What to do in North Yorkshire

5 Things To Do On A Day Trip To Whitby

by Karen Spencer | Jun 5, 2019 | Family Friendly, Yorkshire Coast

Are you planning a day trip to Whitby? I know most of Spring Cottage’s guests visit Whitby. If you intend to visit too, I hope this article will help you. I want you to experience and see as much of Whitby as possible but with a plan. This means you’re...

View from Sutton Bank Yorkshire

by Karen Spencer | May 22, 2019 | North York Moors

What, the ‘Finest View in England’ is only 450 metres away? That’s gotta be worth a visit – and it was! I’m talking the view from the top of Sutton Bank, over the North Yorkshire countryside below. Come and see it for yourself. There are...

Gin From Malton

by Karen Spencer | Apr 17, 2019 | Malton

Gin and Malton; two of my favourite things and when you mix them together it’s soooo good! Malton has been called Yorkshire’s Food Capital for a good few years now. And I argue it should be called Yorkshire’s Gin Capital too. Gin’s in fashion...

What To Do On A Family Holiday To Yorkshire

by Karen Spencer | Mar 14, 2019 | Family Friendly

Are you thinking about a family to Yorkshire and want ideas where to go? Here are just a few ideas on what you and the kiddies can get up to. And all within a 5 mile radius of Spring Cottage. All these family friendly activities have been tried and tested not just by...

Winter Walks in Yorkshire

by Karen Spencer | Jan 7, 2019 | Walking, Winter

Grab your hat, lace up your boots, fill the Thermos and head outdoors. Here are three of my favourite winter walks in Yorkshire. Why have I chosen these three? Well the scenery is stunning for one thing, they’re all about 4 miles long, so you don’t need to...

What To Do In Malton

by Karen Spencer | Oct 8, 2018 | Malton

Spring Cottage itself has undergone some changes in the time we’ve had it – we doubled the number of bedrooms and toilets for one thing! Malton, our closet market town, has changed a lot too; for the better! It’s still a traditional market town loved...

7 Things to do in Yorkshire in May

by Karen Spencer | Apr 1, 2018 | Days Out

Long evenings, warmer days, quieter roads, less busy-ness. Why wouldn’t you choose to go on holiday in May? Here are some ideas for you to explore and experience in May. And to talk about for months to come! 7 things to do in Yorkshire in May : 1 Get arty in...

Yorkshire Holiday Cottage With A Private Chef

by Karen Spencer | Mar 12, 2018 | Food & Drink

Are you looking for a Yorkshire holiday cottage with a private chef? Then look no further. I’ve teamed up with Dan Graham from ‘At The Dinner Table’. Dan, a MasterChef the Professionals runner up, will come and cook just for you! What a treat! What...

Afternoon Tea At Castle Howard

by Karen Spencer | Dec 6, 2017 | Castle Howard

Castle Howard is special at any time of the year, but at Christmas it’s something else The house is adorned with thousands of lights and decorations. With visitors arriving by the coach load to admire, gasp at and be amazed by Castle Howard at Christmas. You...

6 Reasons To Visit Malton

by Karen Spencer | Sep 6, 2017 | Malton

As this The Telegraph explains, Malton has changed so much in recent years. I’d vouch for that! It’s now a destination in its own right now, rather than a place you’d pass through. I’m sure my guests will vouch for this market town, just 5...