Nine of the Best Yorkshire Escapes to Book Now
Cosy up this winter and make yourself at home in these stylish sanctuaries and brilliant boltholes
DOVECOTE HOUSE
Stylish, sleek and modern, Dovecote House is a picture-perfect townhouse in the centre of Easingwold, but tucked away from the general hustle and bustle. Modern fixtures, comfortable beds and cosy sofas instantly make you feel at home. Sleeping six guests across three spacious bedrooms, it’s the perfect home-from-home for groups of friends or a family gathering (including the dog), and the large open-plan kitchen/dining room means there’s plenty of room to entertain too.
Thwaite House, West End Ampleforth, York YO62 4DX
northyorkshirecottageholidays.com/cottages/dovecotehouse
DARWIN FOREST LUXURY LODGE HOLIDAYS
Darwin Forest is an award-winning lodge holiday park in a woodland paradise on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is an ideal place to enjoy a holiday with friends and family, with lodges sleeping up to eight guests. Spa lodges include a hot tub and many are pet friendly. On-site there is a swimming pool, gym, restaurant and play centre as well as activities for all the family to enjoy.
Darley Moor, Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5PL
darwinforest.co.uk
THE GAMEKEEPER’S INN
Once a gamekeeper’s cottage, The Gamekeeper’s Inn promises a luxurious stay in the Yorkshire Dales. There are 11 ensuite bedrooms (each named after local fells) as well as four self-catering lodges, five glamping pods and a countryside barn to choose from here. With great local ales and hearty homemade food, you can enjoy a refreshing pint in the dog-friendly bar, and guests also enjoy complimentary access to the swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi.
Long Ashes Park, Threshfield BD23 5PN
01756 752434
gamekeeperinn.co.uk
GISBOROUGH HALL
relaxing treatment rooms so you can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay in stunning surroundings. Choose from one of the 71 ensuite bedrooms and use this hotel as your perfect base from which to explore this beautiful part of the world. You’ll want to be sure to dine in the award-winning Chaloner’s restaurant whilst you’re there.
Whitby Lane, Guisborough TS14 6PT
01287 611500
gisborough-hall.com
SALTMOORE
For something brand-new, book a stay at this newly opened wellness-led retreat on the Yorkshire coast. The 19th century estate formerly known as Raithwaite Sandsend has been lovingly transformed with peace and relaxation in mind. Whether you stay in Saltmoore House or The Beach House, you can take in the glorious grounds and nearby beach when the weather allows. You’ll love the state-of-the-art spa, promising an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and relaxation room, as well as six treatment rooms. No stay here would be complete without farm-to-fork dining on dishes prepared under the watchful eye of head chef Adam Maddock, in collaboration with consultant chef Tommy Banks.
Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3ST
01947 661661
saltmoore.co.uk
ANCHOR BAY HOLIDAYS
Anchor Bay Holidays have a handpicked portfolio of nearly 80 luxurious properties all just a short walk from Filey beach. Each is fully self-catering, and there are plenty of pet-friendly options. On-site facilities include a 20-metre heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna and gym as well as tennis and archery. Hunker down in the pub or refuel in the popular pizza restaurant. Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat, a family escape, or a base from which to explore the Yorkshire coast’s many attractions, there’s a home-from-home here to suit everyone here.
anchorbayholidays.uk
MIDDLETON LODGE
This popular hotel set in 200 acres of private estate boasts a spa with heated outdoor pool, stone hot tub, tadelakt steam room, and a pool room with open fire. Whether you choose to stay in the Coach House, the Dairy, the Old Farmhouse or shepherd’s huts, expect individually-designed rooms with charming features such as vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Dine in the Coach House restaurant and enjoy the taste of locally-sourced produce and an estate-to-plate ethos, or treat yourself to a meal in Forge – an award winning fine-dining restaurant offering an innovative six- or 10-course tasting menu.
Middleton Tyas, Richmond DL10 6NJ
01325 377977
middletonlodge.co.uk
HUTTON WANDESLEY ESTATE
This family-run estate sits in 3,000 acres of stunning countryside in the Vale of York. Hutton Wandesley Stables offers beautiful accommodation for 22 guests. Further rooms can be found at Marston Lodge Farm which offers accommodation for 28 guests in The Granary, Dovecote Barn and Marston Lodge Farmhouse. Each of these properties has private gardens and hot tubs. Marston Lodge Farm can be booked as separate properties or together as accommodation for 28 guests.
07789 861710
huttonwandesleystables.co.uk
marstonlodgefarm.co.uk
FLAMBOROUGH GLAMPING & VINEYARD
Nature-lovers love this glamping site and vineyard near the East Yorkshire heritage coast. Each of the eight luxury glamping pods (four of which are dog friendly) has an ensuite bathroom, a kitchen area, a double bed and sofa bed – and can sleep up to four guests. Surrounded by country walks, bays and beaches, you’ll want to head out and explore – but nothing beats unwinding in your pod, looking out over the rows of grapevines in the newly established vineyard.
Lighthouse Road, Flamborough YO15 1AJ
07922 598867
flamboroughgv.co.uk
