Hoping to stay somewhere with all the benefits of a city break whilst being just a short distance from the countryside? Then booking one of these holiday cottages in York for your next break would be a wonderful idea to consider. With properties situated all over this historic city, they can provide you with the perfect base to explore York, no matter what you’re hoping to get up to!
Why Cottages in York?
By booking one of these York holiday cottages, you and your guests will be provided with a comfortable and spacious place to stay, all whilst being just a short walk or drive away from all the best that this city has to offer.
Dating back over a thousand years, this city has seen the likes of both the Romans and the Vikings pass through it in centuries gone by, leaving behind landmarks like the Roman Walls and the subterranean remains of the town of Jorvik. It was also the birthplace of the infamous Guy Fawkes, orchestrator of the Gunpowder Plot, whose home is now one of the best pubs anywhere in the city.
So, with tonnes of stuff to see and do in and around the city centre, you can quite easily spend all of your time wandering the medieval streets like The Shambles, navigating your way through the sinister York Dungeons or taking in the awe-inspiring views of York Minster, you can do it all (and a whole lot more) when staying at one of these cottages in York!
Places to visit near York Holiday Cottages
Aside from all the great stuff that this city has to offer, there’s also a host of other wonderful places to explore just a short drive from these holiday cottages in York. For example, taking a 20-minute drive north-west of the city will bring you to Beningbrough Hall, a Georgian mansion house owned by the National Trust that features stunning gardens and a large collection of works from the National Portrait Gallery that’s well worth exploring on a big day out.
On the other hand, heading just 20 minutes north-east of the city will bring you to the Howardian Hills, a designated National Landscape that’s home to the impressive Castle Howard, a gigantic stately home that also makes for a wonderful place to go on an adventure. Alternatively, if you’re hoping to spend some time by the coast during your break, then taking an hour’s drive east will bring you to Bridlington, a classic seaside town that’s home to two brilliant beaches and an amusement park on the promenade.
Other destinations within reach of these cottages in York:
Beverley
Harrogate
Knaresborough
Malton
Ripon
Thirsk
Types of York Holidays
As well as these holiday cottages in York, there are loads more options to consider booking for your next break, including plenty of holiday apartments in York, large cottages in York, luxury York cottages, dog-friendly cottages in York, York cottages with hot tubs and cottages in York for short breaks. With all that taken into consideration, we’re sure that you’ll find the next best place to spend your upcoming holiday!
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