Meet the Cropton team

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

Sally Honcharenko

General Manager 

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.”
  • Hannah Gray

    Operations Manager 

    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.”
  • Ash

    Forest Ranger 

    Ash is our Forest Ranger at Cropton, she can be found outside in nature with our guests at the ranger hub or out in the forest enjoying our fantastic walking trails. Her favourite route is The Green Trail at Cropton, this is where most of our ranger activities take place. Ash's favourite animal is a brown long eared bat.

    What is your favourite forest fact?

    "Plants and trees release chemicals known as Phytoncides. These have been scientifically proven to strengthen our immune, hormonal, circulatory and nervous systems when we breathe them in. It’s one of the reasons Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) is so popular and beneficial."