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Saturday was nearby Malton's monthly food market. So we got up early to visit and got some supplies from in before coming back to do change overs at the cottages. At Malton's monthly food market there are lots of artisanal food and drink producers at the market...
Whitby is officially the most popular UK holiday destination for 2022 followed closely by Scarborough, according to an article in the Daily Mirror. Nearby Filey also makes it in to the top 10. So that makes 3 of the top 10 holiday destinations in the UK all within...
The North York Moors National Park turned 69 years old today (29th November 2021) - congratulations! National Parks were first considered as far back as the 1930's but didn't start to become a thing until The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 with...
Local attractions Helmsley Walled Garden and Scampston Walled Gardens have both recently won ‘hidden gem’ awards in VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades 2020-21. Congratulations to them both! Helmsley Walled Garden, which could be inspiration for The Secret...
Had a great day out yesterday (7th November) learning how to prepare and cook game at The Cooks Place in nearby Malton. At the cookery school we worked with a variety of fresh local game including wild duck and pheasant to create some fantastic dishes. A great day...
What to do on a rainy day. As we live in the UK, the chances are that when you are on holiday there is a good chance that there will be a rainy day or two when you are away. Here we suggest a number of places in North Yorkshire that you can visit when the heavens...
Went for a quick walk from the cottages up through Chafer Wood and then across and down through Kirkdale. Passing the local church and stopping to take photographs of Ebberston Hall - apparently the UK's smallest stately home. But before we made it back to Cliff...
Why visit one country garden, when you can visit two? With Scampston Hall Gardens and Jackson's Wold Garden so close to each other, a visit was in order. Scampston Hall Gardens Scampston Hall Gardens, as the name implies is a part of the larger Scampston Hall Estate....
Farndale Dale is know as the Daffodil Valley because of its abundant displays of daffodils at the start of Spring in this area of North Yorkshire. That said with everything else that appears to be growing along the path it could also be called the Wild Garlic Valley...
Did you know today is National Gumdrop day in the USA ? (what ever next ?) Still it’s a good excuse to pop out to the fabulous Helmsley Traditional Sweet Shop - https://www.helmsleysweets.co.uk/ They sell sweets the old-fashioned way, straight from big jars into paper...
Looking for a reason to stay one of our 5 self catering holiday cottages on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and just 20 minutes from the beaches of Yorkshire? Look no further.... 1. Cliff House is fun Not only do we have an indoor heated pool, we also...
Unfortunately the Gold Wing Light Parade 2021 has had to be cancelled. For more details, please follow the link below. The annual charity Scarborough Gold Wing Light Parade and Firework display will be held on Saturday the 11th of September 2021. Cancelled in 2020,...
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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...
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...
Birch Hall Inn: Ranked Among Europe’s Best The Birch Hall Inn in Beck Hole, near Goathland, has been recognised as one of Europe’s finest pubs, securing the 30th spot in the Top 100 Bars in Europe 2025 by the European Bar Guide. A Hidden Gem in the North York Moors...