4-Night North York Moors Self-Guided Walking Holiday
Enjoy a break at Whitby with the walking experts; we have all the ingredients for your perfect self-guided escape. Larpool Hall - our country house - sits in an elevated position with sweeping views across the Esk Valley. The house is geared to the needs of walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and features a Discovery Point packed full of information which will help you plan your days out. The North York Moors and North Yorkshire coast are both nearby - both with endless walking options. There are also heritage railways, the ruins of Whitby Abbey and the Whitby to Scarborough Cycle Trail in the local area. Enjoy hearty food, use our detailed route notes and maps and make the most of this wonderful location.
Holiday Highlights
- Use our Discovery Point, stocked with maps and walks directions, for exploring the local area
- Head out on any of our walks to discover the varied beauty of the North York Moors
- Explore windswept headlands and smugglers haunts of the Yorkshire coast
- Marvel at the magical inland moors where sweetly scented heather creates a carpet of colour
- Look out for wildlife, find secret corners and learn about the Moors history
- Choose a relaxed pace of discovery and get some fresh air in one of England's most beautiful walking areas
- Explore picturesque Whitby
- Visit the famous Abbey that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula
- Spend the evenings in the sociable atmosphere of Larpool Hall
What’s included
- High quality en-suite accommodation in our country house
- Full board from dinner upon arrival to breakfast on departure day
- The use of our Discovery Point to plan your walks – maps and route notes available
You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards.
Our easiest routes allow plenty of time to savour the beautiful scenery. All our walk notes suggest the best places to stop, great pubs, and tea rooms.
- Captain Cook's Monument - 1.25 miles
- May Beck and Falling Foss - 3 miles
- Larpool Hall to Whitby - 3.3 miles
- Whitby and up the steps to the Abbey - 3.3 miles
Some longer walks, including some stretches along the Cleveland Way. Experience the true flavour of the North York Moors & Coast as you follow these varied routes.
- Whitby Abbey - 5 miles
- Goathland to Grosmont - 3.3 miles
- Roseberry Topping - 4 miles
- May Beck Circular - 4.5 miles
- Runswick Bay to Staithes - 5 miles
For those who love to stride out for some longer walks on the coastal path or over the moors.
- Grosmont & Goathland Circuit - 8 miles
- Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby - 8 miles
- Sandsend to Staithes - 8 miles
- Along the cliffs to Whitby Abbey - 9 miles
- Whitby Abbey - 7 miles
- Danby Dale and Botton Village - 8 miles
- Roseberry Topping and Captain Cooks Monument - 8.5 miles
- Newtondale to Grosmont - 11 miles
- Cloughton to Ravenscar - 12 miles
- Cloughton to Whitby - 18 miles
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
Larpool Hall
Escape to Whitby, whose handsome harbour and medieval streets are famously the setting for Bram Stoker’s Dracula and home to the world’s best fish and chips, for a stay in Larpool Hall. This imposing Grade II listed Georgian mansion has been part of the town for hundreds of years and has evolved to offer an updated take on traditional hospitality. The Hall retains its original grandeur and styling, while offering guests the perfect mix of contemporary comforts to deliver a large amount of atmosphere and character. Sweep up the magnificent staircase, marvel at the impressive fireplaces, watch through the large picture windows and feel yourself transported. With 29 rooms, 14 acres of attractive grounds and views over the Esk Valley, you couldn’t be better placed. Step out to explore the coast, Captain Cook country or walk on the Cleveland Way. Discover Robin Hood’s Bay and hunt for fossils or head deep into the North York Moors for a contrasting landscape carpeted in sweetly scented heather.
Need to know
Important Covid-19 steps we have taken for guest safety: Please Read
As we slowly reopen in the wake of the Coronavirus lockdown, our country house stays are set to be organised a little differently; extra steps have been taken to keep our guests, house teams and leaders safe while we return to action. We ask all our guests to respect the measures put in place.
Initially the overall capacity of the houses has been reduced. Guests must wear face coverings in public spaces. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, we have taken the necessary steps to space out furniture and seating in public areas. In addition, a one-way system will be in place around the house. Adequate signage will be displayed to support the direction of travel to be followed by guests and house teams.
As a temporary measure, we will not be servicing rooms during a stay. Extra tea, coffee, milk, and toiletries will be made available on request for all guests. It is recommended that guests bring their own toiletries for the duration of their stay. We have removed all non-essential and reusable items from our rooms for the meantime including cushions, hairdryers, bathrobes, bed throws, and printed materials to reduce the number of items that need to be disinfected. Hairdryers will be available on request. Clean towels will be available on request. We will though be increasing the frequency of cleaning in our public areas providing particular attention to frequently touched items including door handles and handrails.
For now, there is no cream tea on arrival day. We have also adapted our food offering to remove all buffets and open food items. Different sittings may be required for breakfast and dinner due to the occupancy and size of the house. Picnic lunches will now be pre-ordered the night before from an order form in the room. The bar in each country house will be open, and we will be offering a table service for drinks. At this time there is no, or only a very limited, evening social programme available. Outdoor swimming pools at those houses that have them will re-open throughout August, except at Freshwater Bay House, where the pool will remain closed for 2020. Indoor swimming pools will remain closed.
For more information and to see all the steps taken, visit our page on how house stays will be adapted.
Rooms
Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi
Stay in one of the Hall’s smartly presented rooms, where contemporary design touches complement the original architecture and features. With 29 bedrooms, Larpool Hall has plenty of space and there’s a range of Good, Better and Best Rooms to choose from. Choose the very spacious Room 15 on the ground floor for its lemon and grey styling, super-comfy sofa in front of a large fireplace and views across the Esk Valley. Climb to Room 2 on the first floor for similarly expansive vistas from the front of the house, or settle in under the eaves and exposed beams of beautiful Room 30 on the second floor of the house.
All ‘Good’ rooms are ensuite and furnished to a high standard. There are also several ‘Better’ and ‘Best’ Rooms that are either larger or have a desirable view, a more luxurious mattress and larger television – upgrade your stay for just an extra £15-25 per person per night. You can choose a specific room for an extra £30 per room, subject to availability. Upgrade supplements still apply.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, extensive garden, multi-purpose activity room, three lounges, library and board games to borrow
After a day exploring the tight and twisty streets of Whitby or the windswept headlands and smugglers’ haunts of the Yorkshire coast, come back to the house and its specially tailored walkers’ facilities. Relax outside in the pretty courtyard or stroll the 14 acres of grounds and gardens with their manicured lawns and mature trees. Grab a well-thumbed copy of Dracula and hole up in the lounge, or join fellow guests in the large ballroom with its comfy seating and central dance floor to discuss your own adventures. The small, sociable bar provides another great space in which to relax.
Food & Drink
As at all our country houses, holidays are full board, from afternoon tea served as a welcome treat through that evening’s meal to a hearty breakfast on the day of departure. Lunch is a chance to stock up on our famous picnic snacks. Food at Larpool Hall is varied and tasty and has a strong emphasis on ingredients from the area and seasonal produce. Once a week the dining room hosts a Local Food Night, when, over a sociable evening, you might try a five-course feast of local flavours.
Accessibility
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865
Getting to Larpool Hall
Find out more about this location including travel details and room types.
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All holidays are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change.
Prices based on two people sharing. Supplements may apply.
Non-member fee: £20 per person.
Holiday Prices
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