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Kirkdale and Chafer Woods Walk
Went for a quick walk from the cottages up through Chafer Wood and then across and down through Kirkdale.Β 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...
Scampston Hall Gardens and Jackson’s Wold Garden
Why visit one country garden, when you can visit two?Β 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 – the Daffodil Valley
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.Β That said with everything else that appears to be growing along the path it could also be called the Wild Garlic Valley...
NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY
Did you know today is National Gumdrop day in the USA ? (what ever next ?) Still itβs 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...
Six Reasons to stay at our holiday cottages in Yorkshire
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?Β Look no further.... 1. Cliff House is fun Not only do we have an indoor heated pool, we also...
North York Moors Dark Skies Festival
On the 8th of December 2020 the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks were designated as International Dark Sky Reserves, joining an exclusive global family of Dark Sky Places. The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are home to some of the darkest...
Scarborough Gold Wing Light Parade 2021
Unfortunately the Gold Wing Light Parade 2021 has had to be cancelled.Β 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.Β Cancelled in 2020,...
Chafer Wood and Kirk Dale
Chafer Wood and Kirk Dale - an easyΒ 6km circular walk starting from Cliff House Holiday Cottages This walk is for a summer's afternoon after Sunday lunch to walk it off or in the winter before coming home to a piping hot stew.Β This walkΒ through Chafer Wood and Kirk...
A Walk Through the Land of Iron and Rosedale
The Land of Iron - aΒ 10km circular walk starting in the historic village of Rosedale Abbey in North Yorkshire This walk is relatively flat save for the middle section where there is a sharp 150m lung busting pull up on to the top of the valley and the disused...
A Walk Through Thornton Dale
This circular walk is about 6km long and can take between 1.5hrsΒ to 2 hours depending on your pace and how many stops you make (or more if you take your cameras with you). This walk is entirely on the flat with little if no height gain.Β It is on well prepared paths...
Out on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A couple of Sunday's ago we took the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) from Pickering, just 20 minutes away from our cottages, to Whitby for a day out.Β The service run by the NYMR is called "The Optimist" - a reflection on these Covid induced uncertain times.Β The...
North York Moors National Parkβs Mindful Month
September is Mindful Month in the North York Moors National Park. Mindful Month is an opportunity to find time for you, time to stop, time to be still, time to reflect.Β It has been an odd year, so take the opportunity to take stock and reflect.Β Sometimes, we just...
Cayton Bay
Cayton Bay, with its big beach and views across to the old town area of Scarborough, is 12 miles and just over 20 mins drive away from our self catering holiday cottages.Β The large beach at Cayton is perfect for letting the dog off the lead and for kite flying...
Yorkshire Air Museum
During the school holidays we had a day out to the Yorkshire Air Museum.Β Being just 50 minutes or so away from our self catering holiday cottages the Yorkshire Air Museum makes an ideal destination for a part or full day trip.Β In August 2020, due to Covid, there...
Walking in Yorkshire
Went for a circular walk on a very windy Thursday last week near the medieval village of Wharram Percy. Taking in the heads of a number of Dales in the Yorkshire Wolds as well as ruins of the village itself. Yorkshire is a great place for walking, whether its long...
Walking Friendly
As Covid lockdown restrictions lifted at the start of July 2020 we were pleased and proud to be awarded "Walking Friendly" status by the North York Moors National Park. With so much else going on, we decided to not announce it until now. What does "Walking Friendly"...
North York Moors Railway to Reopen
Fantastic news that the North York Moors Railway is to reopen on the 1st of August, operating 4 services in each direction between Pickering and Grosmont.Β Please check on their website as you need to book in advance and they are releasing them in 2 weekly blocks...
Magnificent Magnification
Calling all lovers of nature! Today we have installing the first of our magnifying posts in the garden next to where we will be installing our new play equipment.Β The posts have a great magnifying glass in the top allowing kids of all ages to see the world up close...