Yorkshire
Yorkshire is, not surprisingly, England's most popular holiday destination, as this vast county offers something for everyone. The beautiful countryside of the Dales and Moors, a dramatic and unspoilt coastline, a wealth of historic towns and cities, spectacular ancient ruins, and some of the most magnificent houses in the country. The National Trust owns over 24,000 acres of coast and countryside across the county as well as some splendid historic properties. These include Beningbrough Hall, East Riddlesden Hall, Nunnington Hall and the spectacular Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
One of the most remarkable places in Europe, this World Heritage Site comprises the spectacular ruin of the 12th-century Cisterican abbey and monastic watermill, an Elizabethan mansion and one of the best surviving examples of a Georgian water garden. Elegant ornamental lakes, canals, temples and cascades provide a succession of dramatic eye-catching vistas. The Victorian St Mary’s Church gives a majestic focus to the medieval deer park, home to 500 deer and a wealth of flora and fauna. Holiday Cottage guests have free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate during opening hours.

National Trust places nearby: Beningbrough Hall and Nunnington Hall, Treasurer’s House. Shop and pub: Ripon. Tea-room/café/restaurant: Fountains Abbey, Ripon, Harrogate with its famous “Bettys” tea-room 20 minutes away by road, York and Leeds. Beach: Whitby and Scarborough. Other attractions: The Shambles, York Minster, central Market Square and obelisk where tradition is upheld every night at 9pm by the sounding of a horn by the “Ripon Hornblower” on each corner of the obelisk, Ripon, Harrogate. Activities: great walking area, with numerous walks for the beginner and the experienced rambler, birdwatching, fishing, cycling.

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