Holiday rentals and lettings in Thirsk

If you are planning the perfect rural getaway look no further than the peace and quiet of the charming, ancient, traditional Yorkshire market town of Thirsk! In Thirsk you will find a variety of lovely, fully equipped, refurbished holiday lettings and rentals just around the corner from the town centre and just 30 minutes driving distance from The Howardian Hills area of Outstanding Natural Beauty plus the breathtaking landscapes of North York Moors National Park.

Whether you are travelling as a couple or on a family getaway for 4 or 6, Thirsk offers a lovely selection of rentals to choose from that are located close to the town centre giving easy access to town amenities such as supermarkets and local pubs. Choose from a lovely range of refurbished heritage brick holiday lettings and rentals with a stylish, fully equipped, contemporary interior with everything you need for a wonderful stay. Several of these charming rentals have a garden for sipping a cuppa after a day out and planning your adventures for the next day!

Fancy miles of breathtaking moorland walks and fascinating visits to gorgeous historical sites? Thirsk is perfectly situated just an hour north east of Leeds and an hour and fifty minutes from Manchester or Sheffield making this the perfect place for a quick nature getaway. Enjoy all the hospitality and charm that North Yorkshire has to offer with dozens of breathtaking hiking routes to suit all ages and abilities to try. Stroll around ancient, heritage villages on the moors and sample the fantastic local cuisine in Malton, a local foodie hub just 40 minutes west!

Thirsk is just under an hour from Staithes on the coast and just over an hour from the fabled and much photographed seaside village of Robin´s Hood Bay. Plan a perfect day trip from Thirsk driving through the exquisite scenery of North York Moors National Park and travel a section of Yorkshire Coastline that boasts some of the most picturesque coastal villages in all of the UK! See dramatic cliffs overlooking ocean vistas and explore steep winding paths and cobbled streets. Be sure to stop for a wander in Staithes and Runswick Bay with picture perfect colourful houses, fishing boats and gentle pace of life!

With nearby Malton being home to the renowned, annual Food Lover´s festival you have one more reason to visit this area! Be sure to be in town between June 3 and 5 to join a celebration of Yorkshire´t best fresh produce and cooking at Malton´s Food Lover´s festival. Enjoy a variety of fantastic artisan stalls, incredible street food, fabulous demos and tastings, encounters with celebrity chefs, a festival bar and plenty of live music laid out across the town streets. Expect a buzzing atmosphere and so much mouth watering goodness!

With so many scenic hiking trails and vast tracts of unspoiled nature on your doorstep you will be so glad you chose Thirsk as your Yorkshire holiday base! There are several lifetimes worth of hiking trails in the breathtaking moorland of North York Moors National Park where the landscape is dotted with ancient abbeys and the most beautiful villages that will take you back in time and where the fresh air and sweeping panoramas will recharge your soul! If you are a sea life enthusiast, hop on board a nature excursion with Yorkshire Coast Nature or Whitby Whale Watching in September to see dolphins and mink whales off the coast! Admire seal colonies at the foot of the cliffs along the shoreline and explore the chalk crags near Flamborough. Be sure to visit the Hidden Horizon´s Fossil Shop in Scarborough to learn all about the fabulously interesting fossil history of this area!

With the rare and exquisite natural beauty of the North York Moors right on your doorstep under 20 minutes north of Thirsk you are perfectly situated to explore miles of trails, enjoy scenic drives and even hop on board a steam railway adventure on the North York Moors Railway! This renowned upland area is home to one of the largest heather moorlands in the UK where you can admire gorgeous birds such as grouse and plover and explore famous old fishing villages along 26 miles of heritage Jurrasic coastline!

Pack a picnic and spend the day at a mysterious ancient village that was occupied for six centuries before being abandoned in 1500. Wharram Percy village is nestled against the slopes of an exquisite remote valley in the Yorkshire Wolds. Make a day of it and head afterwards to the lovely, riverside ruins of Kirkham Priory just 9 km away!

Immerse yourself in 20th century history of the British military forces during World War II! This extraordinary open air museum offers you a look at an exceptional collection of military vehicles, tanks and artillery pieces alongside an exact reenactment of life on the Front Lines via a reenacted series of tableaux. Eat in an authentic recreated mess room and experience a 1940´s wartime music hall puppet show!

Plan a lovely day out for the whole family to this stunning, working lavender farm on the edge of Yorkshire´s unforgettably beautiful Wolds. This 12 acre site is a delight with its amethyst hued lavender fields and lavender themed gardens. There is plenty of fun for kids at the miniature railway, timber trail, giant sandpit and giant games maze. See bees making lavender honey in a giant bee hive and buy fragrant, hand make lavender products in the shop!

Spend a delightful few hours strolling about the exquisite 1000 acre landscaped grounds of this elegant, stately 18th century home where you will be enchanted by trails, lakes and ornamental fountains. The stunning, lush grounds are the perfect starting point for a hike across the fabled, local Howardian Hills. Tour the 140 ornate rooms of the castle and be amazed by the fabulous, gilded antiquities and opulent decor from a bygone era!