Thursday 31 May 2012

Late Deals - June Availability

We have the following availability from 8th June now discounted by 10%

Form Cottage, 8th June 3 nights, was £249 now £225

Drey Cottage, 8th June 7 nights, was £600 now £540
Granary Cottage, 8th June 7 nights, was £701 now £631
Holt Cottage, 8th June 7 nights, was £664 now £598


We often discount last minute availability and you can keep up to date with any offers by following this blog or visiting our Late Availability page on the website.  You can also sign up to our email newsletter on the Valley View Farm website homepage.

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Jubilee Weekend - Just 1 Cottage remaining!

We have just 1 cottage remaining for a 3 night stay from Friday 1st June.  We are now offering a 20% discount for this last minute booking, so if you don't have any plans for the bank holiday yet why not grab a last minute break and enjoy a piece of the North Yorkshire countryside.

Formicary Cottage - 3 nights from 1st June - Was £249, now £200.

To find out more and to book this great last minute offer please telephone 01439 798221.

Tuesday 29 May 2012

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Swinging Sixties Weekend

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is holding it's Swinging Sixites event again this June 9 - 10th.

There will be a mix of locomotives, vehicles and live music at stations along the railway. On Saturday there will be an hourly service throughout the day and the evening Pullman dining service will have additional public seating on board and will return from Pickering earlier than usual so guests can also enjoy the music at Goathland on the way back.

Goathland Station - A real ale bar will be open both afternoons and live music Jive Express and Tex Leon & Friends will perform on Saturday evening.

Levisham Station - Between 12 and 4pm both days there will be live music and a real ale bar at the station.

Pickering Station - A 60s Pop-Up exhibition will be running throughout the weekend in the Education Centre on Platform 2.

Valley View Farm cottages are a short driving distance from all the stations. Why not make a weekend break of it and book a relaxing cottage break away. To check availability visit our website.

Sunday 27 May 2012

Cottage Videos

We have created some short videos to give you a better insight into Valley View Farm.  Have a look at our You Tube Channel and you can have a closer look at our beautiful holiday cottages.

Valley View Farm - You Tube

If you're interested in booking a break away or would like to find our more please visit our website at www.valleyviewfarm.com or telephone 01439 798221.

Friday 25 May 2012

The Ryedale Show 2012

The Ryedale Show is held in Welburn Park, Kirbymoorside and draws in excess of 15,000 visitors. This show on 31st July will be their 146th agricultural show.

Established in 1855, the traditional Ryedale Show has become renowned for it's high standard of livestock and trade stands. 

Theres plenty to do for everyone with around 200 trade stands and eight rings running throughout the day. There will be cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, goats, fur, feature, dogs and sheep dogs. 

For more information visit www.ryedaleshow.org.uk


Theres plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire and there's always fun events throughout the year. Our cottages offer an ideal base for exploring and the perfect spot to relax away from the hustle and bustle.

Visit www.valleyviewfarm.com to find out more about our cottages and to check availability online.  Why not tie in a short break away and a visit to the Ryedale Show. Alternatively you can telephone 01439 798221 to find out more.

Thursday 24 May 2012

Railfest 2012

From 10 - 20th June the National Railway Museum will be hosting Railfest 2012.

Railfest will be Britain's biggest ever gathering of rail record breakers.  See speed legends the Flying Scotsman, Class 395, East Coast 91110, Tornado and many more.  There will be plenty going on including;

- Take a ride on standard gauge, narrow gauge and miniature railways
- Climb inside the drivers cabs and stand on footplates
- Chuggington activity area for younger guests
- Miniature steam model railway
- Spotlight talks, live music and theatre shows

This is an event not to be missed by railway fans.  To find out more about this packed event visit the National Railway Museum website.

Valley View Farm is just a 50 minute drive away from York and so the ideal place to stay for any visit to the National Railway Museum.  If you are a train fan we also have the North Yorkshire Moors Railway close by to us.  To find out more about local attractions visit our 'What to See & Do' page on our website.

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Ryedale Folk Weekend


This weekend 25 - 27th May is the Ryedale Folk Weekend.  The Ryedale Folk Weekend is usually held at the Ryedale Folk Museum but due to building works they are now taking over the New Inn and the Cropton Village Hall. (Near Pickering)

It's a great setting with the added attraction of delicious food and famous Ales.  Visit over the weekend to enjoy concerts, song competitions, workshops, ceilidh and great food & drink.
There's always plenty going on in North Yorkshire and lots to do for all the family.  You can find our more about local attractions and events by visiting our 'What To See & Do' page on our website.

Tuesday 22 May 2012

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Jubilee Celebration

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway will be offering the most intensive steam service for over half a century between Whitby and Pickering from Saturday 2nd – Sunday 10th June 2012. The normal Middlesbrough to Whitby service can't run because four bridges are being replaced on the Esk Valley Line. So the NYMR is taking this opportunity to run a more frequent service into the seaside town instead.

And there's no better way of starting - and finishing - your day by the sea than with a ride behind one of our historic steam locomotives. There will be a train every two hours from Pickering and Whitby. So instead of fighting for a parking space in the town, visitors can enjoy a steam train ride into the heart of North York Moors, and let our trains take the strain.

From Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th June trains will depart from Whitby every two hours from 10am until 6pm and from Pickering departing 10am until 4pm calling at Levisham, Newtondale Halt, Goathland and Grosmont. There will also be an hourly service between Pickering and Grosmont every day during this Diamond Jubilee Steam Festival.

We have just 2 cottages left available for a short break over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Form Cottage for 3 nights from Friday 1st June.   Was £249, now £225.
Formicary Cottage for 3 nights from Friday 1st June.  Was 249, now £225.

Grab a last minute deal before it's gone!

Monday 21 May 2012

Marston Moor Battlefield Walk

On 23rd May the Jorvik Centre have arranged a walk with archaeologist Russel Marwood to visit the Marston Moor Civil War battlefield.  Five armies clashed on this battlefield in 1644 and this is the chance for keen walkers to explore a part of history on foot.  The 2 hour walk starts at the monument on Tockwith Road, Long Marston.

To find out more telephone: 01904 615505.


The North Yorkshire Moors is a wonderful place for walkers, and we even have some lovely walks around the farm at Valley View.  If you book a cottage break away with us, dogs are more than welcome so you can enjoy the walking with your pet.  To find out more give us a call on 01439 798221.


Latest Offers - Grab a last minute deal on a break away!


We have the following availability from 25th May now discounted by 20%
Couch Cottage, 18th May 3 nights, was £187 now £150
Granary Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £600 now £480
Holt Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £561 now £449
We have the following availability from 1st June (Jubilee Weekend) now discounted by 10%

Form Cottage 3 nights from 1st June 2012 £249, now £225.

Formicary Cottage 3 nights from 1st June 2012 £249, now £225.

So why not grab a last minute deal away and enjoy a spot of relaxation in the countryside.  A visit to North Yorkshire is a great way to spend a short break or bank holiday weekend.  To find out more about our holiday cottages visit www.valleyviewfarm.com or telephone 01439 798221

Saturday 19 May 2012

Dogs & Pets Welcome at Valley View Farm

We are happy to welcome dogs and pets to our cottages by prior arrangement.  We can also cater for multiple dogs should you have more than one furry friend.


The North Yorkshire Moors is wonderful for walking and you and your dogs can enjoy exploring the local countryside to the farm.


There is also a kennel option should you want to enjoy a day out without your dog during your stay and we also offering a dog sitting facility. This way you can combine the best of both worlds, exploring the moors one day and a visit to York the next.  To find out more contact us on 01439 798221.



Thursday 17 May 2012

Tockwith Festival, Saturday 19th May.

This Saturday 19th Tockwith Festival will be held offering a great family day out in York.

There will be several marquees of live music, food, real ale and workshops and entertainment specially for children.

Based on last year's popularity there will be more cider and Pimms, as well as wine and soft drinks for the drivers.

Although this is an outdoor event, everything is under cover with marquees and canopies so it will still be a great day out come rain or shine.

To find out more visit www.tockwithfestivals.co.uk

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Latest Offers - Grab a last minute break!


We still have cottage availability from 18th May and are pleased to offer a 20% discount for a last minute booking.
Form Cottage, 18th May 3 nights, was £187 now £150
Formicary Cottage, 18th May 3 nights, was £187 now £150

Drey Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £499 now £400
Granary Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £600 now £480
Holt Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £561 now £449
The sun is starting to shine again and it's a lovely time to visit us at Valley View Farm.  The spring time flowers are now blooming. There's plenty to do in North Yorkshire from grand historic houses for rainy days, to long countryside walks and city sight seeing.  We are well placed for exploring all North Yorkshire has to offer.  Visit our 'What to See & Do' page on our website to find out more.

Saturday 12 May 2012

The Ryedale Show, 31st July 2012

The Ryedale Show is held in Welburn Park, Kirbymoorside and draws in excess of 15,000 visitors. This show on 31st July will be their 146th agricultural show.

Established in 1855, the traditional Ryedale Show has become renowned for it's high standard of livestock and trade stands. 

Theres plenty to do for everyone with around 200 trade stands and eight rings running throughout the day. There will be cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, goats, fur, feature, dogs and sheep dogs. 

For more information visit www.ryedaleshow.org.uk


Theres plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire and there's always fun events throughout the year. Our cottages offer an ideal base for exploring and the perfect spot to relax away from the hustle and bustle.

Visit www.valleyviewfarm.com to find out more about our cottages and to check availability online. Alternatively you can telephone 01439 798221.

Dog Friendly Self Catering Cottages In North Yorkshire

We are delighted to offer our guests the chance to bring their beloved pets.

Dogs, cats and other small caged animals are allowed at Valley View Farm Cottages.

‘We’ve had a wonderful weekend – so comfortable. Every amenity was here – thank you so much for letting us bring our dog and for making this cottage so warm and cosy.’

Pets are all made welcome and there is the option of a kennel for your dog or dogs (we are happy to welcome more than one dog, just phone and let us know how many you have and we will see if we can cater for you at the time) for days when you may want to enjoy a day out. We can also offer a dog sitting service. Cats and other small animals are also welcome. We have even had tortoise, parrots, ferrets and birds of prey staying!

There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire and lots of walks in the area for you to walk the dog.


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 .

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Friday 11 May 2012

Yorkshire Game Fair - May 2012


The Yorkshire Game Fair will be held at Stockeld Park near Wetherby on 26 & 27th May.


The Yorkshire Game Fair is in its 5th year and is home to several competitions like casting, dog shows, racing, day shooting, scurries and the Yorkshire Super Dog Competition. There is somethings for everyone at the show with a popular specialist shopping area offering a range of gifts, crafts, clothing and homewards. There will be also be a food pavilion full of delicious local produce.

New additions to this years show include;
- Countryside family adventure area
- The field kitchen
- The 2012 UK working whipper championship
- The Yorkshire super puppy championship
- The gundog clinic

To find out more information about the fair visit www.yorkshiregamefair.co.uk

Stockeld Park is just a 50 minute drive from Old Byland, so why not book a cottage break away and tie in a day visit to the Yorkshire Game Fair this May.




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 .

Thursday 10 May 2012

Jubilee Weekend, June 2012

To mark 60 years of The Queen's reign there will be a Diamond Jubilee this June.  There will be an extended weekend of celebrations on 2, 3, 4, and 5 June.

We still have 2 cottages available for a short weekend break which we have discounted by 10%

Form Cottage, 3 nights 1st June was £249 now £225
Formicary Cottage, 3 nights 1st June was £249 now £225


There are several special events on during the bank holiday weekend so you'll be spoilt for choice with places to see and things to do.

Yorkshire Museum of Farming - Jubilee 1950's themed weekend
Castle Howard - Animal Antics!
Beningbrough Hall - Jubilee Celebration - All things British
Nunnington Hall - Big Jubilee Garden Party 



To find out more about local attractions in North Yorkshire visit our 'What to See & Do' page on our website.

Wednesday 9 May 2012

New Cottages Brochure

We have just uploaded a new brochure to our website which is available for you to download as a PDF.

Take a look here - and let us know what you think!


Tuesday 8 May 2012

Latest Availability - May Offers 2012


We have the following availability from 11th May now discounted by 20%
Drey Cottage, 11th May 7 nights, was £499 now £400
Granary Cottage, 11th May 7 nights, was £600 now £480
Holt Cottage, 11th May 7 nights, was £561 now £449
Couch Cottage, 11th May 3 nights, was £187 now £150
Formicary Cottage, 11th May 3 nights, was £187 now £150

We have the following availability from 18th May now discounted by 10%
Form Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £311 now £280
Formicary Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £311 now £280 
Drey Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £499 now £450
Granary Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £600 now £540
Holt Cottage, 18th May 7 nights, was £561 now £505 

Why not book a discounted week or short break away with us now.  If you visit us from 11th of May you could enjoy the local Pickering Game & Country Fair held on the weekend or the Spring Steam Gala running on North Yorkshire Moors Railways.   There's always plenty to do in North Yorkshire so check our our What To See & Do page to find our more about the local area.



Saturday 5 May 2012

11 - 13th May, Fear & Fascination - National Railway Museum Exhibition

This month the National Railway Museum in York is holding a new exhibition on Fear & fascination surrounding the birth of the early railways.

Held in the art gallery, there will be a display of some of the earliest unseen pieces of work. The paintings capture the sense of awe and anxiety people felt when they first saw the enormous constructions.  In contrast the Railway companies commissioned images showing railway lines in harmony with the landscape in an attempt to calm the concerned public.

The exhibition if free and a must for any historian railway fan.   The National Railway Museum is always a fun day out and can also be tied in with a walk around the beautiful city of York.

Friday 4 May 2012

North Yorkshire Moors - Organised Walks in May

The North Yorkshire Moors is a beautiful piece of countryside to explore and there is no better way to discover the hidden jewels than by foot.  This year the North Yorkshire Moors National Park have put together a special programme to offer guided walks by Park Rangers with everything from a short family stroll to a 12 mile hike.  Taking part on the walks is free but you are required to book in advance.

Heres whats available this month;

BlueBells in Springtime, Sunday 6th May
A walk through open fields into woodland that should be a carpet of bluebells at this special time of year.

A 12th Century Planned Village and its Landscape, Sunday 6th May
Starting at Appleton le Moors this is a 5 miles walk exploring British Romano to early Medieval sites via ancient trackways and later lanes.

Hairstreak Hike, Saturday 12 May
Dave Wainwright of the Butterfly Conservation Trust will show how butterflies are being protected and their habitats enhanced.

Coxwold and Newburgh Walk, Sunday 13th May
A 4 mile walk through the charms of Coxwold and surroundings whilst discovering the tales behind the honey coloured stone buildings including a peak towards Newburgh Priory.

Sixty Things to See and Do When on a Walk, Saturday 19th May
This is a 10 mile walk to mark 60 years of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

A Meeting with Remarkable Trees, Saturday 26th May
This walk offers a rare opportunity to see some ancient trees, some of which are more than half a millennium old.

To find out more and to book onto a walk visit www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

Valley View Farm makes the ideal base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and we also have some local walks of our own to enjoy. Visit www.valleyviewfarm.com to find our more.

Thursday 3 May 2012

Castle Howard - Yorkshire Craft & Produce Market

Castle Howard hold regular Yorkshire Craft & Produce Markets.  The next one is 7 - 8th May.

It is well worth a visit to Castle Howard and to go on a market day you can include a look around the interesting stalls and shop for delicious food and beautiful crafts.  Everything available at the market is sourced or produced in Yorkshire and in many cases locally to the Castle Howard estate.

The Castle Howard popular Stable Courtyard markets are back every second Tuesday until September, with some additional Bank holiday and Christmas dates included.  Admission to the courtyard and car parking is free, although there are charges for entry to the house and other parts of the grounds.  To find our more visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

Castle Howard is a 40 minute drive from Old Byland and so it makes a great day out if you are staying at one of our cottages.  There is something there for all the family from the history of the grand house, the beauty of the gardens to gift & farm shops and an adventure playground for the children.  To find our more about our cottages so that you can tie in a break away with a visit to Castle Howard please visit www.valleyviewfarm.com

Wednesday 2 May 2012

Latest Offers - May 2012


We have the following availability from 4th May now discounted by 20%

Couch Cottage, 4th May 7 nights, was £415 now £322

Form Cottage, 4th May 7 nights, was £415 now £322

Drey Cottage, 4th May 7 nights, was £600 now £480

Granary Cottage, 4th May 7 nights, was £701 now £561

Holt Cottage, 4th May 7 nights, was £664 now £532

We have the following availability from 11th May now discounted by 10%

Drey Cottage, 11th May 7 nights, was £499 now £450

Granary Cottage, 11th May 7 nights, was £600 now £540

Holt Cottage, 11th May 7 nights, was £561 now £505
Couch Cottage, 11th May 3 nights, was £187 now £169

Form Cottage, 11th May 3 nights, was £187 now £169


We are often updating last minute availability and offers on our website at www.valleyviewfarm.com or you can subscribe to this blog to keep up to date.

York Specialist Markets - May 2012

There are a few special markets to be held this month in York so make a note in your diary if you are visiting.

12 - 15th May - Summer Crafts Market
18 - 20th May - Made in Cumbria
25th May - Farmers Market
26 - 27th May - Food & Drink, Asparagus Festival

York also has a daily shoppers market open 7 days a week.

Valley View Farm is just a 50 minute drive from the historic city of York.  If you have a break away in one of our cottages then York is a lovely day trip from the farm.  To find our more about places to go around us visit our website 'What to see & do' page.
Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York YO62 5LG
Tel. 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 mailto:sally@valleyviewfarm.com
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