Rent a holiday cottage in York and The Vale of York for a showcase of Britain's colourful history. In York, the magnificent York Minster dominates the skyline from miles around. It's the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, an essential destination on any sightseeing itinerary, and one of the many reasons visitors are drawn to the magnificent city. Make York your holiday haven today and discover how the city has seen Romans, Vikings and Normans leave their mark over the centuries, and walk around the ancient protective walls that still stand around the city.
From cottages in the Vale of York, picturesque village offer their own delights, with Helmsley and towns like Malton and Thirsk being just a few to visit. In Thirsk you can even visit the vets surgery made famous by James Herriot, or marvel at the nearby Kilburn White Horse and steep incline of Sutton Bank.
From our exceptional range of cottages in The Vale of York, you can discover the magnificent Tudor mansion and gardens at Burton Agnes Hall, near Driffield, or the quintessentially English Beningbrough Hall, a National Trust gem. Horse racing fans can choose from many meetings at Thirsk, York, Ripon or Wetherby racecourses, for a taste of the sport of kings.
And you don't have to be a trainspotter to enjoy York's National Railway Museum. There are historic locomotives, like The Flying Scotsman, interactive displays and plenty to do for all ages. Meanwhile York's Viking past is explored at the famous Jorvik centre, which recreates the sights, sounds, and even smells of one of the most turbulent times in the city's history.
With a vast array of self catering cottages to choose from and accommodation to suit every mood and taste, we know you will find your own special place. Take a journey of discovery in Haxby, Northallerton, Easingwold or Malton; and make one of our range of cottages your home from home.