HF Holidays Ltd, Larpool Hall

For those of you who don't know HFHolidays they are a company that specialises in walking holidays for members and non-members alike. They have lots of houses throughout the country and abroad that are very similar. Larpool Hall is situated in Whitby not far from the town centre. It is a large building more like a country home than a hotel. Guests all dine together and there are planned walks during the day led by well trained and competent guides who take you on set walks in the local areas. The food was excellent, and that staff are very friendly and polite. The whole experience is a brilliant way to see at close hand the local countryside. The walks are divided between different options, Easy, Hard and Harder. The options usually determined by the length of the walk and the amount of ascent and descent in each case. A great way to meet new people, eat first class food and get out and about in the great countryside.

A glorious short break guided walking . As always HF delivers.. a choice of walks, well led, well paced, with clear information to allow an informed choice. They can't control the weather, which was glorious, so added to the enjoyment.

We had wonderful weather so has been a very good place for a walking holiday in the Whitby area. I can imagine a very different place in the rain. The grand old country house has some colourful decor so looks dated in the public rooms but they are warm and reasonably comfortable. Bedrooms I believe range from perfectly adequate clean and comfortable to well equipped rooms with bathtubs. Food was a good choice and well cooked three course meal which you chose in the day before your dinner. Sandwiches are supplied with plenty of choice these you select day before. Walks were off three lengths each day ranging from appropriately 6 to 12miles. Can feel longer because of gradients. We had a lovely group so atmosphere was great.

Ideally placed close to Whitby town centre. If you enjoy walking it's in a wonderful landscape with goodl accommodation. Larpool Hall also provides all the amenities a walker needs in our indifferent weather including a boot room. We were on a guided walking holiday with HF Holidays but the hotel is ideal for cyclists and the self guided. The food was more than adequate with attentive staff and clean rooms.

Splendid HF Holidays house. A wonderful place to end the Wainwright Coast to Coast trail. Comfortable rooms. Great views of the countryside. Within walking distance of historic port town of Whitby. Delicious food. Friendly welcoming staff.

Stayed with a group of 47 ramblers. Single room was clean but dated on the ground floor. There were no lifts so some struggled with their suitcases. The food was above average and served efficiently by very hard working staff. I would stay again.

This is a specialist cooperative venture offering walks of varying lengths in scenic settings, led by trained and well informed leaders. A lot of fun for us non-walkers as well! Robin Trewartha

This was a lovely holiday with comfortable room and good food eaten at large circular tables for 7. The room was a good size and well appointed. The bathroom similar. The shower was a mixer tap design so could take a short while to get perfect. Meals were provided. From an excellent breakfast with numerous options through a superb packed lunch to a 3 course dinner with hot drinks afterwards. Guided walks are led by volunteer leaders and evening entertainment is provided. There is a bar and an excellent drying room. If you want to guide yourself( self guided) the price of accommodation is slightly lower. These holidays are excellent for single people due to the friendly way people eat, walk and interact. Equally good for families too. Try it you will be pleasantly surprised.