Sally and John Robinson welcome you to their family farm at Old Byland, here you will share a friendly and informal atmosphere situated in the beautiful surroundings of North Yorkshire. The views from the six cottages are stunning and far reaching over the grazing sheep across the Moors. Expect friendly, affordable accommodation for the discerning guest - Sally will welcome you with tea, homemade cakes and the local paper (please bring your own slippers).
4 Star Self Catering Accommodation - Valley View Farm Cottages have been inspected and rated by the British Tourist Board Quality In Tourism.
Each cottage has been lovingly restored and equipped for both comfort and practicality.
There are cosy open fires in each cottage to enjoy and in the Summer, what better way to finish the day then by sitting and relaxing on the large patio area and reflecting on the days activities, whilst the sun dips down over the moors.
There is plenty of off road parking and pets are all made welcome at Valley View - there is the option of a kennel for your dog/s for days when you want to enjoy a days shopping in York. If you want to avoid the shops Tesco's will deliver, however all your shopping requirements can be met at the local market towns of Helmsley and Thirsk.
Christmas Breaks And New Year Breaks 2009
We can offer a 4 night stay commencing 24th December at a price of £326 or a 4 night stay commencing 30th December at a price of £326, at Form Cottage or Formicary Cottage, both cosy, warm, one bedroom properties, ideal for a romantic, quiet time away.
Christmas services can be attended at the local Church or if you would like something a little more formal Ampleforth College is a short drive away where you will be able to listen to the beautiful and moving choir of the Benedictine Monks at the College.
Late Availability For Week Commencing 27th November
Here is the late availability and discounted rates the holiday cottages for the week commencing 27th November:
Couch Cottage 7 nights from 27th November now £199.
Drey Cottage from 27th November now £327.
Granary Cottage 7 nights from 27th November now £398.
Formicary Cottage 7 nights from 27th November now £199.
Form Cottage 4 nights from 30th November now £149.
Holt Cottage from 27th November now £371.
Winter Breaks At Valley View Farm
Here are some of the many activities and events that North Yorkshire has to offer throughout the winter months:
Walking Weekends – when you book a break during November, December, January and February you will get a free map of the walks in the National Parks.
Pickering War Weekend is the 16th – 18th of October. Learn about how we lived in the 1940’s with this reminiscent weekend, attend some of the events taking place either in Pickering or aboard the NYMR – great fun and informative too!
4X4 Weekends –Come and stay and have a thrilling weekend with all that the nearby Yorkshire 4 X 4 has to offer with off road thrills and adventures!
Shooting Weekends – Try your eye for accuracy with either rough shooting or clay pigeon shooting, either option can be arranged for you.
Biking Weekends – Book a weekend with your friends and try one of the official MTB routes in the North Yorkshire Moors - maps can be downloaded in preparation for your stay.
Gliding Weekends – Stay at Old Byland and get a discount at Sutton Bank Flying Club when you book gliding through Valley View Farm Cottages.
Cosy weekends in November – Book a cosy weekend and a special treat awaits you - sloe gin and liqueur chocolates – from Sloe Motion a farm business based in York.
Bonfire Night – Come away with your pet for a quiet time at Old Byland, no loud noises here only peace and quiet awaits both you and your four legged friend/s.
December Breaks – Plan some time with your friends and family away from all the shopping and the ‘busyness’ of December with a quiet weekend and share a glass of mulled wine with our compliments. However……… for those of you who do want to shop there are plenty of opportunities to get that ‘special something’ with the unique shopping venues close by – Castle Howard is a lovely place to combine shopping and sightseeing.
Old Byland is situated in the North York Moors National Park and ideally placed for all activities,
here is just an example:
Walking: Superb walks and cycle paths around Sutton Bank and the surrounding area, and many varied walks are easily accessible. Old Byland is close to the Cleveland Way.
Sight seeing / Places of Interest: The City of York famous for the National Railway Museum, stately homes - Duncombe Park, Nunnington Hall and Castle Howard are all easily accessible. Visit the 'Mouseman of Kilburn' the furniture legend and why not have a drink or meal at the Forresters Arms Pub. Helmsley is five miles away and is the nearest local market town with all amenities and a great place to source locally produced food, you will also enjoy the pretty drive there. Locally you can enjoy fishing, scenic walks or just sit and enjoy the views as you relax at the cottages. Activities in the area include clay pigeon shooting at Felixkirk and gliding at the gliding club at Sutton Bank.
Racing: Spend a day at any of these local courses: York, Ripon, Wetherby, Thirsk and Catterick.
Real Ale: There are a great selection of micro breweries across North Yorkshire - the Black Sheep Brewery at Masham, is probably the most famous and is a great day out.
Sally and John Robinson
Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York YO62 5LG
Tel. +441439 798221 email sally@valleyviewfarm.com
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