10 of the Best Self-Catering Stays in Yorkshire
Find your perfect home-from-home in Yorkshire
Wressle Grange
In brief: Luxury self-catering accommodation on a working arable farm just a few miles from York.
Our highlight: Wressle Grange Farmhouse is perfect for group celebrations, with a welcome hamper of locally-sourced treats and a hot tub.
Insider guide: Annabel’s Abode (which is pet-friendly), George’s Gaff and Rusty’s Retreat are three self-catering cottages, each with its own private garden – and it is possible to book all the accommodation, or a combination, for a large group. This retreat is run by fourth-generation farmers, and their arable farm grows wheat, barley, oilseed rape and linseed. The accommodation is heated by a biomass boiler and when the clouds clear at night, you can see the stars.
Intake Lane, Wressle, Selby YO8 6EU
wresslegrange.co.uk
Lahtle Wood Glamping
In brief: An eco-friendly, off-grid glamping site nestled in the Yorkshire countryside.
Our highlight: The cosy and romantic Woodpecker cabins, with an open-air, wood-fired hot tub and a firepit with a griddle for barbecues. Book all three for a private staycation with friends.
Insider guide: Surrounded by woodland and farmland, family-run and dog-friendly Lahtle Wood Glamping sweeps you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday. Between soaking in your own wood-fired hot tub and being immersed in the beauty of the countryside, you’re promised a peaceful night’s sleep with only the sunrise as your alarm. This is a digital detox in the wild with no electricity, but there are charging points in the main office so you can make sure you still have battery to capture precious memories! If you fancy exploring, you’re just a short drive away from many of the county’s gardens, museums and the coast. There are barbecue huts in each area and new for 2024 is their Grub shack.
Carr Lane, East Heslerton YO17 8RP
01944 728510
lahtlewood.co.uk
Camp Katur
In brief: Unique glamping accommodation (in lodges, tents and geodomes) on The Camp Hill Estate.
Our highlight: Lyra – the first of its kind in the UK and named after the constellation, it has underfloor heating and a wood-fired eco hot tub.
Insider guide: The peculiar looking geodomes, based on the original ‘geodesic’ designs come complete with wood-burning stoves and generous decking; the chic wooden lodges dotted around the estate are perfect for a romantic getaway and the cosy tents are packed with home comforts and are surrounded by trees and wildflowers.
The Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS
01845 202100
campkatur.com
The Paddock Pods @ Homeland
In brief: Luxury glamping pods and wood-fired hot tubs in the East Yorkshire countryside.
Our highlight: Toasting marshmallows on the firepit at Bracken.
Insider guide: These glamping pods are perfect for a relaxing weekend for two, with wood-fired hot tubs and underfloor heating. Cosy bathrobes are an added touch. The pods make a brilliant base for exploring the Yorkshire Coast too, just a stone’s throw from the coastal town of Hornsea, but we wouldn’t blame you for spending your spring stay relaxing in the outside seating area with your favourite beverage.
Homeland, Catfoss Road, Bewholme YO25 8DX
07767 821038
paddockpods.co.uk
Waingates Farm Huts
In brief: Luxury self-catering shepherd’s huts within the peaceful Roecliffe Estate.
Our highlight: The luxurious Nordic Igluhut, Peddero, complete with a telescope so you can make the most of Yorkshire’s dark skies.
Insider guide: Tucked away within more than 1,000 acres of arable fields and woodlands, Waingates Farm Huts are the perfect base for exploring the surrounding stunning landscape. The huts are named after an ancient Yorkshire system used by shepherds to count their sheep home, and whilst there’s everything you’d expect from a home-from-home inside, you can also make the most of the gas barbecues, firepits and secluded gardens with outdoor seating and all the huts come with a wood-fired hot tub.
Roecliffe, York YO51 9NE
01423 740690
waingatesfarmhuts.co.uk
Town End Farm
In brief: A beautifully restored 18th century self-catering barn.
Our highlight: The generous welcome basket is packed with homemade and locally-sourced treats. You can even join in collecting the eggs one morning if you like!
Insider guide: Nestled in the medieval village of Appleton-le-Moors where the locals are as friendly as the sheep, this Grade II-listed barn has been luxuriously restored with original stone walls and beams intact. Things have been brought up to date with high-speed broadband, WiFi throughout, a Sonos sound system with Spotify and a 4K TV. Relax in the south-facing courtyard garden in spring.
Town End Farm, Appleton-le-Moors YO62 6TF
01751 417960
townendfarm.org.uk
Bracken Hall House
In brief: A beautiful house for exclusive hire for a large family break or get-together with friends on Shipley Glen, with beautiful views across the Glen and Baildon Moors, and just a short walk to the historic World Heritage site of Saltaire.
Our highlight: Moor View – a stunning double room with amazing views, facing Baildon Moor.
Insider guide: Guests can hire the whole of Bracken Hall House on a self-catering basis, for a maximum of 12 people across five cosy ensuite bedrooms, one of which is a family room with an interconnecting door – perfect for wedding parties, large families and multi-generational stays. For the best of both worlds you can even book a cooked Yorkshire breakfast during your stay. This is the perfect choice if you’re seeking the privacy of self-catering but with minimal effort in the kitchen. Self-catering guests who book the five-star rated property with a group of family or friends soon fall in love with the location and its accessibility for exploring Yorkshire.
Glen Road, Baildon, Shipley BD17 5EA
07932 750715
brackenhallhouse.co.uk
Bugthorpe Grange Glamping
In brief: Four luxury glamping pods in an idyllic rural setting.
Our highlight: After a busy day enjoying the many attractions nearby, simply relax on the deck watching the sun go down.
Insider guide: The pods are a perfect home-from-home; a wonderful mix of modern facilities and a unique ‘outdoor’ experience. The Yorkshire Wolds provide a stunning backdrop and the far-reaching views give guests that feeling of being miles from anywhere, yet numerous iconic landmarks and attractions are conveniently close by. Whatever the time of year, experience nature up close and enjoy the peace and quiet that this amazing part of the Yorkshire countryside provides.
Bugthorpe Grange, Stamford Bridge, York YO41 1JH
bugthorpegrangeglamping.co.uk
Mount Pleasant Farm
In brief: Luxury cottages on a working farm with views over the Vale of York.
Our highlight: Dog-friendly cottages are available with views across open countryside.
Insider guide: Each of these cottages has been carefully decorated and has everything you need for a comfortable stay including a Smart TV and WiFi, a fully-fitted kitchen and a patio with furniture and a barbecue. There are five cottages in total (three are dog friendly) and each cottage has a furnished patio and lawn with far-reaching views. The cottages are just a few miles from the pretty market town of Richmond, and Swaledale and Wensleydale are within easy reach, so bring your walking boots.
Whashton, Richmond DL11 7JP
01748 822784
mountpleasantfarmhouse.co.uk
The Lazy T
In brief: A luxury, adults only, off-grid getaway, lovingly handcrafted by owners Katy and Skot.
Our highlight: Brook – a handcrafted, dog-friendly off-grid cabin with access via a private footbridge and a firepit/barbecue.
Insider guide: The Lazy T is a sanctuary where guests are invited to switch off, forage for food, and most importantly embrace the peace and quiet, broken only by the hooting of the owls or the crackle of a fire. There are two cabins and two five-metre inflatable dome tents, but this is far from camping. Every site has private facilities and includes a king-size bed, inside and outside fires, hot showers, flushing toilets and kitchenette. Individual footbridges over the babbling brook give you access to your own secluded woodland stay. The perfect sanctuary to switch off, connect with nature and let the sound of the stream carry your troubles away.
Tylas Cottage, York YO62 5LH
07770 713793
thelazyt.co.uk
