Places to stay near Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Luxury Country Cottage Hot Tub Spa Retreat | York

Snowdrop Cottage is a luxurious 5★ retreat nestled in the picturesque village of Welburn, surrounded by the breathtaking Howardian Hills, just minutes from the iconic Castle Howard, the city of York and the Yorkshire coastline. An idyllic escape, this beautifully styled boutique cottage features a private garden spa & hot tub, cosy log burner & romantic four-poster king-size bed - the perfect setting for couples, families and dog walkers to relax, reconnect and explore the Yorkshire countryside.

Cozy Stay at Animal Sanctuary

Luxury Escape at an Animal Sanctuary Stay in our beautifully converted container, furnished to 5-star standards and set in the heart of our sanctuary. Be greeted at the gate by our 5 rescued pigs before enjoying the king bedroom, large shower, kitchen, and cozy living area with a sofa bed and TV. High-speed internet keeps you connected, while your private oasis outside features a hot tub, BBQ, and dining area. Perfect for relaxation or a unique retreat surrounded by nature and rescued animals.

The Pines Treehouse @ Treetops Hideouts

The Pines Treehouse is nestled underneath a huge oak tree sitting high above the running water of Sand Beck. Nature cocoons you and you can reach out and touch the trees, see wildlife all around you amongst the pines. With breathtaking views through the tress and across the valley you are completely private having no other accommodation on the site making this a truly unique and special experience. A great effort has gone into creating this space to allow you to simply relax and reset in nature.

The Hut in the Wild

Come and stay in our beautifully finished, tin shepherds hut at the bottom of our garden. We are located in the rolling countryside with extensive views over the vale of York. After a day of exploring this AONB, there’s nothing like cooking tea over the fire pit or wood pellet pizza oven followed by a dip under the stars in our rustic hot tub. Fall into a fresh clean bed and wake up to the sound of the dawn chorus. Our bathroom barn provides all your needs for a morning freshen up!See you soon.

The Sanctuary, Pet friendly

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Beautiful village residence but only 4 miles from stunning historic York with easy public transport access. Bring your pet too, they have indoor and outdoor space and wonderful country walks in the local area. Enjoy our sunroom, a cosy space to eat in Summer or Autumn. Our local pub is on the doorstep serving excellent home cooked meals or a take away Sunday lunch. With 2 parking spaces and secure lock up lock up for mountain bikes.

Luxury boutique apartment-2 Chiltern Place Malton

Relax in this luxury boutique apartment located within a stylish, distinctive merchants building in the heart of Malton. New soft furnishings for 2025. Accommodation comprises of: entrance hall, guest cloakroom, utility room, open plan living area with contemporary inset fire, high specification kitchen & dining area. Master bedroom suite, king bed, luxury en-suite & private terrace. WiFi & underfloor heating. Free private parking on the property and space for 2 bikes in the storage area.

The Carriage at The Old Station

Step back in time with our lovingly restored 1895 GWR carriage, one of few situated at a Victorian Station. Enjoy a beautifully furnished living space, bathroom, kitchenette, and a comfy bed ensuring a restful night's sleep. Located in Saddleworth, renowned for its scenic walking routes and picturesque villages. Nearby, you'll find dining, drinking, and activities: including the world record-holding Old Bell Inn gin emporium. Book today to experience this unique, charming historical hideaway.

Storey Corner - Where memories are made

Set on the side of a picturesque valley in the small hamlet of Hartoft Storey Corner is a private self contained wing of Storey House that makes for a relaxing, quiet, luxury retreat away from the hustle and bustle. Private Hot tub (new for 2026) Quiet location situated in the North York Moors national Park. An area of outstanding beauty and in the International Dark Skies area. Great for star gazing Perfect for couples Pickering, Whitby, Helmsley York and the coast are all within easy reach

The Garden Room

Two renovated old buildings have been converted into a quiet, one bedroom, self contained Garden room. In the centre of Slingsby village, you are well placed to explore the beautiful surrounding areas of Yorkshire. A modern kitchen with fridge, microwave and cooker is equipped for preparing delicious meals. A wall mounted television with Netflix is available. The sleeping area hosts a double bed with wall hanging for clothes, adjacent to which is a bright shower room with heated towel rail.

Stunning rural shepherds hut

Located in the stunning Howardian Hills, this is a peaceful and romantic location. A perfect all year round escape. You park your car and the hut is a 5 minute walk from our house- make sure you pack suitable footwear. We can transport your luggage to the hut. The hut has cooking facilities (oven and a hob), there is also a fire pit for barbecues and a picnic table for outdoor dining. You have exclusive use of a hot tub which is right next to the hut.

The Shed, Hovingham, York

An exquisite quaint barn conversion tucked away in the breathtaking Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take a look at this exquisite bijou barn conversion tucked away in the Howardian Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located 17 miles north of York, this romantic cottage ticks every box in terms of interiors, location and charm. It's the perfect choice for couples looking to escape to the country in style. Dogs are welcome.

Heather Cottage On't Cobbles

Nestled within the idyllic village of Haworth at the heart of Bronte Country; Our little holiday cottage stands proud at the very top of the historical cobbled street. With exposed original features and rich colour schemes drawn from the picturesque surroundings of the Haworth moors (where Cathy and Heathcliffe ran wild!) guests can expect to be transported to an earlier time whilst still benefiting from the luxury of modern-day amenities.