Although hard to imagine, cooler autumn days are around the corner. Crisp mornings, beautiful scenery, cosy pubs and adventures on the doorstep… autumn is a wonderful time to visit North Yorkshire. From our cottages, you can enjoy: 🚂 A heritage steam train journey through
✨ All the comforts of home await at Hungate, making us the perfect base for a family break at any time of year. While our summer dates are filling up fast, October half term is a fantastic time to visit with quieter attractions, beautiful
Our Top 5 Easy and Budget-Friendly Day Trips from Hungate There are so many easy, affordable and memorable days out right on our doorstep here at Hungate. These are five of our favourites! 1. Dalby Forest A firm favourite with our guests, Dalby Forest
Adventures await this Easter in North Yorkshire! As the days grow longer and spring begins to unfold, there are so many fun and inspiring ways to spend your time. From exploring historical homes, English Heritage sites, museums and gardens, to active days out on
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning something special. Here are a few of our favourite local spots, all within easy reach: Cedar Barn – just a short drive from Pickering, offering a friendly Yorkshire welcome and
With so much to choose from right on the doorstep, picking our top family-friendly days out for February half term is no easy task. Eden CampJust a 10-minute drive away, this modern history museum offers a truly immersive experience, taking visitors on a journey
🎄 Best Christmas Activities to Enjoy This December Christmas Santa Express – North York Moors Railway Celebrate Christmas with a magical journey on the festive Santa Express. Running on limited weekends up to Christmas, this enchanting steam train ride includes visits from Father
This famous steam train will be running services between Grosmont and Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between October 25th and November 12th. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to ride behind this iconic locomotive. Book your seat in advance on the NYMR
Summer is here – and what a time to be in North Yorkshire! Our gardens are bursting with colourful blooms, and soon the moors will be blanketed in swathes of purple heather. We have a few cottages still available in July – and we’re
When you holiday at Hungate, leave your car behind and choose from a variety of restaurants and cafes, either dine in, or takeaway – all within easy walking distance. Below find 6 excellent Pickering restaurants recommended by our guests. Dine in Restaurants The
Here’s our list of top attractions on our doorstep or a short drive away. This Spring and Summer 2025 there is so much to see and do- we really are on the doorstep of Yorkshire’s Finest Sights! North Yorkshire Moors Railway –
Some of our favourite local attractions have now reopened following a pause over the winter months. All fantastic for both the young, and the young at heart. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway in Pickering – board a heritage steam or diesel train for a
Looking for family activities this Easter? A selection of local attractions have organised Easter Trails to entertain our younger guests. Check out individual websites for more information: Castle Howard, Rixeaulx Abbey, Nunnington Hall all have their own version of an Easter Egg Hunt with
From February 10 – February 18, 2024 the NYMR is running 2 daily excursions showcasing the Royal Scot – a visiting iconic steam locomotive built in 1927. With services departing Pickering at 11am and 2pm every day of half term week – hop on
We now have a new and improved online booking system, which is stage one of an exciting website update which is underway.. more to follow on this soon. If you have an existing booking with us, contact Rachel at Hungate for access to our
Our new brochure will be landing on doorsteps this week. If you’re not on our mailing list and would like a copy, give us a ring or send us an email. 2024 dates are already booking fast, and we have also opened 2025 dates
We are thrilled with our new look customer information folders which we think make an excellent addition to our cottages, providing not only information on each individual cottage, but also the local area and the wider North Yorkshire Moors . Inside you will find
Moorsbus offers a really reliable and friendly service, run by volunteers. Great for accessing the Moors and Coast if you wish to leave your car behind. Also a good way to organise a linear walk or to get to Whitby from Pickering across the
More steam services will be re-introduced this week although weather conditions will continue to be monitored. The Grosmont to Whitby section will continue to be steam hauled and steam services will be introduced from June 22nd on the following: 1055 Pickering-Grosmont – Standard
It’s May Half Term already, and with the sun set to stay around, Hungate’s gardens are a perfect place to stop and enjoy a quiet moment. Or if you’re looking for action, there’s plenty on offer on our doorstep. A few of our favourite
This weekend May 20th & 21st will see the return of the Whitby Fish & Ships Festival, celebrating Whitby’s fishing heritage, and showcasing culinary skills of local and celebrity chefs. Children’s activities, live music and local produce. Should be a great day out!
Glaisdale and Danbydale Cottages are situated side by side, perfect for two families who wish to holiday together but enjoy the benefit of their own private space. Glaisdale sleeps 5 (1 king, 1 twin, 1 single) and Danbydale sleeps 4 (1 king, 1 twin),
Ryedale has been named “happiest place in UK for a mini break” in a study conducted by Verdant Leisure. With many guests asking about the possibility of shorter stays, we have extended Monday-Friday mid week breaks to the end of June 2024. Feel free
There’s a buzz in the air at this time of year, as we prepare for the busy days of spring and summer, and many of the attractions which have been closed over the winter begin to re-open. Here’s our top picks for attractions opening
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway reopens for 2023 on March 27th. New for 2023, adults pay £40 for your first journey and then benefit from FREE travel for 12 months from your date of travel. Plus kids (0-15 years) travel for free in 2023!
Following a recent Visit Britain inspection, Lockton and Levisham Cottages have both been awarded a 4* Gold accommodation rating. Lockton and Levisham both have 3 bedrooms, one ensuite, and with a separate bathroom and shower – perfect for families. Both have open plan living,
New for this spring – we have added new Nespresso machines in Danbydale and Bransdale. These in addition to DeLonghi ground coffee machines in Hungate Garden Cottage, Levisham, Lockton, and Saltersgate and Rosedale and Bransdale.
Are you visiting Hungate this February half term? Looking for ideas of things to do? See our list of favourites which includes so much to suit all ages and interests. Piglets Adventure Farm, near York – lambing, bottle feed the lambs, indoor and outdoor
We have updated our website to include a Dog Friendly Hungate page which includes ideas for: Dog Friendly Days Out Beaches where your dog is welcome year round Pubs and Restaurants where your dog can tag along Walks both from our doorstep and further