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Yorkshire is the largest county in the United Kingdom and is located in Northern England. Within its natural boundaries lie the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the North York Moors and the Peak District National Park - large swathes of its countryside are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. See the Yorkshire holiday cottages listed below.

Yorkshire's varied, heritage coastline is punctuated by resorts such as Scarborough and small, hidden fishing villages like Whitby. The northern coast backs on to the picturesque North York Moors, which consists of heather moorland and deep valleys. The villages of Pickering, Kettlewell and Skipton remain, like the windswept moors and heathlands that surround them, largely unspoilt. Other picturesque towns like Slaithwaite, Marsden and Holmfirth make the rugged beauty of the Pennine Way more accessible to visitors.

The county, like many others in Britain has a diverse and varied history. This is evident through well preserved castles like those at Bowes, Pickering and York. Many of these fortifications date back to Norman times and are protected by the National Heritage. Yorkshire also has a rich cultural heritage, exemplified by famous authors like the Bronte sisters and Bram Stoker.

Yorkshire's industrial past is still evident in the old centres of Leeds and Hull. However heavy industry has now been replaced - places like Leeds have experienced extensive redevelopment and now feature new shopping precincts, restaurants and bars - the city was voted 'Favourite British City of the Year 2003'. Visit the link below for a wide selection of Yorkshire self catering accommodation.

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Grange Farm House Cottage - Yorkshire Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
Converted from a 17th century farmhouse, these Yorkshire self catering cottages are situated near the Yorkshire Dales and located in the town of Skipton. The end cottage has a large hall way, spacious living room, kitchen and dining room, with 3 bedrooms on the first floor. Features include beamed ceilings, shuttered windows and original stonework. Follow the links for more information about this and other self catering holiday cottages in the county of Yorkshire.

Yorkshire self catering attractions and amenities

We've included details of the most notable visitor attractions and outdoor activities in Yorkshire, as well as information regarding fine restaurants, pubs and clubs.

Outdoor Activities
The award-winning Go-Ape Forest Park, in Dalby Forest is one of the best activity centres in the county and features a tree-top adventure course, consisting of rope bridges and zip slides - bookings can be made on the website. The Dalesbridge Centre, in the Forest of Bowland, is also worth visiting and includes supervised abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing and cycling. Airbourne pastimes are also popular in Yorkshire, with a number of centres offering a range of activities such as hot air ballooning, gliding and Parascending. For alternatives visit the Yorkshire Dales Guides in Settle for guided caving and pot-holing excursions.

Food and drink
The Dining Room Restaurant in Boroughbridge is one of the finest in Yorkshire. This spacious eatery specialises in British and French food at affordable prices - courses from its a la carte menu start at just £13.95. Other good restaurants include the Crab and Lobster in Asenby and the Old Vicarage, which is situated in Ridgeway. This award-winning restaurant, which is part of a 19th century country house, serves British cuisine using only fresh, local ingredients. Specialties include lobster torellini and roasted wild sea bass.

There's also a good selection of country pubs in Yorkshire such as the Fox and Hound (Carthorpe), the Golden Lion (Osmotherley) and the Blue Lion (East Witton).

History and Culture
Yorkshire's literary heritage is vividly exhibited in Haworth. The Bronte Parsonage Museum, their well-preserved house, contains many of their original possessions. The county also features a wide collection of superbly preserved castles and keeps - some of the best include Skipton, Ripley and Consibrough Castle. These medieval structures are among the finest in all of Britain. Admission prices tend to be cheap and allow almost unlimited access to both the castles and grounds.