You can get far from the madding crowd with a solo or couple’s break to this bijou bolthole in the middle of the North York Moors National Park. Up to two dogs can join you on a getaway to this Grade II-listed stone bothy which has cleverly designed interiors to make the most of the small space. You’ll also find a pub and shop less than a mile away in the pretty village of Castleton where you can catch the train to Whitby.placeholder image
You can get far from the madding crowd with a solo or couple’s break to this bijou bolthole in the middle of the North York Moors National Park. Up to two dogs can join you on a getaway to this Grade II-listed stone bothy which has cleverly designed interiors to make the most of the small space. You’ll also find a pub and shop less than a mile away in the pretty village of Castleton where you can catch the train to Whitby.

Holiday cottages in Yorkshire: Eight of the best holiday cottages in Yorkshire

Jonathan Pritchard
By Jonathan Pritchard

Digital Editor

Published 21st Jan 2023, 13:41 GMT
Updated 26th Jan 2023, 10:49 GMT

With the New Year now well into full swing, and the cold weather seemingly never ending, many of us are looking forward to the summer and the holidays they bring.

Yorkshire travel experts Gorgeous Cottages have put together a list of their most popular cottages available to rent for a holiday in God’s Own County. From a romantic retreat complete with its own hot tub to a bijou bothy in the middle of there North York Moors, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to stay in Yorkshire.

A statement from Gorgeous Cottages said: “From romantic retreats that are far from the madding crowd to large properties for an extended family gathering, there are many Yorkshire cottage options for a 2023 staycation. So to provide some inspiration for 2023 getaways, Yorkshire travel specialists Gorgeous Cottages have compiled 8 of their most viewed cottages in 2022.

"These popular properties include a converted chapel visited by the Hairy Bikers and a romantic retreat nestled high in the moorland above Robin Hood's Bay.”

With ivy growing up the walls of this enchanting Grade II-listed country cottage, it looks like it has come straight from the pages of a fairy tale. There’s a luxurious 5-star finish throughout the property and the lovely bedroom features a sloped ceiling with painted beams to add extra character and charm. Head outside and the star of the show in a beautifully designed garden is a bubbling hot tub.

5. Blacksmith's Cottage - Sleeps 2 + 1 dog

With ivy growing up the walls of this enchanting Grade II-listed country cottage, it looks like it has come straight from the pages of a fairy tale. There’s a luxurious 5-star finish throughout the property and the lovely bedroom features a sloped ceiling with painted beams to add extra character and charm. Head outside and the star of the show in a beautifully designed garden is a bubbling hot tub. Photo: Gorgeous Cottages

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This fabulously converted chapel near Harrogate has been featured on The Hairy Bikers Go North and was understandably the most-viewed property on the Gorgeous Cottages website for 2022. The quirky interiors are a shrine to all things rock and roll with drum kits, pianos, guitars and interesting things around every corner. There’s even a Wurlitzer jukebox to provide the holiday soundtrack.

6. Chapel of Rock - Sleeps 10 + 2 dogs

This fabulously converted chapel near Harrogate has been featured on The Hairy Bikers Go North and was understandably the most-viewed property on the Gorgeous Cottages website for 2022. The quirky interiors are a shrine to all things rock and roll with drum kits, pianos, guitars and interesting things around every corner. There’s even a Wurlitzer jukebox to provide the holiday soundtrack. Photo: Gorgeous Cottages

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This beautiful single-level barn conversion is just the right size for two with an idyllic spot in one of the most peaceful parts of the North York Moors National Park. It's just a scenic walk away from Robin Hood’s Bay, one of the prettiest and most popular seaside villages in Yorkshire, so that couples can enjoy the best of the coast and countryside on a getaway to this lovely romantic retreat.

7. Granary Cottage - Sleeps 2 + 2 dogs

This beautiful single-level barn conversion is just the right size for two with an idyllic spot in one of the most peaceful parts of the North York Moors National Park. It's just a scenic walk away from Robin Hood’s Bay, one of the prettiest and most popular seaside villages in Yorkshire, so that couples can enjoy the best of the coast and countryside on a getaway to this lovely romantic retreat. Photo: Gorgeous Cottages

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What was once an old station master’s house on the heritage Wensleydale railway line near Leyburn has been transformed into one of the most luxurious holiday homes in Yorkshire, thanks to an owner that designs superyachts for a living. The open-plan living space at the heart of the house has dramatic double-height ceilings and glass wall with bi-fold doors that lead straight out to the garden and bubbling hot tub.

8. Station House - Sleeps 6

What was once an old station master’s house on the heritage Wensleydale railway line near Leyburn has been transformed into one of the most luxurious holiday homes in Yorkshire, thanks to an owner that designs superyachts for a living. The open-plan living space at the heart of the house has dramatic double-height ceilings and glass wall with bi-fold doors that lead straight out to the garden and bubbling hot tub. Photo: Gorgeous Cottages

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