Guide to the North York Moors for Luxury Cottage Breaks

Enjoy walks in moorland whilst on a luxury break in the North Yorkshire Moors

What the North York Moors Offer for Luxury Self-Catering Breaks

The North York Moors National Park is found in the North East of England just below the city of Middlesbrough and contains a diversity of landscapes to discover on a luxury cottage break including purple heather moorlands and woodlands. The park is also home to deep valleys which cut across the plateau, nestling red roofed villages and towns in their secret depths. The valleys also come alive in spring with the growth of daffodils throughout. As well as beautiful moorland and woodland, the National Park boasts the wonderful North Yorkshire and Cleveland heritage coast with fantastic sandy beaches, quaint seaside towns and a coastline rich in stunning scenery. The North York Moors are made up of over 1400 miles of natural beauty; rolling hills, enchanting pine forests and fantastic wildlife. As well as its inspiring natural beauty, the north York Moors are also home to some fantastic heritage sites, historical buildings and fun filled activities so is a place with lots to offer for a luxury self-catering holiday.

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Top Tips on Quality Food and Dining in the North York Moors

Food in Yorkshire and the North York Moors is a delight to experience. Farm shops, delicatessens, farmers markets and specialist stores provide a vast variety of good quality, fine local produce and foodie gifts. Delights such as mature grass-fed beef, Yorkshire Dales' lamb, rhubarb, apples, chocolates and locally brewed beer. Why not purchase some of your favourite products and cook up a storm in your luxury kitchen and enjoy the comfort of your private luxury cottage accommodation. Another food rooted in the Yorkshire history is the sausage, celebrated throughout the county at meal times, the award winning butcher David Lishman produced a winning sausage recipe for the Official Yorkshire sausage which should definitely be tasted! On the other hand if you don't fancy cooking whilst on your holiday in Yorkshire you may prefer dining out at some of the North Yorkshire Moors' best restaurants. With Yorkshire boasting more Michelin Star restaurants than any other county in England, you may struggle to choose where to enjoy your evening meal. Although these restaurants are a drive away they are well worth the journey, The Burlington Restaurant, The Box Tree, The Old Vicarage, Yorke Arms and The Pipe and Glass are a few of the highly acclaimed restaurants in the area that you might want to visit on a luxury self-catering break. Lovely restaurants that are nearer to the North York moors include The Black Swan which has been awarded a Michelin Star, The White Swan Inn, The Market Place and The Inn at Hawnby.


Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions to Visit on a Luxury Break in the North York MoorsStunning sunsets in the North Yorkshire Moors

To build up an appetite to enjoy some of these fabulous restaurants and foods you will need to get out and about during the day, exploring the wonderful sights of the North York Moors. There is lots of walking to enjoy on a luxury cottage holiday in the North Yorkshire Moors. Home to heritage sites, family fun attractions and artistic places of interest there is plenty for you to enjoy in and around this beautiful National Park. When it comes to history and heritage some of the best sites to visit include Scarborough Castle, Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey. A short drive away is Burton Agness Hall, Ripley Castle and Sewerby Hall and Gardens. There is also plenty to keep the whole family happy from the Sealife Centre to Robin Hood's Museum of Local History. Also enjoy a wonderful trip on the North York Moors Railway as it winds its way through scenic countryside from Pickering to Grosmont. Other options for entertaining children are Helmsley Arts centre, Betton Farm Visitor Centre and Saltburn Smugglers where you can experience the excitement and danger of the smuggling heritage as well as the sounds, sights and smells.


Recommended Activities for Luxury Cottage Breaks in the North York Moors

If tourist attractions are not for you and you'd much rather get out and appreciate the wonderful landscape first hand then why not enjoy one of the many winding walking trails or cycle routes whilst on your luxury self-catering holiday. You could even enjoy the wonderful scenery from horse back and follow one of the extensive paths and tracks on a country horse ride. The Moorsbus network also enables you to take part in linear walks as well as getting out and about without the need for your car. Other activities for the outdoor enthusiast include clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, archery, water sports and boating and surfing. For those thrill seekers who enjoy a challenge you can also discover kayaking, high ropes courses, rock climbing, and windsurfing, white water rafting and caving. The list is endless and you can be sure that you won't get bored or run out of exciting outdoor pursuits to keep your blood pumping and your adrenaline going.


Add an extra touch of luxury to your Luxury Break in the North York Moors...

For an added touch of luxury whilst on your luxury cottage break why not try paragliding, parachuting or a calming hot air balloon ride above the stunning purple moorland? You could even enjoy a private helicopter tour from Pennine Helicopters, experience the ultimate free flying sensation and glide over the amazing views or even enough some lessons in microlight flying in York. You can also discover some wonderful spas and beauty centres if all the excitement just gets to much and you feel the need to relax and revitalise.


More Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in the North York Moors:

There is lots to see and do in the North York Moors. To get the best out of a luxurious self-catering holiday in the Yorkshire Moors we recommend visiting the local community tourist information centre on arrival and picking up some free information and leaflets on top visitor attractions. Ampleforth Abbey, Mulgrave Castle, Pickering Castle, Cropton Brewery, Roman Road, Staintondale Shire Horses, Scarborough Art Gallery, Dunscombe Park Stately Home, Dinosaur Coast, Forge Valley, Captain Cook Memorial museum and Ironstone Mining Museum are just some of the attractions that the North York Moors have to offer.

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