Wednesday 27 April 2011

Royal Wedding Weekend Late Deals From 29nd April 2011

Here is the late deals for the holiday cottages for tomorrow, so if you are at a loose end this weekend and don't have a royal wedding to attend then why not take a break in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 29th April 2011

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 29th April 2011 £395, now £316.
Formicary Cottage 7 nights from 29th April 2011 £395, now £316.


There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Tuesday 26 April 2011

Bluebell Woods Near Old Byland, Helmsley

A wood carpetted with bluebells is a sight to behold in Spring, so why not visit one of the many woodlands in this area with blue bells.

Here is a list of woods that are no more than 5 miles from Old Byland.

Boltby Forest, a Forestry Commission England wood.
Cow House Bank Wood, a Forestry Commission England wood.
Duncombe Park, Natural England Wood.
Hambleton Woods, privately owned wood, open to the public.
Hazel Head Wood, privately owned wood, open to the public.
Helmsley Estate, privately owned wood, open to the public.
Kilburn Woods, a Forestry Commission England wood.
Newgate Bank, a Forestry Commission England wood.
Rievaulx Terrace, a National Trust Wood.

As you can see there are plenty of woods in the area, so why not come and visit North Yorkshire and stay in one of the Valley View Farm holiday Cottages.

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Monday 25 April 2011

Craft Fairs At Stokesley Town Hall

Here is the list of craft fairs taking place at Stokesley Town Hall this year.
  • Saturday May 07, 2011
  • Saturday June 04, 2011
  • Saturday July 02, 2011
  • Saturday August 06, 2011
  • Saturday September 03, 2011
  • Saturday October 01, 2011
  • Saturday November 05, 2011
  • Saturday December 17, 2011
  • Tuesday December 20, 2011
If you enjoy wandering around a craft fair why not come along to Stokesley Town Hall at one of the dates above, you could even make a break of it as the Valley View Farm cottages are less than a 40 minute drive from Stokesley Town Hall!

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Sunday 24 April 2011

Short Breaks From 2nd May 2011

Here are the short breaks we have available from 2nd May 2011:

Form Cottage 3 nights from 3rd May 2011 phone for a price.
Drey Cottage 4 nights from 2nd May 2011 now £308.
Holt Cottage 4 nights from 2nd May 2011 now £341.
Granary Cottage 4 nights from 2nd May 2011 now £361.

There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Saturday 23 April 2011

10% Off Cottages For Royal Wedding Weekend

We have two cottages left for the Royal Wedding bank holiday weekend and we have just reduced them by 10%

From 29th April 2011

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 29th April 2011 £395, now £355.
Formicary Cottage 7 nights from 29th April 2011 £395, now £355.

There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax and watch the royal wedding then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with your feet up in front of the telly or with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Friday 22 April 2011

Summer Tour Of The Museum Gardens York

Why not take a tour of the Museum Gardens in York in Summer?

There is an organised guided tour of the Museum Gardens with the Garden Manager to look at the Summer horticultural highlights on 1st June, 2pm - 3pm .

Free. To book a place, telephone 01904 650333.

You could even make a break of it as the Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York!

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Wednesday 13 April 2011

Rievaulx Abbey Civil War Wedding Easter Weekend

I just wanted to let you know about the English Heritage Civil War Wedding which is taking place at Rievaulx Abbey from 11am – 5pm from Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May 2011.

Prices are £6.00/ £5.50/ £4.00. EH Members free.

Rievaulx Abbey is only about 2.8 miles from Valley View Farm Cottages so why not make Valley View Farm your base and then enjoy Easter Weekend at Rievaulx Abbey.

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Tuesday 12 April 2011

Knights Family Fun Trail Cliffords Easter Weekend

I just wanted to let you know about the English Heritage Knights Family Fun Trail which is taking place at Cliffords Tower from 10am – 6pm from Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May 2011.

Prices are £3.90/ £3.50/ £2.30/ £10.10. EH Members free.

Why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages, which are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York and make a visit to Clifford's Tower!

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Monday 11 April 2011

Cottage Availability From 22nd April 2011

Here is the availability for the holiday cottages from 22nd April 2011:

From 22nd April 2011

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 22nd April 2011 £480.
Form Cottage 7 nights from 22nd April 2011 £480.
Drey Cottage 7 nights from 22nd April 2011 £632.

There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Sunday 10 April 2011

English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In May 2011

I just wanted to let you know what events are taking place in Yorkshire at English Heritage sites in May 2011.
  • Fri 29 Apr - Mon 2 May Cliffords Tower Knights Family Fun Trail 10am – 6pm £3.90/ £3.50/ £2.30/ £10.10. EH Members free
  • Sat 30 Apr - Mon 2 May Rievaulx Abbey Civil War Wedding 11am – 5pm £6.00/ £5.50/ £4.00. EH Members free
  • Fri 13 - Sat 14 May Whitby Abbey Museums at Night 6.30pm-9.30pm £6.00/ £5.40/ £3.60/ £15.60. EH Members free
  • Sat 28 May – Sun 5 Jun Brodsworth Hall Fairies and Dragon Week 11am – 5pm £5.50/ £5.00/ £3.30. Extra Admission to the Hall.
  • Sat 28 May – Sun 5 Jun Cliffords Tower Tudor Trail for Children 10am – 6pm £3.90/ £3.50/ £2.30/ £10.10. EH Members free
  • Sat 28 - Mon 30 May Conisbrough Castle Fighting Knights 11am – 4pm £5.50/ £5.00/ £3.50/ £14.50. EH Members free
  • Sat 28 May – Sun 5 Jun Rievaulx Abbey The Path to Paradise & Presence 11am – 4pm £6.00/ £5.50/ £4.00 EH Members free
  • Sat 28 - Mon 30 May Whitby Abbey Medieval Courtly Combat 11am - 5pm £6.00/ £5.40/ £3.60/ £15.60. EH members free. £1 extra admission per child (non member and EH member)
  • Sat 28 May – Sun 5 Jun Whitby Abbey Time Travellers Go…Medieval 11am – 5pm £6.00/ £5.40/ £3.60/ £15.60. EH members free. £1 extra admission per child (non member and EH member)
As you can see there are lots of things to see and do in May at English Heritage sites in Yorkshire, so why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm cottages.

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Friday 8 April 2011

Late Deals From 22nd April 2011

Here are the latest discounts for the cottages from 22nd April 2011.

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 22nd April 2011 £480, now £432.

Form Cottage 7 nights from 22nd April 2011 £480, now £432.

Formicary Cottage 3 nights from 22nd April 2011 now £259.

Drey Cottage 7 nights from 22nd April 2011 £632, now £569.

Holt Cottage 3 nights from 22nd April 2011 £374.


There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Thursday 7 April 2011

Late Deals From 15th April 2011

Here are the latest discounts for the cottages from 15th April 2011.

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £480, now £384.
Form Cottage 4 nights from 18th April 2011 £230.
Formicary Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £480, now £384.
Drey Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £632, now £506.
Holt Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £692, now £554.


There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Wednesday 6 April 2011

Lambing Live 2011

Anyone been watching Lambing Live? Well here at Valley View Farm it's just like Lambing Live as we are busy lambing. Jill and I had to break off from our work in the AmpleBosom office to go and help a neighbour with a ewe that was struggling to lamb, so it really is lambing live in action here at Old Byland!

Here at Valley View Farm we have a large flock of sheep and ewes for lambing. We keep North Country Mules. Lambing is in full swing here so if lambing live has inspired you, then why not come along to Valley View Farm cottages and during your stay you may just see some newly born lambs.

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Tuesday 5 April 2011

Easter Activities York Art Gallery

There are lots of fun drop-in art workshops for all the family at York Art Gallery this Easter 2011. Just £1 per child to cover the cost of materials. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied.

Workshops include:

People - 12 - 15 April, 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm - Discover the people in the art works on display in the Burton Gallery and create your own window painting, inspired by William Peckitt's stained glass portraits.

Places - 19 - 22 April, 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm - Travel across Europe through the paintings on display in the Burton Gallery and create your own picture postcard of your favourite place.


The Art Gallery also runs family Saturdays where you can work with a real artist in a workshop on the first Saturday of the month. Everyone welcome. These sessions are for accompanied children, with a £1 charge per child to cover the cost of materials. Sponsored by the Friends of York Art Gallery.

New Burton Gallery - 2 April, 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm This is a drop-in workshop based around our new People and Places displays in the newly-refurbished Burton Gallery.

Workshops and courses

Easter Icons - 9 and 10 April, 10am - 4pm - Become an apprentice painter in a Medieval artist's studio. Discover how to grind your own pigments, mix egg tempera, and create your own gilded icon based on artworks in the collections of the gallery and the Yorkshire Museum.
£40 per person for two days. Materials will cost approx £7 per student, but a list of materials will be provided so that participants can bring their own if they choose. To book a place, phone 01904 650333.

Poetry Day - 16 April, 1pm - 3.30pm - A workshop with poet Pat Borthwick inspired by paintings and objects in the gallery. £5 per person. To book a place, phone 01904 650333.

Poetry Reading - 23 April, 1pm - 3pm - Hosted by Pat Borthwick and featuring other local poets.
Free, no need to book.

Curators' Lunchtime Talks - All these talks are free and run from 12.30pm - 1pm. No booking required.

David Hockney's Bigger Trees near Warter
7 April, 28 April, 26 May - Join curator of art Laura Turner for an insight into Hockney's biggest-ever work, painted here in Yorkshire, and on display in the main gallery until June.

William Peckitt's self portrait - 8 April - A talk about the conservation of William Peckitt's stained glass self portrait.

Honest Pots - 21 April Helen Walsh, assistant curator of decorative arts will talk about the latest exhibition in our Gallery of Pots.

As you can see there are lots of activities taking place at York Art Gallery over the Easter period.

Why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages, which are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York and make a visit to York Art Gallery!

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Monday 4 April 2011

Easter Activities Castle Museum York

Easter Extravaganza at York Castle Museum from the 9th - 25th April from 10am to 4pm every day. There are plenty of activities during the Easter Holidays.

Here are 3 activities:

Hot Cross Buns - the Kitchen Studio will be looking into the world of Easter foods and traditions. You will be able to sample some historic hot cross bun recipes, use some original toasting forks and learn about Easter traditions of the past.

April Showers - in the Costume Studio you can look at the rain wear we have on display from umbrellas and the first wellington boots to the iconic foldaway rain hat. In an age where there were no computer games find out how children kept themselves amused on a rainy day.

On Parade - in the Military Studio you can view archive footage of soldiers of the York and Lancaster Regiment parading in York in 1915, courtesy of the Yorkshire Film Archive.

Why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages, which are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York and make a visit to York Castle Museum!

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Sunday 3 April 2011

Cottage Availability From 15th April 2011

Here is the availability for the holiday cottages from 15th April 2011:

From 15th April 2011

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £480.

Form Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £480.

Formicary Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £480.

Drey Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £632.

Holt Cottage 7 nights from 15th April 2011 £692.


There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Saturday 2 April 2011

Late Deals From 8th April 2011

We have discounted the cottages we have available from 8th April 2011:

From 8th April 2011

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 8th April 2011 £480, now £384.

Form Cottage 7 nights from 8th April 2011 £480, now £384.

Formicary Cottage 7 nights from 8th April 2011 £480, now £384.

Drey Cottage 7 nights from 8th April 2011 £632, now £506.

Holt Cottage 7 nights from 8th April 2011 now £554.

Granary Cottage 7 nights from 8th April 2011 £729, now £583.

There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a cosy warm place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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Friday 1 April 2011

Royal Wedding & Cottage Availability From 29th April 2011

Here is the availablity for the holiday cottages from 29th April 2011.

From 29th April 2011 - Don't forget the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April

Couch Cottage 7 nights from 29th April 2011 £395.
Drey Cottage 7 nights from 29th April 2011 £571.

The Royal Wedding and marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William is to take place on Friday 29th April which has now been declared a bank holiday.

What are your plans for the Royal Wedding Day?

If you fancy getting away from it all, then we still have two cottages left, that are mentioned above, for this bank holiday weekend.

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If you would like to book a break at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.
Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York YO62 5LG
Tel. 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 mailto:sally@valleyviewfarm.com
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