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Brimham Rocks

A Great Day Out at Brimham Rocks near Harrogate

20th July 2021

Brimham Rocks – The Wonder of Nidderdale How on earth did they ever get there and end up looking like that? There are a number natural geological wonders that fascinate us and make us wonder. Brimham Rocks are one of these amazing phenomena. Brimham Rocks, once known as Brimham Crags is an incredible collection of

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Market Town of Helmsley

Visit Helmsley – Lovely Old Yorkshire Moors Market Town

4th June 2021

Explore Helmsley & Find the Hidden Gems The pretty old market town of Helmsley is only 3 miles away from Helmsley Hideaway and our little village of Harome. It is the only market town set within North York Moors National Park. Helmsley is a great place to have a little mooch about, browse all the

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picnics

Welcome Back – Enjoy a Countryside Escape at Helmsley Hideaway

23rd April 2021

Spring Time at Helmsley Hideaway – We are delighted to be welcoming guests back to Overdale Cottage. Spring is back in full bloom and the birds are chirping loudly in the sunshine. It is a wonderful time to come and enjoy our beautiful countryside. As the UK is carefully stepping out of a long lockdown

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Helmsley Market Town

Local produce….

4th September 2020

What a treat to be able to have such great local produce on the doorstep from Overdale Cottage, well 3 miles away actually in Helmsley.  Everything you could wish for to enjoy done dining in the comfort of the cottage………pies, pastries, sandwiches, hot and cold meats, deli counter……oh and wine……I could go on. You will

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Helmsley Hideaway Welcomes You Back to the North York Moors

2nd July 2020

We Welcome Back to Helmsley Hideaway We are delighted and very excited to be soon be welcoming guests back at Helmsley Hideaway. In accordance with the UK Government and relaxation of the travel and holiday restrictions our first guests will soon be arriving from 10th July onwards. Being out in the country and in a

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Harome Village

Great Things to Do Outdoors when Staying at Helmsley Hideaway

20th February 2020

Getting Outdoors is Proven to do Wonders for our Well Being There are many reasons we head off on holiday, to relax, get away from work, de-stress, re-charge and be happy. Getting outdoors is proven to do wonders for our health and well-being. It helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure and what’s more, being in

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Happy New Year………2020

1st January 2020

How about walking off those Christmas dinners, Christmas puddings, mince pies and all those other things nice which have been consumed………… Where better than to explore the vast North Yorkshire Moors …………wild heather, peaty bogs, paths and views to gasp at………it has it all.  Call out at one of many lovely cafes for a coffee

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Light Up Christmas at Helmsley Hideaway at Harome

5th December 2019

Christmas is fast approaching and the lights at the famous Christmas Tree Festival at Helmsley were officially switched on the 29th November. It offers visitors to the area the chance to see more than 20 trees individually decorated around the theme of Christmas Favourites. The Helmsley Christmas tree decorations have been steadily updated every year

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Our sister cottages in Scotland……. fancy a trip?

26th November 2019

This is a little bit of information about our sister cottages in the South West of Scotland……….fancy a trip? Scottish Thistle Awards 2019 / 2020 Ross Bay Retreat – Best Self Catering Accommodation Finalist – West Region We are very excited here at Ross Bay Retreat as the Scottish Thistle Awards day is fast approaching

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Green Tourism Award – Silver

1st October 2019

Ross Bay Retreat & Overdale Cottage A qualified assessor for Green Tourism undertook a Green Check for the above named site. This is a summary of the activities being undertaken on site in relation to the Green Tourism criteria. This Green Check report is a statement on the performance of the business as a sustainable

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