Rose Cottage, Huggate

Dating back to the Domesday Book, Huggate itself has a pretty pond and a Grade I listed church, plus one of England’s deepest wells. This small village is perfectly positioned to enjoy everything that the Yorkshire Wolds can offer. Set in glorious countryside with rolling hills and picture-perfect villages and within easy reach of the Howardian Hills - an area of outstanding beauty, the Yorkshire coast and the North York Moors National Park.

Just a short 15-minute drive and you will arrive at the charming market town of Pocklington where you find a diverse range of shops and supermarkets along with a vibrant arts and restaurant scene. While visiting Pocklington, Burnby Hall Gardens is definitely worth a visit with its fabulous display of Europe’s largest water-lily collection in their lakes.

York, a 30-minute drive from Rose Cottage, is a vibrant city with ancient Roman walls and a Viking past with the incomparable York Minster at its centre. Stroll through the snickleways and ginnels of the city to reach the famous Shambles, a must visit for lovers of the Harry Potter films.

North of Huggate and a short drive over the Wolds is Malton, Yorkshire’s unofficial foodie capital. It showcases culinary events throughout the year including a monthly artisan food market and summer's Food Lover’s festival, a three-day extravaganza celebrating Yorkshire’s finest produce and cooking.

Travel east and you reach the diverse Yorkshire coastline with wide, sandy beaches at Fraisthorpe, RSPB Bempton Cliffs’ towering chalk slopes or the bustling seaside atmosphere in Bridlington.

A good village pub is just a stroll away from the doorstep of Rose Cottage and another local option is the charming Star Inn at North Dalton which is a five minute drive away. More extensive amenities can be found in historic Pocklington including a range of restaurants, delicatessens and pubs.

Family Days Out

What is more enjoyable than a day at the beach? From Rose Cottage, it's easy to enjoy the pristine beach of South Beach in Bridlington, where the many attractions include pirate-ship rides, speedboat and bird-watching cruises and fun-filled rides and amusements. Alternatively, head to the beautiful sands of Fraisthorpe Beach to dive into such varied coastal activities as kitesurfing, windsurfing or even a spot of kite-buggying.

The wonderful Sledmere House is a mere 15 minutes from Rose Cottage and has a multitude of attractions for the whole family including a beautiful walled garden, an adventure play area and a rare-breed farm park. Tours around the interiors of this Georgian house also delight thanks to unique collections of artwork, furniture and antiques.

The Castle Howard estate provides a full day of entertainment with its range of attractions and activities: exhibitions and art displays, the treetop adventure playground Skelf Island, a wonderfully diverse 1,000 acres of parkland and a fabulous mix of annual events lead by summer’s Proms.

Cycling

The Way of the Roses, a 170-mile coast to coast cycle route, runs through Huggate and lets you pedal across beautiful, varied landscape via traffic-free paths, on-road cycle lanes and quiet country roads. It is a challenge but rewarding adventure.

If you are looking to go further afield, join the Yorkshire Wolds Way Cycle Route; this scenic loop passes through 48 pretty towns and villages, and can be joined at any point along its 146-mile length. Highlights include watching thousands of birds nesting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Flamborough Head’s white cliffs and iconic lighthouse, and the wonderful views from Burton Agnes Hall.

Walking

You can join The Chalkland Way directly from the village of Huggate. This is a 40-mile circular route encompassing a series of pretty Yorkshire villages including Givendale, Thixendale and the excellently-named Wetwang. From here you can also join numerous other long-distance walks including the Yorkshire Wolds National Trail (which passes just north of Huggate), the Centenary Way, the Minster Way and the Wilberforce Way.

Just three miles from Rose Cottage, Millington Wood offers a gentler jaunt. Tucked away in a Yorkshire Wolds valley, its 52 acres constitutes one of the area’s richest botanical woodlands. In spring and summer, wild garlic and bluebells provide a fragrant, colour carpet to a soundtrack of birdsong. Autumn and winter see orange and yellow-tinted tree tops glow as the valley becomes a quiet refuge for wildlife.

Culinary Delights

This wouldn’t be a holiday without the occasional meal out and, fortunately, there is no shortage of excellent local gastropubs and restaurants. For the finest Yorkshire dining, book a table at the Michelin-star Pipe and Glass, just 15 minutes from Huggate. Alternatively, take a day trip into York and spend an afternoon at Star Inn the City's sunny terrace, by the city walls and river, or wander down charming Fossgate, a street which is crammed with foodie offerings from every global corner.

Enjoy one of Yorkshire’s most renowned food markets in Malton, offering delicious local produce and mouth-watering delights from a range of artisan stalls. Extremely popular with all those who care about where their food is sourced, this fair is loved by foodie visitors, chefs and keen amateur cooks alike, and complemented by the town’s various delis.

Golf

Golf-lovers are spoilt for choice. The several courses within a 30-minute drive include Malton and Norton Golf Club, located in between York and Scarborough. Its 27 holes cater to all abilities. Kilnwick Percy Golf Club pairs panoramic vistas with a stunning course and extra facilities such as a gym and spa to keep non-golfers occupied.

Links devotees should travel a little further to Flamborough Head Golf Club or Whitby Golf Club to enjoy stunning views of the Yorkshire coastline as well as challenging courses.

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