Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, a special occasion or just a get together with friends and family, Big Cottages has a selection of the best party houses for you to call home during your trip.
The county of Yorkshire has something for everyone, with three national parks, a beautiful coastline and surrounding countryside.
Whatever group accommodation you’re after, whether that’s a hen party house or cosy family retreat, find one nestled in the Yorkshire Dales or dotted along the Yorkshire coast. Choose from swanky city pads, rambling farmhouses or luxurious country manors with swimming pools, hot tubs and games rooms.
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Best pubs and bars in Yorkshire
Here are some of the best pubs and bars to visit in Yorkshire during your fun-filled getaway.
The Lion Inn
Location: Kirkbymoorside
Best for: Stunning views
The Lion Inn is a 16th century pub located on the remote Blakey Ridge. Standing at 1,325 feet, the highest point in the North York Moors, enjoy stunning views.
The Durham Ox
Locationg: Crayke
Best for: Village charm
The Durham Ox is an award-winning pub serving local produce and cask ales in the hill-top village of Crayke. The pub also offers panoramic views of the Vale of York.
Shibden Mill Inn
Location: Halifax
Best for: Award-winning food and five-star service
Shibden Mill Inn was voted Yorkshire’s Dining Pub of the Year in 2020 thanks to its delicious menu. The 17th century converted corn and spinning mill has stood at the heart of village life in Shibden Valley, near Halifax, for hundreds of years.
Valhalla
Location: York
Best for: Loud music!
Valhalla is a cool bar and café in York that celebrates rock music, mead and ‘all things Viking’. Decorated with skeletons and shields, guests can drink mead from a drinking horn while listening to rock and roll.
The Boundary House
Location: Leeds
Best for: Afternoon tea
The Boundary House offers tasty lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Set in the village of Methley on the outskirts of Leeds, this cosy country pub provides a roaring fire indoors or a pretty sun terrace to enjoy its gardens outdoors.
Best activities to get up to in Yorkshire
Whatever the weather, there’s lots to do in Yorkshire so here are some of the best group activities during your visit.
High Ropes
Location: Harrogate
Best for: Flying high
Swing from trees on the High Ropes assault course at Ripley Castle, in Harrogate. Test out your balance by scaling trees, swinging from ropes and challenging yourself to the 35 foot-high Leap of Faith!
Lacey’s Cheese
Location: Richmond
Best for: Tasty treats
Say cheese! If your group prefers nibbling on cheese and crackers while sipping wine then Lacey’s Cheese in Richmond is the perfect outing for you. Get hands on as you transform 500 liters of local milk into your very own cheese.
Paddles Up
Location: Skipton
Best for: White-knuckle fun!
Get wet and wild by canoeing with Paddles Up on the River Washburn. The Washburn, while only open at certain times of year, offers 1.5 miles of fast, white water Grade 2 - 3 paddling to navigate. This is sure to be great fun for everyone in your group, as long as they don’t mind getting a little wet!
Guided Mountain Bike Ride
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Best for: Adventure
Climb peaks, zoom down valleys and explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on two wheels with a Guided Mountain Bike Ride. Zip along the trails with friends while taking in stunning views of the surrounding area.
Wine and beer tasting
Location: York
Best for: A good old knees up!
There’s something for wine-drinkers and beer-lovers at the Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery. If your idea of a fun day out is relaxing with a cool glass of wine or beer, then you’ll be more than pleased at this family-run vineyard near York.
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