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Fancy a short break this winter?

Why not spend the weekend relaxing in front of the fire, walking on the moors, visiting local Christmas markets or sampling the wonderful restaurants in Pickering.

We take 3 night + bookings from early November to mid March each year and from as little…

Pickering was yet again transported back in time this October as part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s 1940s wartime weekend.

Our cottages were fully booked with people from all over the country taking part in various shows, parades, stalls and lots more.

We have just Saltersgate available for next…

Fancy a break with the family but still want your own space? Why not book Rosedale and Farndale? With the inter-joining door you can spend time together as 1 large family but also have the luxury of your own kitchen, living room and bathrooms in each cottage.

Rosedale has a…

We are pleased to announce that we will be welcoming Stape SIlver Band on Sunday 23rd December to play a selection of Christmas carols for our guests.

We still have availability for Christmas so why not join us? All our Christmas breaks start on Saturday 22nd December for 7 nights.

We are very excited to announce that we now have an instagram page!

We would love to see pictures of you enjoying your stay with us and of places you have visited.

Don’t forget we also have a Facebook post.

We recently visited The New Inn in Cropton and took a tour of The Great Yorkshire Brewery. We all thoroughly enjoyed both the tour and meal afterwards. You can take just the tour which start at 11am and 2pm or like we did The Brewery Tour Package which includes a…

All our guests arriving before Saturday 3rd November 2018 and staying for 7 nights or more are entitled to one free adult return journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. We are also pleased to announce that we are now part of the Ambassador scheme run by the railway and…

Planning a visit to North Yorkshire? Bringing friends and family? Why not book Hungate Garden Cottage?

Hungate Garden Cottage has 5 bedrooms and benefits from a large private garden to the front of the property and a private carpark for at least 5 cars to the rear.

HGC has a…

Did you know that Pickering had its very own castle? Pickering castle is situated just a 10 minute walk from Hungate Cottages. It is now own by English Heritage but is well worth a walk around.

We are also very lucky to have two other castles a short drive from…

Do you enjoy walking in beautiful surroundings? Visit www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/walking to download routes around North Yorkshire. Need a printer? Just ask us when you arrive or during your stay and we will print the routes off for you.

Do you love to wander around picturesque villages and towns and sample what they have to offer? Then why not visit some of our local towns on Market day?

Helmsley – Friday

Kirkbymoorside – Wednesday

Malton – Saturday

Pickering – Monday

Thirsk – Monday and Saturday

Farmers’ Markets

Helmsley –…

Did you know that all our guests receive FREE entry to Ryedale folk museum?

Only a 15 minute drive away located in the beautiful village of Hutton-le-Hole.

Please visit their website www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk to see the special activities they are running during the school holidays and for more information.

Thinking about returning?

We are now offering guests the chance to book their next holiday with us for the low deposit of £50.

Just ring us (07876 404152) or email (holidays@hungatecottages.co.uk) and we will book your holiday with our low deposit.

We have had a lovely weekend watching all our lovely guests dressing up and getting into the spirit of Pickering’s annual 1940s Wartime Weekend.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to spend with friends and family. We are now fully booked for Christmas 2018 but we still have availability for our New Year breaks arriving on Saturday 29th December 2018. Please check our availability page or our New Year blog for more details.

Back in March, Channel 5 aired a three part documentary about life on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The series went behind the scenes and showed the wonderful sites our visitors can see for themselves when visiting us. Don’t worry if you missed the series as they are now showing…

Dive into an amazing underwater world at Sea Life Scarborough. With our 40% voucher you and your family can discover the ocean’s armoured creatures, follow the fascinating journeys of their rehabilitating seal pups in Yorkshire’s only Seal hospital, walk with penguins waddling by your feet in our walk through attraction…

Taking your pet on holiday? Wondering which local attractions accept pets? Below is a list we have compliled of dog friendly attractions in North Yorkshire.

Ryedale Folk Museum

Helmsley Castle

Whitby Abbey

Burton Agnes Hall

Rievaulx Abbey

Scarborough Castle

Kirkham Priory

Mother Shipton’s Cave

There are also many beaches along…