Great Ayton Holiday Cottages

12 properties

Price from £1642
Next available 30/10 to 04/11/23
sleeps 3  - 6 guests 3 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

3 bedroom Coastal Cottage

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 Wifi
4 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 17 times recently.
Price from £851
Next available 01/05 to 05/05/23
sleeps 1  - 5 guests 1 - 5
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

3 bedroom Holiday Bungalow

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 Wifi
4 star

Price from £990
sleeps 4  - 8 guests 4 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

4 bedroom Cottage

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

Facilities & Features: Free Wifi
5 star

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Viewed 18 times recently.
Price from £738
Next available 23/06 to 30/06/23
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Cottage

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 Wifi
3 star

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Viewed 11 times recently.
Price from £665
Next available 21/04 to 28/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Holiday Cottage

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 room
4 star

Price from £730
Next available 02/06 to 09/06/23
sleeps 4  - 8 guests 4 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
3 bathrooms 3
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

4 bedroom Cottage

Beautiful 4 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home with games roomw ith table football in the North York Moors National Park with stunning pasture views

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames room
1 of 3 listed cottages. See more properties from Brompton Lakes Ltd
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 28 people.
Price from £3152
Next available 25/03 to 01/04/23
sleeps 5  - 10 guests 5 - 10
5 bedrooms 5
4 bathrooms 4
dog-friendly cottage   ,  4 dog(s) welcome  4

5 bedroom Coastal Cottage

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

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

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Viewed 18 times recently.
Price from £603
Next available 19/05 to 26/05/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Romantic Retreat

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 Wifi
3 star

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Viewed 10 times recently.
Price from £549
Next available 08/04 to 19/05/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Cottage

Saltburn-by-the-Sea 1

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
4 star

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Viewed 12 times recently.
Price from £881
Next available 14/04 to 24/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Country House

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 Wifi
5 star

Price from £550
Next available 25/03 to 01/04/23
no booking fee
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Cottage by the Riverbank

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 Wifi
5 star
Online Booking Available
Viewed 10 times recently.
Price from £549
Next available 25/03 to 14/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Cottage

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

* 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.

Book a Great Ayton cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of North Yorkshire on holiday.