Log Cabins to RentGlorious heather moorland, a stunning coastline, ancient woods and a wealth of history and heritage to explore, the North York Moors is a wonderful holiday destination. Some great walking routes and exhilarating mountain bike trails. And lovely towns and villages to discover, such a Pickering or Staithes by the coast.
Luxury holiday lodges at the entrance to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
We have been placed third in the N.E. tourism awards self catering section at the awards dinner held at Ramside Hall Hotel on the 12 October. We were delighted with the result coming such a short time after opening it gives us a great platform to move forward with further enhancements to the lodges and their surroundings.
Situated on the border of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Tees Valley, Blackthorn Gate provides an exit from urban life and an entry into rural peace and tranquillity. You can stay at one of our four luxury lodges and enjoy spectacular views of Roseberry Topping plus, importantly, have the whole National Park stretching out in front of your door!
Beech Farm Cottages offer award winning standards of quality and facilities in a quiet village setting at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors. The pretty cluster of eight cottages, four of which are featured here, not only have ‘4 Star’ or ‘5 Star’ accommodation but also have additional features such as an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, gardens, paddock, children’s play area, two llamas, a horse and pony. Their exceptionally high standards have won Beech Farm Cottages the English Tourist Board’s award for Excellence and the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s ‘Self Catering Holiday of the Year’ Award four times.
The cottages are set around a pretty and secluded courtyard and gardens backing onto open fields. Converted from Grade II listed stone buildings, they retain much of the original charm and chracter, with beams throughout. The interiors are superbly finished, furnished and equipped. The three larger cottages are rated ‘5 Star’ by the English Tourism Council, their highest rating. The indoor heated swimming pool for the exclusive use of visitors to Beech Farm, has a sauna and spa. All the holiday cottages enjoy the shared use of a walled garden, barbecue area, well-equipped children’s play area, paddock and field. Children in particular will enjoy the two llamas, horse, shetland pony, chickens, doves, ducks, cats and koi carp.
Robes in the en-suite, outdoor hot tub and log burning stove in the spacious living area. Your Golden Oak cabin, our most well-appointed and often in the best locations, has all these luxuries and more, to ensure that your forest break is pleasurable and relaxing.
A perfect choice whatever the size of your group, from cosy two bedroom cabins to larger three bedroom cabins, sleeping up to six people.
Keldy is a peaceful location, deep in a wooded valley, comprising of 59 woodland forest cabins. There is a wide choice of cabin accommodation including Silver Birch, Golden Oak and a magnificent Golden Oak Treehouse. The Forest Hub is the heart of our Keldy location and here you will find a delightful eatery, a well-stocked store and a children’s play area. Here you can also meet the Forest Ranger, book activities and hire bikes.
The lounge/dining room faces large picture windows with patio doors to a decked area. There are comfortable settees and occasional tables as well as free to air Sky television with DVD player. A log burning stove gives that cosy country living touch. The stove is closed, but can get hot. You may need to bring a fireguard for your toddlers.
The kitchen is fitted with dishwasher (and tabs), fridge (including a small freezer section), gas oven, microwave and all cutlery, crockery and utensils.
There are two bedrooms, both of which have their own en-suite shower room. One bedroom is a double and the second bedroom is a twin bedded room.
All our lodges (and our house) are heated from our newly installed biomass District Heating System, using locally sourced timber (non of that funny pellet stuff for us!)
Where could be better to stay in North Yorkshire? Near Castle Howard, York, Helmsley and the coast, you could spend a lifetime here and not run out of places to visit. And thats without the walks and cycle tracks on the doorstep.
Hazel Lodge is equiped to help visitors with light mobility issues, and we can always help out whenever needed.
We hope we provide everything to make your stay enjoyable. Just bring your holiday (and bath towels!)
The lounge/dining room includes a bay window giving views of the surrounding forest. There is a comfortable settee and occasional tables as well as free to air SKY television with DVD player. A log burning stove gives that extra country living touch.
The kitchen area is fitted with dishwasher, fridge (including a small freezer section), gas hob, electric oven, microwave and all cutlery, crockery and utensils.
There is a large double bedroom, with flat screen TV with SKY free channels, and your own en-suite shower room.
A perfect choice whatever the size of your group, from cosy one bedroom cabins to large four bedroom cabins, sleeping up to eight people.
Our Cropton cabins are set in a picturesque location in North Yorkshire. The cabins - choose from one to three bedrooms, Silver Birch or Golden Oak - are set in and around a delightful woodland meadow in the heart of Cropton forest.
Cropton is a picturesque location with 57 woodland cabins situated in a grassy meadow, enclosed by the leafy woodlands of Cropton Forest. Choose a Silver Birch (including wheelchair-adapted), Golden Oak, or a romantic Golden Oak Hideaway. At the Forest Retreat, you’ll find our welcoming team, as well as the well-stocked shop, snack and coffee bar. Here you can also meet the Forest Ranger, book activities, and hire bikes.
This cottage is located on a working farm in the heart of Bilsdale, with some of the region s most impressive scenery right on the doorstep. There are some stunning walks close to the property making it a great choice for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. The Cleveland Way National Trail and Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast walk are both close by. For those looking for more restful activities, the area is home to a range of interesting sights and attractions including the market town of Helmsley with its array of independent shops and renowned delicatessens. Rievaulx Abbey, Mount Grace Priory, Duncombe Park, Castle Howard and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway are a short drive away. Explore the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast including Whitby and Robin Hood Bay. Venture through the back door into the utility room with washing machine and freezer. It is the perfect place to kick off your boots, hang up your coats your holiday has begun. Take the doorway up two steps to the left which opens directly into the charming open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with gorgeous pine beams. A well equipped kitchen for all the budding chefs with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. A lovely large dining table which is a great place to sit and enjoy good food and conversation together. Relax on the sofa, cosy up and watch a favourite film, dvd or play a board game. The patio doors lead out onto the paved outside space. Off the open plan area you will find the ground floor king size bedroom with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Venture up the pine staircase where you will find a pretty double bedroom, also on this floor is a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Heading outside to the rear of the property where you will find an enclosed large patio with table and chairs to enjoy the beautiful landscape and al fresco dining. There is ample off road parking for three cars.
This stunning detached barn with original beams and picture windows, stylishly refurbished in 2016, offers spacious accommodation in an idyllic setting of 2 acres with a pretty garden by the stream. Located in Allerston near the village of Thornton Dale in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This picturesque village, with thatched cottages and a stream boasts, cafes, independent shops and access to a myriad of paths across the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and Dalby Forest offering many activities and traditional leisure pursuits. Explore the market towns of Helmsley, Malton and Pickering with shops, cafes, bars and the base for the North Yorkshire Heritage Steam Railway which runs across the moors to Whitby. Discover the coastal resorts of Whitby, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough. Visit one of the many museums, castles and attractions such as Castle Howard, Peagreen Pottery, Flamingo Land and the Rotunda Museum. You enter the property from the rear by stepping into the spacious and light open plan living area which benefits from floor to ceiling windows and doors. One the ground floor you will find a downstairs WC, comfortable lounge area with TV, DVD, dining area and a well equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Upstairs there is a spacious double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 twin with en suite shower and WC. Outside is set by the stream, you will find a patio area and lawn for alfresco dining with BBQ and patio furniture and ample parking.
This rural cottage is located off a steep hill on a working farm close to the North Yorkshire Moors, with some of the regions most impressive scenery right on the doorstep. The village of Osmotherley is a pretty village, boasting three pubs, all of which are within walking distance of the cottage. The village is also the starting point for the picturesque Lyke Wake Walk, a 40 mile walk across the moors to the coastal village of Ravenscar, making it a great choice for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. The Cleveland Way National Trail also runs through the village while Wainwright's famous coast to coast walk passes close by. For those looking for more restful activities, the area is home to a range of interesting sights and attractions including the town of Helmsley, Rievaulx Abbey, Mount Grace Priory, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway The front door of this charming characterful property opens directly into the kitchen/diner well equipped for all the budding chefs with electric oven and hob, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and TV, a great place to enjoy good food and conversation. Head up the steps from the kitchen area into the large inner hallway with a wonderful lounge off to the right with three steps down, relax on the sofa, cosy up close to the warming wood burner and watch a programme of your choice together in front of the Smart TV. The patio doors lead out onto the paved outside space. Also off the hallway you will find a shower room with shower and WC and a bathroom with bath and WC. Venture up the oak staircase where you will find a pretty double bedroom and a large super king or twin size bedroom ( please advise of bed make up on booking). Heading outside to the front of the property is a open large stone patio with charcoal BBQ/fire pit and table and chairs to enjoy the beautiful landscape and al fresco dining. Additional enclosed grassed garden area available which is dog proof. There is ample off road parking for four cars and secure bicycle store
