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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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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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Great reviews……. from lovely times

Life is short, and time is precious, so it is super to read some of these lovely reviews which our guests have left after their stay at Overdale Cottage……enjoy the little things in life, ‘cos one day you will wake up and realise they were big things…………

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Experience Dark Skies & Stargazing in the North York Moors National Park

The North York Moors – International Dark Sky Reserve The North York Moors National Park was awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status back in December 2020 along with The Yorkshire Dales. This was in recognition of the superb naturally dark night skies, free of light pollution and the ongoing commitment to protecting them long into

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Helmsley Hideaway – Fresh Local Produce, Farm Shops & Regional Yorkshire Food & Drink

Overdale Cottage, our Helmsley Hideaway is surrounded by farms and open countryside which means that fresh local produce is easy to find and source. Yorkshire is well known for providing some of the finest local produce and food based gifts from the land. The region’s farm shops, markets and craft breweries offer a multitude of

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Local Restaurants

Pubs & Restaurants In & Around Helmsley Hideaway

We are lucky to have some of the best restaurants and pubs in Yorkshire right here on our doorstep. We are spoilt for choice of superb local village pubs to Michelin starred restaurants and have handpicked a number that are in our local area. There are few others options added that can be visited if

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Helmsley Hideaway Holidays – Guest Favourites & Our Local Recommendations

Explore the North York Moors We are so lucky to have so much to see and do right on our doorstep here at our Helmsley Hideaway. Here are some of our guest’s favourite places to visit both nearby and further afield in the North York Moors and across to the coast. We also include some

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Brimham Rocks

A Great Day Out at Brimham Rocks near Harrogate

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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picnics

Welcome Back – Enjoy a Countryside Escape at Helmsley Hideaway

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….

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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