Self-catering is one of the most popular ways to holiday in Yorkshire, and it’s easy to see why. You get a whole home rather than a single room, you set your own timetable and you can enjoy the local produce at your own table. Here’s what makes it worthwhile.
Space and privacy
A holiday home gives you separate bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen, so there’s somewhere to relax that isn’t the end of a bed. For families and groups it means everyone can be together without being on top of each other.
Freedom to do things your way
There are no breakfast times or room-service menus. Have a lie-in, head out early for a walk or come back for a long lunch. You can make the holiday fit around young children, dogs or work.
Better value for families and groups
One holiday home is often better value than several hotel rooms, and having a kitchen means you don’t have to eat out for every meal. Our homes are fully equipped and include fast Wi-Fi.
Enjoy Yorkshire’s local food
Pick up fresh produce at Knaresborough’s Wednesday market or Thirsk’s weekly market, and cook it in your own kitchen. Then treat yourself to afternoon tea at Bettys in Harrogate.
Room for everyone, including the dog
Many of our homes welcome dogs, and some have hot tubs, fire pits or log burners. See our pet-friendly properties and hot tub properties.
Live like a local
Staying in a real street or village, rather than a hotel, means you discover the local pubs, cafés and walks that visitors often miss.
Where to stay
- Town and city breaks: Ripon, Harrogate and Knaresborough.
- Countryside escapes: Morndyke Farm near Thirsk and Sands Farm near Pickering.
- Big groups: our large group properties, sleeping up to 10.
New to self-catering? Read our tips for first-timers.
