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 to your room from 2:30 p.m. onwards (upgraded rooms from 1 p.m.) Please join us for afternoon tea.
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 mile
- Larpool Hall to Whitby - 3 miles
- Whitby and the Abbey - 3 miles
- Runswick Bay to Staithes - 3 miles
- Roseberry Topping - 4 miles
- Goathland to Grosmont - 4 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
- Whitby Circuit - 7 miles
- Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument - 7 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
- Newtondale to Grosmont - 11 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.
At the house
- Excellent boot and drying rooms
- Lounge with a central dance floor
- One additional lounge
- Bar
- Outside terrace
- Dining room
- Range of board games and books
- Free WiFi available in public rooms
- Extension views from the front of the house across the esk Valley
- Gardens include a putting green and croquet lawn
Dining
All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including an evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits.
- Start your day with our extensive breakfast.
- Take your fill from our famous self-service picnic lunches
- A relaxed social dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses
Your evenings
Just relax and take it easy, or if you'd like to continue to chat with our guides and fellow guests then why not grab a drink or take part in one of our optional evening activities.
All of our bars are stocked with locally sourced drinks so you can really soak up your surroundings.
Additional information
- Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
- Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
- Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times
- Information can be provided in large print
- Staff have received disability awareness training
- Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
- Hired equipment can be arranged for your stay with prior notice
- Fridge for medication can be supplied
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, larger television, enhanced toiletries and a fluffy bathrobe & slippers – 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.
More InformationGuest Reviews
All holidays are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change.
Prices based on two people sharing. Supplements may apply.
Non-member fee: £10 per person.
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