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Helmsley Castle, Duncombe Park & Fairy Steps Circular Walk

18th April 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Walk Summary: Distance – 4.10 miles Elev Gain – 400 ft Time – Approx 1h 30m The market town of Helmsley is lovely to visit anytime throughout the year. It is a great base to head off for an enjoyable afternoon walk, ramble or long multi day hike. There are quite a few options to

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Lovely Local Walks around Harome – Explore the Countryside

30th January 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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…..

19th December 2022 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

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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York Christmas markets…… a must see…..

19th December 2022 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

A trip to the Christmas markets in York are a must to get you into the festive spirit and have a unique experience. An abundance of street food – the crepes with banana, cream and Terry’s chocolate orange mmmmm (it wasn’t his, it was mine!)………., hog roasts, mulled wine, hot chocolates, roasted chestnuts……. need I

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Welcome Back – Enjoy a Countryside Escape at Helmsley Hideaway

23rd April 2021 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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 Hideaway Welcomes You Back to the North York Moors

2nd July 2020 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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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Great Things to Do Outdoors when Staying at Helmsley Hideaway

20th February 2020 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

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 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

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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Green Tourism Award – Silver

1st October 2019 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

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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