Welcome to Oaklands Holidays!

We hope you enjoy our website and find all the information you require.

Oaklands is a privately owned, detached house set in 2½ acres on the banks of the River Esk, a stones throw from Whitby’s spectacular Viaduct.

Within the grounds we have a luxury holiday caravan and a private, detached cottage. Both holiday homes have river access for boat launching, canoeing and duck feeding!

Children can enjoy the outdoor play area with slides, swings and a tree-top house while 'grown-ups' can wander out along the jetty or sit quietly at the waters edge, watching the seals play and the salmon jump.

We are approximately 1½ miles from the picturesque village of Ruswarp, where amenities include children’s outdoor play area, cafes, boat hire, miniature steam railway and much more.

Only 5 minutes in the opposite direction ‘down stream’ you will find the quaint fishing village of Whitby. Well known for its charming atmosphere, winding cobbled streets and hidden alleys. Visit tourist traps such as the Dracula Experience, Whitby Jet shops and of course, the Abbey, reached by the famous 99 steps, or simply relax on the beautiful sandy beaches.

These are a few events happening in Whitby during 2009 which you may either want to visit or want to avoid!

• Goth Weekend - Hugely popular Gothic gathering - 24th/26th April  31st October/1st November
• Moor & Coast Festival - weekend festival of Music, Song & Dance - 1-3 May
• 60s Music Festival - weekend of Music from the 60s - 5-7 June
• Regatta Weekend - Annual Celebration, numerous events including fun fair, red arrow display, vintage cars, rowing races - indoor and outdoor - 22nd - 24th August
• Folk Week - One of the biggest Folk Weeks in UK - 22nd - 28th August