North Yorkshire Cottage Holidays is a local family run holiday home management company, based in North Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on show casing beautiful properties across 'Gods own County' allowing our guests to explore the hidden gems of North Yorkshire.

Bulldog Cottage is a deceptive and rather charming cottage set in an enviable position in the very heart of the stunning North Yorkshire village of Ampleforth, home to the stunning Ampleforth Abbey and a short drive from the picturesque market town of Helmsley, in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Arriving at the cottage is a real delight, passing through beautiful historical scenery and entering this pretty traditional village which has a delightful Main Street lined with characterful properties. Bulldog Cottage is located on West End within a row of pretty terrace stone cottages, with a quaint front door leading you into this warm and welcoming holiday home. Set across two floors this two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage is beautifully appointed with plenty of space for relaxing, with a cosy living area complete with log burning stove and a very well-equipped semi open plan kitchen/diner. The garden is fully enclosed, has lovely seating areas and a lawn. It offers a restful place to relax and while away an afternoon with a good book or simply soak up the relaxing surroundings. There is a terrace too, perfect for al fresco dining. Directly from the Bulldog Cottage you can pick up local walking trails and head out exploring. Bulldog Cottage offers ample FREE on street parking and welcomes 1 dog.

Ampleforth Abbey has been home to a Community of Benedictine monks since 1802. The Abbey church is open to visitors who might like to simply look around. Explore the beautiful lakes, trails and woodlands or join a behind the scenes tour of the Abbey’s orchards and Cider Mill to see how Ampleforth Abbeys’ famous cider and cider brandy is made. Ampleforth Abbey is within walking distance from the cottage, allowing you to take in the breathtaking valley views! Visitors can take advantage of the sports centre facilities at Ampleforth College and within a 5-mile radius there is fishing, pony trekking, golf, cycle hire and the newly opened cycle trails from Sutton Bank National Parks Centre. Just a few miles away discover the pretty market town of Helmsley, the only market town in the North York Moors National Park, where you will discover pubs, restaurants a small department store and a range of interesting independent delis and shops. Well worth a visit whatever time of year! Close at hand are Rievaulx Abbey and Byland Abbey and the National Trust properties of Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terrace and Temples. Lying just 20 miles north of the City of York, you are also perfectly placed to head into the city to experience the culture of the Minster, galleries and the ancient City Walls. Or if your passion is food, you will find many excellent independent bars and restaurants to discover! York is a city brimming with history and culture. Take a walk along the castle walls and marvel at the view below or head to York Minster for some truly jaw dropping architecture, follow that with a wander around the cobbled streets with beautiful architecture to admire and independent boutiques to peruse. Castle Howard, Scampston Walled Garden are also well worth a visit whilst exploring the many hidden gems of North Yorkshire. Further afield you will discover Whitby on the East Coast, Goathland and Pickering in the North York Moors National Park. Masham, Ripon and Harrogate...