Ryedale is increasingly more popular with tourists and we now have a few cottages in this beautiful area.

The rural district of Ryedale in the heart of North Yorkshire covers 600 square miles of dramatic scenery, with picturesque villages, purple moorland, grassy dales and fertile valleys and quaint market towns. It extends from the outskirts of historic York, east towards the coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, with the rolling Yorkshire Wolds in the south and the dramatic North York Moors National Park to the north. The attractions of Ryedale range from the grandeur of famous stately homes and historic railways to award winning museums and fun parks.

Pickering, in Ryedale, is a market town and shopping centre for the moorlands district. The parish church dates back to the 12th century and contains some fine murals. There is a tablet in the church of Robert King and his son who went to America and helped plan the city of Washington DC. The murals date from the middle of the 15th century, but were covered with whitewash. They were brought to light again in 1880. They depict various biblical scenes and St. George slaying a dragon.

Pickering Castle is a 12th century structure on a Norman mound. It was used by a number of Kings including Edward II, Henry II and Richard II, who was a prisoner here before being taken to Pontefract where he was killed. Pickering Station is used by the North York Moors Railway. Pickering has a good selection of inns, shops, cafes etc. Market day is Monday, and there is a bus service to Whitby, Scarborough, Helmsley and Malton.

Rosedale - one of Yorkshire's beauty spots in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors is ideal for a walking/touring/trekking holiday.

Middleton - is a small village not far from Pickering. Middleton Church has a Saxon doorway, some Norman features, and contains marvellous old crosses.

Oldstead - is a small country village halfway between Helmsley, famous for it's old castle ruins, and the market town of Thirsk. It has a village pub called the Black Swan.

Scackleton - is set in the most stunning countryside of the Howardian Hills. Great opportunities for walking, cycling etc. The area's attractions aree Castle Howard and the historic town of Helmsley. The city of York is only 18 miles away.

Appleton-le-Moors - situated on the limesone uplands above the valley of the River Severn where sheep roam free.

Hutton-le-Hole - one of the sleepiest of the moors. Spacious undulating village green divided by a moorland stream, one of the prettiest villages in North Yorkshire.

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