Meet the Cropton team

Find out more about the people you might see during your stay

Sally Honcharenko

Area General Manager Yorkshire

Sally helps deliver unique and memorable holiday experiences for our guests, by overseeing operational excellence across all areas of the location at Cropton. Her favourite place to visit in the local area is Ravenscar, here you can walk down the cliff side onto the sea front and see the seals and other wildlife. Sally's favourite cabin at Cropton is number 39, for the privacy and view from the decking out towards the forest.

What is your favourite British animal and why?

“Deer, we love to see them on location in Yorkshire.”
  • Forest Retreat manager Hannah at Cropton, Forest Holidays

    Hannah Gray

    Guest Experience Manager Yorkshire

    You’ll find Hannah busy working in the Forest Retreat or helping out and about on location. Her favourite place to visit in the local area is The Seal Colony at Ravenscar followed by a bite to eat at the Graze on the Green, Rosedale. Hannah’s rainy-day of choice would be to snuggle up with a good film, hot chocolate, snacks and listen to the rain. Her favourite forest fact would be that Fly Agaric Mushrooms don’t grow with white spots, they grow with a white veil, this then bursts and creates the white spotted appearance.

    What is your favourite thing about working at Forest Holidays?

    “The training, development and progression within the company.”

    Gary Scorer

    Forest Ranger

    Gary is your Forest Ranger at Cropton and our resident survival expert, having brought his experience from the British Army and Fire Service. He loves exploring the area and he’s definitely your man for recommending some top local spots to explore… including some hidden gems.

    Gary has always had a strong connection with nature and enjoys passing on his knowledge to our guests – meeting and spending time with them is one of his favourite things about the job. That, and Forest Survival! Why not join him on his favourite Forest Ranger adventure for some foraging and den building?

    What do you enjoy most about being a Forest Ranger?

    Getting fresh air, keeping fit, and passing my knowledge on to a wide audience.