Thorncliffe sits in the heart of Pocklington, only a short walk away from the town centre which offers numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as many independent shops. The house is central to both the historic city of York and the beautiful town of Beverley. It sits at the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds which have the most stunning scenery, as well as breath-taking walks and cycle routes. The East Yorkshire Coastline is only an hour away or if you would prefer to stay closer to home you can cross the road and watch the local team play a game of rugby.
Judson’s
4 Market Place, Pocklington,YO42 2QW
In the centre of Pocklington, a perfect place to watch the world go by. Always busy on an evening, our “goto” is a gin and tonic and a brilliant burger!
01759 302548
The Hide Café & Deli
7 Market Place, Pocklington, YO42 2AS
Fantastic for breakfast, lunch or dinner (on a weekend) before having a browse around Pocklington’s independent shops or just grabbing a coffee to go.
01759 528080
The Goodmanham Arms
Main Street, Goodmanham, York, YO43 3JA
The best selection of real ales around, some of which are brewed at the pub’s microbrewery. The open fires in winter make it a really cosy atmosphere, with hearty, traditional food to match the setting.
01430 873849
The Star Inn
King Street, Sancton, York YO43 4QP
Stylishly decorated and family run, this pub is a real find. With pub favourites (including the best steak pie ever) to something more fancy, as well as a lovely outdoor area in the summer, this pub has got it all covered.
01430 827269
Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum
The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QF
Burnby Hall Gardens are 8 acres of gardens located close to the centre of Pocklington. The two lakes, a bandstand, the Stewart Museum, a gift shop and a cafe, mean that Burnby Hall Gardens has plenty to offer for a full day out. Please note that dogs are not allowed.
01759 307125
The Robert Fuller Art Gallery
Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9LS
Robert Fuller is one of Britain’s most prominent wildlife artists and regularly appears on TV talking about his wildlife subjects. You will find a full range of all of Robert’s original paintings at the gallery, along with greetings cards and giftware.
01759 368355
York Maze
Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT
York maze is the largest maze in the UK and is created from maize plants – over a million of them! Aside from the maze, there are lots of other things to do here, including pig racing, tractor and trailer rides and crazy golf. There is a coffee shop and kitchen onsite should you get hungry.
01904 607341
The Deep
Tower St, Hull HU1 4DP
Open since 2002, The Deep is one of the UK's most spectacular aquariums, with over 3500 fish, stunning marine life and home to sharks, turtles and penguins. There are plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy.
01482 381000
Fraisthorpe Beach
Our favourite dogfriendly beach,this is the perfect destination for a brisk walk.
After your long walk, stop in at The Cow Shed, right next to the car park. This lovely café offers tea, coffee and cake to take away, right through to a delicious meal with a glass of wine.
York City Walls
No visit to York would be complete without a walk around the historic City Walls. At 3.4 km long the city centre is surrounded by beautifully preserved walls, the longest medieval town walls in England. The wall walk is free to access on foot and will take up to 2 hours depending on how many coffee stops you have!
Pocklington Canal
You can easily join Pocklington Canal just outside Pocklington. A lot of time and effort has gone into restoring the canal and there are lots of interesting information boards along the route. It is also one of the top canals in the country for wildlife, so don’t forget your binoculars!
Hudson Way
The Hudson Way is a railway path that joins the towns of Market Weighton to Beverley. A lovely, quiet walk that is also suitable for cyclists, be sure to explore the town of Beverley while you are there.
Beautiful cottage. Very well equipped kitchen allowing us to cook as we would at home. Lots of additional little touches really made it special including the welcome pack, doggy treats and luxury soaps in every bathroom. We can't wait to return.
Fantastic cottage in a beautiful area. Very clean, very modern, actually one of the best places we have stayed. Its ideal for a family get together, we will certainly rebook.
Wonderful little cottage in a peaceful location within easy access of York, the moors and the coast. Nice little treats on arrival which made us smile. We would book again.
A really attractive, well-equipped cottage in an excellent situation in the village. Everything was lovely and clean and the beds were really comfortable. I had a query before we went and it was dealt with in a really efficient way by the owners.
