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General
- Luxurious underground houses in Ryedale, North Yorkshire
- A 15-minute drive to Flamingo Land Resort, Castle Howard half an hour
- Private hot tubs; dark-skies site with Howardian Hills views
Ever fancied burrowing away and living underground? Here’s your chance – and you only have to go to North Yorkshire to do it. The underground houses at Shire Stays are tucked into the grassy hillside, with truly spectacular views over the Howardian and Hambleton hills and wonderful sunsets as well.
These warm and toasty luxury pods in Sinnington are fully kitted out with kingsize beds and stylish bathrooms with roomy showers and heated towel rails. Open-plan kitchen and living areas have plenty of space to cook in the oven and while away time gazing at the views.
Outside, each pod has a private seating area that's just the spot for spotting hares and buzzards in the countryside surrounding you. Watch out for those amazing sunsets, and once the sun has gone down on clear nights, you’ll see a glittering display of stars far above – best appreciated from the luxury of your own bubbling hot tub.
Barbecues are supplied on site, and you can pick up foodie treats from the delis in Pickering (10 minutes’ drive). There's a huge choice of pubs and restaurants close by too, in case you can drag yourselves away from those glorious views.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Check availability at Shire Stays…
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 2.8m width x 9.0m length (9.2ft width x 29.5ft length) Calculated area: 25.2m² (271.3ft²)

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 14.0m width x 3.0m length (45.9ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)
Bedrooms: 2

Reviews
Beautiful place, lovely views and very clean
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Absolutely fantastic place, pod was fully equipped cleaned to very …
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We had a fantastic stay pod was perfect every facility provided
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Thank you for your review - we hope to see you again soon! |
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100% highly recommended if you can book SNAP IT UP! You won't regret.
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This pod is in a stunning, secluded spot of the …
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Thank you for your review. We are glad that you have enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. |
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Fab location, clean, comfortable, great staff & service, superb view
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Thank you for your fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you and look forward to seeing you again soon. |
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Excellent place to stay
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Thank you for your review - we hope to welcome you back again in the near future. |
Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Hot tub
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Royal Oak
— 5.0 kilometres
Sunday School — 27.5 kilometres
Playing Fields — 27.5 kilometres
- Train stations
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Malton Rail Station
— 14.0 kilometres
Glaisdale Rail Station — 20.9 kilometres
Egton Rail Station — 21.1 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Transporter Bridge South Side
— 44.2 kilometres
Transporter Bridge North Side — 44.3 kilometres
- Airports
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Durham Tees Valley Airport
— 47.5 kilometres
Local attractions
When it's time to leave your cosy little hideaway behind, there's plenty to do in the local area. Get the walking boots on and head for the North York Moors National Park (10 minutes’ drive) for myriad walking and biking trails, or more strenuous activities like rock climbing and abseiling. If you’d like to explore on horseback, stroll up to the stables in Sinnington village (15 minutes’ walk) for rural hacks.
The daredevils among you can make a beeline for Go Ape Dalby for treetop rope courses and zipwires, or fast-paced downhill action at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub (both 20 minutes’ drive). For leisurely days out, tour Castle Howard (half an hour) or steam through moorland scenery on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which runs from Pickering (10 minutes) to Whitby (40 minutes).
Kids behaving? Let them loose on the rides at Flamingo Land Resort (15 minutes) or watch flying displays at the National Centre for Birds of Prey (20 minutes). There's also seaside fun at Scarborough (45 minutes) for sunny days, and plenty of museums in York (50 minutes) for less clement ones.
Must see
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway (4.6 kilometres)
- Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (6.0 kilometres)
- Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (10.7 kilometres)
National Trust
- Nunnington Hall (9.9 kilometres)
- Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping (14.3 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 3:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. |
Shire Stays cancellation policy
No refunds within 3 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Shire Stays will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Shire Stays have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shire Stays dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shire Stays? When it's time to leave your cosy little hideaway behind, there's plenty to do in the local area. Get the walking boots on and head for the North York Moors National Park … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shire Stays?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shire Stays? From €164.17 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. We do hope to see you again.