A Visit to Rosedale Abbey

When you visit Rosedale Abbey – a small hamlet in the beautiful valley of Rosedale in the North York Moors National Park, you’re not visiting an “Abbey” at all!

There was, however, a Cistercian Priory founded here in AD 1158, and home to a group of Nuns for the next 400 years.

But, in 1535 the Priory fell victim to King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Catholic Church in England.

Many of the village's picturesque 19th century buildings, including our own Rosella Cottage were subsequently constructed of stone recycled from the ruined Priory.

How's that for modern day "green" credentials!

All that remains of the Priory today is a turret staircase in the churchyard and a stone seat from the Priory inside the Church of St Mary and St Laurance.

You can visit the church by walking out of the back door of Rosella Cottage and strolling across the Village Green.

Rosella Luxury Holiday Cottage

Rosella Cottage is a luxury holiday home in Rosedale Abbey in the heart of the North York Moors.  Built in 1850 but now completely refurbished; we have a cosy lounge, kitchen, a king-size bed in a big bedroom with vaulted-ceiling and exposed beams, and a lovely en-suite.

We've got a village-centre location and we're easy walking distance to the village shop, cafes, and village pubs with great restaurants.  To view availability and for bookings, just click here.