Reasons to visit York this Christmas

Snowy York Minster

Snowy York Minster

See all York has to offer over the Christmas season.  York really does go all out for Christmas with activities including an ice trail on the 9th and 10th December and the pop-up Thor’s Tipi where you can some warming mulled wine. The St Nicholas Fair includes a range of wooden chalets where you can find a range of home-made gifts.
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Born and Bred Artisan Yorkshire Recipe Boxes

Born and Bred Artisan Yorkshire Recipe Boxes delivered to Unique Retreats

We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Charles and Geoff of Born and Bred  along with their fabulous local suppliers and are all from right here in God’s Own County (that’s Yorkshire in case you were wondering). We think their new Born and Bred Artisan Yorkshire Recipe Boxes make the perfect addition to any Unique-Retreat break, especially with Christmas being nearly upon us, why not check out their Christmas boxes.

 

Born and Bred

Charles and Geoff

We also absolutely love the born and bred Artisan Yorkshire specialist recipe  boxes.  Charles and Geoff Allen have been delivering Yorkshire Holiday Boxes to cottages throughout the county and we are pleased to work with them to provide this specialist service to our guests staying with us  at Unique Retreats.

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Robin Hoods Bay

Robin Hoods Bay
Robin Hoods Bay From Bank Top

Leave your car at the top of the bank and the steep walk down to Robin Hood’s Bay almost takes you back in time. Whether the village has links to ‘the’ Robin Hood we’ll probably never know.

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The Clocks have gone back…. Winter’s coming !

It’s time to light the fire and snuggle up together in one of our cottages or retreats.

Make the most of North Yorkshire’s Dark Skies. We have binoculars for our guests to use, so with the lack of light pollution in the North Yorkshire Moors  you can glimpse the upcoming meteor showers and gaze at the stars.

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Dog Friendly Luxury Cottages Whitby

Dog Friendly Luxury Cottages Whitby

After long deliberations we have decided to make all of our luxury cottages and retreats dog friendly.  We absolutely adore dogs and we know some of our guests have been disappointed when all of our dog friendly cottages are booked up so they are unable to bring their dogs with them.

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WHITBY ABBEY ILLUMINATED

WHITBY ABBEY ILLUMINATED

Cast light on a dark history this Halloween! See Bram Stoker’s inspiration in a new light as Whitby Abbey is bathed in dramatic illuminations once again. As you explore its Gothic splendour costumed characters will introduce the darker side of the past with grizzly tales.

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Events in Whitby October

Events in Whitby October

As summer says goodbye and autumn takes hold, the nights are lengthening… which means it’s a great time to celebrate our dark skies or be brave, there’s lots of spooky goings on in Events in Whitby October too!

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Events in Whitby November

Events in Whitby November.

As December beckons, bonfire night starts November off with a bang while thoughts turn to Christmas and our towns begin to sparkle with festive lights. Early booking is recommended for many of the Santa events. Take a look below at our calendar of Events in Whitby November.

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Starry eyed North York Moors Coast

Starry eyed North York Moors Coast

Starry eyed North York Moors Coast. With vast expanses of unpolluted skies and the drier climate on the eastern side of the country, the stretch of coastline that includes the North York Moors National Park is a great place to glimpse the upcoming meteor showers and gaze at the stars.

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