Peaceful stays in the North York Moors, near Whitby

A little place to escape in the Esk Valley

Laneside is a family home in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Set in picturesque Glaisdale we offer high quality and unique accommodation options for guests to enjoy the very best of the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast.

Tucked away in the village of Glaisdale, Laneside offers two peaceful places to stay surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors.

Choose Athelas Cottage, our private self-catering retreat for two, or Meadowsweet, our comfortable ensuite B&B room.

With free parking, wonderful walks from the doorstep and Whitby and the Yorkshire coast within easy reach, Laneside is a lovely base for exploring — or simply doing very little at all.

Our accommodation

Meadowsweet

A peaceful private ensuite B&B room for two, Meadowsweet has a comfortable king-size bed, beautiful countryside views and everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Enjoy a self-serve continental breakfast with homemade bread, free parking and wonderful walks from the village, with Whitby and the coast within easy reach.

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Athelas

A peaceful, self-contained cottage for two, Athelas has its own private entrance, comfortable king-size bed, fully equipped kitchen and cosy log burner. It’s dog friendly too, with free parking, its own patio and lovely countryside views.

For an extra-special stay, add The Lórien Spa — our private, covered hot tub retreat for two, tucked away in the garden and exclusively for Athelas guests.

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The Lórien Spa – Your Private Countryside Retreat

Private hot tub at The Lórien Spa overlooking the Esk Valley near Whitby, North Yorkshire

Your own private countryside retreat. Sink into the warm, bubbling water, unwind beneath the fairy lights and enjoy beautiful views across the Esk Valley. The Lórien Spa is exclusively available to guests staying at Athelas Cottage, with specially designed spa breaks for two.

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Explore the North York Moors & Yorkshire Coast

Glaisdale sits in the beautiful Esk Valley, around 20 minutes from Whitby, with the North York Moors National Park on the doorstep. From moorland walks and pretty villages to steam trains, waterfalls and the Yorkshire coast, there’s plenty to discover from Laneside.

Ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

One of the loveliest ways to explore the North York Moors. Travel by heritage steam train through beautiful countryside between Whitby, Goathland, Grosmont and Pickering, with special events and dining experiences throughout the year.

Whitby Station | North Yorkshire Moors Railway – NYMR

Visit Whitby

Just 20 minutes from Laneside, Whitby is perfect for a day by the coast. Wander through the old town and cobbled streets, climb the 199 Steps to Whitby Abbey, explore the harbour and beach, or settle in somewhere lovely for fish and chips, seafood or a drink with a sea view.

Visit Whitby | Whitby Accommodation, Attractions & Tourist Information

Robin Hood’s Bay

Tumble down the steep cobbled streets of Robin Hood’s Bay, a beautiful old fishing village tucked beneath the cliffs on the Yorkshire coast. Explore its little shops and cafés, wander along the beach at low tide or pick up a stretch of the Cleveland Way for spectacular coastal views. Cleveland Way Trail

Explore Pickering

Pickering is a lovely traditional market town and the southern terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Browse its independent shops and cafés, explore Pickering Castle, discover the remarkable medieval wall paintings in St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church or simply have a wander around the town. Step back in time at The Beck Isle Museum of Rural life exploring artefacts from Pickering’s history.

What Our Guests Are Saying

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   James 
 18/08/2023
 
 
 Verified We were greeted at Laneside by Stephen, one of our hosts, and given a tour and made to feel right at home straight away. "Meadowsweet" is a fantastic, spacious room with an ensuite and small kitchen area. The TV is a bonus too. We couldn't have asked for a better space to make home for a few days.Katy and Stephen truly went above and beyond as generous hosts, providing us with fresh, homemade bread and jams (which were absolutely delicious!) and made sure we didn't need for anything upon our arrival. This was especially useful as the small shop in Glaisdale is only open for business until 12:30 on some days. Glaisdale itself is a great spot for hikers. The Arncliffe Arms was the only other major attraction in the village as far as we could tell. They did excellent evening meals and I'd recommend an evening there if staying at Laneside. Nearby village Lealholm also had a great pub, The Board Inn, which did great "pub tapas" style food. Lealholm village shop also proved very handy.
  
 
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   Emma 
 30/07/2023
 
 
 Verified Beautiful, clean room in a stunning area surrounded my countryside and sheep. We loved the added touches of bread, jams and orange juice and the hosts were really helpful. Would recommend for a peaceful get away, we just wish we had more time to enjoy the area!Would recommend if people are wanting taxis in the area to pre book in advance and the are few and far between.
  
 
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   Nick 
 20/07/2023
 
 
 Verified Beautiful surroundings, a peaceful retreat. Close to the moors for walking, beaches a few miles away and the super heritage steam railway. Homemade bread and jam - lovely.
  
 
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   Florian 
 19/07/2023
 
 
 Verified A very nice place and a good place to stay for a hiking holiday. A cosy room, with lovely interior design. Katy & Stephen were very nice hosts, helpful and friendly; we felt at home and highly recommend staying at Laneside B&B in Glaisdale.
  
 
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   Stewart 
 30/06/2023
 
 
 Verified Lane side is a beautiful location and the room is exactly as stated. Beautifully presented, immaculately clean and the hosts are lovely. Kate leaves everything you need for breakfast, the home baked bread is beyond delicious, the jams lovely and the little extra touches great. Location is great with plenty local pubs to eat at. Thank you
  
 
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   Chris 
 29/06/2023
 
 
 Verified Our stay was absolutely perfect. Its a really lovely room & exceptionally comfortable.Really good en suite.Immaculately clean & the furnishings are really high quality. We could not want for anything - bread / spreads & preserves / yoghurts / milk, butter & orange juice.Nice coffeeCheck in was effortless.We would not hesitate to stay again - and it would be for longer. A very peaceful location.Communication was really good, & Katy was very helpful with our questions.
  
 
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   Dorothee 
 11/06/2023
 
 
 Verified Very clear instruction before arrival, very easy to check in.The room was so sweet and the view over the valley just gorgeous. Katy and Steve were super friendly and everything was just delicious 😋😊 I felt straight at home and would come back anytime. Thanks again for all, I really miss Pippin 😉😂
  
 
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   Christine 
 12/02/2023
 
 
 Verified Beautiful location, room was very clean. Enjoyed the homemade bread. Instructions to find the property and entry were very clear
  
 
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   Molly 
 02/10/2022
 
 
 Verified We had a lovely overnight stay at Laneside. The room was absolutey beautiful- the view stunning! Hosts were lovely- even popped up with an ice bucket for our drinks as having a quiet night in! The bread was FAB! Definitely plan on staying again to spend more time in the Yorkshire countryside!
  
 
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   Peter 
 26/08/2022
 
 
 Verified If you wish for tranquility, beautiful views and spotless, comfortable accommodation within easy striking distance of Whitby and the moors, this is the place we would strongly recommend. We really enjoyed our stay.

Your Hosts

Laneside is our home here in Glaisdale, in the heart of the North York Moors, and we love sharing this beautiful little corner of Yorkshire with our guests.

We’re Katy and Stephen, both Yorkshire born and bred, and we moved to the Esk Valley in 2021. We’ve created Athelas Cottage and Meadowsweet as peaceful, comfortable places to stay while you explore the moors, Whitby and the coast.

We’re always happy to share our favourite walks, places to eat and little local discoveries — although we’re equally happy to leave you to put your feet up and enjoy the peace!