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

Beech Farm - Beech Royd, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Pickering sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Winner of the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s Self-Catering Holiday of the Year Award four times so quality is assured... indoor pool and sauna . . . delightful location on edge of National Park. . .

Beech Farm Cottages offer award winning standards of quality and facilities in a quiet village setting at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors. The pretty cluster of eight cottages, four of which are featured here, not only have ‘4 Star’ or ‘5 Star’ accommodation but also have additional features such as an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, gardens, paddock, children’s play area, two llamas, a horse and pony. Their exceptionally high standards have won Beech Farm Cottages the English Tourist Board’s award for Excellence and the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s ‘Self Catering Holiday of the Year’ Award four times.


The cottages are set around a pretty and secluded courtyard and gardens backing onto open fields. Converted from Grade II listed stone buildings, they retain much of the original charm and chracter, with beams throughout. The interiors are superbly finished, furnished and equipped. The three larger cottages are rated ‘5 Star’ by the English Tourism Council, their highest rating. The indoor heated swimming pool for the exclusive use of visitors to Beech Farm, has a sauna and spa. All the holiday cottages enjoy the shared use of a walled garden, barbecue area, well-equipped children’s play area, paddock and field. Children in particular will enjoy the two llamas, horse, shetland pony, chickens, doves, ducks, cats and koi carp.


The small village of Wrelton - listed in the Domesday book - is in the heart of North Yorkshire. It has a cosy pub within easy walking distance. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park starts only a couple of miles up the road and the heritage coast is within easy reach. Walking, golf, riding, fishing and numerous village pubs and restaurants are all available within a few miles. The North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway runs from the picturesque market town of Pickering just three miles away. Pickering also has a castle and museum as well as pubs, shops and a range of restaurants. The delights of the seaside are only just over half an hour’s drive away where unspoilt sandy beaches (Runswick Bay, Filey), historic fishing ports (Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay) and resort attractions (Scarborough) can be found. The walled city of York with its Minster, museums and historic centre is within 40 minutes’ drive. Shops 3 miles.

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Pickering sleeps 4.

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

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

Halfway House Granary, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Easingwold sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Pleasantly and peacefully situated, this beautiful property has been converted from a granary and boasts its own large, private walled garden. Set in the grounds of the owner’s home, visitors enjoy shared use of a hard tennis court. Only a mile from the historic market town of Easingwold it is well placed for touring both the Dales and Moors. Four racecourses within half an hour’s drive. York and Castle Howard 13miles. Shops 1 mile and excellent pub serving food in Crayke (1 mile).

Large, beamed sitting/dining room with open fire and rugs on stone-flagged floor. Modern fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Cloakroom/shower room and toilet. Spacious, beamed double bedroom with four-poster bed (5ft). Small twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. External staircase to: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet - only avail if more than 4 people staying downstairs (not suitable for children or the elderly).

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

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lastingham sleeps 6.

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

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

Westfield Granary, Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Malton sleeps 12.

Features include: Hot Tub • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This spacious former granary stands adjacent to the owner’s farmhouse and is surrounded by open farmland. It is a perfect holiday location for a special celebration, friends or family get-togethers, with its spacious living room, 9ft solid oak dining table and six beautifully furnished bedrooms. The well-equipped games room has a wood-burning stove and offers endless fun and the two hot tubs give everyone the chance to relax. Visitors can enjoy the views from the garden and children will love the freedom and space of the play area, complete with swings and slide. Sherburn is situated halfway between the market town of Malton and the seaside town of Scarborough, in the Vale of Pickering, an excellent area for walking with the Wolds Way running through the owner’s farmland. Scarborough boasts two beautiful beaches and the ruins of a 12th-century castle with its breathtaking views. It offers first class attractions such as the Sea Life Maritime Sanctuary, the Stephen Joseph Theatre - home of playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourne - and the refurbished Rotunda Museum. Music lovers can visit the Spa Complex, home of the only remaining seaside orchestra, or Peasholm Park which offers open air concerts and a variety of family entertainments. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is close by with its famous steam railway, which offers a relaxing ride through the stunning moorland and forest. A day out can be enjoyed at Castle Howard, 15 miles, set in an elevated position against the Howardian Hills and the location for the filming of Brideshead Revisited. Flamingo Land theme park and Eden Camp are easily accessible. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Spacious living room with open fire. Well-equipped kitchen with electric range (for cooking)/dining room. Double bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms. Two twin bedrooms. Use of one double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed, and additional single bed (for alternative sleeping only), TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet (accessed by external open-tread steps) by arrangement. Two bathrooms both with over-bath shower and toilet.

Scalby Lodge Farmhouse, Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Scalby sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Owned by the Her Majesty the Queen who visited in 2010, these former farm buildings and cottages have been transformed and are in an ideal holiday location from which to explore both the North York Moors National Park and the glorious Heritage Coast of Yorkshire.

Scalby Lodge Farm sits in an idyllic location on the edge of the elegant seaside town of Scarborough, with direct access to the Cleveland Way and affording stunning views towards the 12th-century castle ruins and across the coastline towards Bempton Cliffs RSPB Bird Sanctuary. Bird watchers should note that there is direct access to Scalby Pond and RSPB Bird Sanctuary boasting a private hide which guests are welcome to use. Scarborough is known as the first seaside resort and has been welcoming guests for more than 300 years. It boasts two beautiful beaches, with the North Bay being popular with surfers and the South Bay perfect for a fun-filled family day at the seaside. The town centre is home to an eclectic mix of shops, a wide choice of restaurants and its very own theatre where plays by the famous Alan Ayckbourn can be enjoyed. A stroll along the esplanade, featured in the TV series The Royal and Heartbeat, is a delight with far reaching views towards the castle and across the bays. Other places to visit include the 12th-century castle, Peasholm Park, the Sea Life Centre and an open air theatre.
To the south are Filey, Bridlington and many historic homes, halls and castles with Burton Agnes Hall housing a large collection of Renoir and Monet art, and Sewerby Hall and Gardens well worth a visit. To the north is the historic port of Whitby, renowned for its connections with Captain James Cook. The town is home to the stunning abbey which overlooks the colourful harbour and marina, and is the departure point for steam rides across the dramatic moors aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Smugglers coves include Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes where tumbling cottages cling to the cliff edges. Further inland are the North York Moors, known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where quaint little villages tucked away deep in the valleys await discovery. Visit the daffodil fields of Farndale in springtime, a truly magnificent sight to behold.
Dalby Forest is home to the world mountain bike events and offers cycle hire with tracks to suit all ages, picnic areas with barbecues, the ever popular Go Ape, a visitor centre with children’s play areas and a very popular café with terraced eating areas - an ideal place to recharge your batteries. Alternatively, take a day out to Flamingoland Theme Park and Zoo. The market towns of Malton, Kirkby Moorside and Pickering host weekly markets and are easily accessible. A little further afield, discover the minster city of York, 40 miles, with art galleries, museums and theatres in abundance and the glorious York Minster itself. Scarborough and the surrounding areas are packed with things to do and see and there really is something to suit all the family. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Reading Room Cottage, Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Malton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Enjoying an idyllically peaceful location off the beaten track in an unspoilt conservation village, this delightful 19th-century cottage offers a comfortable retreat for couples wishing to get away from it all. Set with its own little garden amidst glorious countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, it is within easy reach of various historical and scenic places of interest: Kirkham Abbey is just 3 miles, and the magnificent Castle Howard of Brideshead Revisited fame, with its restaurant and open-air concerts in the summer, is 7 miles. Pickering, gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, and home of the steam railway, 15 miles. York 16 miles. Scarborough 20 miles. Excellent local walking. Shops, inns and restaurants in Malton, 4 miles.

Spacious sitting-room with dining area and open fire. Fitted galley kitchen. Large utility area with door to garden. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower. Separate toilet.

Ashpit Cottage, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Pickering sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the sleepy hamlet of Little Barugh, this beautifully converted Grade II listed former farm building, awarded Visit Britain’s 5* Gold quality grading, lies adjacent to the owners’ farmhouse. The cottage enjoys its own patio with extensive views overlooking the garden and wildlife pond towards the Hambleton Hills. Step back in time and enjoy a trip on the famous steam railway from Pickering to Whitby. York is not to be missed, with its cobbled streets and cafés. Shops 5 miles, pub 1 mile.

Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, open stonework and well-equipped kitchen area. Oak floor throughout. Utility. Double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Bay Watch, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Scarborough sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: In a superb location overlooking Cayton Bay, this spacious, modern single-storey property, with its own secluded garden area, has been redecorated with a seaside theme. Set in over an acre of shared grounds on the edge of a private estate, it enjoys direct access to the Cleveland Way, for wonderful coastal walks over National Trust land. Scarborough boasts many attractions, while the North York Moors National Park is just 3 miles away. Castle Howard and Sledmere House close by. Shop and pub 500 yards.

Two steps to entrance hall. Spacious living/dining room with leather sofas, electric ‘cast-iron effect’ fire, patio doors to garden and views of Cayton Bay. Modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with cast-iron style bed. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Low Hutton Cottage, Constable Burton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Constable Burton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing nearby • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Standing in an acre of beautifully kept shared gardens, this immaculate holiday cottage enjoys uninterrupted views across spectacular countryside. Set next to the owner’s home, it offers self-contained and very comfortable living accommodation at any time of the year. With the nearest village 1½ miles away, it is in a wonderful location for walking and, set in Lower Wensleydale, is a good touring base for the Dales and the Moors. Fishing, cycling, riding and tennis locally. Golf at Bedale (5 miles). Windsurfing at Semer Water (14 miles). Historic Richmond 10 miles. Middleham 3 miles, Leyburn 4½ miles and Ripon 17 miles. Shops 11/2 mile, excellent pub/restaurant 1 mile.

Pretty sitting/dining room. Modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Birdforth Hall Cottages - The Mill House, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 16
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Easingwold sleeps 16.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Easy Walking • Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview: Steeped in history, The Mill House is one of a small group of cottages in a delightful courtyard setting standing under the shadow of the famous White Horse on the Howardian Hills. Converted from farm buildings that once served the hall and dating back to 1685, they retain much original character with a wealth of exposed beams and stonework are equipped with a fine kitchen fitted with AEG appliances, wonderful bathrooms (with state-of-the-art walk-in showers), leather sofas and super-sized flatscreen televisions. There is shared use of superb leisure facilities with an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness room and an additional area in which to sit and relax. This peaceful and tranquil location provides a perfect base from which to explore the diversity of North Yorkshire, with the dales, the moors, the coast and the city all within easy reach. Historic York (16 miles) has a wealth of attractions with its minster, castle and railway. The magnificent 18th-century house at Castle Howard, NT Beningbrough Hall and the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey provide excellent days out. The World of James Herriot can be found in Thirsk, with the TV sets of All Creatures Great and Small and the theme parks at Flamingo Land and Lightwater Valley provide fun for all the family. The area boasts numerous traditional tea shops, gourmet pubs and award–winning real ales. Horseracing at York, Thirsk and Ripon. Pubs and restaurant 5 miles.

Very large sitting room with electric fire, TV and beamed ceiling. Dining room with tiled floor and door to swimming pool. Large, well-equipped kitchen/dining/living room. Second small kitchen. Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two separate toilets. Central staircase to first floor: Galleried landing. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Second separate staircase to three further bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet; two double (one with 5ft bed) and one twin bedroom.

Grange Farm Cottages - The Wests, Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Lastingham sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 2

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