Imagine starting your day with a brilliant woodland walk right from your doorstep, crunching through fallen leaves and breathing in the fresh, earthy scent of the forest. In the evenings, you can return to the warmth of a cosy cottage, a welcome reward after a day of exploring. For a truly luxurious autumn experience, sink into a private hot tub under a blanket of dark, starlit skies, a perfect way to relax and unwind. 

 

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to "shake off the winter blues," there is no better time to escape to the country. 

For us, the true start of spring is marked by the appearance of our first lambs. As a working farm, this is our busiest and most rewarding time of year.  

 

Guests staying in our cottages can enjoy the sight of young lambs finding their feet in the rolling green fields that surround us.  

 

Whether you are staying in the cozy Granary or the spacious Archway, you’ll have a front-row seat to the best of the Yorkshire countryside. 

With Easter approaching, it’s time to start planning those well-deserved family get-togethers. Our six unique barn conversions are perfectly suited for everything from romantic escapes for two to larger family groups of up to 14. 

 

Imagine waking up on Easter morning to 180-degree views over the Nidderdale valley, followed by a local walk directly from your front door.  

 

After a day of exploring, you can even enjoy a soak in the hot tub at The Byre cottage under our famous "dark skies". 

Easter in North Yorkshire offers plenty of adventures for all ages: 

 

Easter Egg Hunts at Fountains Abbey: Located just a few miles away, this UNESCO World Heritage site hosts fantastic Easter trails and bunny hop hunts throughout the school holidays. 

 

Newby Hall & Gardens: Reopening for the season in late March, it’s a wonderful spot for a family day out, featuring an adventure playground and a miniature railway. 

 

Hop Aboard in Ripon: Take a scenic canal cruise with "Ripon Scenic Cruises" for a unique perspective of the city. 

 

Pub Walks: Take a spring stroll through our private fields to the nearby villages of Galphay or Kirkby Malzeard for a well-earned pint or a traditional pub lunch.