- Driffield, England"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 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. Oaklands wedding venue is situated in the 150 acres of woodland that surround the properties. 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.
Four Bays (IOH), River View (IOJ), Broad Leaf (IOK), Woodlands (IOL), Meadow View (IOM) and The Loft (UKC2652) can be booked together to accommodate up to 50 guests.£450From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Beverley, EnglandThe Old Stables is a stunningly presented, detached barn conversion with contemporary open plan living, kitchen and dining area, complete with exposed beams and wood burner. Tri-fold doors open out to a small garden area. High gloss tiles, underfloor heating, state-of-the-art bathrooms and luxurious furnishings add to the uniqueness of this special holiday cottage. There is also the additional benefit of CCTV and video entry.
South Cave offers a charming selection of amenities with several shops, two pubs, a restaurant and a country house hotel with health spa and golf club. The surrounding area of the Yorkshire Wolds inspired the famous David Hockney paintings, and walkers and cyclists can enjoy the gentle undulating hills and stunning scenery. Local attractions include the South Cave Falconry with its collection of owls and birds of prey, and North Cave Wetlands, a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Reserve. In the neighbouring village of North Cave, families with children can enjoy the facilities of the popular William’s Den. Visit the delightful market town of Beverley and the beautiful minster, historical buildings and cobbled streets, bordered by pavement cafés and fine dining restaurants.
Beverley hosts spectacular music festivals and numerous farmers’ markets, and horse racing at the Westwood racecourse. Hull, City of Culture 2017, is the home city of poet Philip Larkin and birthplace of William Wilberforce. Places of interest include The Deep, a huge aquarium housing over 3,500 fish, the Ferens art gallery, the Maritime Museum and Hull Truck Theatre. Miles of sandy beaches can be found at Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough, and the historic walled city of York is within an hour’s drive. Shop 350 yards, pub ¾ mile, restaurant 330 yards.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Driffield, EnglandFarrington House is a stunning, luxury retreat in a very quiet area of the Yorkshire Wolds. This large detached house is surrounded by countryside and long walks, perfect for children, or for the dogs. The house has a large enclosed garden and then access to a further 2 acres of wildlife meadow.
Restored by the present owner to a high standard, Farrington House is perfect for that extra special holiday and provides exceedingly comfortable accommodation. There is plenty of room for larger families to have their own space with a seating area in the kitchen, a large living room and a reading area. For those chilly evenings, there are two wonderful wood burners to keep you warm and cosy.
The wonderful Yorkshire Wolds are on your doorstep with miles of walks across the undulating hills of the wolds, the inspiration to the artist David Hockney’s paintings. The Yorkshire Wolds are famous for the country pubs and market towns such as Driffield and Beverley, which have excellent market days, as well as being interesting towns to visit. For the those who enjoy the horse racing, Beverley Racecourse has some excellent meetings and you are only an hour away from the York meeting, one of the best racecourses in the country. The stately homes of Sledmere and Burton Agnes Hall are just a short drive away, both excellent places to visit with beautiful gardens and delightful cafès. Whether you want to visit the wolds, the East Coast or the North York Moors, Farrington House is the perfect base. Beach 7 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£134From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Flamborough, EnglandPuffin Cottage is the perfect name for this terraced property which is situated close to the internationally renowned RSPB bird sanctuary at Bempton Cliffs, where thousands of puffins adorn the chalk cliffs accompanied by many other seabirds such as guillemots, kittiwakes and fulmars. The cottage is full of nooks and crannies, and just what you would expect of a crooked old cottage built in the 1800s, and is full of character and charm. The garden is delightful with a lovely seating area, lawn and rockery, but most importantly its enclosed making it ideal for children and pets.
The cottage is right on the border of Bempton and Buckton, and the village of Buckton has a small playground, village shop and a local pub. The resorts of Flamborough Head, Filey, Scarborough and Bridlington are all just a short drive away and you will have a wonderful time exploring these seaside resorts. For those who love the great outdoors, the cycling and walking in the area is some of the best you will find. The rugged coastline has spectacular walks along the clifftops.
The city of York is just an hour’s drive away or easily accessible by train. Don’t miss this beautiful city during your holiday as it’s always voted as one of the top 10 cities to visit in the UK. There is so much to see and do in York for all age groups with lots of museums and theatres as well as street entertainers, independent shops and cafés. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridlington, EnglandOakwood is situated just in front of Sewerby Hall and Gardens, a beautiful Georgian mansion set in 50-acres of landscaped gardens, plus a zoo to keep the children entertained. This detached property lies in the village of Sewerby, on the clifftops of the east Yorkshire coast overlooking the bay of Bridlington. The seafront is just a short stroll away, where you can walk along the clifftop to Bridlington, or catch the land train which runs several times a day throughout the summer. In the opposite direction is Danes Dyke, a local nature reserve. For those of you with dogs, the walks along the cliffs are breathtaking, and this is the reason why so many walkers return to this area year after year. There is also a large grassed area where you can enjoy a picnic or perhaps a game of cricket. Alternatively, spend a lazy afternoon watching the local village team play cricket and take in the stunning scenery of the coast.
Bridlington is a busy, traditional seaside resort and still has a working harbour, where you can watch the boats come in with their catch. Flamborough Head and the RSPB bird sanctuary at Bempton are close by. See the puffins in their natural habitat, as well as kittiwakes, guillemots and gannets. There are many stately homes to visit in the area, including Burton Agnes Hall, Sledmere House and Castle Howard. Hull, the City of Culture 2017, and the medieval city of York can be reached within an hour by both car or train. The market towns of Beverley, Driffield and Pocklington, with their charming independent shops and cafes, are well worth a visit. The coastal resorts of Scarborough, Filey and Whitby are easily accessible, or inland, enjoy a wonderful drive through the North York Moors National Park. Beach ½ mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£87From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Flamborough, EnglandCentrally located in the old fishing village of Flamborough, this end of terrace town house is central for all amenities with a shop, pub, bakery and fish and chip shop just around the corner. Sea Thistle Cottage has an enclosed courtyard to the rear of the property and a small enclosed area to the front with it’s own parking space. Flamborough’s North Landing is famous for its smugglers caves and the walk between the North and South Landing is absolutely stunning. In fact for those of you who like the great outdoors there’s no better place than Flamborough for clifftop walks, bird watching and rock pooling. Walk along the clifftops to Bempton Cliffs where you will find one of the largest seabird colonies in the UK. On the white chalk cliffs you’ll see puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes as well as the seals down on the lower rocks. Flamborough is just north of Bridlington and between the two resorts you’ll find Danes Dyke, a local nature reserve. There are lots of woodland trails to follow and the children will enjoy the adventure of it all. Just along the coast from Danes Dyke you’ll find Sewerby Hall and its small zoo. The beautiful Georgian property is set in over 50 acres of beautiful parkland that overlooks the sea. You can easily spend a whole day at the hall with a tour of the grand house and then a wander around the gardens and zoo. There are lots of picnic areas with wonderful views out to sea. The children enjoy the zoo and the adults enjoy the magnificent gardens! The large seaside town of Bridlington is a short drive south from Flamborough and travelling north you have the resorts of Filey, Scarborough and Whitby. Yorkshire is famous for its stately homes and there are several within a short drive from the cottage. As well as Sewerby Hall there’s Sledmere House, Burton Constable, Burton Agnes Hall and the majestic Castle Howard. Hull, the UK city of culture for 2017 is less than an hour away by car and the same for York. Beach 650 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridlington, EnglandBuilt in 1696, this terraced holiday home is oozing with character and charm, and has been tastefully decorated and furnished, using a contemporary mix of new, vintage and up-cycled furniture and fittings. Nell’s Cottage is situated in the popular old town of Bridlington, which was made famous by the film ‘Dad’s Army’. The property used to be a sweet shop and boasts a delightful private terraced area to the rear, which is great for socialising and an al fresco supper in the summer.
The property is set back from the old town of Bridlington which used to be two separate towns, but over the years it has now joined to make one. Most visitors go straight to the seafront, but there is also a beautiful cosmopolitan part of the old town. The main street has lots of little independent shops and galleries, as well as good restaurants and local pubs. At the far end of the main street, you reach the Priory Church, one of Bridlington’s hidden gems. For over 900 years, this church has been serving the people of Bridlington and is renowned for its excellent choir and musical events that are held throughout the year. The Bayle Museum dates back to the 12th-century and is situated just in front of the Priory Church. This used to be the gatehouse to the Priory and is now a fantastic museum.
The seaside resort of Bridlington is a bustling fishing harbour, with lots to see and do. It has been popular over the years with families, due to its large sandy beaches and the traditional seaside donkeys, sticks of rock and sandcastles. On an evening why not enjoy a night at the popular Bridlington Spa, host to lots of international acts. From the seafront you can catch the land train to Sewerby Hall, just a short ride along the clifftops which is always a favourite with children. Sewerby Hall is just one of many stately homes in the area. A free Sewerby Hall family pass (2 adults/2 children) is available to Nell’s guests during their stay. There’s also Burton Agnes Hall, Sledmere and of course, Castle Howard to name a few.
In less than an hour you can be in Hull or York. Hull being voted the city of culture 2017 and York has been voted one of the UKs best tourist destinations, steeped in history and definitely worth a visit. North of Bridlington there’s Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs, where you’ll find the RSPB sanctuary, where thousands of migrating seabirds are seen here every year and is definitely a bird watcher’s paradise. Watch the puffins on the cliff sides or spot the seals and dolphins. The Way of the Roses cycle track starts in Morecambe (in Lancashire) and finishes in Bridlington and is a 170-mile coast to coast cycle route, perfect for the experience, and those wishing to enjoy a leisurely bike ride with family. Beach 1½ miles. Shop 100 yards, pub 50 yards and restaurant 150 yards.£86From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridlington, EnglandThe Garden Cottage stands detached in the beautiful grounds of Thorpe Hall. Built around 1790, part of the building used to be the old apple store, where the apples from the orchards on the estate would be collected by the gardeners and stored here. Lovingly restored, the owners have kept lots of the original features, and the dining room has limed oak furniture. It is a perfect ’chocolate box’ cottage. Downstairs has been designed with full disabled access throughout the ground floor - there is a twin bedroom with an en-suite wet room for the less mobile (with emergency alert). This is a perfect property for holidaymakers having a family mix of all ages: there are three bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor. There is also disabled access to the garden. All the rooms are spacious and light, and with the extra living room, it is ideal for families to have their own space. The cottages are set amongst the beautiful country estate of Thorpe Hall, a magnificent retreat in the Yorkshire Wolds and situated in Rudston, near Bridlington. The Hall is a Grade II building which was built in the early 1700s and is still very much a working estate, and it forms an important part of the local community. The local village of Rudston is less than a mile away, where the churchyard contains the monolith from which the village gets its name (Rood Stane). The cottage is situated a mile from the village, where you will find a small shop along the way.
The nearest town is Bridlington just over 4 miles away, and from there you have access along the east coast from Whitby, Scarborough and Filey, right down to the resort of Hornsea. The area has lots of stately homes to visit, including Sewerby Hall, which is only a few minutes drive away, a fine example of an early Georgian residence and renowned for its gardens and a zoo. Castle Howard and Burton Agnes Hall are also just a short drive away. Flamborough Head and RSPB Bempton Cliffs are 15 minutes by car, and boast fantastic opportunities to observe puffins, gannets, dolphins and seals in their natural habitat. Along the coast at Scarborough, you have the Stephen Joseph Theatre which is known for its premieres of almost all of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. It also boasts the largest open air theatre in Europe. During your stay, why not try some real country pursuits, such as coarse fishing or trying out some of the many bridleways across the estate; you are very close to Fraisthorpe where you can ride along the beach. Guests can have free livery and grazing for their horses, just bring the food and bedding! There’s so much to see and do at Thorpe Hall and it’s all within easy reach, and from February 2018 you can rent a hot tub for your stay (contact the owner direct for details). The owner is very proud to offer a tour and history of the grounds to all guests (subject to availability). Beach 4 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub 3 miles, restaurant 1 mile.
The Garden Cottage (UK2094), Stable Cottage 1 (CC253023) and Laundry Cottage (CC253025) can be booked together to accommodate up to 22 guests.£176From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridlington, EnglandThe Roost is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom detached property with an enclosed garden in the grounds of Manor Farm Cottages in the village of Buckton. Close to the RSPB Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve where you can see puffins, gannets and guillemots in their natural habitat, the area is a bird watcher’s haven, home to more than 250,000 sea birds. You can walk to Bempton Cliffs from the cottages, or it is a 5-minute drive.
Enjoying delightful countryside and a peaceful village setting close to the east coast, this charming cottage has been converted, along with two other holiday homes, from former stables and a hayloft.
A warm welcome awaits as you drive into what was the old farmyard. The cottage, along with Puffin Cottage and Guillemot Cottage, encompass the square, each with its own patio; a real sun trap and sheltered from the weather. The freedom to wander up into the shared gardens where there’s a children’s slide and outdoor games will appeal to those with children. There is also access to a football playing field, meadow walk and outside willow dome seating area.
The cottage is a great base to visit the east coast, Dalby Forest, the North York Moors National Park, the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds made famous by the David Hockney paintings, and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is some excellent cycling in the area with the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route on your doorstep, with its scenic 146-mile tour of the East Riding and North Yorkshire. With breathtaking views along the coast. The owner is a keen cyclist himself and knows exactly what you need by providing an excellent bike store, along with a repair and wash area and tools and sprays required for servicing the bikes.
The seaside resorts of Scarborough, Bridlington and Filey are just a short drive away with large, open sandy beaches, caves and coves, or for those of you who prefer a quieter resort, Flamborough Head is close by with stunning walks along the clifftops from North to South Landing.
Visit the stately homes and beautiful gardens of Burton Agnes, Castle Howard and Sledmere House, and a children’s zoo and land train at Sewerby Hall. The bustling market towns of Malton, Pickering and Beverley, renowned for its minster and racecourse, are all worth a visit.
The historic city of York is just an hour away with its wide variety of museums including the Railway Museum, Castle Museum and the Jorvik Viking centre. York is very picturesque with cobbled streets surrounding the magnificent minster, along with river boat trips, street entertainers and an abundance of restaurants and real ale inns.
In Buckton and Bempton villages, you are just ½ mile from a cafe and art gallery, the village post office and corner shop, as well as the local pub, The White Horse.
The Roost can be booked together with Puffin Cottage (UK2042) and Guillemot Cottage (UK2043) to accommodate up to 14 guests.£116From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Driffield, EnglandNumber One Lena Court is an attractive, modern, detached property situated in the heart of the small East Riding village of Kilham, just nine miles from Bridlington. Refurbished throughout in 2019 and offering stylish accommodation, this bright and airy holiday home is ideally situated for you and your family or friends to explore the stunning East Yorkshire coastal towns of Bridlington and Filey. Here you are surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds which are sure to take your breath away.
Tastefully decorated throughout, Number One Lena Court oozes comfort and charm. The entrance hall leads through to the large sitting room where you can cosy up by the feature log effect electric fire and watch TV as a family. The country style kitchen has a range cooker and the conservatory provides the perfect setting for your family gathering around the dining table. 2 hairdryers have been provided within the property.
The sheltered patio makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee whilst planning your day ahead. If the weather allows then don’t miss the opportunity for some classic al fresco dining in the evening. All of the bedrooms have been luxuriously decorated with your comfort in mind, ensuring your holiday is a relaxing one.
A two minute walk will bring you to the heart of the village, where you will find a traditional Wolds inn serving great food and thirst quenching real ales. Close by are the bustling towns of Driffield and Beverley. Beverly is renowned for its minster, which towers over the main street and also for its boutique shops and many independent cafes and restaurants. A day at Beverley races should also not be missed if you fancy a flutter!
If you are joined by your four legged friends then there are miles of rolling hills and hidden valleys to explore, right on the doorstep. The seaside town of Bridlington is only a few minutes’ drive away where you can enjoy a stroll along the sandy beaches or experience all the fun of a traditional promenade and harbour. A little further along the coast are the dramatic cliffs at Flamborough Head and the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs - a bird watcher’s paradise! For a day out why not visit the stately homes of Sledmere Hall and Burton Agnes? With the historic city of York also under an hour’s drive away, you will not be short of places to visit. Shop 200 yards, pub 100 yards and restaurant 4½ miles.£133From price per night based on 7 night stay