Places to stay near Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Luxury Country Cottage Hot Tub Spa Retreat | York

Snowdrop Cottage is a luxurious 5★ retreat nestled in the picturesque village of Welburn, surrounded by the breathtaking Howardian Hills, just minutes from the iconic Castle Howard, the city of York and the Yorkshire coastline. An idyllic escape, this beautifully styled boutique cottage features a private garden spa & hot tub, cosy log burner & romantic four-poster king-size bed - the perfect setting for couples, families and dog walkers to relax, reconnect and explore the Yorkshire countryside.

The Pines Treehouse @ Treetops Hideouts

The Pines Treehouse is nestled underneath a huge oak tree sitting high above the running water of Sand Beck. Nature cocoons you and you can reach out and touch the trees, see wildlife all around you amongst the pines. With breathtaking views through the tress and across the valley you are completely private having no other accommodation on the site making this a truly unique and special experience. A great effort has gone into creating this space to allow you to simply relax and reset in nature.

The Hut in the Wild

Come and stay in our beautifully finished, tin shepherds hut at the bottom of our garden. We are located in the rolling countryside with extensive views over the vale of York. After a day of exploring this AONB, there’s nothing like cooking tea over the fire pit or wood pellet pizza oven followed by a dip under the stars in our rustic hot tub. Fall into a fresh clean bed and wake up to the sound of the dawn chorus. Our bathroom barn provides all your needs for a morning freshen up!See you soon.

The Owlery at Mill Farm

Recently converted, the Owlery is the perfect self-catered rural escape for couples. With its double height vaulted ceiling and full height double aspect windows the open plan kitchen living diner offers a light and airy space to unwind and enjoy the view of surrounding fields. The bedroom has a Kingsize bed, Egyptian cotton sheets and En-Suite shower room. The Bathroom offers complimentary Bramley products and cotton bathrobes. Both areas are underfloor heated. There is a private garden.

Storey Corner - Where memories are made

Set on the side of a picturesque valley in the small hamlet of Hartoft Storey Corner is a private self contained wing of Storey House that makes for a relaxing, quiet, luxury retreat away from the hustle and bustle. Private Hot tub (new for 2026) Quiet location situated in the North York Moors national Park. An area of outstanding beauty and in the International Dark Skies area. Great for star gazing Perfect for couples Pickering, Whitby, Helmsley York and the coast are all within easy reach

The Garden Room

Two renovated old buildings have been converted into a quiet, one bedroom, self contained Garden room. In the centre of Slingsby village, you are well placed to explore the beautiful surrounding areas of Yorkshire. A modern kitchen with fridge, microwave and cooker is equipped for preparing delicious meals. A wall mounted television with Netflix is available. The sleeping area hosts a double bed with wall hanging for clothes, adjacent to which is a bright shower room with heated towel rail.

6 Chiltern Place, Malton - Beautiful Apartment

Luxurious boutique style apartment, stylish and cosy, perfect for a relaxing break or business stay. Located in the heart of Malton. Apex ceilings give this apartment the "wow" factor. This is the largest of the apartments at Chiltern Place, offering a separate dining and kitchen. Double aspect, double bedroom & luxury en-suite bathroom. Dining room leads to the south facing, private roof top balcony. Private parking on the property & secure storage for 2 bikes.

Stunning rural shepherds hut

Located in the stunning Howardian Hills, this is a peaceful and romantic location. A perfect all year round escape. You park your car and the hut is a 5 minute walk from our house- make sure you pack suitable footwear. We can transport your luggage to the hut. The hut has cooking facilities (oven and a hob), there is also a fire pit for barbecues and a picnic table for outdoor dining. You have exclusive use of a hot tub which is right next to the hut.

The Shed, Hovingham, York

An exquisite quaint barn conversion tucked away in the breathtaking Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take a look at this exquisite bijou barn conversion tucked away in the Howardian Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located 17 miles north of York, this romantic cottage ticks every box in terms of interiors, location and charm. It's the perfect choice for couples looking to escape to the country in style. Dogs are welcome.

Heather Cottage On't Cobbles

Nestled within the idyllic village of Haworth at the heart of Bronte Country; Our little holiday cottage stands proud at the very top of the historical cobbled street. With exposed original features and rich colour schemes drawn from the picturesque surroundings of the Haworth moors (where Cathy and Heathcliffe ran wild!) guests can expect to be transported to an earlier time whilst still benefiting from the luxury of modern-day amenities.

Luxury Shepherd’s Hut with Hot Tub & Valley Views!

When the hot tub begins to steam and the sky turns pink over the valley, the world feels miles away. Tucked into the Scarborough countryside with distant sea views, this luxury Scandinavian-style shepherd’s hut is made for slow mornings, outdoor cooking and cosy movie nights under the projector. End your evening by the fire pit, toasting marshmallows beneath the stars - a romantic escape designed for switching off together.

Seaves Mill luxury cottage Brandsby north of York.

Seaves Mill situated on the edge of The Howardian Hills in the North Yorkshire village of Brandsby 13.5 miles from the city of York. Seaves Mill has been converted into this beautiful living space by avid gardeners and architectural antique dealers Phil and Jo. The space has been designed with quality and decorative design in mind. It is set within beautifully landscaped gardens along side the picturesque Mill stream.