Trains and Yorkshire go hand in hand. Winding through valleys, skimming across wild rolling dales, and delivering you to charming towns, characterful stays, and unspoilt coastlines. Whether you’re city hopping or craving countryside calm, here are some of our favourite spots just a short taxi ride or walk from a station. Perfect for a car-free escape, each place offers gorgeous scenery and a warm Yorkshire welcome.
The Durham Ox, York
Just outside York, and a 15-minute taxi from Thirsk station, this award-winning dog-friendly pun in the peaceful village of Crayke delivers charm in spades. At its heart is a cosy pub full of character, with a beer garden, log burners, private dining and local gins. Stay in converted farm cottages or treat yourself to the Pool Villa or Pool Cabin, both with spa pools and stocked honesty fridges.
Breakfasts are hearty, the food is consistently excellent, and there are scenic walks from the door. Bring your dog, your walking boots and your appetite. This is Yorkshire at its most generous.
Egton Estate, Egton Bridge
Just a 2-minute walk from Egton Station and hidden in 6,000 acres of heather moorland, rivers and woodland, this B&B sits above the old stables on the Egton Estate. There’s a roaring fireplace, a breakfast room for kippers and eggs from the hens, and endless wildlife to watch, with otters, kingfishers, herons and more.
Stroll to the local pub or farm shop, join the Coast to Coast path, or hop on the train to Whitby. With fishing, walking, exploring all within reach, this stay is nature packed.
The White Swan Inn, Pickering
Right on the Market Place, this historic inn is as welcoming as it gets, with a great bar, traditional rooms, and a restaurant serving hearty Yorkshire fare with seasonal game and seafood. And the best bit is you can walk here from Pickering Station in under 5 minutes.
Explore Pickering Castle, take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway or walk the stunning Hole of Horcum. Dalby Forest, Castle Howard and Nunnington Hall are all within easy reach. At day’s end, curl up by the fire with a pint of local ale.
Grays Court Hotel, York
A 10-minute taxi ride from York Station, tucked beside York Minster within the city walls, Grays Court Hotel is elegance and history entwined. This exquisite townhouse has sumptuous bedrooms, views over the garden or ancient walls, and a fine dining restaurant for indulgent evenings in.
Spend your days exploring York’s medieval streets, delve into history at the Castle Museum or Minster, and retreat to a serene, wildlife-friendly garden for a moment of quiet.
Pear Tree House, Sutton-on-the-Forest
A 20-minute taxi from York station, Pear Tree House is perfect for families and friends wanting stylish space and countryside calm. Inside, there’s a stunning glass-roofed kitchen, two sitting rooms, three comfy bedrooms, and plenty of books and games. Outside, a rose scented garden invites you to linger.
Explore York, the Moors or the coast, or simply settle in for long lunches, countryside walks and home cooked dinners. If you want to save a few pennies, you can also hop on a bus at York Station, and enjoy a 25-minute journey that drops you right outside Pear Tree.
Crag House Farm Barns, Whitby
In the North York Moors National Park, a 10-minute taxi journey will deliver you to these two award-winning barn conversions that sit high above Danby Dale with breathtaking views, roll-top baths, antique butcher’s blocks and a serious sense of style.
You’re minutes from hiking trails, moorland adventures, and Whitby for fish and chips or Dracula laced history. With scones in the oven, logs by the fire, and peace all around, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to time and again.
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Beth Tingle
Beth is our Marketing & Content Coordinator, who uses her experience in all things content to get to the heart of the stories and people behind our places and paint an authentic picture of what makes them truly special. She then helps the SEO team to ensure that content reaches as many people as possible. Raised in the small seaside town of Clevedon, she then studied English at Falmouth University and is happiest when swimming in the sea. A huge foodie, she enjoys travel that involves finding the best local markets and cooking up the produce in a self-catered stay.
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