Chock a block with Things to do
Welcome to a very special part of North Yorkshire, an area full of natural beauty and splendour. There is so much to do right on our doorstep from fine dining through to historic attractions ,castles, walled gardens and parkland. Just tell us what you are interested in and we are sure to be able to head you in the right direction . Nowt beats a bit of local knowledge. Maybe you are into fishing, gliding or just having a day out at the races. We have some fabulous racecourse here in North Yorkshire,- York, Ripon, Thirsk ,Beverley and in the point to point season as near as at Helmsley, Charm Park on the way to Scarborough and Sheriff Hutton
Recharge your soul
Relax and unwind in natural beauty of the North York Moors National Park. Our charming farmhouse is surrounded by ancient bluebell woods and orchards. If you are feeling brave you can even head out back to our our icy woodland stream dipping pool! We can offer great advice on walks and fun places to explore – with many starting right outside the front door.
Learn more about the local wildlife
Food & Drink
Whether you are looking for fine dining, traditional pub food, or scrumptious afternoon teas, we’ve got you covered. Only 5 min away is the Michelin starred restaurant The Black Swan at Oldstead run by celebrity TV chef Tommy Banks. 7 miles away is another Michelin-starred restaurant; The Star Inn at Harome owned by Chef Andrew Pern
The local pub The White Horse in Ampleforth serves great traditional pub food and just across the road you’ll find the Wass Farm Shop where you can purchase their award winning locally grown produced salami and cured meats and wild game – perfect for taking home a taste of Yorkshire.
Historic attractions
Ancient castles to Victorian steam trains, Cistercian monasteries to 18th century stately homes, the surrounding North York Moors National Park has such a choice.
The ruins of Byland Abbey (once one of the greatest monasteries in England) are a short walk away and can be viewed from our fields. Helmsley Castle is a must-see for any visitor to the picturesque market town of Helmsley. The nearby ancient city of York is one of the UK’s most beautiful cities bursting with history. The Yorkshire Museum is in the centre of the city and is home to the recently found Ryedale Roman Bronzes which includes a bust of Marcus Aurelius. We can tell you a story about these bronzes that no one else can.
Explore the dark skies
The North York Moors National Park is a designated International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Dark-Sky Association, one of only 19 in the world! We’re officially one of the best places in the country to see stars, because of the low light pollution levels and clear horizons. Guests have free use of a telescope, don’t worry about bring a flask borrow ours to keep you topped up with hot drinks to keep you warm
We’re situated approx. 1 mile from the picturesque village of Ampleforth. The village has two traditional pubs serving good food, a village shop with post office and off licence, and a cafe .A mile further on is home to the famous Ampleforth Abbey and College.
At the Abbey and College there is a delightful tea room, visitors centre, gift shop and the St Alban’s Sports Centre. The sports centre has a newly refurbished 25m swimming pool, a multi-purpose sports hall, three squash courts and a fully equipped, air-conditioned fitness suite gym.