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This large mid-terrace Victorian house is situated in the seaside resort of Scarborough, Yorkshire. Grand, spacious rooms with high ceilings. Games room. Enclosed garden. Filey 6.8 miles; Pickering 17.8 miles; Whitby 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1024366)

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  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1348

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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A charming detached cottage nestled in Hutton Rudby, in North Yorkshire. En-suite. Off-road parking. Osmotherley 8.5 miles; Middlesborough 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1034934)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £525

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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This superb detached, stone barn conversion rests on the outskirts of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Northallerton 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1021256)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £463

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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This delightful stone cottage is located in Middleham, North Yorkshire. WiFi. multi-fuel stove. Enclosed patio area. Leyburn 2.5 miles; Richmond 12 miles. (Ref. 1001344)

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7 nights from £450

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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This delightful detached cottage rests in the small village of Wold Newton, within the East Riding of Yorkshire. Open-plan living. Modern interior. Hunmanby 5.5 miles; Filey 8.5 miles. (Ref. 997537)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £473

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  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Immaculately-presented period property in Amotherby village. Beautiful, spacious rooms, original features, open fires. High quality, antique furnishings. Lovely gardens. Pub 3 mins walk, Malton market town 3 miles. (Ref. 15823)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Mon 31st Mar to 30th Jun 2025

7 nights from £1755

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  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A spectacular, grand Victorian villa located on the outskirts of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Luxury interior. Meltham 3.8 miles; Dunford Bridge 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1049981)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £1981

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  • Bedrooms6
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    4.9

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This superb six bedroom farm house is nestled on the outskirts of Copmanthorpe, resting in the city of York. Enclosed garden. WiFi. All en-suite rooms. York 5.8 miles. (Ref. 952878)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £2608

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.6

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This barn conversion is resting in the village of Great Langton. All first floor. Hot tub. Three bedrooms. Decked garden. Northallerton 6 miles. (Ref. 927696)

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7 nights from £500

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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A charming duplex apartment nestled near the coastline of Bridlington, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Electric fire. Sea views. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 1014464)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £421

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A stone-built cottage, in the small rural village of Carleton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire. WiFi. Off-road parking. En-suite. Skipton 2 miles. (Ref. 944363)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £521

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A charming cottage nestled in the village of Hayton, near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor bedroom. York 15.9 miles; Market Weighton 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1004708)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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7 nights from £616

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A charming apartment situated in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. En-suite cloakroom. Off-road parking. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 19 miles. (Ref. 1002247)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £613

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A ground-floor apartment full of character and history, overlooking Whitby’s steam train railway. WiFi. Pub within 0.1 miles. Runswick Bay 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1002248)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £631

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

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Superb Rosedale Abbey cottage, a conversion of a Victorian chapel with lovely views. Character features, accommodation over four floors, wonderful year-round base. Kirkbymoorside 7 miles. (Ref. 8233)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £462

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A charming Victorian terraced house nestled in Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. WiFi. Enclosed patio. Family cottage. (Ref. 960844)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • £46 off - Fri 19th Sep to 26th Sep 2025

7 nights from £613

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Seapoint is a beautiful beachside holiday home located in the stunning coastal village of Primrose Valley. Beachfront. Sea views. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Filey 3.1 miles, Scarborough 9.7 miles (Ref. 1130672)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £931

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.1

    Good

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This charming fisherman's cottage rests in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Robin Hood's Bay 5.4 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1026371)

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7 nights from £500

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An outstanding pet-friendly cottage in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Former stable, full of character and charm. WiFi, Jacuzzi bath, patio, lovely views of Pen-Y-Ghent. (Ref. 912240)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £615

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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This superb stone cottage rests on the outskirts of Cracoe village, in North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Open fire. Skipton 5.7 miles. (Ref. 938441)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

7 nights from £562

Stay somewhere a bit different for your next break by booking one of these wonderfully unusual places to stay in Yorkshire! 

Why Book Unusual Places to stay in Yorkshire? 

Sometimes, the standard holiday cottage doesn’t quite tick all the boxes... So, if you’re looking to stay somewhere a little bit “out of the ordinary", then why not consider one of these unusual places to stay in Yorkshire? With a host of properties to choose from in locations across this large county, they make for amazing places to stay regardless of what you’re hoping to get up to.  

So, whether you’re looking for the perfect quirky cottage for a seaside break, a relaxing countryside getaway or an exciting city break, booking one of these cottages for unique stays in Yorkshire is an idea worth thinking about! 

Places to visit from these Quirky Places to stay in Yorkshire 

Being one of the largest counties in England, it should come as no surprise to hear that there’s plenty of places to visit from these unusual places to stay in Yorkshire!  

A place that offers a little bit of something for everybody that makes for a fantastic place for a day trip is the city and county town of York.  

Nestled in the heart of the county, this ancient city has a rich history stretching all the way back to the Vikings, which can be witnessed in-depth by visiting exciting attractions like The York Dungeon and the JORVIK Viking Centre.  

With bustling and beautiful streets like The Shambles to wander down and iconic landmarks like York Minster to marvel at, it’s a place where you can easily have a full day of exploration. For more ideas on what to do here, check out our York Travel Guide

On the other hand, if you’re looking to spend plenty of time by the sea, then a trip to Whitby is a must-do! Tucked away on the northern shores of the Yorkshire coast, this wonderful town is also a magnet for tourists and holidaymakers visiting the region.  

Popular for its impressive landmarks like the 199 steps that lead up to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, as well as attractions like the Dracula Experience and the ever-popular Whitby Beach, there’s no shortage of things to see and do during a day trip here. For plenty more inspiration, take a look at our Whitby Travel Guide

Other Popular Destinations near Unique Stays in Yorkshire: 

Bridlington 

Malton 

Scarborough 

Types of Yorkshire Holidays 

As well as these unusual places to stay in Yorkshire, there’s also a vast collection of all available holiday cottages in Yorkshire to explore, including plenty of cottages in North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire too. 

Elsewhere, across the county there’s also lots of other options to take a look at, such as dog-friendly Yorkshire cottages, hot tub cottages in Yorkshire, large Yorkshire cottages, luxury Yorkshire cottages, lodges and log cabins in Yorkshire (including plenty with hot tubs), country cottages in Yorkshire, Yorkshire farm stays, glamping pods in Yorkshire, properties for last-minute Yorkshire holidays and accommodation on holiday parks in Yorkshire too.  There are also plenty of fun-filled short breaks in Yorkshire for you to choose from.