Book a cottage break in Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

Pickering is a picturesque market town, located at the edge of the North York Moors National Park.  By virtue of its location, Pickering is sometimes referred to as the ‘Gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors’.  Excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and wildlife watching await visitors to the National Park.  Pickering could be an obvious choice for a country holiday but did you know that the coast at Scarborough is just 18 miles away?  What’s more with the historical city of York being just 27 miles from Pickering, this could be an excellent location for a varied self-catering holiday in Yorkshire. 

What Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire offers for Self-Catering Holidays

In Pickering itself whilst on a cottage holiday you can catch a ride on the North York Moors Steam Railway which takes visitors through some spectacular scenery in the North Yorkshire Moors on a steam train.  Just a short drive from Pickering, at Hemsley you will find Helmsley Walled Garden with its stunning collection of colourful flowers and plants.  Helmsley Walled Garden is open to visitors between March and October and admission charges apply. 

Whether you are looking for a mansion to rent or a small romantic cottage for two, we trust that you will enjoy browsing through the choices available here.  We hope you find good quality self-catering accommodation to meets your needs in or near Pickering.

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