Great Ayton (Ayton or “Canny Yatton” to the locals) sits at the base of the North York Moors and was the boyhood home of Captain James Cook the explorer who discovered Australia.
The monument to Cook’s achievements stands proudly above the village opposite Roseberry Topping. The Cook family home on Bridge Street was built by James father in 1755, the cottage was dismantled in 1934 to be shipped to Australia.
The Captain Cook Schoolroom museum in the village is where James Cook received his early education here from 1736-1740.
Nowadays Ayton is home to a series of fabulous micro pubs and traditional shops like Petch’s Butcher, famous for their pork pies and Suggitt’s ice cream. Both are regional institutions and should not be missed during your stay.
Whether you have journeyed to Whitby (40 mins), Durham (45 mins) or York (50 mins) or spent the day exploring the North York Moors there are many options for eating out. We recommend the Velveteen rabbit just a few steps from our properties or why not venture into Stokesley with its many and varied restaurants.
The area is simply a walkers and cyclist paradise. You simply cannot even begin to scratch the surface of what this unique part of the world offers in just a week. Whether you want to scamper up the local land mark of Roseberry topping or walk the Cleveland Way you will find a walk for any level of ability and mobility.
The Poor House Pub
The Quarry Stone
The Royal Oak
The Tannery Micro Pub
Joplins Restaurant
Whinstone View
The Velveteen Rabbit Cafe
The Truffled Hog Stokesley (2 miles)
The Mill, Stokesley
Il Mulino, Stokesley
The G&T House (a lovely 1 mile walk)
A short drive away is the delightful market town of Stokesley, hosting a weekly market on its handsome cobbled square, together with independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Suggitts Ice Creams is a well established, well-known Ice Cream shop in the heart of Great Ayton. Selling amazing ice cream and traditional sweets.
Enjoy a cosy candlelit dinner at Joplin’s where they serve a locally sourced selection of seafood.
Four Legged Friends are welcome at Both our Properties, Take a stroll up Roseberry Topping. It was recently named one of Britain’s favourite walks and the views from the summit are pretty spectacular a small additional charge of £25 per dog.
Four Legged Friends are welcome at The Royal Oak Pub which is just a 10 minute walk from The Old Police Houses
