Robin Hood's Bay Cottages
For beautiful rugged coastal surroundings in North Yorkshire, there is no where better to stay and relax than a self catering holiday cottage in Robin Hoods Bay. This wonderful unspoilt 17th century fishing village with its colourful cottages is directly on the rocky shores of the heritage coast and has been a holiday destination for many years.
If you want to get away from it all and enjoy a slower pace of life, then Robin Hoods Bay is the perfect spot to enjoy a weekend away or a holiday. Its best to leave your car at the start of the village and always make sure you take note of your cottage location in this charming fishing village, as it is a maze of little winding streets.
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Discover its small twisting cobbled streets, stretching down to the sea front, once the notorious home to smugglers. Today it is the home to holiday cottages, lovely eateries, traditional pubs, gift shops, galleries and wonderful local fish and chips.
When the tide is out you can venture onto the award winning sandy beach and explore the rock pools and hunt for fossils. You will find the Cleveland Way in this area, so you can stretch your legs and enjoy a scenic walk along the cliff tops.
Robin Hoods Bay Museum, run by volunteers and situated in an old Coroners Room / Mortuary. This small museum in the centre of Robin Hoods Bay houses fascinating artefacts and displays of local interest, including fishing, shipping, ship wrecks and items from smuggling days, entry is free of charge.
The Old Coastguard Station is owned by the National Trust and is a visitor and educational centre. The exhibition room helps visitors find out how the natural landscape of Robins Hood Bay was shaped. During the Summer months it is a base for local activities including the Dinosaur team.
Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary, Scarborough, Spend the afternoon learning more about sea life, there are over 150 different fish types, seal pups that have been rescued. Walk through underwater tunnels as sharks swim over your head, meet the resident otters, seals and penguins.
Falling Foss Waterfall and Gardens, positioned in the middle of Sneaton forest, this lovely beauty spot is a magical place. Walk through the woodlands, the children can paddle in the beck, then relax and enjoy a break in the tea gardens next to the Falling Foss Waterfall.
The attractive rural village of Sleights is a great place for a self catering holiday home, here you will find everything that you might need during your stay including pubs, shops, garden centre and riverside tea rooms. Walkers will be delighted with the local walks, the Esk valley stretches out before you and it is one of the most stunning dales in the North Yorkshire Moors.
The market town of Pickering, lies halfway between York and Scarborough and is the perfect location for a short break or longer stay in a self catering holiday cottage. Staying here puts you in an ideal location for visiting the local attractions and countryside. This tranquil town comes alive in the evening, there are a good choice of traditional pub and restaurants.
Filey is a quaint seaside resort, located on the Yorkshire Coast, if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, then book a self catering cottage here. This Edwardian coastal town offers a real sense of tradition, it has 5 miles of beautiful sandy beaches, to relax and explore. There are also for active pursuits nearby, discover the many nature trails around the town and the superb Filey Brigg. There is an abundance of places to eat here, from traditional fish and chips shops to pubs and restaurants offering freshly caught seafood.
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