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Market Town of Helmsley

Our Journey to Helmsley Hideaway & The North York Moors

It was our first visit to the North York Moors and we were excited. We were looking forward to a long weekend of exploring, walking on the moors, visiting pretty villages and checking out both market towns of Helmsley and Pickering. After a long journey from Berkshire we decided to stop at Huckleberry’s American Diner,

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Village of Harome

What’s on the Doorstep of ‘Posh’ Harome in the North York Moors

In early 2023, the tiny pretty postcard North Yorkshire village of Harome was named one of the ‘poshest’ in the UK by The Times. So why the ‘posh’ tag what is on the doorstep of Harome The Britain’s 22 ‘poshest’ villages to live in list, compiled by The Times, ranks Harome up right there with

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yorkshire pudding

Local Delicacies of Yorkshire & The North York Moors

Yorkshire is well renowned for its beautiful countryside including the three superb National Parks; the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and of course the North York Moors. Food is also close to the hearts of all in Yorkshire, there are a number of wonderful local delicacies that visitors to Yorkshire can enjoy. From wonderful fresh

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What Guests Love about Staying at Overdale Cottage – Our Helmsley Hideaway

It is a great help for us to know what it is that our guests love about staying at Overdale Cottage in Harome. This helps us understand why guests come here, what they like, what we can do to improve and be able to pass on their recommendations for other guests to enjoy. So What

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Nature and Wildlife in the North York Moors 

The landscape across the North York Moors is quite varied from the rugged coast, across diverse heather moorland, to dense forestry, mature woodland to limestone grasslands, rivers and streams. This diverse and dramatic landscape hosts a huge variety of nature, wildlife, birdlife, flora and fauna.  From soaring red kites, famous red grouse to fallow dear, otters, stoats and

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Interactive map

Interactive Guest Map of the Local Area to Helmsley Hideaway

We are delighted to share our new ‘Guest Guide & Local Google Interactive Map’. This informative live map helps bring the local area to life. The guide map has been created to help guests to the Harome and the North York Moors make their plans and help give inspiration and ideas for their holiday and stay

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Helmsley Castle

Great Days Out – Visit Helmsley Castle

The lovely old medieval Helmsley Castle sits proudly atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Wye below. It is set within the lovely and historic market town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. The 900 year old castle’s imposing and ruined remains dominate the local skyline. Like many castles, it fires up

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Visit The Local – Enjoy a Pint & Pub Grub

The great old British pub is a classic part of the British social life, a superb meeting place, somewhere to relax in a welcoming environment and have a snack, full meal or just sup on a pint of ale or gin and tonic as the sun goes down. So it is no surprise that holiday

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Lovely Local Walks around Harome – Explore the Countryside

A walk in the countryside is really good for you and the Yorkshire countryside offers some of the best walking in the UK. There is nothing better than getting outside and enjoying a walk in the countryside. It is great for our mental well being, reducing stress relief, clearing the mind, and puts a smile

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Private dining space at The Star, Harome…..

Wow, amazing to see the new thatch on The Star Inn in Harome…… the most beautiful building you ever did see, and only just a stroll around the corner from Overdale Cottage.  Up in the eaves is this beautiful private dining space for you to enjoy with family and friends…..we tested in out and it

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