Spring Cottage Stables
A stay with horses at its heart.
9 guests, with a sofa bed available on request. Spring Cottage Stables is a four bedroom bungalow set on a working racehorse training yard, the home of Brian Ellison Racing, on the edge of Norton near Malton in North Yorkshire. It’s a proper home from home for racing fans, families and anyone who fancies a break somewhere a bit different.
We’re Claire and Brian, and when you stay with us you’re staying on our yard: watch the string head out to the gallops in the morning, meet the horses in the paddock, and book a guided tour of the training yard or animal feeding on site if you’d like to get closer. We’re on hand if you need us, and the hot tub and outdoor barrel sauna will be ready and waiting for your arrival.
Book direct through our online calendar.
The property
A comfortable home from home.
A comfortable, single-level four bedroom bungalow sleeping nine across four bedrooms, with a sofa bed available on request.
The lounge has a media wall with a smart TV, plus an electric fire. The dining area seats everyone together. The fully equipped kitchen includes two fridges, a freezer and a dishwasher. A separate utility room has a washing machine and tumble drier. The main bathroom has a bath. The king size bedroom has its own en-suite shower room. All electrical items are PAT tested.
Outside there’s a garden with furniture, a hot tub filled and heated for every arrival and an outdoor barrel sauna, so you can steam under the stars after a day at the races. The hot tub and sauna are included features of your stay. The sauna is for ages 16+ on their own, or ages 8–15 when accompanied by an adult, for short sessions. No children under 8. The sauna closes by 10pm. Parking is on the drive. Every stay includes a welcome pack. There are no cameras inside the property; CCTV covers the car park, drive and yard only.
Inside the bungalow
A closer look around.
A few glimpses of the rooms and spaces waiting for you. The full gallery and live availability are on our booking page.
Who it suits
Room for families, friends and racing fans.
Families, racing enthusiasts and groups of friends are welcome. The bungalow is particularly well suited to three generations holidaying together. Well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement, with a maximum of two. They’re welcome inside the house and in the garden, but must stay off the furniture and beds. Assistance dogs are exempt from the two-dog limit. Groups can book for up to nine guests; we ask that the bungalow isn’t used as a party venue.
Children must be supervised around the hot tub, sauna and yard. The sauna is for guests aged 16 and over on their own, or ages 8 to 15 when accompanied by an adult, for short sessions. No children under 8. The sauna closes by 10pm.
This is a real farmyard setting, so expect early mornings. Our resident cockerel starts the day early. Most guests love the atmosphere, but light sleepers may want to pack earplugs.
Nearby attractions and activities
A yard stay, with plenty to explore.
You’re on the doorstep of a working racing yard, which is an attraction in itself. York Racecourse is a short drive, with Ripon, Thirsk, Wetherby and Beverley also close. Malton, Yorkshire’s food capital, is minutes away and sits between the City of York and Scarborough.
Castle Howard, Flamingo Land, Eden Camp, the Yorkshire Wolds, Dalby Forest and the North Yorkshire Moors are all within easy reach, as are the coast at Scarborough and Filey.
Places to eat and drink
Malton’s independent food scene.
Malton is packed with independent shops, pubs and restaurants.
For produce, our own butcher, The Grid Iron Company, supplies the meat boxes guests can order with their stay, and Malton’s delis and monthly food market are worth a browse.
How to find us by car
Langton Road, Norton.
We’re on Langton Road, Norton, Malton, YO17 9PY. From the A64 take the Malton exit and follow signs into Norton; the yard is on Langton Road on the eastern edge of town. Parking is on the drive.
Public transport
Easy to reach by rail and bus.
Malton railway station is on the York to Scarborough line, around ten minutes away by taxi, with regular trains from York. Direct buses link Malton with York and the coast, and York station connects to London King’s Cross in under two hours.
Accommodation type
One bungalow, all yours for the stay.
One four bedroom holiday bungalow, sleeping nine guests across four bedrooms, with a sofa bed available on request. There is one unit only, so the whole yard setting is yours for your stay.
Ready to plan your stay?
Check dates and book direct.
Make an enquiry
Tell us what kind of stay you have in mind.
Packages are bespoke. Send your preferred dates and party size, and let us know if you would like a stable tour of Brian Ellison Racing.