This web site is part of a group which is dedicated to providing information on Yorkshire.Yorkshire Country Cottages is a complete guide to holiday cottages and self catering accommodation in Yorkshire with lots of bargain breaks, mid week and weekend breaks. For a holiday in Yorkshire why not try the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors or the Yorkshire coast. The Wolds, South Yorkshire and the Peak District also provide good value accommodation. Most holiday cottages have 2, 4 or 6 bedded accommodation and pets are welcome.
The remarkably understated town of Huddersfield has the third highest number of listed buildings in the country. Which ever way you turn the streets are awash with amazing architecture. You cannot miss the Victorian, Gothic and Georgian buildings along with a fine collection of distinctive classical Italianate examples. The Lawrence Batley Theatre, built in 1819 by Joseph Kaye, was once the largest Wesleyan chapel in the world and the impressive interior is matched by the range and quality of entertainment available there. More info...
Famous for its Hornsea potteries, Hornsea is an elegant seaside town with a safe and sandy beach. An RSPB nature reserve is nearby at Hornsea Mere and there is plenty of discount shopping at Hornsea Freeport. More info...
Malham is located at the southern edge of the Yorshire Dales. It is a small village with lots to offer. Wildlife is in abundance here, 2 miles north of Malham is Malham Tarn; a magnet for birdwatchers as its a gathering point for wildfowl. More info...
Famous for its Turkish Baths, Harrogate receives many visitors all year round. Situated close to Ripon, Knaresborough, York and Leeds with attractions like Newby Hall Gardens, Fountains Abbey, Light Water Valley Theme Park and the Yorkshire Dales, there’s lots to see and do. More info...
The city's offering of galleries and museums is impressive and houses everything from rare and ancient artefacts to the latest in contemporary art. Walkers and Climbers often use Sheffield as a base when taking in the beautiful and rugged countryside which makes up the Peak District, surrounding Sheffield. The comprehensive range of shops and boutiques in the city centre could easily tempt you on a shopping spree and Meadowhall, a huge indoor shopping precinct is just a short tram ride away on the outskirts of the city. More info...
Flamborough is situated on the east coast of north Yorkshire and forms one of the most impressive coastlines in the North. The characteristic white chalky cliffs are home to many sea birds in the UK; the main attraction is Bempton Cliffs; an RSPB reserve. More info...
The 79 miles of Wolds Way National Trail attracts the most discerning of hikers but there are always shorter sections to suit novices and families. More info...
