With its rugged moors and soft voluptuous dales, Yorkshire serves up helpings of English countryside at its most iconic. Add pretty stone hamlets and historic market towns, castles and walking trails, fishing villages and cosy pubs into the pot and you have a county that delivers a multi-course menu of holiday pleasures. 
Recommended tour operator: Sykes Cottages
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Yorkshire boasts the perfect fusion of serene countryside, beautiful coastline, bustling cities and quaint villages.
Spend a day in the historic city of York, home to the stunning York Minster and the fearsome York Dungeons where you’re sure to find a fun-filled fright! For dramatic scenery, take a ride on the Settle-Carlisle railway, or choose a day’s walking in the Yorkshire Dales. Whitby and Scarborough promise seaside fun, with quaint fishing villages to discover in between too.
We are proudly home to over 600 personally selected cottages in Yorkshire, sleeping between 2 and 28 people so you’re sure to find the perfect cottage for you. Choose from romantic boltholes and quaint stone-built cottages, contemporary apartments and spacious family homes. Locations range from the glorious coastline to the heart of the Dales, the countryside and charming towns. Don’t forget your canine companion too, as over half of these superb cottages are pet-friendly.
Make the most of the well-equipped kitchen in your cottage, or eat out at one of the many outstanding restaurants, cafés and pubs. The region is renowned for its fresh produce and excellent prices, with local fare including Yorkshire pudding (of course), parkin, Wensleydale cheese and Yorkshire curd tart, usually available at the friendly local markets.
With more than 25 years’ experience, we have handpicked each cottage to ensure the perfect holiday. We offer more than 15,000 cottages across the UK and Ireland and are rated “excellent” by TripAdvisor, with more than 96% of our reviews being rated with 4 or 5 stars.
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