Great Ayton Holiday Cottages

11 holiday rentals
Great Ayton 9 miles away

Bugle

, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
Viewed 9 times recently.
Price from £1059
Next available: 21 March to 26 April 24
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sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog

1 bedroom pet-friendly cottage

1 bedroom pet-friendly cottage in North Yorkshire with garden.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea 1

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
4 star rated
Best for: Romantic Breaks, Dog-Friendly Breaks
Great Ayton 18 miles away

1 Corner Cottages, Dogs-welcome, North York Moors and Coast

, Cropton, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
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Price from £532
Next available: 16 October to 20 October 23
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sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly holiday rental

2 bedroom dog-friendly holiday rental in North Yorkshire with wood stove, open fire and garden.

Picturesque, dog and family friendly country hideaway with beautiful gardens, located in the village of Cropton in the North York Moors National Park, perfect for discovering the charming towns and villages of the moors, for visiting Helmsley Walled Garden, Duncombe Park's fantastic gardens and for visiting the historical city of York for a day trip This stone built cottage is located in the village of Cropton in the North Yorks Moors and can sleep four people in two bedrooms

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
3 star rated
Best for: Families, Dog-Friendly Holidays
Great Ayton 17 miles away

Voebroch

, Lythe, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Price from £2731
Next available: 26 September to 29 September 23
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sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome  4 dogs
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom dog-friendly holiday house

5 bedroom dog-friendly holiday house in North Yorkshire with woodburner, real fire and garden.

Very pet-friendly holiday cottage with sea views, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms just 7 miles from Whitby

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
5 star rated
Best for: Family holidays, Dog-Friendly Holidays
Great Ayton 18 miles away

The Old Watchmaker's Cottage

, Cropton, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
Viewed 10 times recently.
Price from £475
Next available: 20 October to 23 October 23
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sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

1 bedroom dog-friendly holiday rental

1 bedroom dog-friendly holiday rental in North Yorkshire with log burner, real fireplace and garden.

Pretty one bedroom stone-built holiday cottage with a village setting within the North York Moors National Park, ideal for romantic breaks

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
3 star rated
Best for: Romantic Breaks, Families, Dog-Friendly Holidays
Great Ayton 20 miles away

River Bank Cottage

, Whitby, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Price from £550
Next available: 14 October to 27 October 23
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no booking fee
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom family holiday cottage

2 bedroom family holiday cottage in North Yorkshire with garden.

Escape for a romantic break or tranquil holiday in this delightful 2 bedroom holiday home, with a riverside garden this is a great place for a fishing break or take it easy holiday in Whitby and is conveniently close to the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire Coast

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiEnclosed Garden
5 star rated
Great Ayton 17 miles away

Wychwood, North York Moors & Coast

, Grosmont, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
Viewed 9 times recently.
Price from £944
Next available: 13 November to 18 November 23
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sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom dog-friendly cottage

3 bedroom dog-friendly cottage in North Yorkshire with woodburner and garden.

3 bedroom pet-friendly cottage in village in the North York Moors National Park, sleeping up to 5 people, just 7 miles from Whitby

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
4 star rated
Best for: Family holidays, Dog-Friendly Holidays
Great Ayton 9 miles away

Lavender Lodge

, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
Viewed 11 times recently.
Price from £1059
Next available: 21 March to 26 April 24
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sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog

1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday house

1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday house in North Yorkshire .

Settled on the outskirts of Saltburn-By-The-Sea, enveloped by luscious greenery, rests this delightful abode, Lavender Lodge

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
4 star rated
Best for: Romantic breaks, Dog-Friendly Holidays
Great Ayton 19 miles away

Crab Cottage

, Sandsend, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Price from £2043
Next available: 13 October to 20 October 23
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sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday house

3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday house in North Yorkshire with woodburner, real fire and garden.

Quaint and lovely 3 bedroom pet-friendly coastal cottage in village of Sandsend, with fabulous coastal views from patio, just 3 miles from Whitby

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
4 star rated
Best for: Family holidays, Dogs Welcome Breaks

Bousdale Mill House

, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
Viewed 9 times recently.
Price from £1309
Next available: 06 October to 20 October 23
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sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom family-friendly rental

3 bedroom family-friendly rental in North Yorkshire with woodburning stove and garden.

Originally a mill house, this fantastic North York Moors rural retreat with its superb countryside views and high quality interior is a real treat, sleeping up to 6 in 3 bedrooms this could be a perfect base for enjoying and discovering some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on a break away

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGarden
5 star rated
Best for: Family-friendly, No Pets
Great Ayton 9 miles away

Wills Coastal Cottage

, Redcar, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
Online Booking Available
Viewed 11 times recently.
Price from £488
Next available: 26 September to 29 September 23
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sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom family cottage

3 bedroom family cottage in North Yorkshire with games room and wood stove.

Situated close to a local sandy beach just outside of Redcar and near to the North York Moors National Park, this 3 bedroom coastal cottage with its garden games room with snooker table and table tennis has plenty to offer families or groups of friends

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
4 star rated
Best for: Family holidays, No Pets Holidays
Great Ayton 16 miles away

South Villa

, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Northern England, England
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £990
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sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 bedroom family holiday cottage

4 bedroom family holiday cottage in North Yorkshire with woodburner, real fire and garden.

4 bedroom 3 bathroom character holiday house just a few miles from the North York Moors National Park, no pets

Facilities & Features: Free WifiGarden
5 star rated
Best for: Families, Pet Free Breaks
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.
The North Yorkshire village of Great Ayton is situated at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and could be an excellent choice for a cottage holiday.  Its main claim to fame is its association with the explorer, Captain James Cook and holidaymakers will find that this association has been well documented. It’s a popular area for anyone wanting to walk the Moors or the Cleveland Hills. Rent a self-catering cottage near Great Ayton, for a week or a short break, to be on the spot and discover Cook's world.

About Self-Catering Holidays in Great Ayton


From the age of six until the age of 16, Cook lived in the village with his family. After being educated, the young James worked on a farm with his father before leaving for the small fishing village of Staithes to be an apprentice in a shop. The Cook family house was taken down and shipped to Melbourne in Australia in 1934. An obelisk stands where the cottage once stood, made from granite removed from the area in Australia where the navigator first spotted land.

The Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum in Great Ayton is housed inside Cooke’s former school. A statue of Cook as a 16 year old has stood in the village since 1997. It was sculpted by Nicholas Dimbleby, brother of the broadcasters, David and Jonathan. Cook is depicted looking toward Staithes, to represent his burgeoning passion for going to sea. Further commemoration is provided with Captain Cook’s Monument, a 51-foot obelisk on Easby Moor. This local landmark, erected in 1827, was made from local sandstone and it’s inscribed with a long tribute.

Finally, another part of Cook’s story is found in the churchyard at All Saints Church, where Cook’s siblings and mother are buried. The church building dates back to the 12th century, but Anglo Saxon crosses found here indicate there may have been an earlier place of worship on the site.  A cottage holiday in Great Ayton may appeal to those with a love of history as well as to keen walkers.

A well-known feature nearby attracts many walkers and backpackers. Roseberry Topping is no ordinary hill but rather a geographical quirk, with a cone-like summit. Standing at 1,049 feet, its peculiar shape is the result of mining work and a geological fault. It’s not necessary to attempt the summit to enjoy the area, but if you do manage it, the views are spectacular. Visitors also enjoy the heather coated moors, woods carpeted with bluebells, Cliff Rigg Quarry and the wide spaces of Roseberry Common. Keen walkers who are fairly fit (and not scared of steep drops!) can do the three-mile walk from Great Ayton to the quarry, which usually takes around three hours to complete.

Great Ayton is just three miles from Stokesley, a market town known for its Victorian and Georgian architecture. The main street in the town still has its cobbles. Market day is on a Friday and there is also a farmers’ market on the first Saturday of each month. If you want to time your cottage break for the Stokesley Agricultural Show, it falls on the third Saturday in September.

There is a lot of history for a village like Great Ayton to contain and it adds interest to any stay. If tales of seafaring inspire you, the Yorkshire coast beckons, with its many seaside resorts promising a terrific day trip during your self-catering break in Yorkshire.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Great Ayton, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in North Yorkshire.

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