Not far from our holiday cottages or from the foodie market town of Malton is Scampston Hall and Walled Gardens. Scampston Hall is a family home, so access is only by guided tour and you may be lucky to be taken around by the owner's father! Please check on their...
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Month: October 2019
Wheeldale Roman Road
A visit to Wheeldale Roman Road (OS Grid Ref: SE 80372 97322) is definitely one to combine with visits to other places ( try Cawthorn Roman Fort and Pickering Castle). This mile long stretch of probably Roman Road on Wheeldale Moor is worth a brief stop. If the...
A Visit to Pickering Castle
One of the many days out you could have from our self catering cottages in the Vale of Pickering is to visit the market town of Pickering and combine a trip to the Castle with a journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. For more information, visit our page about...
Small Businesses and the Environment
Great article on the BBC website about what the Honey Pot Cafe in Penzance is doing to do its bit for the environment. We want to do our bit too, it will be difficult at first, but as we grow with the business we hope it all becomes second nature. This is what we...
Illuminated Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey, is once again lighting up for Halloween. Between Fri 25 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2019 you can visit Whitby Abbey in the evening and see it bathed in light. There will also be story tellers telling their spooky tales..... For more information and costs visit...
Malton for Good Food
One of the things that attracted us and our family to the Vale of Pickering was the small town of Malton, a lovely market town that like many places in the Vale of Pickering wouldn't be out of place in the Cotswolds. Malton, now famed for its good food, whether that...
Surfing in Yorkshire
Saltburn up in the North of the county of Yorkshire gets a mention in the Guardian as one of the top ten surfing beaches in the UK. Aside from Saltburn, the beaches in Whitby and Scarbough are also good if you want to go surfing in Yorkshire and all three have surf...
National Railway Museum, York
York is an ideal day trip location from our self catering holiday cottages in the Vale of Pickering. You can either drive in to York in under hour or drive as far Malton and then let the hourly train service from Malton take the strain and take you in to York. York...
A Visit to Malton
We popped up to Malton to visit our new solicitors and accountants, as we are that stage where things are starting to feel very real. A visit to Malton is always worthwhile - its a proper little market town with the complete range of shops you'd expect to find...
North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Northern Lights
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running some fantastic night "Northern Lights" services this winter (2019) with specially lit up trains running from nearby Pickering. To find out more visit the Northern Lights page for more information. (Photo Credit :...
New Beginnings
Hello and welcome to our website and the start of our great big adventure as we go about moving to North Yorkshire to take on a small self catering cottage business in the Vale of Pickering - which stretches from the market town of Pickering in the West all the way to...
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Rosedale and the Land of Iron
Rosedale Railway Walk – Discover North Yorkshire’s Industrial Heritage The North Yorkshire countryside is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. One of the most fascinating ways to explore this unique blend is via the Rosedale Railway Walk. This 12‑mile...
Exploring Skinningrove on the North Yorkshire Coast
Exploring Skinningrove on the North Yorkshire Coast Nestled in the northernmost corner of North Yorkshire, Skinningrove is a village with a fascinating history and a stunning beach that feels like a step back in time. On our recent visit, we enjoyed a peaceful walk...
Breakfast at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub in Fryup Dale
Fantastic Breakfast at Yorkshire Cycle Hub in Fryup Dale Acting on a tip from good friends, we recently visited the Yorkshire Cycle Hub for breakfast. Nestled in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, this café offers a unique dining experience in the aptly...