Cottage Farm Holidays is the perfect location for those wanting to explore the beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Wolds, spectacular seaside resorts, historic estates, and family attractions.
Explore
Places to Visit
Castle Howard, 17 miles : www.castlehoward.co.uk
Scampston Hall, 3 miles : www.scampstonhall.co.uk
Burton Agnes Hall, 26 miles : www.burtonagnes.co.uk
National Trust Properties : Yorkshire | National Trust
Historic England : Yorkshire Highlights | Historic England
RHS : www.rhs.org.uk
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 8 miles : www.nymr.co.uk
Dalby Forest National Park, 10 miles : www.forestryengland.uk/dalby
Towns, Cities and Beaches!
York, 28 miles
Scarborough, 13 miles
Harrogate, 40 miles
Pickering, 8 miles
Helmsley, 19 miles
Malton, 9 miles
Whitby– 25 miles
Robin Hoods Bay– 29 miles
The Lake
A short walk away is our private lake (along the entrance drive), take an evening stroll and enjoy the peace and tranquillity, you may even catch the site of a resting deer or hare!
We have explorer packs available in the General Store for children to borrow and use to explore nature around the lake.
Please take care when near and around the lake. Always supervise children.
Use the boot and dog wash at the lake, should you get muddy on your walk, before you head back to the cottage!
Family Attractions
From Zoo’s to trains there are so many attractions to keep the little ones entertained throughout your holiday!
Wolds Way Lavender,3 miles : www.woldswaylavender.co.uk
Lavender and nature park. Lots for children to enjoy including a miniature railway, timber trail, foot golf and play area with sand pit.
Flamingo Land, 10 miles : www.flamingoland.co.uk
Theme park, award winning zoo and adventure play, including Peter Rabbit land!
Playdale Farm, 10 miles
www.playdalefarmpark.co.uk
Situated near Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast on the outskirts of the village of Cayton, the farm is packed with things to do to entertain your children whatever the weather. The huge indoor play area includes soft play area, tractor zone, adventure trail and much more!
The Animal Barn and Interactive Paddocks are designed so the children can see animals in a natural farm environment. Come and get to know all the farm animals.
Ryedale Folk Museum, 13 miles
Set in over six acres in beautiful Hutton le Hole, the Museum is the ideal location to explore the region’s history and stories, told through 40,000 objects within more than twenty heritage buildings.
There’s lots to see and do in our open-air museum. Don’t miss the medieval Manor House or Iron-Age Roundhouse. Call by the farming area, or find the perfect picnic site in our pretty heritage orchard. We’re also a dog-friendly day trip so don’t forget your canine friends too.
National Railway Museum, 26 miles (York city centre)
www.railwaymuseum.org.uk
Immerse yourself in the home of iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance.
Alpamare, 10 miles
www.alpamare.co.uk
Choose from the gigantic wave pool, warm outdoor garden pool, Splash and Play area or stunning outdoor infinity pool.If speed and adrenaline are your thing, you’ll love the four state-of-the-art slides.
Playparks
We are very lucky to be surrounded by several community ran playparks.
Ebberston, 2 miles
Snainton,
Thornton le dale,
Places to Eat
The village of Yedingham is 1 mile away and here you will find the Providence Inn pub that serves fabulous home cooked meals. You can call them on 01944 728093 to book a table. www.theprovidence.co.uk
Dawnay Arms, West Heslerton- 2 miles Telephone 01944 728507 : www.dawnayarms.co.uk
Cayley Arms, Allerston- 4 miles Telephone 01723 859 904 : www.cayleyarmsallerston.co.uk
White Swan Inn, Pickering- 3A, Market Place, Town Centre, Pickering YO18 7AA Telephone 01751 472288 : www.white-swan.co.uk
Star Inn, (Michelin Star) High Street, Harome, York YO62 5JE; Telephone 01439 770397 : www.thestaratharome.co.uk
The Talbot, Malton, Telephone 01653 639096 : www.talbotmalton.co.uk
Spice for you Indian cuisine- 8 miles in Pickering : www.spice4upickering.co.uk
The Fortune Inn– Cantonese- 8 miles in Pickering : www.fortuneinnpickering.co.uk
Pizza Land– Thornton-Le- Dale- 6 miles : www.pizzalandtakeaway.co.uk
Fish and Chips– Thornton Le Dale- 6 miles
Places to Shop
The nearest convenience store is in Thornton-Le- Dale which is 6 miles away. Larger supermarkets can be found in Pickering (8 miles) which includes a Lidl and Co-op and Malton (12 miles) which includes a Lidl and Morrisons. All supermarkets delivery to us.
Cedar Barn farm shop, Thornton-le-Dale road (7 miles), offers a fabulous farm shop with café, children’s play area and miniature railway.
Telephone 01751 475614
www.cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk
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