Saturday 20 December 2008

Duncombe Park

There are plenty of things to see and do around Helmsley ,when staying at one of the six stonebuilt holiday cottages on Valley View Farm.

Duncombe Park is the home of Lord and Lady Feversham. The house, grounds and parkland are open to the public from March through to October. Check the website for specific dates and opening times.

The house dates back to the early 18th century. Visitors can see the Great House, the Stone Hall, the Saloon, the Dining Room, the Library, the Ladies Withdrawing Room as well as the Yellow Bedroom and Dressing Room and the French Bedroom and Dressing Room.

The gardens cover about 35 acres and include a great lawn and level terraces, temples, yew trees, woodlands and a scented 'secret garden' around the old conservatory.

The parkland covers 400 acres of land and includes a Nature Reserve and you can explore woodlands, a river valley and meadows with walks and trails through the parklands.

Duncombe Park hosts events throughout the year so check their website for details of what's on when you are visiting Helmsley.

With so much to see in Helmsley, book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages and enjoy all that Helmsley has to offer.

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Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York YO62 5LG
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