Welcome to Cottage in the Pond, your perfect escape nestled in the heart of Garton, Yorkshire. This picturesque village, with its timeless charm and captivating landscapes, offers a holiday experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the rustic beauty of the Yorkshire countryside and explore the myriad of activities that await you. For nature enthusiasts, Garton is a paradise. Lace up your hiking boots and embark on scenic walks through the rolling hills and lush woodlands. The Wolds Way, a renowned long-distance footpath, winds its way through this enchanting region, providing hikers with breathtaking vistas at every turn. Cyclists can meander through winding country lanes, discovering hidden gems along the way.
History buffs will revel in the rich heritage of Garton. The village is steeped in centuries of history, with medieval churches and ancient ruins to explore. The local market town of Driffield offers a glimpse into the past, while Beverley’s stunning Minster and quaint streets are just a short drive away. If you’re seeking culinary delights, Yorkshire is a food lover’s dream. Visit the charming local pubs, sample delicious Yorkshire puddings, and savour fresh, locally sourced produce. Don’t forget to explore the nearby vineyards, breweries, and distilleries to get a taste of the region’s diverse flavours.
For families, Garton offers an array of child-friendly activities, from farm visits to nature reserves, ensuring that everyone can have an unforgettable vacation.
Whether you’re seeking tranquillity, adventure, or a combination of both, Garton in Yorkshire promises an unforgettable experience. Cottage in the Pond invites you to become a part of this timeless countryside, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Your Yorkshire adventure begins here!

Beautifully presented throughout, and with lots of thoughtful personal touches, as well as attention to detail, this apartment is sure to delight. Located on a peaceful residential area just a short walk from many local amenities including a childrens’ play park, as well as a convenience store, takeaways and a popular gastro pub. It takes less than 15 minutes to walk to the seafront and the golden beach. At the front of the property you have your own private lawned garden, where you can bask in the sun. At the rear of the property you have your designated parking space, as well as a locked outdoor space with deck chairs as well as beach equipment, you can also store your own bikes/bodyboards/pushchairs in here if you wish.
Inside the apartment is bright and welcoming, it is all on one level, making it accessible for families with young toddlers. You have the open plan living room with a dining area at the front. This is a great social space for winding down in an evening in front of the TV. There is a separate compact yet well equipped kitchen, ideal for rustling up your favourite meals, using fresh local ingredients. Plus, two bedrooms, the master kingsize bedroom and a twin room. The apartment is completed with a modern bathroom plus a separate toilet.
This is a wonderful area with many attractions just a short distance away. Bridlington has a wonderful promenade as well as a historic harbour, with two glorious golden beaches. This is the lobster capital of Europe, landing more freshly caught lobster here than anywhere else. It’s a great destination for enjoying some of the array of seafood, including the ever-popular fish and chips. The Spa hosts many shows and concerts all year round, from the harbour there are several boat trips to enjoy including bird spotting tours. Nearby is the impressive Georgian stately home of Sewerby Hall with beautiful gardens. There are golf courses at Sewerby for pitch and putt, or a proper round if you fancy playing golf. For avid nature lovers, walkers, and those who love the outdoors, there’s Danes Dyke, South Landing, Flamborough Head and lighthouse, and Bempton Cliff RSPB Nature Reserve not far away where you can spot gannets and even colourful puffins. A little further inland you have the Yorkshire Wolds and Yorkshire Moors.
Locally, there are several other houses of historic interest including Sledmere House and Burton Agnes Hall. Scarborough is not far away where you can watch the motorbike racing at Oliver Mount or go to Stephen Joseph Theatre in the Round. Both Hull and York are an easy drive with many galleries and museums as well as horse racing and shopping. For children there is a wide choice of attractions in Bridlington including an animal park, arcades along the seafront and leisure centre with clip and climb. You also have the water park and sea life centre in Scarborough. For an extra special day out you have Flamingoland theme park and zoo less than an hour away. This is a fabulous choice for couples as well as families looking for a break to the coast, with lots to see and do. Pub within 1 mile.

This cosy terraced cottage, dating back to the 1800s, has been carefully furnished to provide a comfortable holiday property. There is a roaring wood burner in the living room for winter nights and a rear courtyard for relaxing on summer evenings. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, and the second bedroom is ideal for young families, with bunk beds and a cabin bed. Beeford has a great range of facilities including a village shop, pub, Chinese restaurant and a fish and chip shop. A famous ice cream parlour, Mr Moos, is situated on a farm close by. Jet skiing and clay pigeon shooting are also available locally. The cottage provides a perfect base from which to explore the traditional east coast resorts of Hornsea, Bridlington and Filey, and the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds. There are miles of sandy beaches and opportunities for fishing and sailing, and Bridlington Spa features an exciting entertainment programme. Bird lovers can enjoy visiting Hornsea Mere and RSPB Bempton Cliffs, and interesting days out can be spent at Sewerby Hall and Sledmere House. The picturesque market town of Beverley, The Deep aquarium in Hull and the historic walled city of York are all easily accessible. Beach 3 miles. Shop 200 yards, pub 165 yards and restaurant 20 yards.

The Forge can be found at High Farm Holiday Park midway between Hornsea and Beverley within the East Riding of Yorkshire and is one of five wonderfully presented barn conversions. Packed with character including exposed brickwork and beams, this holiday home is perfect for two couples or friends to enjoy a relaxing break away.
This cottage offers all ground floor accommodation and is ideal for those who cannot manage stairs. Step inside and be delighted with the bright and airy kitchen/dining room. The country style kitchen offers a gas hob and electric oven. With a host of modern appliances and a small breakfast bar, this room is sure to delight. This kitchen also provides plenty of cupboard space for your holiday essentials as well as oodles of work top where you can rustle up a picnic to enjoy at the beach, or prepare a delicious home cooked evening meal which can be enjoyed on the large wooden dining table. In the evening, retire to the living room and snuggle up on the deep filled sofas for a cosy evening in. As the day draws to a close choose one of the two pretty bedrooms; a kingsiize double with jacuzzi bath – ideal for bubbly soak after a long day or a twin room with en-suite shower room. Both rooms offer vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and ancient beams. Step outside and these holiday homes share a large, and colourful courtyard. Landscaped with aromatic plants and offering a secluded individual patio and seating area. Here you can enjoy an early morning coffee or perhaps an alfresco evening meal.
The grounds of High Farm Holiday Park offer a host of options to keep you entertained including a well stocked 5 acre fishing lake, a delight for anglers, peaceful picnic areas, open areas for exercising dogs, an award winning ‘David Bellamy’ nature reserve, nature walk and a 9 hole par 3 golf course. There is even a children’s play area and a ball games field. If you’re exhausted after all of this, amble over to the on-site licenced coffee shop and treat yourself to a coffee and cake. With a shop on site you can even buy a treat for tea.
Enjoy a day at the traditional seaside town of Hornsea or explore the cobbled streets of Beverley. The unspoilt rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds and the historic Cities of Hull and York are also under an hours drive away. Make The Forge your relaxing East Riding of Yorkshire getaway.
The Forge can be booked together with The Grainery (UK37516), The Parlour (UK37517), The Dairy (UK37518) and The Tack Rooms (UK37520) to accommodate up to 20 guests.

Set in 10-acres of beautiful countryside, these contemporary holiday cottages offer lovingly furnished and comfortable holiday accommodation. Four of the cottages enjoy access to a shared central glass atrium, providing an internal patio area. Children and adults alike can enjoy the owners’ collection of farmyard animals including goats, pigs, sheep, ponies, donkeys, and poultry. With a designated dog walk in the grounds, visitors’ pets are made to feel very welcome here too. Mappleton Sands are close by, ideal for summer picnics on the tranquil sandy beach or a cliff top stroll, and a 4-mile drive takes you to the seaside town of Hornsea with The Mere, a birdwatcher’s paradise and where boats can be hired for rowing and fishing. Here you are also within easy reach of the historic town of Beverley with its minster and renowned racecourse, and the award-winning aquarium ’The Deep’, in Hull city centre. There are stately homes at Burton Agnes and Sewerby Hall, and further inland lies the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds, the inspiration for David Hockney’s famous paintings. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 400 yards. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.

Set in 10-acres of beautiful countryside, these contemporary holiday cottages offer lovingly furnished and comfortable holiday accommodation. Four of the cottages enjoy access to a shared central glass atrium, providing an internal patio area. Children and adults alike can enjoy the owners’ collection of farmyard animals including goats, pigs, sheep, ponies, donkeys, and poultry. With a designated dog walk in the grounds, visitors’ pets are made to feel very welcome here too. Mappleton Sands are close by, ideal for summer picnics on the tranquil sandy beach or a cliff top stroll, and a 4-mile drive takes you to the seaside town of Hornsea with The Mere, a birdwatcher’s paradise and where boats can be hired for rowing and fishing. Here you are also within easy reach of the historic town of Beverley with its minster and renowned racecourse, and the award-winning aquarium ’The Deep’, in Hull city centre. There are stately homes at Burton Agnes and Sewerby Hall, and further inland lies the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds, the inspiration for David Hockney’s famous paintings. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 400 yards. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.

This cosy 3 storey fisherman’s cottage is ideal for breaks at any time of the year and retains its original charm with exposed beams, slate floor, ornate woodburner and a pretty Victorian cast iron bed. Tucked away in a quiet row of cottages, yet close to the heart of Flamborough, a short walk brings you to the lighthouse and just 3 miles further to Bempton, the well known RSPB clifftop bird sanctuary. Also close to Filey with its lovely promenade and beach, and of course Scarborough and Bridlington and with golf available nearby. The cottage makes an excellent base for walking and taking in the stunning scenery and birdlife of this splendid coastline. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Wayside Cottage is set in open countryside on the edge of the quiet village of North Froddingham in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire. This dog-friendly property has far reaching views and yet is only 10 miles from the seaside towns of Hornsea and 8 miles from the bustling market town of Driffield. This detached bungalow was built to house farm workers from farms in the area, and has large, bright airy rooms with all accommodation being on the ground floor.

Entering the property from the rear through a boot room, the kitchen/dining room is large with a modern kitchen offering plenty of cupboard space. With windows to two sides, this room offers stunning views across open countryside and is the perfect place to socialise in whilst enjoying family meals. The living room has a wood burner and deep comfortable sofas, one of which provides additional sleeping as a sofa bed for one person. With a double room and a zip and link twin room, this property provides flexible accommodation whether travelling with family or friends. Outside there are gardens to the front and rear, with the front fully enclosed to allow dogs to run free and enjoy the fresh air. With the views that this property offers, an evening relaxing on the patio whilst enjoying al fresco dining and watching animals grazing in the surrounding fields is a lovely feature.

Wayside Cottage is ideally located to enjoy the stunning Yorkshire coast and the seaside towns of Hornsea, Skipsea and Bridlington, where you can find fish and chips aplenty, beautiful beaches and miles of footpaths and bridleways. The market towns of Driffield and Beverley are also only a short drive away, both of which offer lots of shopping and restaurant options. The gothic masterpiece of Beverley Minster opened in 1225 and is one of the largest parish churches in the UK, a must visit if you venture into Beverley. The RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs and Spurn Point Observatory offer great birdwatching and with the Tour de Yorkshire passing through nearby villages in early May, this cottage really does offer something for everyone. Beach 8 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Enjoying a peaceful and private enclosed garden setting, these two smartly furnished and very well equipped adjoining single storey properties sit within 100 yards of the village inn and only 0.5 miles from the coastal path. Just 4 miles away lie the sandy beach and charming town of Hornsea, a freshwater lake with boating and fishing, and shopping at the ‘Freeport’ outlet. A drive of under 15 miles reaches The Deep ’undersea’ experience at Hull and the busy resort of Bridlington is about 12 miles distant. The great historic houses of Burton Agnes and Burton Constable are both around 10 miles away, whilst the fascinating city of York is a lovely, 40 mile scenic drive across the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. The cottages share access to a large playing field (50 yards), and also free use of the heated indoor swimming pool (Mar-Nov), at the local leisure club (2 miles away). Golf and coarse fishing 2 miles. Shops 4 miles.

Enjoying a peaceful and private enclosed garden setting, these two smartly furnished and very well equipped adjoining single storey properties sit within 100 yards of the village inn and only 0.5 miles from the coastal path. Just 4 miles away lie the sandy beach and charming town of Hornsea, a freshwater lake with boating and fishing, and shopping at the ‘Freeport’ outlet. A drive of under 15 miles reaches The Deep ’undersea’ experience at Hull and the busy resort of Bridlington is about 12 miles distant. The great historic houses of Burton Agnes and Burton Constable are both around 10 miles away, whilst the fascinating city of York is a lovely, 40 mile scenic drive across the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. The cottages share access to a large playing field (50 yards), and also free use of the heated indoor swimming pool (Mar-Nov), at the local leisure club (2 miles away). Golf and coarse fishing 2 miles. Shops 4 miles.