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About North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire is thelargest county in England, covering 3,212 square miles which includes part of the Pennines, the Vale of York, the Cleveland Hills and the North Yorkshire Moors. The administration centre of the county is to be found in the town of Northallerton, with the famous ancient city of York, the resorts of Harrogate, Scarborough and Whitby being just a few more of the main locations in the county. With a population of just over 700,000 most of North Yorkshire is moorland. This provides the perfect terrain for the traditional agricultural pursuit of Sheep farming although cereal crops, coal mining, dairy production and electrical goods are also local money-makers. The famous cathedral of York Minster is just one of many fine examples of English architecture to be found in this vast county. You will find a variety of Bed & Breakfast accommodation here. Traditional B&Bs, homestays, farmstays, luxury lodges, self catering cottages, cabins, and apartments, inns, guest houses, B & B hotels and charming boutique accommodation.