Middlehead Huts

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Shepherd's hut on a pitch sheltered by trees
Shepherd's hut on a pitch sheltered by trees
Terrace and landscaped garden
Steps up to the hut entrance
Entrance to the shepherd's hut
Terrace
Hot tub
The sett exterior
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Terrace and landscaped garden
Steps up to the hut entrance
Entrance to the shepherd's hut

  • North Yorkshire shepherd’s huts 20 minutes’ drive from Pickering
  • Edging the North York Moors National Park; Whitby beaches 40 minutes
  • Luxury accommodation with ensuite bathroom and private hot tub
When the siren call of spectacular North Yorkshire comes calling, answer it and book a stay in bespoke luxury at Middlehead Huts, a small group of shepherd’s huts at Stape, 20 minutes’ drive from Pickering on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Sleeping up to three guests, each of the well-equipped and stylish huts – which were all built on site – has a living and sleeping area with a proper double bed and a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen corner with all the utensils you need to conjure up simple meals, wardrobe space and a dining table. Ensuites have a shower, sink, loo and shaving point, and all linens are supplied too. Air conditioning takes care of summer heat and a woodburner keeps everything toasty warm on cooler days; you can slump in front of the Smart TV for downtime, and if you hit any rainy days, there’s a huge selection of books and games to be found in the conservatory by the site’s cottages. Outside each shepherd’s hut is a prettily landscaped grassed garden with picnic seating and a firepit, plus what's likely to be the real highlight for many guests: your own private hot tub. Anglers can go fishing on the pond (you’ll need to buy a licence), and there’s a free EV charger for guest use, as well as communal washers and dryers.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Middlehead Huts

Heads Road

Stape

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8HY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.32526°N
-0.76636°W

Route directions

If you’re using sat nav, Heads Road, Pickering, will get you to the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km The Royal Oak
20.3 km Bus Station
20.6 km Sunday School
Rail
12.5 km Egton Rail Station
12.6 km Grosmont Rail Station
12.8 km Glaisdale Rail Station
Ferry
41.5 km Transporter Bridge South Side
41.6 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
48 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

What’s it to be – the moors or the beach? Luckily they’re both close to hand. If you’d like to see them on the same day, jump aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering (20 minutes’ drive) to steam across heather uplands to Whitby (40 minutes), overlooked by its dramatic Gothic-era abbey and with a choice of beaches, where you can paddle in the sea or forage for jet among the rock pools. If you’d prefer to explore on foot, there are numerous walks from the site – it takes about two hours to walk to the ruins of remote Skelton Tower. Hit Goathland (half an hour’s drive) for a family stroll up to Mallyan Spout Waterfall (15 minutes’ walk), or a longer jaunt across the moor to Simon Howe Stone Circle (50 minutes) for views across moortops to the North Sea. Kids in tow? Inspire them with a love of nature at the wildlife exhibitions in Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (35 minutes’ drive), let them try out the family-friendly mountain bike trails and then all have a go on the zipwires at Go Ape Dalby (also 35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Robin Hoods Bay 19.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Sandsend 20.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Whitby 20.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Runswick Bay 23 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 23.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 7.6 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 8.8 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 13.6 km

The Moors National Park Centre 17.7 km

Whitby Abbey 20.7 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 8.4 km

Nunnington Hall 19.1 km

Yorkshire Coast 19.6 km

Rievaulx Terrace 23.6 km

Mount Grace Priory 36.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Newtondale Halt - Killing Nab Scar 3.7 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 5 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 5 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Dundale Pond 5 km

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 5.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Middlehead Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Middlehead Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Middlehead Huts? What’s it to be – the moors or the beach? Luckily they’re both close to hand. If you’d like to see them on the same day, jump aboard the North Yorkshire Moors … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Middlehead Huts?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Middlehead Huts? From $269.27 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.