
York House holiday homes near Thirsk
York House Holiday Park offers 10½ month licences on all its holiday homes near Thirsk. Extending to 23 acres within the pretty hamlet of Balk, York House has a superb selection of luxury lodges and caravans offering family-friendly and stylish living.
Great location and facilities
With unrivalled views across the countryside to the Hambleton Hills, the park has a quiet, spacious feel, and is loved by residents of all ages. Its five-acre playing field, play area and indoor games area are ideal for families, while the on-site Old Barn Coffee Shop offers hand-made and home-cooked meals and treats. We also have a laundry room for residents in the reception building.
Holiday homes near Thirsk – close to local amenities
If you fancy leaving the car behind, our holiday homes near Thirsk are just three miles along quiet footpaths from the heart of the bustling town centre. With its independent shops and inviting restaurants and cafes. Make sure you don’t miss the regular market days on a Monday and Saturday for even more variety.

New for 2025
The York House Holiday Park Fishing Lake
From Saturday 12th July, you can fish from dawn until dusk for Tench, Bream, Gudgeon and Silvers with Carp being added later this year.
Pegs are available on a first come, first served basis to both residents and holiday visitors.
Please speak to reception for further information.
Why choose York House Holiday Park?
- Superb selection of lodges and caravans offering family-friendly and stylish holiday homes near Thirsk
- A tranquil gated park with fabulous views over the Hambleton Hills and the Yorkshire Dales
- Spacious pitches with plenty of green space with wildlife habitats
- Five star, immaculately-maintained accommodation and facilities
- Welcoming park with events running throughout the year for all our holiday home owners
- Perfect for families and couples. Dogs also welcome, we have a dedicated enclosed dog walk too!
- Next door to the fantastic Monk Park Farm visitor attraction which is also part of the York House Leisure family. Residents of York House Holiday Park get a FREE ANNUAL PASS for 4 People! Subject to T&C’s
- On-site fishing lake for residents
- 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor for our superb on-site Old Barn Coffee Shop serving traditional local produce
- Great base for exploring North Yorkshire:
– Close to the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors with Whitby and the coast just 40 minutes’ drive away. York, Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate and Knaresborough in easy reach
– Lightwater Valley and Flamingoland offer fun family days out - Accolades include
– Visit Britain 5 Star Award for tourism
– Hoseasons diamond finalist award for customer service, North of England & David Bellamy Conservation Gold Award
Park Managers Becky & Tom meeting the piglets at Monk Park Farm
Comparing holiday homes near Thirsk? The results are in from the latest Visit England inspection (Oct 2020)…
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Meet the Team

Tom Sowden
Park Manager

Becky Pepper
Park Manager

Johnny 5
Grass Technician

C-3PO
Grass Technician
Visitors with children might be interested in Yorkshire Forest Folk, in the neighbouring village of Kilburn
Get outdoors, explore, ponder, play, imagine, get back to nature and maybe get muddy!
or call: 07815 775934

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