Ganton is an ancient village, listed as Galmeton in the Domesday Book. It lies on what is now the A64 road between York and the distinguished coastal town of Scarborough, with the equally lovely seaside town of Filey only five miles or so to the east with its extensive sandy beach and the rocky outcrop of Filey Brigg. Ganton was a posting-stop in the days when coaches travelled the roads, and the Greyhound Hotel here was built in the 18th century as a coaching inn. The settlement’s main claim-to-fame is its golf course, which has twice hosted the Amateur Championship. It was also the venue of the Ryder Cup in 1949, and rather more recently The Walker Cup in 2003 when the GB and Ireland team was victorious for a historic third time in a row. The great Harry Vardon was professional at the club from 1896 to 1903, during which time he won three of his six Opens. The village has some fine cottages, and a country church straight out of central casting. St Nicholas’s is built of light-coloured stone in the Early English and Perp styles, and is just as would be imagined for a typical village church, except for the charming steeple that resembles an inverted ice-cream cornet. Ganton is on the Yorkshire Wolds Way, a walking route from Filey all the way to the Humber. Near the village there is a place of huge archaeological interest, Star Carr, a Mesolithic site dating from 8700 BC.
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Ganton Dale House
Ganton Greyhound
Places to Stay near Ganton
The Downe Arms Hotel (3.69 miles)
The Downe Arms Hotel sits on the edge of the magnificent Yorkshire Moors National Park, and yet is only six miles from the coast. A perfect location whether you fancy walking the Cleveland Way along ... More | visit website
Danby & Liverton Estate (3.75 miles)
Situated in the North York Moors National Park, The Danby & Liverton Estate, with its ruined 14th century castle, was first acquired by the family of the present owner, Viscount Downe, in 1656 and at ... More
East Ayton Lodge Country House (4.53 miles)
Standing in four acres of grounds in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the lodge is ideally suited for a peaceful relaxing break.Situated minutes away from Scarborough and a spectacular ... More
Wold Cottage (4.95 miles)
The Wold Cottage is a working farm of ... More | visit website
Killerby Cottage Farm (5.69 miles)
Little Manor Cottage at Manor Farm Cottages (5.90 miles)
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Enjoying delightful countryside views and a peaceful village setting, these two charming cottages have been created from former barns on a non working farm, just 12 miles ... More
The Old Mill Hotel & Restaurant (6.19 miles)
A country hotel situated on the Yorkshire Wolds surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside. The hotel has nine luxury en-suite rooms and a restaurant serving meals at lunchtime and evenings.
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Miramar Luxury Holiday Home (6.43 miles)
Set in private gardens overlooking the Cleveland ... More | visit website
Chestnut Cottage Bed and Breakfast (6.56 miles)
Powys Lodge (6.79 miles)
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