historical market town of Driffield. Delightful York (30 miles) is always a pleasure to visit, with plenty to do and see for the whole family. The magnificent Minster dominates the city, which is full of quaint shops, restaurants and pubs. Together with the Jorvik Viking Centre and The National Railway Museum, this historic city makes for an entertaining day out.
For lovers of the outdoors, there are numerous walks for all standards incuding gentle strolls along the banks of the canal, coastal walks or taking in the magnificent scenery of the Yorkshire Wolds. The beaches of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey, all with Blue Flag awards, are easily accessible, and Hornsea with its ‘Freeport Shopping Centre’ is also well worth a visit. The area boasts a number of stately homes, as well as theatres and cinemas. Shop within 2½ miles. Several pubs/restaurants within 3 miles.

The Weaning Shed, Huggate, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Huggate sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Dating back to 1884, this delightful holiday cottage, the end of a row of three, nestles in the Wolds village of Huggate and affords stunning views over unspoilt fields to the duck pond. Situated on a short private no-through road off a quiet lane, peace and tranquillity are the order of the day. A perfect base for walking and cycling, the cottage is minutes away from the Wolds Way and Minster Way and the village pub with food is 500 yards up the lane. The popular market town of Pocklington with shops and supermarkets is just 7 miles away, with York and the coast 16 miles. Fishing and golf course 7 miles. Rich local bird life. Shop 3½ miles.

Spacious living room with open fire with French door to verandah. Spacious dining area. Well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with breakfast area and ceramic-tiled floor. Beamed throughout ground floor. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Three bedrooms, each with sloping ceiling; one double, one twin and one single. Bathroom with electric over-bath shower and toilet.

Lendal Tower, York, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £ to £

Self catering accommodation in York sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Step into a piece of medieval history. With panoramic views over the beautiful city of York and the River Ouse, this spectacular 700-year old Ancient Scheduled Monument offers a truly unique holiday experience. In a landmark setting on the eastern banks of the River Ouse, the 14th-century, Grade I listed Lendal Tower originally formed part of the city’s defences and played a key role in the daily life of the medieval city - from here shipping tolls were collected and all river traffic was controlled. Following the Civil War in the 17th century, the tower became the city’s first waterworks with a horse-powered pump supplying the water via pipes made from hollowed out tree trunks. In 1785, as proprietor of York Waterworks, John Smeaton FRS (the father of civil engineering and designer of the famous Eddystone Lighthouses) added a powerful steam-driven beam engine into the tower to cope with the city’s growing demand for water, later it became the proud headquarters of the York Waterworks Company. Carefully renovated to retain its character, including ornate, original wood panelling and decorative ceiling plasterwork, the resulting accommodation is stunning. A spiral staircase leads from the ground floor living area to a mezzanine bedroom and on to the first and second floors, each with bedroom with dual-aspect river views. Climbing a little higher, visitors reach the large roof terrace and are rewarded with a breathtaking view of one of the world’s greatest cathedrals, the magnificent minster, historic Lendal and King’s Bridges, the River Ouse, and the bustling 21st-century city that flourishes in the shadow of its ancient walls. The Tower’s unrivalled central location is perfect for exploring a wealth of other historical buildings including The Treasurer’s House and The Merchant Adventurer’s Hall, visiting the National Railway Museum or the Jorvik Centre, and discovering the snickelways and alleyways that wind between York’s ancient cobbled streets. On your doorstep are numerous attractions to suit all ages, with river boat trips, ghost walks, art galleries and theatres, plus an abundance of quirky shops, restaurants and inns. Return to Lendal Tower and guests have the privilege of relaxing in the tranquil setting of their own private riverside garden. Shop and pub 30 yards.

Living room. Dining hall with double doors to garden. Two steps to kitchen with range, gas hob, electric oven and limestone floor. Shower room with toilet. Spiral stairs to mezzanine. Double bedroom with TV. Spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom, TV, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Spiral stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft four-poster bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with chromotherapy spa bath and toilet.

Struncheon Hill Farm - Meadow View, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bridlington sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Peace and tranquillity set amongst Yorkshire’s finest countryside and long stretches of magnificent beaches...

Steeped in history these former barn buildings have been lovingly restored using all of the original materials. Presented to a very high standard and offering spacious accommodation, each holiday cottage has its own enclosed garden and decked patio area for sole use, to while away the hours overlooking stunning paddocks where deer and foxes play. Guests have free use of the owners’ private indoor heated swimming-pool, a communal games room and a children’s play area. The complex is surrounded by open countryside and a newly planted broad leaf woodland area, and is only four miles from the pretty village of Brandesburton. Struncheon Hill Farm is a haven for those who enjoy having fun around water with a river, lake and pond nearby. Fishing, canal cruises and a Jet Ski and Diving School are less than half a mile from the door. Visitors will find locally an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, a parachute and gliding centre, and an RSPB bird sanctuary.
Just a short drive leads to the traditional seaside resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey with miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches, colourful promenades, inns and tea rooms in abundance, offering the perfect family day out. Walking and cycling tracks surround the cottages and there is easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds - one of Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets. Robin Hoods Bay is well worth a visit, where children will love the chance to search for fossils amongst the rock pools. For stunning views, Flamborough Head is a must and visitors will delight in the puffin colonies that cling to the cliff side. For an alternative day trip, York will not disappoint and meandering along the cobbled streets of ‘The Shambles’, packed with curio and antique shops, as well as many museums including The National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre will keep both adults and children alike amused for hours.
Explore British heritage when visiting stately homes and halls such as Burton Agnes Hall with its large collection of Monet and Renoir paintings, or Sledmere Hall with its beautiful gardens only a 30 minute drive away. The attractive market town of Beverley 12 miles away, where visitors can enjoy ancient cobbled streets, quaint shops and friendly local people, completes the area of peace and tranquility surrounding Struncheon Hill Farm. Shops, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

York Penthouse, York, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in York sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: With superb views over the river, memorial gardens, city walls and Minster, this spacious, duplex, penthouse holiday apartment lies in the heart of York. The living area has floor-to-ceiling windows to benefit from the panoramic views. Near Lendal Bridge, it lies close to shops, inns and restaurants and within easy walking distance of the Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, theatre and multi-screen cinema. Boat trips, race course and sports centre, 1 mile. North York Moors National Park, 25 miles, Heritage Coast, 40 miles.

Concierge. Lift. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with double shower and toilet. Second bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second level: Spacious living/dining room with French doors to large balcony; well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area.

Struncheon Hill Farm - Broad Leaf, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bridlington sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Peace and tranquillity set amongst Yorkshire’s finest countryside and long stretches of magnificent beaches...

Steeped in history these former barn buildings have been lovingly restored using all of the original materials. Presented to a very high standard and offering spacious accommodation, each holiday cottage has its own enclosed garden and decked patio area for sole use, to while away the hours overlooking stunning paddocks where deer and foxes play. Guests have free use of the owners’ private indoor heated swimming-pool, a communal games room and a children’s play area. The complex is surrounded by open countryside and a newly planted broad leaf woodland area, and is only four miles from the pretty village of Brandesburton. Struncheon Hill Farm is a haven for those who enjoy having fun around water with a river, lake and pond nearby. Fishing, canal cruises and a Jet Ski and Diving School are less than half a mile from the door. Visitors will find locally an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, a parachute and gliding centre, and an RSPB bird sanctuary.
Just a short drive leads to the traditional seaside resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey with miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches, colourful promenades, inns and tea rooms in abundance, offering the perfect family day out. Walking and cycling tracks surround the cottages and there is easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds - one of Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets. Robin Hoods Bay is well worth a visit, where children will love the chance to search for fossils amongst the rock pools. For stunning views, Flamborough Head is a must and visitors will delight in the puffin colonies that cling to the cliff side. For an alternative day trip, York will not disappoint and meandering along the cobbled streets of ‘The Shambles’, packed with curio and antique shops, as well as many museums including The National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre will keep both adults and children alike amused for hours.
Explore British heritage when visiting stately homes and halls such as Burton Agnes Hall with its large collection of Monet and Renoir paintings, or Sledmere Hall with its beautiful gardens only a 30 minute drive away. The attractive market town of Beverley 12 miles away, where visitors can enjoy ancient cobbled streets, quaint shops and friendly local people, completes the area of peace and tranquility surrounding Struncheon Hill Farm. Shops, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Honeysuckle Cottage, York, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in York sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In the heart of the delightful market town of Helmsley, this cottage, one of a row, which originally formed part of the Duncombe Park Estate, has been lovingly renovated. Furnished to a high standard and full of character with exposed beams and stonework, and a south-facing garden where guests can enjoy summer evenings overlooking the castle, this holiday cottage provides a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Nunnington Hall, Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard (13 miles) are close by, and the North Yorkshire Moors, with spectacular scenery, offers excellent walking and steam railway. Shops and pub 50 yards.

Beamed living/dining room with multi-fuel burner. Kitchen with range-style cooker, Butler sink, exposed stonework and stable door to garden. Double bedroom with 5ft zip & link bed. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Old Cowshed, Brough, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Brough sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set on the Drewton Manor Estate, this former farm building, dated 1880, has been sympathetically converted to Visit Britain ‘5 Star’ standard, to provide a single-storey holiday property. Great care has been taken to retain original beams and open brickwork and eco friendly heating is provided by the biomass boiler using renewable energy from the estate. The Wolds Way runs close by and medieval Beverley is a 10-minute drive. Visit historic York and the Yorkshire Heritage Coast (Bridlington, Filey, Scarborough, Whitby). Farm shop, café and spa facilities on site, pub 1 mile.

Ramp access at rear. Beamed living room, electric ‘wood burner’. Beamed kitchen/dining room, French doors, tiled floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet.

Chapman House - Madrigal, York, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in York sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In an elevated position overlooking Rowntree Park, with views toward the River Ouse, these four fine holiday apartments are housed in a newly constructed building, designed in traditional style. All apartments offer very comfortable accommodation and are equipped to a high standard. Set in a quiet ‘no-through’ road on the south side of the river, half a mile from York racecourse, this centrally located property is ideal for sightseeing and shopping on foot, and provides a relaxing base on return.
Easy access via the adjacent street to the park and lake, and a leisurely 15 minute stroll along the towpath brings you to Skeldergate Bridge, with boat trips and riverside inns at the heart of the city. Here you can walk the ancient city walls and visit the impressive minster, Castle Museum, Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre. Alternatively explore the cobbled streets, such as The Shambles and Stonegate, with hanging baskets, street players and an interesting assortment of specialist shops, pubs and restaurants.
The National Parks of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors lie within 30 miles, whilst the coast at Filey, Scarborough and the picturesque seaport of Whitby are all within 45 miles. Racing at York, Wetherby, Thirsk, Ripon and Beverley. Historical places of interest in the area include Beningborough Hall, Riveaulx Abbey and Nunnington Hall. Nearby Castle Howard is one of the country’s grandest stately homes, filled with furniture by Chippendale and paintings by Gainsborough and Rubens. The estate’s thousand-acre grounds include formal gardens, towers, obelisks, sandstone follies, a large artificial lake, nature trails and a children’s playground. The fine stables have been converted into Britain’s largest private collection of period clothes.
Cinema complex and bowling alley at Clifton Moor, 2 miles. Two golf clubs within 2 miles. Shops 150 yards, excellent choice of riverside pubs, restaurants and bars 150 yards.

Fourth Farm - The Wagon Shed, Gransmoor, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Gransmoor sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the 18th century, these beautiful farm buildings have been lovingly converted to enhance charm and character. Offering peace and tranquillity, they are located within the tiny hamlet of Gransmoor, on a working arable farm. Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, an area of natural beauty, with easy access to York, Beverley and the North Yorkshire Moors. Surrounded by many historical houses, including the nearby Burton Agnes Hall with its beautiful gardens and fine art. The RSPB sanctuary at Bempton is a bird-watchers haven and is just a few miles away. Explore the rugged yet beautiful Yorkshire Coast with the seaside resorts of Bridlington and Scarborough with miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches. Many nearby golf courses including Ganton, approx 20 miles. Bridle paths for walking nearby. A warm welcome awaits. Shops 3 miles.