If you’re heading to Yorkshire in between February and March for Dark Skies Festival, then we’ve got the perfect accommodation for you. When enjoying an event as incredible as this, your home has to match the standards, so heed our expert advice and book one of these gems to truly complete the experience.
Where to reside near Dark Skies Festival
Take a look at 5 of the very best holiday homes in our Yorkshire collection. If these don’t meet your high expectations, then nothing will.
Shake Off The Sand
Shake Off The Sand, Plum Guide home in Yorkshire, UK
Click to book Shake Off The Sand now: from £90 per night You’d be forgiven for mistaking this bright apartment in the heart of Whitby for a Malibu beach bungalow. With its laid-back minimalist aesthetic, rattan ornaments, neutral palette, light wood floors and white panelling, there’s an unmistakable coastal vibe to this comfortable, modern home. The living room’s large sectional sofa is perfectly placed to gaze out over Whitby’s rooftops from the trio of windows, while the bedrooms upstairs – tucked beneath the building’s eaves – boast vistas of hilltop St Mary’s Church from their charming skylights. When you’re not soaking up the beach vibes at home, go out and sink your toes in the sand at Whitby Beach, a seven-minute walk away. You’re also just a five-minute walk from the town’s famous 199 Steps, while countless shops and fish and chips restaurants wait to be discovered right outside your door. Sleeps up to 4 | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Prospect Blues
Prospect Blues, Plum Guide home in Yorkshire, UK
Click to book Prospect Blues now: from £100 per night This modern ground-floor apartment has a real boutique-hotel feel to it. On entering you'll step directly into a spacious open-plan living area, flooded with light and adorned with elegant furniture and tactile finishes. A gorgeous patio at the back provides a private and peaceful setting to enjoy a drink when the sun is shining. With two equally stunning bedrooms with a king-size beds, it's a perfect home for some friends to enjoy a break by the sea. The centre of Whitby and the harbour are just a short walk away, so you have some of the best fish and chips in the country within easy reach. The town is also fantastic as a base from which to explore the North York Moors. Sleeps up to 4 | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
The Chapel of Dunsley
The Chapel of Dunsley, Plum Guide home in Yorkshire, UK
Click to book The Chapel of Dunsley now: from £170 per night This converted chapel school sits in the beautiful rolling hills of the North York Moors and offers a unique and relaxing home for up to ten guests. Boasting sea views, a large and enclosed garden, and a picturesque terrace for those warm summer nights when you want to dine alfresco, The Chapel of Dunsley is guaranteed to please all. Whether you want to drive to the coast for a day at the beach, wander through the impressive countryside, or simply sit back for a relaxing afternoon in the home, you'll be well looked after here. Sleeps up to 10 | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Peace On The Horizon
Peace On The Horizon, Plum Guide home in Yorkshire, UK
Click to book Peace On The Horizon now: from £110 per night If we told you to imagine a postcard-perfect coastal village, you'd probably picture something like Runswick Bay. Cute clusters of red-roofed cottages hug a sheltered stretch of sandy beach, where you can do all the lovely seaside things - explore rock pools, go on coastal walks at sunset and, of course, consume copious amounts of ice cream. After a hard day breathing in all that fresh sea air, this cabin is a welcome base to return to. Making memories with loved ones is easy in the open plan living space, while two sun-kissed terraces are perfect for leisurely breakfasts and even more leisurely evening drinks. Nippy nights are no bother when you're curled up on the sofa by the fire. And if you've fallen for this area's seaside charms, you are well positioned to explore the nearby coastal gems of North Yorkshire, including Whitby, Staithes, Sandsend and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Sleeps up to 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Romancing the Stone
Romancing the Stone, Plum Guide home in North Yorkshire
Click to book Romancing the Stone now: from £200 per night This charming home in the heart of Yorkshire is a real escape from reality. A traditional stone cottage in the village of Crayke, it’s got bags of character, plenty of style and next-level comfort. Take the living room, for example. Does anything sound cosier than sinking into the plush sofa and warming your feet on the glow from the wood-burner? The kitchen, complete with an AGA, is well equipped for creating an impressive feast, which is just as well as there are excellent dining spaces to choose from here. The dining room, with its original fireplace, has an atmospheric feel, but in the summer, a leisurely dinner in the wild-flower filled garden is a delight. There are outstanding walks and cycle trails nearby, an award-winning pub (The Durham Ox) is a 200m dander away, and for history and culture, York is a 14-mile drive. Sleeps up to 5 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
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