York holiday cottages are found in the York Vale in north east England. This is lowland countryside with rolling, tranquil agricultural land farmed on the boulder clay of the North. To the West lie the Yorkshire Dales, to the East the North York Moors. See below for York cottages information.
This region is steeped in Roman history with mysterious ceremonial circles and standing stones found dotted hear and there on the landscape. Roman legions once marched up and down this land. York, one of their most famous cities is surrounded by old rampart walks and was built on Roman foundations. Its cathedral York Minster boasts some of the finest architecture in the UK. The River Ouse flows through this grand city.
Knaresborough is a town of Georgian houses lining narrow streets with ruins of a 14 century castle sitting upon a surrounding cliff top. Bedale has a market that dates back to the 13th century with the wonderful Snape Castle nearby. Cobblestones, ancient market places and wooded valleys help form the distinct character of this picturesque region.
This is an area full of historical intrigue and influence. Much of the architecture of the towns of the York Vale date back to bygone times: Roman, Norman and Georgian. These historical dwellings are surrounded by plush green countryside and chalky wolds. You can rent York holiday cottages or book self catering holidays in York below.
