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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

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

Lendal Tower

York, Yorkshire, England
Make your visit to historic York even more special with a stay in Lendal Tower - your own 5-star medieval fortification.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£599 / night

Hollym Park Glamping

Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
A quirky range of accommodation with the star of the show Daisy Decker, set on a family-run camping and glamping site in the heart of East Riding of Yorkshire countryside.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
From
£180 / night

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