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On the Map: Twelve of the Most Unique Stays in Yorkshire

1 November 2019

It would probably be quicker to list what pleasures you won’t find in Yorkshire, because this is an historic county that really has it all.

Filled with rich heritage, and a distinct culture that’s all its own, Yorkshire’s dramatic Roman and Viking past can be clearly viewed from its Norman castles and medieval abbeys.  Meanwhile, you can shop ‘til you drop in the cities, including Leeds – the ‘Knightsbridge of the North’.

(Oh – and did we mention there’s a magnificent coastline and two National Parks to explore, too?)

Naturally, you’re going to need a place to stay that’s as marvellous as your surroundings. So we’ve rounded up some of the very best, right here.

Main Image: The Old Station Allerston

Jollydays Glamping

York, Yorkshire, England
Enchanting natural woodland living with lashings of style in Ryedale on the edge of the undiscovered Yorkshire Wolds.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per unit
Sleeps: 4 or 6 per unit
From
£295 (2 nights midweek)

The Little Barn

Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Relax in an enchanting stone cottage for two, blissfully secluded from the world's worries amongst miles of scenic Yorkshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£95 / night

The Old Station Allerston

Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
Live the first-class life at The Old Station, where three stunning railway carriages await at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Bedrooms: 2-3 per carriage
Sleeps: up to 6 per carriage
From
£564 /week

Waingates Farm Huts

Roecliffe, North Yorkshire, England
Each beautifully bespoke hut at Waingates Farm Huts offers the perfect chance to experience life's simple pleasures - without compromising on a single ounce of luxury.
Bedrooms: Studio
Sleeps: 2 per hut
From
£115 / night

Hollym Park Glamping

Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
A quirky range of accommodation, set on a family-run camping and glamping site in the heart of East Riding of Yorkshire countryside.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£75 / night (pod)

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