The Lake District

12 December 2021

The best time to visit us here in the Lake District

Every season brings with it its own beauty and charm, which means the best time to visit the Lake District truly is year-round. Springtim...

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8 November 2021

Winter Walks: North Yorkshire Coast

Blow away the cobwebs along blustery seaside paths or take a frost covered Boxing Day stroll though wild moorland and rolling countryside. ...

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12 October 2021

There's Plenty to See and Do in Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay

The higgledy-piggledy seaside villages of Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay are two of the most spectacular areas of interest here on the North ...

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10 August 2021

Explore Whitby's Historic Abbey Ruins

One of the most celebrated and visited sights on the North Yorkshire coast, the ruins of Whitby Abbey are home to a fascinating history and ...

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21 March 2021

Lake District Writers

The spectacular landscape of the Lake District has influenced some of England's best-known writers. In particular, poets of the late eightee...

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16 February 2021

Bring the Lake District Home this Half Term

With half term upon us and a welcomed break from home schooling, we have put together a few things you can do to bring the Lake District to ...

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11 December 2020

Christmas 2020 North Yorkshire Moors & Coast

As we look back on an eventful twelve months, all of us here at Cottage Escapes would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year. ...

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15 November 2020

Winter Lake District Walks

Planning a stay in the Lakes as the colder weather creeps in? Here are our top 5 winter Lake District walks all within easy distance of Kes...

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29 October 2020

History of Thirley Cotes

We take a modern approach to creating our portfolio of properties, but the history of the Thirley Cotes Farm estate here in North Yorkshire ...

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...really enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage. The weather has been pretty good, really, so plenty of walks. Fantastic views and Windy Gap lived up to its name!

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Derwent Water

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