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Birdwatching in Wishing Well Wood

Birdwatching in Wishing Well Wood

We have just added some new bird feeders in to Wishing Well Wood.  Set up so that from the comfort of a bench overlooking our big pond you can quietly watch the visitors that come to the feeding station.  Over the course of an hour we watched, Great Tits, Willow Tits...

ATTENTION SOLO TRAVELLERS!

ATTENTION SOLO TRAVELLERS!

ATTENTION SOLO TRAVELLERS! Did you know that in a recent survey Ryedale, where our self catering holiday cottages are, has been voted the best place in the UK for the solo traveller to visit? This is based on the friendliness and happiness of the people (amongst other...

The Great Yorkshire Forest

The Great Yorkshire Forest

The Great Yorkshire Forest in the "Secret Life of the Forest" Starting this Wednesday at 8pm, you'll get to discover a little bit about our back garden - The Great Yorkshire Forest. Made up of Dalby Forest, Cropton Forest and Langdale Forest, the Great Yorkshire...

Secret Life of the Forest

Secret Life of the Forest

Discover the Secret Life of the Forest in the Great Yorkshire Forest In 2020 you may have watched the Channel 5 programme “Secret Life of the Forest”, which focused on the natural history and nature of the Kielder Forest.  Now in 2023 it’s the turn of our local forest...

New Family Shower Room in The Coach House

New Family Shower Room in The Coach House

Last year we ran a brief survey asking what do people prefer in a bathroom if space was tight - a shower, a shower over bath or a bath.  The vast majority of people who were kind enough to respond said that they preferred a shower.  So when it came to redoing the...

Christmas and New Year at Cliff House

Christmas and New Year at Cliff House

It is never to early to think about booking your Christmas or New Year get away.  We've just updated our website with our prices for the 2023 festive season.  Choose between 4 days away at Christmas or 3 days at New Year.  For 2023 we've introduced a pre-Christmas get...

10 things to do in North Yorkshire

10 things to do in North Yorkshire

Looking for inspiration as to what to do on holiday.  Then look no further than our very own "Insider's Guide to North Yorkshire - 10 Things to do in North Yorkshire" - its packed with our very own recommendations as to where to go and what to do when on holiday in...

New Photography for The Coach House

New Photography for The Coach House

We had fun over the weekend taking new photographs of our Coach House self catering cottage.  We've added a few new things to the cottage and wanted to show them off... Prints of local scenes by the artist Ian Mitchell Our new bike rack - a useful addition to our...

Made in Ebberston

Made in Ebberston

Made in Ebberston Since moving to our home in Ebberston despite lockdown, we’ve been able to meet so many other people who call Ebberston home.  Many of those people are fantastic crafters and artisanal makers.  To celebrate Ebberston and its makers, we’ve created a...

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Villages by the Sea : Robin Hood’s Bay

Villages by the Sea : Robin Hood’s Bay

Villages by the Sea: Robin Hood’s Bay: Smugglers, Fishermen, and Tales of the Yorkshire Coast The picturesque village of Robin Hood’s Bay has captivated travellers, historians, and locals for centuries. Its stunning cliffside views, winding cobbled streets, and...

Villages by the Sea: Runswick Bay

Villages by the Sea: Runswick Bay

Discovering Runswick Bay – A Timeless Gem by the Sea Nestled on the Yorkshire coast, Runswick Bay has long been a hidden treasure. In Series 5, Episode 1 of  Villages by the Sea, archaeologist Ben Robinson unveils the remarkable history of this charming village, from...