Hill View and Wold View Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful stately home and gardens, cafes, farm shop, lake, garden centre and Arboretum. Lots of walks and plenty to do for all ages.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
Beautiful stately home and gardens, cafes, farm shop, lake, garden centre and Arboretum. Lots of walks and plenty to do for all ages.
Deserted Medieval Village situated on the route of the Wolds Way, nice circular walks taking about 1 hour.
Wharram Percy
Deserted Medieval Village situated on the route of the Wolds Way, nice circular walks taking about 1 hour.
An intriguing local favourite that sells everything from buckets to bicycles, pans to paint, shoes to screws, logs to toys. A 'must' when visiting Malton. Difficult to leave without buying something!
R Yates & Sons Ltd
Railway StreetAn intriguing local favourite that sells everything from buckets to bicycles, pans to paint, shoes to screws, logs to toys. A 'must' when visiting Malton. Difficult to leave without buying something!
A wonderful forest with many walking routes, cycle routes, picnic spots and a 'Go Ape' and live music events
99 locals recommend
Dalby Forest
A wonderful forest with many walking routes, cycle routes, picnic spots and a 'Go Ape' and live music events
Helmsley
Pretty small market town with many cafes, pubs restaurants and shops
Beautiful ruined Abbey set in a sheltered valley near Helmsley, well worth a visit.
68 locals recommend
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankBeautiful ruined Abbey set in a sheltered valley near Helmsley, well worth a visit.
Visit the beautiful capital of Yorkshire, the majestic minster, quaint cobbled streets and the city walls that can be walked. York has a lot to offer for the visitor with no less than 3 museums an art gallery and some historic buildings.
209 locals recommend
York Minster
DeangateVisit the beautiful capital of Yorkshire, the majestic minster, quaint cobbled streets and the city walls that can be walked. York has a lot to offer for the visitor with no less than 3 museums an art gallery and some historic buildings.
Sledmere House
Lovely gardens and great walks
Harrogate
Lovely Victorian Spa town with much to offer the visitor.
Wonderful Whitby, lovely coastal town where you can indulge in fish and chips, walk on the beach, fish for mackerel buy some jet jewellery and indulge your gothic side exploring the ruined abbey.
252 locals recommend
Whitby
Wonderful Whitby, lovely coastal town where you can indulge in fish and chips, walk on the beach, fish for mackerel buy some jet jewellery and indulge your gothic side exploring the ruined abbey.
Old fashioned beach with no arcades just miles of sand stretching from Bempton cliffs to Filey, wonderful place to walk at all times of year. Do check the tide times though!
21 locals recommend
Hunmanby Gap
Old fashioned beach with no arcades just miles of sand stretching from Bempton cliffs to Filey, wonderful place to walk at all times of year. Do check the tide times though!
Runswick Bay
Lovely sheltered cove on the coast north of Whitby.
On the site of a WW2 POW camp interesting museum of all things WW2!
60 locals recommend
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
On the site of a WW2 POW camp interesting museum of all things WW2!
Fabulous displays of many varieties of lavender and many lavender based gifts
31 locals recommend
Yorkshire Lavender
Fabulous displays of many varieties of lavender and many lavender based gifts
Amazing 360 degree views on a clear day and an excellent place to watch the sunset from.
Settrington Beacon
Amazing 360 degree views on a clear day and an excellent place to watch the sunset from.
Robin Hood's Bay
Lovely small village on the coast south of Whitby
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateViking Museum
Immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York's most iconic sites and experience stunning views over the ancient city.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower
Tower StImmerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York's most iconic sites and experience stunning views over the ancient city.
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetMuseum of York through the ages
Barley Hall
2 Coffee YardOriginal Tudor Hall in York
Scarborough
Classic British seaside town with lovely beaches.
Circular walk
Beautiful views over the North Yorkshire Moors with a circular walk
19 locals recommend
Hole of Horcum
Beautiful views over the North Yorkshire Moors with a circular walk
Dalby Forest
Lots of walking trails for all grades of walker.
Falling Foss Tea Garden
lovely tea room on the scenic North Yorkshire Moors
Local artists
Well worth a visit to see the range and skill of this local artist who specialises in wildlife.
7 locals recommend
The Robert Fuller Gallery Ltd
Well worth a visit to see the range and skill of this local artist who specialises in wildlife.
The Groovy Moo - Malton
3 Talbot YardA collection of works by local artists in various mediums
Bils & Rye
John StreetLovely gallery of contemporary artworks
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareExcellent gallery with both permanent and visiting exhibitions
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Wonderful Sculpture Park set in beautiful rolling countryside just of the M1 near Wakefield if driving up to Yorkshire from the south this is an excellent place to stop and spend a few hours.
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Wonderful Sculpture Park set in beautiful rolling countryside just of the M1 near Wakefield if driving up to Yorkshire from the south this is an excellent place to stop and spend a few hours.
Food scene
The Horseshoe Inn
Main StreetExcellent pub food and warm friendly staff
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareBetty's Tea rooms York - such a treat!
Yes they grow grape vines in North Yorkshire! There is the possibility of booking tours
Ryedale Vineyards
Yes they grow grape vines in North Yorkshire! There is the possibility of booking tours
Local favourite! A cafe serving light snacks, meals and excellent coffee. They also have monthly Bistro evening.
Leoni
16 WheelgateLocal favourite! A cafe serving light snacks, meals and excellent coffee. They also have monthly Bistro evening.
The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe
Stamford Bridge RoadExcellent farm shop and petting farm
Ryeburn of Helmsley
Cleveland WayWonderful locally made ice cream in Helmsley
The local one! Yes we have our very own craft brewery in Malton they have a small bar on Yorkersgate.
Brass Castle Brewery
10 YorkersgateThe local one! Yes we have our very own craft brewery in Malton they have a small bar on Yorkersgate.
Local gem with friendly and very helpful staff - Scoops sells a selection of spice, flour, cereal, rice, pasta, dried fruit, nut, sugar, pulse, bean, sweet and any dry store goods you can think of Scoops is the perfect ingredients shop for cooks. We have a good range of world cuisine ingredients too with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian and others on offer.
Scoops Ingredients Shop
4 St Michael StLocal gem with friendly and very helpful staff - Scoops sells a selection of spice, flour, cereal, rice, pasta, dried fruit, nut, sugar, pulse, bean, sweet and any dry store goods you can think of Scoops is the perfect ingredients shop for cooks. We have a good range of world cuisine ingredients too with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian and others on offer.
Yummy sour dough pizzas and great pasta dishes, not to mention fab desserts.
6 locals recommend
La Pizzeria Malton
51 WheelgateYummy sour dough pizzas and great pasta dishes, not to mention fab desserts.
Florios Pizzeria Ristorante
11 YorkersgateItalian restaurant favourite with locals
Florian Poirot
2a Talbot YardAs seen recently on 'Hairy Bikers' patisserie to die for!
The Groovy Moo - Malton
3 Talbot YardYummy local ice cream
Bluebird Bakery
YorkersgateWonderful proper home made bread
Crown & Cushion
Great food and service in a friendly atmosphere
The Purple Carrot
10 Market StVegetarian and vegan cafe with delicious food.
Delrio's restaurant
10-12 Blossom StVery popular Italian Restaurant
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
39 GoodramgateAnother local favourite in York City Centre
Pizza on the Square
Activities
Go Ape Dalby
Go Ape - explore your adventurous side! At Dalby Forest.
Wild swimming, boating, paddle boarding and fishing a day out for everyone.
23 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway RoadWild swimming, boating, paddle boarding and fishing a day out for everyone.
Rent a bike or e-bike and cycle the many routes and trails around Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest Cycle Hub
Dalby Forest DriveRent a bike or e-bike and cycle the many routes and trails around Dalby Forest
Flamingo Land Resort
Zoo and fun fair rides
Malton Cookery School
15 Market StShort courses running throughout the year
A quirky independently owned cinema showing a selection of popular films in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
The Palace Cinema
18 YorkersgateA quirky independently owned cinema showing a selection of popular films in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.
This is a great option for wet days, simply park the car in Malton at the station and hop on the train to York where you can spend the day at the National Railway Museum in the dry.
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadThis is a great option for wet days, simply park the car in Malton at the station and hop on the train to York where you can spend the day at the National Railway Museum in the dry.
If you are planning a trip to Helmsley why not visit the NCBP
14 locals recommend
National Centre for Birds of Prey
Duncombe ParkIf you are planning a trip to Helmsley why not visit the NCBP
Sheriff Alpacas
Sheriff Hutton RoadWhy not book an alpaca walking event?!
The Milton Rooms
Market PlaceLocal venue that hosts a plethora of different events.
Bilsdale Riding Centre
Highly recommended
Malton & Norton Golf Club, Norton, United Kingdom
Welham RoadOne day guest packages available
A must do activity when visiting York, walking the walls.
44 locals recommend
York City Walls on Roman Fortress
A must do activity when visiting York, walking the walls.
Scampston is a lovely Georgian House with extensive designer gardens, cafe and a busy events calendar that is definitely worth checking out. It is only about 4 miles from the cottages.
6 locals recommend
Scampston Hall
Scampston is a lovely Georgian House with extensive designer gardens, cafe and a busy events calendar that is definitely worth checking out. It is only about 4 miles from the cottages.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre
Cliff LaneA great option for a rainy something for all ages!
Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum
A great option for a rainy something for all ages!
Shopping
Independent shop in Malton full of interesting and beautiful gift ideas and a great selection of books
Kemps General Store Ltd
11 Market PlIndependent shop in Malton full of interesting and beautiful gift ideas and a great selection of books
PLUM TRADING LTD
23 Market PlIndependent gift shop, in Malton full of interesting and beautiful gift ideas
In Thornton le Dale this family run business incorporates, a bakery, cafe, gift shop and ice cream parlour!
Balderson's ice cream
Chestnut AvenueIn Thornton le Dale this family run business incorporates, a bakery, cafe, gift shop and ice cream parlour!
Quirky shop that has everything! From fence posts to toy tractors, from wellies to silk scarves, from mugs to limescale remover and washing machines to tile grout!
R Yates & Sons Ltd
Railway StreetQuirky shop that has everything! From fence posts to toy tractors, from wellies to silk scarves, from mugs to limescale remover and washing machines to tile grout!
Rainy Day Activities
Visit the house that is magnificent in itself but has been the location for several TV hits, Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, Brideshead Revisited and Victoria to name a few.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
Visit the house that is magnificent in itself but has been the location for several TV hits, Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, Brideshead Revisited and Victoria to name a few.
Wonderful museum of all trains from the dawn of the steam era to the present and it's free!
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadWonderful museum of all trains from the dawn of the steam era to the present and it's free!
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareEden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 Coppergate