Hotels in Allerston

Allerston has only a small number of places to stay under its own roof, mostly self-catering cottages, converted farm buildings and the distinctive railway-carriage accommodation at The Old Station, rather than conventional hotels. This makes it a good fit for visitors who want a quiet rural base rather than a resort-style stay, with the freedom of a private cottage close to Dalby Forest and the open moors. Anyone wanting a wider choice of hotels, inns or guesthouses is best looking a few miles west to Pickering, which has a good spread of options within easy reach of Allerston, or further afield to Scarborough on the coast for larger seaside hotels. Wherever you base yourself, Allerston's position just off the A170 means the North York Moors, Dalby Forest and the coast are all within a short drive, so it is worth weighing up whether you want to stay in the village itself for peace and quiet, or in Pickering or Scarborough for a broader choice of places to eat, shop and sleep. Booking ahead is sensible in summer and around school holidays, when both the village's limited cottages and nearby town accommodation fill up quickly, particularly with families visiting Flamingo Land or the steam railway.