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Interactive Guest Map of the Local Area to Helmsley Hideaway

28th June 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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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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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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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Open Fire Overdale Cottage - Cosy, warm & welcoming!

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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Summer is on its way…….

19th June 2019 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

Have a stroll around the village n the quiet lanes and enjoy peeking over the fences at the beautiful countryside. Cereals swaying in the breeze just asking for some warmth and sunshine to grow and ripen………oats for breakfast, wheat for lunch and barley for supper……..in different forms of course!!

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Christmas at Overdale Cottage………lovely.

30th December 2018 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

Cottage decorated, tree put up and baubles, lights and tinsel around, nice things on shelves, window sills, gifts under the tree for our guests…………..and look what a lovely review we received………. “Recently returned from Christmas in the Cottage & we had a fabulous Christmas! The Cottage had everything you need, immaculately presented, every detail covered

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The time of year for an open fire…..

26th October 2018 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

We aim for our guests to spend a perfect relaxing week in beautiful Overdale cottage, enjoying the quiet,friendly, idyllic village of Harome. Enjoy a comfy nights sleep then be ready for exploring the many historic towns and villages nearby including Whitby, Goathland and York. Helmsley is just a ten minute drive and offers all you

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Down by the duck pond, ducks, quacks and peace……

11th October 2018 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

You could put on your walking boots, jacket, pooch on a lead and just sett off out of the door from Overdale Cottage. The sleepy village of Harome is truly a magical place to stay, with thatched cottages, well groomed gardens, and its two award winning restaurants. Head down the lane past the church and

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Dining in peace………..

4th September 2018 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

Grab a bottle of wine and a lovely takeaway from Gepettos, take it back to Overdale Cottage, sit down and enjoy. Lovely food always makes happy people and happy holidays!! Thats what we think anyway! Relax in the light and airy dining room and feed a hungry appetite after a long day of exploring the

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BBQ …….don’t mind if I do….

22nd August 2018 By helm_admin With Comments are off for this post

After a day out and about exploring a BBQ would be in order, all set out in the garden listening to the birds, and church bells. The little sun trap in the back garden is sure to bring out the relaxing side of you……remember you are on holiday……breathe deep and sigh…….

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