Welcome to Grange Farm Cottages, your gateway to an idyllic countryside escape in the charming village of Portington, nestled amidst the rolling hills of picturesque Yorkshire. Our holiday lets provide the perfect starting point for you to explore the wealth of natural beauty, historic landmarks, and cultural treasures that this delightful region has to offer.
Portington, a quintessential Yorkshire village, invites you to unwind and savor the tranquility of rural life. Stroll along its quaint lanes, admire the historic architecture, and breathe in the fresh country air. Our holiday cottages, scattered throughout this charming landscape, offer a comfortable and welcoming retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway. Yorkshire is renowned for its stunning landscapes, and here, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in its natural wonders. The Yorkshire Wolds, with their rolling hills and meandering footpaths, provide the ideal backdrop for long walks and scenic hikes. Explore the nearby Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves, where you can spot native flora and fauna in their natural habitats.
History enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by the wealth of historic sites in the area. Discover the captivating history of Yorkshire at the York Castle Museum or explore the grandeur of Castle Howard, one of England’s finest stately homes. The nearby city of York itself is steeped in history, boasting ancient walls, the magnificent York Minster, and the charming Shambles, a medieval street filled with boutique shops and quaint tearooms. Food and drink lovers will appreciate the culinary delights that Yorkshire has to offer. Visit local farm shops to sample regional cheeses, artisanal bread, and freshly baked goods. Yorkshire is also renowned for its hearty dishes, such as Yorkshire pudding and Wensleydale cheese, which you can savor in traditional pubs and cozy restaurants. Families will find plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo, just a short drive away, offers a day of fun and adventure for all ages.
For a more educational experience, the Yorkshire Air Museum allows you to explore the history of aviation. Should you wish to enjoy the wide variety of bridle paths with your own horse, stabling/grazing (at cost, by arrangement with the owner) is available at the owner’s farm at the end of the beautiful tree lined drive. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Tudor House (ref W43742) can be booked together with Portington Lodge (ref UKC2045) to accommodate up to 15 guests.

Tucked away just outside the pretty little village of Tickhill, on a working farm in South Yorkshire, Limestone Hill Farmhouse provides superb quality, luxury holiday accommodation for up to fourteen guests. The property has been renovated and designed with a sense of quiet grandeur and an underlying emphasis on homely comfort in keeping with the property’s vast history. Ideal for get togethers, special occasions and multi-family holidays, there is a sociable farmhouse kitchen with wood burner adding charm and additional heat, a separate dining room, a cosy snug and large sitting room, both complete with electric wood burner and Smart TV.
Limestone Hill has seven good sized bedrooms; choose from the two doubles on the ground floor, or head upstairs to find a kingsize with en-suite shower room, a double, and three twins one of which benefits from an en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms have fresh cotton linen guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep. In addition, there are three more bathrooms, one on the ground floor and two on the first, the ground floor presents a stunning freestanding roll top bath, ideal to have a soak in after a day exploring. To the front of the property is a large patio and lawned garden complete with garden furniture, pergola, firepit and barbeque. This is a great place to relax in the summer sun whilst have a glass of your favourite holiday tipple.
Limestone Hill Farmhouse is perfectly positioned on the outskirts of Tickhill in between the rolling countryside yet the local convenience store is close by to stock up on essentials, as is the local pub serving homemade pub grub and local ales, Ideal if you wanted a night off from cooking. There is plenty to do on the doorstep on the farmhouse with the historic ruins of Tickhill Castle and then for some good family fun go and visit Tickhill Apacas which is a must. Both Doncaster and Sheffield are within easy reach of the property with various tourist attractions including Cusworth Hall Museum and Park, Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery and the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.
Before your arrival also check the race meetings at Doncaster Racecourse, 6 miles, should you fancy a day out. The racecourse holds the St Ledger Festival in September. Don’t miss out Not to forget the stunning Peak District is close by and great for exploring whether this be by foot or bike this National Park is full fantastic bike trails and scenic walks. The only issue you will have coming to Limestone Hill Farmhouse is fitting everything in so why not book a few extra days!
A hot tub is available for hire subject to availability arranged directly with hot tub provider at an extra cost, please contact the owner for details.

Loyal Cerise Bondgate can be found overlooking open fields on the edge of the market town of Selby in North Yorkshire.
With accommodation set over three floors and with a host of original features, this holiday home is an ideal base from which a family of five can explore this beautiful part of the county. Be welcomed by a delightful kitchen/dining room which offers a host of modern appliances including a central island providing additional worktop space as well as a breakfast bar for dining. To the front of this holiday home is the family living room, offering exposed wood floors. This room is perfect for a relaxing family evening in enjoying a film on the Smart TV. Traditional cottage stairs lead to the first where you will find a kingsize double room and a single room both with Freeview TVs. The house bathroom sits across the hall and offers shower facilities. A further staircase leads up the to the second floor where you will find the master bedroom. This room is a delight with exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and Velux windows. The exposed brick work and wood floors add to the character of the room. All of the bedrooms are beautifully presented and have ample storage. From the kitchen step outside and enjoy the private courtyard which offers additional seating, ideal for an early morning coffee or a delicious alfresco evening meal.

A brisk walk will bring you to the bustling town centre. Here you will find a wide range of amenities including lively bars, restaurants and the medieval abbey. Enjoy a visit to the Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve or head over to the historic city of York and immerse yourselves in over 2000 years of history. Visit York Minster, spend time at the National Railway Museum, explore the cobbled streets or enjoy a day at York Races. There is also a host of National Trust properties close by. You can explore Lotheron Hall and Castle Howard (home to ‘Brideshead Revisited’ TV series and more recently, Bridgerton) so you have plenty of opportunities to make holiday memories. Make Loyal Cerise Bondgate the base for your Yorkshire holiday.

Set within walking distance of Doncaster city centre, this property offers a high quality modern, spacious holiday home, ideal for families, couples, or friends.
The house is set over two floors; on the ground floor you are presented with a fabulously large open-plan kitchen that is well equipped, well presented for all your culinary needs, and a great place to socialise at the breakfast bar with a drink or two. From the kitchen leading onto the superb patio area, you have a fantastic place to have a glass of fizz in the summer months or have your morning coffee to get energised for the day ahead. Adjacent to the kitchen is the comfortable living room, a perfect place to kick back and relax in comfort after a day out exploring in front of the large Smart TV and bluetooth sound system. Also on the ground floor is a lovely shower room with a large walk-in shower, ideal for guests on the go. Alternatively, if you did want a long soak there is a second bathroom on the first floor which offers a bath and heated towel rail. On the first floor, you have three good-sized double bedrooms, all with fresh cotton linen guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep ready for the next day’s adventures.
There is plenty to do in and around the area - both Doncaster and Sheffield are within easy reach of the property with various tourist attractions including Cusworth Hall Museum and Park, Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, and the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum. A great family day out and a must is Yorkshire Wildlife Park which you can reach in under 20 minutes by car. Before your arrival also check the race meetings at Doncaster Racecourse should you fancy a day at the races. Not to forget Ferrers House is perfectly placed in between both the stunning Peak District and Lincolnshire Wolds National Parks which are both fantastic for exploring whether this be by foot or bike there are plenty of bike trails and scenic walks.
There is so much to do and see from Ferrers House, the only issue you will have is fitting everything in so why not book a couple of extra days?

Located on the Kildale Estate in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Warren Farmhouse dates back to 1780 and is the perfect peaceful retreat. It has been refurbished as a family home, retaining many original features and providing very comfortable accommodation. Log fires, beamed ceilings and a well equipped farmhouse kitchen with an aga add to the charm and character. Warren Farmhouse enjoys unbeatable views and is fabulously located for those seeking a beautiful rural getaway. Whilst the house is only occasionally snowed in, particularly between December and February, it is best suited to people who enjoy being in remote countryside. The surrounding fields and heather moorland are home to an abundance of wildlife, including lapwing, curlew and red grouse. Ideal for walking, bird watching, active holidays with family, friends, or to celebrate a special occasion. The moors, footpaths and bridleways are on your doorstep, and Kildale’s small train station is on the glorious Esk Valley line to the ancient seaport of Whitby, passing through Goathland, Heartbeat’s village; you can even enjoy the leisurely journey by steam. Visit the Georgian market town of Stokesley where the partly cobbled streets are lined with inns, tea rooms and a mix of shops. Explore the heritage coast and sandy beaches of Yorkshire with seaside towns such as Saltburn, Whitby and Scarborough within easy reach, and fishing villages including Staithes, Runswick Bay and Robin Hood’s Bay. Historic homes, abbeys and castles abound in this area with Newby Hall and Gardens, Castle Howard, the castle ruins in Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey in the vicinity. Shop, pub and restaurant 4.5 miles.

This eco-friendly barn conversion is over 200 years old and oozes charm and character, retaining many original features, including exposed stone walls, vaulted beamed ceilings, stone flag flooring and a woodburner. This holiday property is located on a working arable farm and is surrounded by uninterrupted views towards the sea and Whitby in an idyllic rural setting, just 4 miles from the centre of Whitby on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Sneatonthorpe and 1 mile from the village of Sneaton. Sneaton boasts a friendly pub, ice cream parlour, charming tea rooms and a warm welcome from the locals. Bridle paths, cycle tracks and walkways abound from the door, with the ancient Monks Pathway being a favourite with walkers visiting this area. Whitby is a fantastic destination for holidaymakers with the steam train departing throughout the summer on its way to Grosmont and Goathland – those famous villages used in the TV series ‘Heartbeat’. Also, Whitby boasts a colourful harbour, 3 miles of sandy beach, the 12th century Abbey ruins and St Marys Church. The town also hosts many festivals throughout the year with folk weekends, 60’s music festivals and Goth weekends, bringing guests from far and wide. Mortar Barn is the ideal place for exploring both the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Heritage Coast of Yorkshire. Scarborough has been welcoming guests for more than 300 years and has all the ingredients for a family packed day at the seaside, with Filey and Bridlington a little further along the coast line. Closer to home, is the smugglers coves of Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes, where pretty cottages cling to cliffs and time appears to have stood still. Discover little villages tucked away deep in the valleys as you explore the North Yorkshire’s heather clad moors. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

This single-storey, semi-detached barn conversion, next to the owners’ home, has been renovated with great attention to detail, with eco-friendly, underfloor air source heating throughout and a very good standard of fixtures and fittings. Beams have been left exposed, and there is a large open-plan living area make this a great area in which to socialise with all the family and friends together.

Explore both the coast and the countryside from this property, as it is an excellent base for walking and touring. The Yorkshire Wolds, one of Britain’s best kept secrets, runs to the south of the village, and there is miles and miles of long countryside walks. The North Yorkshire Moors and the east coast are just a short drive away, and the seaside resorts of Filey and Scarborough have great beaches for the family for that traditional seaside holiday. Within the hour you can be in the city of York with its abundance of renowned attractions, including the iconic Minster, Castle Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. York is a fabulous city to visit during your stay and is one of the reasons why it is voted in the top 10 cities to visit every year. Beach 5¾ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Willow Cottage can be booked together with Reed Cottage (UK37478) to accommodate up to 17 guests.

Cherry Garth Cottages are located in the centre of Thornton le Dale, ’Yorkshire’s little gem’. Cherry Blossom has been named after the cherry trees which border the garden. The cottage has been built from beautiful traditional Yorkshire stone, and is tucked away in the grounds of the owner’s home Cherry Garth. It has an open plan living area with a welcoming wood burner to snuggle up in front of after a busy day out exploring the spectacular Yorkshire coast and countryside, and upon arrival you will be welcomed with a lovely welcome pack with tea, coffee and biscuits. There are lovely views from the property onto the garden and the bedroom window overlooks the paddock, where sheep graze.

The picturesque village of Thornton le Dale is located on the edge of the North York Moors, a mere one mile from Pickering. From here you can take a ride on the famous steam train to Grosmont, Goathland (aka Aidensfield in the classic TV series Heartbeat) and the seaside town of Whitby where you can climb the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey. Those looking for a quieter pace of life may prefer to walk the many footpaths and bridleways over the North York Moors.
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Cherry Blossom can be booked together with Cherry Laurel (CC231136) and Cherry Garth (UK33698) to accommodate up to eight guests.

22 Sea is a beautifully presented end of terrace house nestled in a quiet corner of ‘The Bay’, a purpose built holiday village overlooking Filey bay on the picturesque North Yorkshire coastline. With open plan living, and stunning full height windows providing access to a first floor balcony.
Step inside and discover open plan living at its best.
The sitting room features large deep filled sofas placed around a traditional wood burning stove; ideal for cooler winter months. Here you can relax and unwind after a long day at the beach whilst catching up on your favourite holiday movie. The modern kitchen sits to one side and the appliances include both a washer/dryer and dishwasher. The dining table provides plenty of seating for six and is ideally placed to enjoy a family breakfast or delicious home cooked evening meal.
Two sets of bi-fold doors provide access to a covered patio area and flood the room with natural light. An understairs cupboard provides space for storage and a WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
Take the stairs to the first floor and you will find two stunning and spacious bedrooms, a kingsize double and a double room with traditional bunk beds. Both bedrooms offer the ’wow’ factor with vaulted ceilings and full height cathedral windows which open up to provide access to a full length, south facing balcony with lovely views across the holiday park. Here you can sit and enjoy an early morning coffee or perhaps a relaxing glass of wine after a busy day.
Completing the interior is a spacious bathroom, featuring a shower over bath.
Outside of the house is a covered patio area with a table and chairs and a brick-built BBQ; a real sun trap which can be accessed from the open plan living area. A peaceful and secluded spot to sit and relax (not enclosed). This holiday home welcomes dogs and there are miles of dog-friendly beaches to explore and also a meadow for them to enjoy.
The Bay has many facilities to make your stay enjoyable including a coffee shop, convenience store, pharmacy, and the John Paul Jones family pub and restaurant. It also boasts a leisure complex comprising of an indoor, heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. You can also enjoy a game of tennis or hone your archery skills (additional charges apply).
Just a short drive away is the traditional seaside town of Filey where you can find a plethora of tea rooms, restaurants and pubs alongside amusement arcades and shops selling holiday essentials such as buckets and spades! This beautiful part of North Yorkshire offers something for everyone including miles of cycle routes and footpaths to explore including the breathtaking cliffs at Flamborough Headland. For golf fans enjoy a round on the beautiful Bridlington Links Golf Course. A little further afield is the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the historic City of York and the birthplace of Captain James Cook, Whitby. This holiday home is a must for your Yorkshire seaside break. Beach 1 mile.