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Market Town of Helmsley

A Day Out in in the Pretty Market Town of Helmsley

5th August 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Helmsley – Visitors will be Spoilt for Choice The wonderful market town of Helmsley is just great for a mooch about and not to be missed. It is one of the country’s most popular markets towns and has even won the Great British High Street Award’s best market town category. There is so much going

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Duncombe Park

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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Market Town of Helmsley

Our Journey to Helmsley Hideaway & The North York Moors

8th February 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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

29th December 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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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Helmsley Castle

Great Days Out – Visit Helmsley Castle

26th May 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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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Local Pubs Walks

Visit The Local – Enjoy a Pint & Pub Grub

22nd March 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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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The Star Inn Harome - North York Moors

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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Guest Reviews Extract from Guest Book

Great reviews……. from lovely times

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

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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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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12 Local Historic Sites to Visit Around Helmsley Hideaway

13th October 2021 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Helmsley Hideaway is not just set in beautiful countryside, the region is also steeped in rich history. It offers a wide range of historic sites and hidden gems just waiting to be explored. Whether you are fascinated by old castle ruins, Gothic abbeys to National Trust stately homes and gardens to more recent industrial and working

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