Helmsley Walled Garden

Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages are less than 5 miles from Helmsley, so a visit to the Helmsley Walled Garden would be a great way to while a way a few hours.

• Helmsley Walled Garden is a five acre walled garden.
  
• The garden dates from 1758.
• The setting is beautiful and is set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle in the grounds of Duncombe Park.
• The garden was originally built to supply the Duncombe estate with fruit, vegetables and cut flowers.
• The vegetables, herbs, seasonal fruits and a wide range of plants, including many rare species, are all for sale.
  
• Picnics can be enjoyed in the garden.
• The Helmsley Walled Garden is open daily between mid March and the end of October. They are closed at weekends during January, February and November.
• Admission costs for 2008 £4.00 adult, £3.00 concessions and children free.
• The garden is also home to the Vinehouse Cafe. The café is situated in the newly restored Victorian Vinery where you can sit beneath the vine arches or out on the terrace and enjoy a tasty selection of treats.
  

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

3 Nights For The Price Of 2 Offer With Yorkshire Tourist Board

Yorkshire Tourist Board launched the exciting "Get more Yorkshire for your money" campaign on the 16th November 2008 and we are delighted that Valley View Farm Cottages are now part of this campaign.

From now until 1st March 2009 Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages are offering 3 nights for the price of 2.

If you would like to benefit from this offer then click on this Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages Offer link.

We look forward to seeing you at Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages very soon.

If you would like to book a stay 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, but don't forget to check out the Yorkshire Tourist Board offer before placing your booking.

Pets Welcome At Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages

Pets are welcome at Valley View Farm holiday cottages.

A kennel is available if needed.

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle is well worth a visit when staying at Valley View Farm Cottages.

• Helmsley castle dates back to the 12/13th century.
• The medieval castle ruins are surrounded by ditches and banks.
• The ruins include the West Tower and a Tudor Mansion.
  
• The initial castle was built by Walter Espec until he died and then was continued by the de Roos family.
• The castle came under siege during the Civil War.
• There is a visitor centre on site so that you can learn more about the history of the castle.
• Contact details - Castlegate,Helmsley,YO62 5AB,North Yorkshire 01439 770442
  
• 2008 admission charges Adults: £4.00 Children: £2.00 Concessions: £3.20 Family: £10.00 English Heritage Members: Free. Open all year but times vary.
  

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

All Saints Church, Old Byland

Old Byland has it's very own church that is full of history and the Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages are only a stones throw away from the church.

It seems that a church has stood in Old Byland since Saxon times. The present church building takes much of it's style from the Norman period. Interesting features include the Anglo-Saxon sundial, the Norman winged horses and horned head carvings.

All Saints church is situated in the village of Old Byland and is popular with walkers and ramblers as it is an interesting historical site and a welcome rest site with help yourself refreshments available.

For more information about the history of Old Byland church then click on this link - Information about All Saints church Old Byland.

If you would like to book a stay 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.

Battle Of Old Byland

The village of Old Byland is steeped in history so why not come and stay in one of the Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages in this beautiful historic village and learn about the Battle of Old Byland.

The Battle of Old Byland took place on the 12th October 1322 between the Scots and the English. This battle was part of the Wars of Scottish Independence. The Scots were victorious, led by Robert Bruce. The English king, Edward II was in residence at Rievaulx Abbey with Queen Isabella when the Scots advanced. The English troops led by John de Bretagne, Earl of Richmond where defeated leaving the king to flee the Abbey.

With a stay at Valley View Farm Cottages in Old Byland you can re-trace steps of the Scots and and visit Rievaulx Abbey where the king had to flee.

If you would like to book a stay 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.

Merry Christmas From Valley View Farm

Valley View Farm would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and would like to thank all of our guests for staying with us.

We hope that your Christmas day is special.

How Close Are the Nearest Towns To Valley View Farm Cottages At Old Byland

Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages are located in the village of Old Byland, near Helmsley in North Yorkshire.

• Rievaulx = approx 2.8 miles by car.
• Helmsley = approx 5 miles by car.
• Thirsk = approx 9.5 miles by car.
• Kirbymoorside = approx 11.2 miles by car.
• Pickering = approx 17.7 miles by car.
• Northallerton = approx 18.8 miles by car.
• Malton = approx 20.8 miles by car.
• Whitby = approx 29 miles by car.
• Yarm = approx 29 miles by car.
• York = approx 30 miles by car.
• Scarborough = approx 32.5 miles by car.
• Filey = approx 39.7 miles by car.

If you would like to book a stay 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

Come and stay on a real farm in rural North Yorkshire where the views are breathtaking with sheep dotting the hillsides.

Valley View Farm Cottages are located on the family run Valley View Farm. There are six stonebuilt holiday cottages which have been converted from barns.

Valley View Farm has 200 acres of arable land as well as a beef herd, sheep flock and at times chickens.

If you would like to book a stay 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 Cottages Location

Valley View Farm Cottages are located in the village of Old Byland near Helmsley in North Yorkshire. If you are planning a stay at one of the six stonebuilt cottages, then here is the location of the cottages on google maps.



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If you would like to book a stay 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 Cottages - Floor Plans

Here are the floor plans for the six stonebuilt holiday cottages at Valley View Farm in the village of Old Byland, near Helmsley in North Yorkshire.

Couch Cottage is a one bedroom cottage (sleeps 2) which opens onto a courtyard with an amazing view. It has a zip and link bed (twins/kingsize) and is all on the ground floor. The kitchen and living room are open plan. The en-suite bathroom is a wet-room and suitable for disabled access.

Drey Cottage is a two bedroom cottage (sleeps 4) with one double and one twin bedroom. Both rooms have en-suite facilities. The double bedroom has a shower and the twin room has a bath. This cottage can connect to Holt Cottage to make a 10-person family cottage.

Form Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage (sleeps 2) with a kingsize bed and a modern bathroom with bath and shower.

Formicary Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a breakfast bar area and the living room also has a double sofa bed. Sleeps 2-4.

Granary Cottage is a spacious three bedroom cottage which can sleep 6. The kitchen/dining room and living room are downstairs, as is a twin room with en-suite wet room and a separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one a twin with en-suite bath and shower and the other a kingsize bedroom with bath and shower.

Holt Cottage is a three bedroom cottage (sleeps 6) with sitting room, dining area and kitchen upstairs. One twin room with en-suite bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs along with a bathroom (with bath and shower) and a double bedroom with a shower room.

If you would like to book a stay 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.

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.

Nunnington Hall near Helmsley

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.

Nunnington Hall is a picturesque Yorkshire manor house set on the bank of the River Rye, with organic garden and an exciting programme of art and photographic exhibitions.

Admission Prices 2008
Adult£5.40,
Child £2.70
Family £15 £13.50.
Groups £5.20

Contact details:
Nunnington Hall,
Nunnington,
Nr Helmsley,
York,
YO62 5UY
01439 748283

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

Sissons Gallery, Helmsley

The Sissons Gallery in Helmsley is home to an eclectic collection of art including Highland Stoneware, Elliot Hall Enamels, Moorcroft as well as art and sculptures from well known artists and sculptors. The

Sissons is a family run business and they welcome visitors to come and browse their collections.
The shop is open 10am til 6pm daily and Sundays from 12pm.
Sissons Gallery
23 Market Place,
Helmsley,
York
Tel: 01439 771385

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.

Helmsley Treasure Hunt

The Helmsley Treasure Hunt is a great fun and entertaining way of getting the whole family out and about in the fresh air doing something a bit different for a couple of hours when you come and stay at one of our Valley View Farm Cottages.

• The treasure hunt requires no prior knowledge of Helmsley as all clues are solved by observation.
• Both young and old can enjoy the hunt and solving the clues.
• A map is supplied just in case you get lost.
• The answers are at the back of the book so you can check any unsolved clues before you leave.
• The route is suitable for wheelchair users although there are some kerbs which are not dropped.
• A hunt will take one to two hours to complete however they can easily take 1/2 or even a full day if stops are made along the way.
• You will learn some interesting facts about the town of Helmsley.
• You can purchase a treasure hunt for £4.99 or download a hunt for £5.50.

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

Helmsley Arts Centre

Helmsley Arts Centre offers a wide array of entertainment from films, music, talks and art exhibitions.

Click on this link for What's On at the Helmsley Arts Centre at the moment and in the near future and click on this link to book online.

Helmsley Arts Centre contact details are:
Helmsley Arts Centre
The Old Meeting House
Helmsley
York
YO62 5DW
Box Office 01439 771700

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

Valley View Farm Recommends The Feathers Hotel For A Great Meal

Valley View Farm is the home to Ample Bosom, my online lingerie, swimwear and nightwear company. On Friday night the Ample Bosom team and their partners went to The Feathers Hotel in Helmsley and had a lovely three course meal with coffee and mints after. We were entertained by a brass band and later on a disco were the staff got up and boogied the night away.

Everyone had a great time eating, drinking, chatting and dancing.

Ample Bosom would like to thank The Feathers hotel for an enjoyable evening.

If you are staying in one of our six stonebuilt holiday cottages then I would recommend a meal at The Feathers Hotel in Helmsley.

If you would like to book a stay 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

Valley View Farm sits on the edge of the North Yorkshire village of Old Byland, near Helmsley.

We are a family run working farm with approximately 200 acres of arable land as well as having beef and sheep.

We have converted six of the barns into holiday cottages and some of the barns have also been converted to house the office, storage and fitting room for Ample Bosom, the online lingerie, nightwear and swimwear company that I also run from Valley View Farm.

Housekeeping At Valley View Farm Cottages - Mid Week Clean

At Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages we offer a Mid Week Clean.

For those of you staying a week you can now treat yourself to a mid-week clean.

This costs £15 for a 1-bedroom cottage,
£20 for a 2-bedroom cottage,
£30 for a 3-bedroom cottage and can be booked when you book your holiday online.

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

Equipment In Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages

Each Valley View Farm Holiday Cottage is equipped with the following mod cons to help make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible:

• dishwasher,
• microwave,
• fridge-freezer,
• washer-dryer,
• vacuum cleaner,
• kettle,
• toaster,
• ironing board,
• iron,
• cooking utensils,
• crockery,
• cutlery,
• glassware,
• radio,
• TV,
• video,
• DVD,
• TV in each bedroom,
• central heating throughout,
• and a fire in the sitting room.

If you would like to book a stay 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.

Winter Pursuits Near Helmsley

Make your base one of the six stonebuilt Valley View Farm Cottages at Old Byland, near Helmsley whilst you take part in one of the many Winter pursuits that take place near Helmsley during the Winter season.

• 4 x 4 Driving and Quad Bike Trails at Langdale End near Scarborough.
• Archery at Dalby Forest.
• Paintballing at Dalby Forest.
• Rope Course at Dalby Forest.
• Orienteering at Dalby Forest.
• Ability Outdoors run paintballing, archery, orienteering and different types of rope course activities in Dalby Forest and you can choose up to four activities for a day's outdoor activities.
• Pheasant shooting dates are between 1st September and 1st February and you can take part in this at Duncombe Park Estate.
• Try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting at the North Yorkshire Shooting School near Thirsk.
• Try Fishing at Pickering Trout Lake which is open all year.
• Golf can be played at Rosedale Abbey a 9 hole golf course.
• Cycling to Explore the local area and the North York Moors.
• Pony Trekking and Trail Riding can be done with 30 minute introductory rides for children and 1 or 2 hour treks available all year round with longer trails available in the summer at Boltby near Thirsk.
• Horse Riding is available at a number of places in the local area.
• There are many Walks in the local area or have a go at the Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey Walk which is 6.2miles (10km) and takes 3 hours.

As you can see there are plenty of outdoor Winter pursuits so book a stay during the Winter Season at Valley View Farm Cottages. If you would like to book a stay 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 .

Eating Out Near Valley View Farm Cottages, Old Byland

There are plenty of places to eat out at near our Valley View Farm Cottages.

The White Swan, Ampleforth. 01439 788 239

Largish pub in an unremarkable village but the food is good.

The White Horse, Ampleforth. 01439 788 378

Go there for a bar meal if you're passing.

Abbey Inn, Byland Abbey 01347 868 204

Picturesque, the pub is opposite the abbey. A la carte. Delicious modern British food.

Fauconberg Arms, Coxwold 01347 868 214

Excellent food, interesting village and entertaining locals at lunchtime.

The Hambleton Inn, Nr Thirsk. 01845 597 202 http://www.hambletoninn.co.uk/

The local. Friendly. Pleasant eating outside. Has a childrens' play area.

The Star Inn, Harome. 01439 770 397 http://www.thestaratharome.co.uk/

Recommended by Egon Ronay. Has one Michelin star. Prepare to pay.

Royal Oak, Helmsley 01439 770 450

On the corner of the market square. Good bar meals.

The Feversham Arms Hotel, Helmsley 01439 770766

Pleasant hotel with good food just off the market square.

The Feathers, Helmlsey. 01439 770 275

Lively. The place to go if you want bar meals for adults and children.

Whitestonecliffe Inn, Sutton under Whitestonecliffe. 01845 597 271

Splendid views on the way. Good bar meals. Has a pool table. Pet friendly.

The Sun Inn, Chop Gate 01439 798 206

No food but you should see it!

Gepettos, Helmsley 01439 770 479

Restaurant that serves home cooked Italian food. We've all eaten there.

The Hare Inn, Scawton.

Friendly local pub with food.

Black Swan Country Inn, Oldstead, 01347 868 387

There are plenty of tearooms in the area. You can hardly fail to find one to satisfy you. For tea and an afternoon out, try the Walled Garden in Helmsley, homemade cakes and great hot chocolate, or take a ride over the moors and finish off with tea at the Moors Centre Danby and a walk. For an old fashioned hotel style tea try the Grange at Lastingham after paying a visit to the famously pretty village of Hutton le Hole (which also has a pet-friendly pub and a museum). Or for an adventure, go to Trenchers or The Magpie in Whitby for the fish and chips of a lifetime.

If you would like to book a stay 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.

Helmsley, North Yorkshire - Places To Visit and Things To Do In Helmsley

Valley View Farm holiday cottages are only 4.9 miles away from Helmsley. Helmsley is a popular market town set on the edge of the River Rye.

There are lots of places to visit in Helmsley.

Helmsley Castle.
Helmsley Walled Gardens.
Duncombe Park.
Street market in the market square on Fridays.
Rievaulx Abbey.
Galleries.
All Saints Church.


There are lots of things to do in Helmsley.

Shopping in the Market Place.
Riverside Walks.
Do the Helmsley treasure hunt around Helmsley and learn abit about the town.
Watch a film at Helmsley Arts Centre.
Relax and enjoy good food and drink in one of the old coaching inns.
Enjoy afternoon tea in one of the many tea rooms, or indeed enjoy a tea, coffee or juice throughout the day!
Walk the Cleveland Way which has it's starting point in Helmsley.

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

Outdoor Activities Near Helmsley

Valley View Farm Cottages in Old Byland, near Helmsley are ideally situated for a number of great outdoor activities near Helmsley.

• Collecting Fossils in Saltwick Bay, Runswick Bay
• Clay Pigeon Shooting, Ebberston
• Walks or cycle rides in Dalby Forest
• Kirkbymoorside Golf Club, Kirkbymoorside
• Trailways on the coastal trail, Whitby
• Pedal and Puff – Use the steam train and your bicycle to explore the National Park
• Pony trekking, Sinnington
• Snainton Riding Centre, Snainton
• Pickering Trout Lake, Pickering
• Helmsley Treasure Hunt

If you would like to book a stay 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 .

Form Cottage - Valley View Farm North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage

Get away and relax in a beautiful North Yorkshire holiday cottage - Form Cottage is a one bedroom, stonebuilt cottage located on a family run farm in rural North Yorkshire where the views are stunning. The perfect place for a romantic getaway. Here is a video of Form Cottage.



Form Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage (sleeps 2) with a kingsize bed and a modern bathroom with bath and shower.

If you would like to book a stay at Form Cottage then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

Valley View Farm North Yorkshire Holiday Cottages - Formicary Cottage

On a family run farm in rural North Yorkshire where the views are stunning, Formicary Cottage is the place to stay if you want to get away from it all and relax in this beautiful and romantic setting. Here is a video of Formicary Cottage.



Formicary Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a breakfast bar area and the living room also has a double sofa bed. Sleeps 2-4.

If you would like to book a stay at Formicary Cottage then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages In North Yorkshire - Drey Cottage

Come and stay in a beautiful North Yorkshire holiday cottage - Drey Cottage is a two bedroom, stonebuilt cottage located on a family run farm in rural North Yorkshire where the views are stunning. Here is a video of Drey Cottage.



Drey Cottage is a two bedroom cottage (sleep 4) with one double and one twin bedroom. Both rooms have en-suite facilities. The double bedroom has a shower and the twin room has a bath. This cottage can connect to Holt Cottage to make a 10-person family cottage.

If you would like to book a stay at Drey Cottage then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

Couch Cottage - Valley View Farm Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire

Come and escape to the country and stay in rural North Yorkshire. Couch cottage is a lovely one bedroom, stonebuilt cottage located on a family run farm in rural North Yorkshire where the views are stunning. Here is a video of Couch Cottage.



Couch Cottage is a one bedroom cottage (sleeps 2) which opens onto a courtyard with an amazing view. It has a zip and link bed (twins / kingsize) and is all on the ground floor. The kitchen and living room are open plan. The en-suite bathroom is a wet-room and suitable for disabled access.

If you would like to book a stay at Couch Cottage then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

Contact Us

You can contact us at Valley View Farm via,

Mail - Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York, YO62 5LG
Email - sally@valleyviewfarm.com
Telephone - 01439 798221 or international calls on +441439 798221
Website - www.valleyviewfarm.com
Book online - www.valleyviewfarm.com/booking.html#

We always look forward to hearing from you so if you have any questions about the cottages or you would like to book a cottage then don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards

Sally and John Robinson

Holt Cottage - Valley View Farm Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire

Come and stay in on a family run farm in rural North Yorkshire where the views are stunning. Holt Cottage is a stonebuilt barn conversion and is ideal for family and friends wanting to spend time together as it has three bedrooms and sleeps up to 6.
Here is a video of Holt Cottage.



Holt Cottage is a three bedroom cottage (sleeps 6) with sitting room, dining area and kitchen upstairs. One twin room with en suite bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs along with a bathroom (with bath and shower) ­and a double bedroom with a shower room.

If you would like to book a stay at Holt Cottage then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

Romantic Weekend Breaks

If you want to treat yourself to a romantic weekend break, then why not stay in one of the beautiful stonebuilt Valley View Farm holiday cottages in the picturesque village of Old Byland in North Yorkshire.

Couch Cottage is a one bedroom cottage (sleeps 2) which opens onto a courtyard with an amazing view. It has a zip and link bed (twins / kingsize) and is all on the ground floor. The kitchen and living room are open plan. The en-suite bathroom is a wet-room and suitable for disabled access.

Form Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage (sleeps 2) with a kingsize bed and a modern bathroom with bath and shower.

Formicary Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a breakfast bar area and the living room also has a double sofa bed. Sleeps 2-4.


If you would like to book a stay 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.

Winter Weekend Breaks

If you want to treat yourself to a Winter weekend break, then why not stay in one of the beautiful stonebuilt Valley View Farm holiday cottages in the picturesque village of Old Byland in North Yorkshire.

For a couple wishing to have a romantic Winter weekend break away from it all then we have three lovely holiday cottages to choose from.

Couch Cottage is a one bedroom cottage (sleeps 2) which opens onto a courtyard with an amazing view. It has a zip and link bed (twins / kingsize) and is all on the ground floor. The kitchen and living room are open plan. The en-suite bathroom is a wet-room and suitable for disabled access.

Form Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage (sleeps 2) with a kingsize bed and a modern bathroom with bath and shower.

Formicary Cottage is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a breakfast bar area and the living room also has a double sofa bed. Sleeps 2-4.

If you are a family or group looking for holiday cottages that sleep 4 to 10 then we have a number of cottages to choose from.

Drey Cottage is a two bedroom cottage (sleep 4) with one double and one twin bedroom. Both rooms have en-suite facilities. The double bedroom has a shower and the twin room has a bath. This cottage can connect to Holt Cottage to make a 10-person family cottage.

Holt Cottage is a three bedroom cottage (sleeps 6) with sitting room, dining area and kitchen upstairs. One twin room with en suite bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs along with a bathroom (with bath and shower) ­and a double bedroom with a shower room.

Granary Cottage is a spacious three bedroom cottage which can sleep 6. The kitchen/dining room and living room are downstairs, as is a twin room with en-suite wet room and a separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one a twin with en-suite bath and shower and the other a kingsize bedroom with bath and shower.

If you would like to book a stay 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 Cottages In North Yorkshire

Valley View Farm Cottages consists of six stonebuilt cottages with one, two or three bedrooms, located in the peaceful and picturesque village of Old Byland on my family farm. There are good places to visit with the coast, York, or just beautiful countryside only a short distance away.

Couch Cottage is a one bedroom cottage (sleeps 2) which opens onto a courtyard with an amazing view. It has a zip and link bed (twins / kingsize) and is all on the ground floor. The kitchen and living room are open plan. The en-suite bathroom is a wet-room and suitable for disabled access.

Drey Cottage is a two bedroom cottage (sleep 4) with one double and one twin bedroom. Both rooms have en-suite facilities. The double bedroom has a shower and the twin room has a bath. This cottage can connect to Holt Cottage to make a 10-person family cottage.

Holt Cottage is a three bedroom cottage (sleeps 6) with sitting room, dining area and kitchen upstairs. One twin room with en suite bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs along with a bathroom (with bath and shower) ­and a double bedroom with a shower room.

Granary Cottage is a spacious three bedroom cottage which can sleep 6. The kitchen/dining room and living room are downstairs, as is a twin room with en-suite wet room and a separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one a twin with en-suite bath and shower and the other a kingsize bedroom with bath and shower.


Form Cottage is a charming one bedroom ground floor cottage (sleeps 2) with a kingsize bed and a modern bathroom with bath and shower.

Formicary Cottage is a cosy one bedroom ground floor cottage with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a breakfast bar area and the living room also has a double sofa bed. Sleeps 2-4.

If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Granary Cottage

Granary cottage is a North Yorkshire holiday cottage situated on my family farm in the beautiful picturesque village of Old Byland near Helmsley.

Granary Cottage is a spacious three bedroom stonebuilt cottage which can sleep 6. The kitchen/dining room and living room are downstairs, as is a twin room with en-suite wet room and a separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one a twin with en-suite bath and shower and the other a kingsize bedroom with bath and shower.

Granary Cottage is comfortably furnished and has the added home comfort of an open gas fire. The cottage has a cooker, microwave, washer dryer, fridge-freezer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, BBQ, and there is a hair dryer in each bedroom, and a TV. This is as well as the TV, video and DVD player in the sitting room, which has a freeview digibox. All guests have access to the main patio area, with garden furniture. Arrival time is 3pm and departure time is 10am. There will be a welcoming tea tray on arrival.

There are plenty of parking spaces. Z-beds, stairgates, and a cot and high chair are available on request (there is a £25 charge per Z-bed). Bedding and (fluffy) towels are included in the price. Electric and gas are included (there's no meter).

If you would like to book a stay the Granary Cottage or one of the other Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Holt Cottage

Holt Cottage is a North Yorkshire holiday cottage situated on a family farm in the beautiful picturesque village of Old Byland near Helmsley.

This is a 3 bedroom cottage with sitting room, dining area and kitchen upstairs. Also upstairs is a twin room with en suite bathroom. Downstairs is a twin room with a bathroom ­ containing a bath and shower ­ and a double bedroom with a shower room.


This cottage can connect to Drey Cottage to make a 10-person family cottage if needed. Pets are welcome. We have kennels that guests can leave their dogs in, if needed.

Holt Cottage is comfortably furnished and has the added home comfort of an open fire. The cottage has a gas cooker, microwave, washer dryer, fridge-freezer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, BBQ, and there is a hair dryer and TV in each bedroom. This is as well as the TV, freeview, video and DVD player in the sitting room. All guests have access to the main patio area, with garden furniture. Crockery and cutlery are provided. For those of you staying a week you can now treat yourself to a mid-week clean. This costs £30 and can be booked when you book your holiday online. Arrival time is 3pm and departure time is 10am. There will be a welcoming tea tray on arrival.

There are plenty of parking spaces. Bedding and (fluffy) towels are included in the price. Z-beds, stairgates, and a cot and high chair are available on request, as is synthetic bedding (z-beds are £25 extra). Electric and gas are included (there's no meter).

If you would like to book a stay 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.

North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Formicary Cottage

Formicary cottage is a North Yorkshire holiday cottage situated on our family farm in the beautiful picturesque village of Old Byland near Helmsley.





This is a compact one bedroom ground floor cottage with twin beds. It has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a double sofa bed in the living room. There is also a breakfast bar area and pets are welcome. We have kennels that guests can leave their dogs in, if needed.

Formicary cottage is comfortably furnished and has the added home comfort of an open fire. The cottage has a cooker, microwave, washer dryer, fridge-freezer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board. There is a hair dryer and TV in the bedroom. This is as well as the TV, freeview, video and DVD player in the sitting room. All guests have access to the main patio area, with garden furniture.

For those of you staying a week you can now treat yourself to a mid-week clean. This costs £15 and can be booked when you book your holiday online. Arrival time is 3pm and departure time is 10am. There will be a welcoming tea tray on arrival.

Tescos at Thirsk delivers in this area. There are plenty of parking spaces. Bedding and (fluffy) towels are included in the price. Z-beds, stairgates, and a cot and high chair available on request as is synthetic bedding (there is a £25 charge per Z-Bed). Electric and gas are included (there is no meter).

If you would like to book a stay at Formicary cottage or any of the other Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Couch Cottage

Couch Cottage is a North Yorkshire holiday cottage situated on our family farm in the beautiful picturesque village of Old Byland near Helmsley.

This one bedroom cottage opens onto a courtyard with an amazing view. It has zip and link bed (twins or a kingsize) and is all on the ground floor: The kitchen and living room are open plan. The en-suite bathroom is a wet-room and suitable for disabled access. This cottage comes Z-beds, stairgates, and a cot and high chair are available on request (there is a charge of £25 per Z-bed). Pets are welcome and we have kennels that guests can leave their dogs in. For those of you staying a week you can now treat yourself to a mid-week clean. This costs £15 and can be booked when you book your holiday online.

Couch cottage is comfortably furnished and has the added home comfort of an open fire. The cottage has a gas cooker, microwave, washer dryer, fridge-freezer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, BBQ, and there is a hair dryer and TV in the bedroom. This is as well as the TV, freeview, video and DVD player in the sitting room. All guests have access to the main patio area, with garden furniture. Crockery and cutlery are provided. Arrival time is 3pm and departure time is 10am. There is a welcoming tea tray on arrival.

Tescos at Thirsk delivers in this area. There are plenty of parking spaces. Bedding and (fluffy) towels are included in the price. Electric and gas are included (there is no meter).

If you would like to book a stay at Couch Cottage or any of the other Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Drey Cottage

Drey Cottage is a North Yorkshire holiday cottage situated on our family farm in the beautiful picturesque village of Old Byland near Helmsley.

This is a 2 bedroom cottage with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. Both rooms have en-suite facilities. The double bedroom has a shower and the twin room has a bath. This cottage can connect to Holt Cottage to make a 10-person family cottage.

Pets are welcome and we have kennels that guests can leave their dogs in.

Drey Cottage is comfortably furnished and has the added home comfort of an open fire. The cottage has a gas cooker, microwave, washer dryer, fridge-freezer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, BBQ, and there is a hair dryer and TV in each bedroom. This is as well as the TV, freeview, video and DVD player in the sitting room. All guests have access to the main patio area, with garden furniture. For those of you staying a week you can now treat yourself to a mid-week clean. This costs £20 and can be booked when you book your holiday online.

Arrival time is 3pm and departure time is 10am and a welcoming tea tray will await your arrival.
Tescos at Thirsk delivers in this area.

There are plenty of parking spaces. Bedding and (fluffy) towels are included in the price. Z-beds, stairgates, and a cot and high chair available on request as is symthetic bedding (there is a £25 charge per Z-bed). Electric and gas are included (there is no meter).

If you would like to book a stay at Drey Cottage or one of the other Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Form Cottage

Form Cottage is a North Yorkshire holiday cottage situated on our family farm in the beautiful picturesque village of Old Byland near Helmsley.

A compact one bedroom ground floor cottage. Has a kingsize bed and is equipped with a modern bathroom with bath and shower. Pets are welcome and we have kennels that guests can leave their dogs in. There is also a welcoming tea tray on arrival.

Form Cottage is comfortably furnished. The cottage has a cooker, microwave, washer dryer, fridge-freezer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, and there is a hair dryer in the bedroom, and a TV. This is as well as the TV, freeview, video and DVD player in the sitting room. All guests have access to the main patio area, with garden furniture. For those of you staying a week you can now treat yourself to a mid-week clean. This costs £15 and can be booked when you book your holiday online. Arrival time is 3pm and departure time is 10am.There are plenty of parking spaces, bedding and (fluffy) towels are included in the price. Z-beds, stairgates, and a cot and high chair available on request as is synthetic bedding (there is a charge of £25 per Z-Bed). Electric and gas are included (no meter).

If you would like to book a stay at Form Cottage or one of the other 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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• 25% Discount on Christmas and New Year Breaks
• Bonfire Night In North Yorkshire
  
• Bike Weekends & Short Breaks In North Yorkshire
• Bra Fittings In February Down On The Farm
  
• Celebrate A Birthday At Valley View Farm Cottages
  
• Christmas
  
• Couch Cottage - Valley View Farm Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire
• Cosy Weekends In November In North Yorkshire
• Date Change For Christmas And New Year Breaks 2009
  
• December Breaks Away To North Yorkshire
• Discounted Holiday
• Discounted Prices On Next Weeks Vacancies
  
• Easter Holidays In North Yorkshire
  
• Family Holidays
• Festive Hideaway, Near Helmsley, North Yorkshire
  
• Form Cottage - Valley View Farm North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage
• Get Away From It All Breaks - January/February 2010
  
• Group Holidays With Friends Or Family
• Holiday Cottages In Yorkshire
• Holiday Cottages For Christmas Break 2009
• Holiday Cottages For New Year 2009
  
• Holt Cottage - Valley View Farm Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire
• Last Minute Short Breaks Available Near Helmsley With 20% Discount
• Late Availability For Late September - Cottages Near Helmsley
• Late Availability For Week Of 13th November 2009
• Late Availability For Week Of 4th December 2009
• Late Availability From 11th December 2009
  
• Late Availability From 18th December 2009
• Late Availability From 22nd December 2009
• Late Availability From 29th December 2009
• Late Availability From 8th January 2010
• Late Availability From 15th January 2010
• Late Availability From 22nd January 2010
• Late Availability From 29th January 2010
• Late Availability From 5th February 2010
• Late Availability From 12th February 2010
  
• Late Availability On 3 Bedroomed Cottage
  
• Late Availability Self Catering Holiday Cottages Near Helmsley In September
• Late Availability Short Breaks In Self Catering Cottages Near Helmsley In September
  
• Late Bookings
• Late Deals At Cottages For November
  
• Murder Mystery Weekend
  
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Couch Cottage
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Drey Cottage
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Form Cottage
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Formicary Cottage
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Granary Cottage
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Holt Cottage
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Couch Cottage Weekly Prices For 2009
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Drey Cottage Weekly Prices 2009
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Form Cottage Weekly Prices For 2009
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Formicary Cottage Weekly Prices For 2009
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Granary Cottage Weekly Prices For 2009
• North Yorkshire Holiday Cottage - Holt Cottage Weekly Prices For 2009
• November Freebies For A Stay At Valley View Farm, Near Helmsley
  
• November Self Catering Holidays, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
• Open For Dogs
  
• Photographs Of Cottages In A Slideshow
• Romantic Breaks At Valley View Farm Cottages
• Romantic Get Aways In A Self Catering Cottage In North Yorkshire
• Romantic North York Moors For Valentine's Day
  
• Romantic Weekend Breaks
• Self Catering Holidays Available At End Of September Near Helmsley
  
• Self Catering Holiday Cottages In Yorkshire
• Self Catering Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire - Couch Cottage
• Self Catering Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire - Drey Cottage
• Self Catering Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire - Form Cottage
• Self Catering Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire - Formicary Cottage
• Self Catering Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire - Granary Cottage
• Self Catering Holiday Cottage In North Yorkshire - Holt Cottage
• Short Breaks At Self Catering Cottages In North Yorkshire
• Short Breaks at Self Catering Cottages In North Yorkshire In July
• Short Breaks Available From 18th January 2010
• Short Breaks Available From 8th and 12th February 2010
  
• Short Breaks Available In April 2009
• Short Breaks Available In North Yorkshire In August
  
• Short Breaks Available In Time For Great Yorkshire Show
• Short Breaks In Cottages Near Helmsley In October
  
• Short Breaks In North Yorkshire In July
• Short Breaks In November In Helmsley
  
• Short Breaks In Yorkshire In June
• Special Offer For Reduced Occupancy Granary Cottage 20th November 2009
• Spend Valentines Day In North Yorkshire
  
• The Pink Bedroom At Valley View Farm
  
• Valley View Farm
• Valley View Farm
• Valley View Farm Guest Book
  
• Valley View Farm Cottages In North Yorkshire
• Valley View Farm Cottages In North Yorkshire
• Valley View Farm Cottages Make Ideal Holiday
  
• Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages In North Yorkshire - Drey Cottage
• Valley View Farm North Yorkshire Holiday Cottages - Formicary Cottage
• Video Of Granary Cottage 3 Bedroomed 4 Star Self Catering Cottage
  
• Weeks Self Catering Break In October Near Helmsley
  
• Winter Breaks In North Yorkshire
  
• Winter Weekend Breaks
• Winter Breaks In Self Catering Cottages Near Helmsley
  

Practicalities

• Access Statement
• Board Games & Card Games Available At The Cottages
  
• Britain Gets Moving Again
• Continental Breakfast Menu Now available For Guests At Valley View Farm Cottages
  
• Directions To Valley View Farm Cottages, Old Byland, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
• Dog Friendly Pubs In North Yorkshire
• Dog Sitting Facility Available For Guests Staying At Valley View Farm Cottages
  
• Dogs Welcome at Valley View Farm Cottages In North Yorkshire
  
• Eating Out Near Valley View Farm Cottages, Old Byland
• Equipment In Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages
• Heavy Snow & Icy Roads Travel Advice
  
• Housekeeping At Valley View Farm Cottages - Mid Week Clean
• How Close Are the Nearest Towns To Valley View Farm Cottages At Old Byland
• How To Book Online At Valley View Farm Cottages
  
• Pets Allowed At Valley View Farm Cottages
  
• Pets Welcome At Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages
• Services Provided For Valley View Farm Guests
  
• Travelling Around The North Yorkshire Moors For Less
  
• Valley View Farm Cottages Location

Special Offers And Arrangements

• 3 Nights For The Price Of 2 Offer With Yorkshire Tourist Board
• Father's Day Get Away Treat
  
• Father's Day Weekend - Special Arrangements At Valley View Farm
• Golf At Kirbymoorside Golf Club - 10% Discount For Valley View Farm Guests
  
• Hunters Of Helmsley Hampers
• Mother's Day - A Stay In A North Yorkshire Cottage
  
• Mother's Day Weekend - Special Arrangements At Valley View Farm
• Romantic Weekends In Yorkshire
• Valentine's Day In North Yorkshire
• Valentine's Day With A Difference
  

Old Byland

• All Saints Church, Old Byland
• Battle Of Old Byland
• Caydale Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
  
• Evening Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
• Field Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
• High Leir Lane Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
  
• Hill Gill & Grange Farm Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
• Walks From Old Byland, North Yorkshire
  

Helmsley & Surrounding Area

• British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition, Nunnington Hall
• Byland Abbey
  
• Cycling Trails Near Old Byland
• Christmas Craft Festival, Duncombe Park, 24th-25th November 2009
• Christmas Trees From Duncombe Park
  
• Duncombe Park
• Duncombe Park autumn Plant Fair 27th September 2009
  
• Easter Arts & Crafts Festival At Duncombe Park
• English Heritage Events & Activities At Rievaulx Abbey
• Events 2010 North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  
• Falconry Days
• Falconry For Kids In The Easter holidays At Rievaulx Abbey
• Free Star Gazing Event Sutton Bank 12th December 2009
  
• Gardener's Question Time, Helmsley, 8th November 2009
  
• Helmsley Arts Centre
• Helmsley Castle
• Helmsley Castle - Medieval Dressing Up & Trail
  
• Helmsley, North Yorkshire - Places To Visit and Things To Do In Helmsley
• Helmsley Treasure Hunt
• Helmsley Walled Garden
• Medieval Christmas & Children's Dressing Up, Helmsley Castle
  
• Medieval Dressing Up Trail, Helmsley Castle
• Nerina Pallot Performing At Nunnington Hall, December 2009
  
• Nunnington Hall near Helmsley
• Olde Time Music Hall, Helmsley Arts Centre
  
• Outdoor Activities Near Helmsley
• Photography Exhibition At Sutton Bank February 2010
  
• Rievaulx Terrace And Temples
• Ron Baxter Art Exhibition, Helmsley January 2010
  
• Sissons Gallery, Helmsley
• Spend 14th February Near Helmsley
  
• Sutton Bank
• Things To Do At Sutton Bank
  
• Valley View Farm Recommends The Feathers Hotel For A Great Meal
• Winter Pursuits Near Helmsley
• 2009 Green Day At Helmsley Walled Gardens - Saturday 15th August
  

North Yorkshire & Yorkshire Attractions

• Andrew Hutchinson Art Exhibition, North York Moors
  
• Aysgarth Falls
• Best Days Out In Yorkshire
  
• Best Spring Steam Train Journeys
• Bird Box Making Fountains Abbey February Half Term
  
• Bolton Abbey
• Bolton Abbey Winter Opening
• Bradford Excel Small Animal Show, Harrogate
  
• Brimham Rocks
• Britains Best Drives - North Yorkshire Moors
• Britains Best Monasteries
• Britains Best Srping Arboretums
• British Mountain Bike Race Series Visits Dalby Forest 10th May 2009
• Captain Cook Festival Whitby
  
• Castle Howard Is One Of John Craven's Favourite Castles
  
• Castles, Halls And Stately Homes To Visit In North Yorkshire
• Children's Trails October Half Term At Castle Howard
• Christmas Carols Bilsdale Silver Band At Rievaulx Abbey
• Christmas Family Fun Activities, Yorkshire
  
• Christmas Events At Castle Howard
• Christmas Events At Castle Howard In November
• Christmas Events At Castle Howard In December
• Christmas Events At English Heritage Venues
  
• Christmas Events At National Trust Properties
  
• Christmas Related English Heritage Events In November
  
• Coastal Flavours Of Whitby Event 29th - 30th August 2009
  
• Coastal Towns In Yorkshire
• Country Shows Of North Yorkshire
• Countryfile BBC One Sunday 12 th April 7pm
• Country Living Magazine Name Upper Wharfedale As One Of Their Top Eight Places For A Wildlife Walk
• Cromwell's Banned Christmas, York Dungeon
  
• December Farmers Market North Yorkshire
• Demonstration Day At Gayle Mill
  
• Dog Friendly Pubs In North Yorkshire
  
• Easter Egg Hunts In North Yorkshire
  
• Ecclesiastical History - North Yorkshire Abbeys
• Educational Fun
• Edwina Hayes Back At Nunnington Hall December 2009
  
• Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show
  
• English Heritage Events At Whitby Abbey
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In August 2009
  
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In July 2009
  
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In June 2009
  
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In May 2009
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In November 2009
  
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In October 2009
  
• English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In September 2009
• English Heritage Events In yorkshire Over August Bank Holiday And September 2009
  
• English Heritage Properties In Yorkshire
• Enjoy A Day At The Races
• Events In Yorkshire In July & August 2009
• Events 2010 North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  
• Family Fortnight At RHS Harlow Carr Harrogate
• Falconry Days
  
• Farms To Visit
• February Half Term York's National Railway Museum
  
• Flamborough Head
  
• Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden Picked As Picnic Hotspot by National Trust
• Fountains Abbey Picked As A Great Summer Picnic Spot By Enjoy England
• Fountains Abbey Winter Activities & Opening Times
  
• Free Attractions In Yorkshire
• Free Places To Visit And things to do In Yorkshire
  
• Goathland
• Great Yorkshire Show
  
• Hole Of Horcum
• Holiday Shopping In North Yorkshire
• Horse Racing Over Jumps Catterick December 2009
• International Christmas Fayre York 2009
• Jorvik Viking Festival 13th-21st February 2010
  
• Lesley Garrett Christmas Gala Concert Scarborough, 20th December 2009
  
• Leventhorpe Vineyard - An Excellent Vineyard To Visit In Yorkshire
• Malham Cove - A Natural Wonder Of Britain
  
• Market Days In Yorkshire
• McCain Yorkshire Coast 10km Road Race & Family Fun Run Sunday 11th October 2009
  
• Medieval St George's Weekend At Richmond Castle
  
• Middleham Stables Annual Open Day Event
• Mountain Bike world Cup Dalby Forest 2010
  
• National Park's Week 27th July - 2nd August 2009
  
• National Student Drama Festival
• North Bay Railway Achieves Investors In People Status
• North Sea Ferry Exhibition At National Railway Museum York
  
• North Yorkshire
  
• North Yorkshire & Cleveland Heritage Coast
  
• North Yorkshire County Show - Sunday 14th June 2009
• North Yorkshire Country Shows & Festivals August 2009
  
• North Yorkshire Country Shows & Festivals July 2009
• North Yorkshire Country Shows & Festivals September 2009
• North Yorkshire Country Shows & Festivals 2010
  
• North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Wolds Mountain Bike Routes
• North Yorkshire Moors National Park
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway 2010 Events
  
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway December Events
  
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Goathland, North Yorkshire
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway Staff Praised During Snow
  
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway Walk The Line Event 8th November 2009
  
• North Yorkshire Open Studios 2009
• NSPCC Christmas Shopping Fair, Castle Howard
  
• October's English Heritage Events In Yorkshire
• October Half Term Activities At Castle Howard
• Olympians Support McCain Yorkshire Coast 10km Race
  
• Outdoor Activities In North Yorkshire
• Pantos & Christmas Shows In North Yorkshire 2009
  
• Parks And Gardens To Visit In North Yorkshire
• Peasholm Park War Battles In The Summer
• Pickering Walking Festival, 16th-18th April 2010
  
• Pickering War Weekend October 2009
  
• Pickering Wartime Weekend 16th - 18th October 2009
  
• Places To Visit And Things to do In North Yorkshire
• Ravenscar - The Town That Never Was
• Red Squirrel Trail, Yorkshire Dales
• RHS Harlow Carr Go Wild Event February 2010
  
• Roseberry Topping
• Runswick Bay Picked As A Favourite secret Beach By BBC Coast Presenter
• Ryedale Folk Museum - Halloween Party
• Santa At Brimham Rocks
• Santa Special North Bay Miniature Railway
  
• Santa Special On Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Train
• Santas Plane At Yorkshire Air Museum 2009
• Sinnington Hunt Point To Point
  
• Sir Nigel Gresley North York Moors Railway
• Snow Loco At National Railway Museum York
  
• The Forbidden Corner Picked As One Of The Best British Mazes By Countryfile
• The Great Yorkshire Show July 2010
  
• The River Ure
  
• Things To Do In North Yorkshire
• Thirsk Furniture Trail
• Tornado
• Tour Of Brtain Cycle Race - 12th September 2009
  
• Tour Of Britain Cycle Race In York Saturday 12th September 2009
  
• Trains And Railways To Visit In North Yorkshire
  
• TV And Film Locations In North Yorkshire
• UCI Mountain Bike World Cup At Dalby Forest 24th-25-April 2010
• Victorian Gymkhana At Richmond Castle 15th - 16th August 2009
• Victorian Ghost Stories, Halloween
• Visit Santa At Dalby Forest
  
• War Weekend, Pickering
  
• Wensleydale Show 29th August 2009
• Whitby Abbey Days Of Victorian Gothic, 29th-31st October 2009
  
• Whitby Abbey, Nights Of Victorian Gothic, 29th-31st October 2009
  
• Whitby - Spirit Of The Forties Weekend
• White Horse Near Kilburn
• White Scar Cave At Ingleton
  
• Wolds Way Lavender
• Writing Competition Based Around Whitby Abbey
• York Festival Of Food And Drink September 2009
  
• York Food And Drink Festival 18th-27th September 2009
• York Ice Factor Outdoor Ice Rink December 2009
• York Racecourse Meetings 2010
  
• York Roman Festival 23-24th May 2009
• Yorkshire Attractions Included In Britains Best 50 Days Out
• Yorkshire Belle Boat Trip, Bridlington
• York Christmas Market 26th-29th November 2009
  
• Yorkshire Day - 1st August 2009
• Yorkshire Revival Car Rally 12th - 13th September 2009
• Yorkshire WIRE Conference February 2010
  

Outdoor Activities

• 10 Reasons To Take Up Cycling
  
• A Walk At Boltby
  
• Byland Abbey Walk
• Caydale Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
  
• Cockayne Walk
• Evening Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
• Explore The Great Outdoors Half Term Week
  
• Farndale Daffodil Walk
  
• Field Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
  
• Flamborough Head
• Festive Walks In Yorkshire
  
• Get Walking Day - 30th May
• Gliding Weekends In North Yorkshire
  
• Golf At Kirbymoorside Golf Club - 10% Discount For Valley View Farm Guests
• Great Ayton Circular Walk
• High Leir Lane Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
  
• Hill Gill & Grange Farm Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland
  
• Lovely Weather For A Days Walking
• Malham Mountain Bike Trail Quest
• Night Walks In The Countryside
• North York Moors Walking
  
• Outdoor Activities In North Yorkshire
• Reasons To Take Up Walking
  
• St Nicholas Fayre, York's Christmas Market 2009
  
• The Cleveland Way National Trail Celebrates 40th Anniversary
• The Times Reveals Great British Rambles In Yorkshire
• Valentine's Day On North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  
• Walking Weekends In North Yorkshire In December
• Walking Weekends In North Yorkshire In January
• Walking Weekends In North Yorkshire In February
  
• Walking Your Dog On The North York Moors
  
• Whitby Spring Fishing Festival
• Winter Breaks - 4x4 Weekends In North Yorkshire
• Winter Breaks In North Yorkshire - Shooting Weekends
  
• York's Maize Maze Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Moon Landing
  

Diary & News

• Another Day At Valley View Farm
  
• Australia
• Barack Obama
• BBC Countryfile Photographic Competition 2009
• Bonfire Night 2009
• Bottlenose Dophin Sighting Around Whitby Harbour
• Bra Fittings In February Down On The Farm
  
• British Egg Week 5th-11th October 2009
• Burns Night
  
• Career Choice
• Chelsea Flower Show - VIP Preview Day
• Clipper 09-10 Round The World Yacht Race - 13th September 2009
  
• Clocks Change And A Lovely Day
• Congratulations In Order
  
• Dr FeelGood Recommends Taking Frequent Breaks
  
• Easter Activities To Do At Home
• Farmhouse Breakfast Week 24th-30th January 2010
  
• Five Years Of Facebook
• Flim Flam
• Found In Virginia
• Forthcoming Events
  
• Groundhog Day
• Guests
  
• Happy Easter
  
• Happy New Year From Valley View Farm
• Happy New Year From Valley View Farm 2010
  
• Harvest View
• Hole In The Wall Song For Marie Curie Cancer Care
  
• Humanity In The Commons
• In Search Of England's Green And Pleasant Land
• Life At Valley View Farm Dealing With The Snow
  
• Merry Christmas From Valley View Farm
• Missing Billionaire
• Monday 19th January - Blue Monday
• Morning Exercise
• Mother's Day
  
• Muddy Matches Visits Valley View Farm
• National Bike Week June 2009
  
• National Farmhouse Breakfast Week
• National Insect Week June 2010
  
• Natural Selection
• Not The Best Start To The Week
• Oscars
• Quantitative Easing
• Radio 4
  
• Ready Steady Cook
• Recession - As If We didn't Already Know
• Researching Family Days Out And Special Offers For Valentines Day
• RSPB Summer Garden Wildlife Survey 2009
• Rum Truffles
  
• Signs Of Spring
• Snow Beginning To Thaw
  
• Son's Birthday - Buying A Shearling
• Sports Personality Of The Year 2009
  
• Spring
• Spring Cleaning
  
• St George's Day
• Stranded Seal Pups Rescued In North Yorkshire
  
• Sudden Oak Death
• Sutton Bank
• Swine Flu
• The Big Lunch 19th July 2009
  
• The Royal Show
  
• Tips To Help Beat The Credit Crunch
  
• To Err Is Human - Barack Obama Retakes Oath
• Top US Crime Write Jeffery Deaver To Visit Scarborough
• Top 5 Whole Food and Fruit Wasted By UK Households
  
• Tornado
• The Farmer Wants A Wife
  
• The Great Yorkshire Show - A Great Day Out
  
• The Sun Is shining And The Snowdrops Are Here
• Treasury Select Committee
• Watch Drink To Britain With Oz Clarke and James May
• Unusual Containers For Growing Veg
  
• UK's First Satellite
• Visit To Highgrove To Meet Prince Charles
• Vote For Your Favourite National Park
• Welcome To Yorkshire's Visitor Review Website
• White Rose Awards - Finalists For Taste Of Yorkshire Award
  
• White Rose Awards - Finalists For Visitor attraction Of The Year (Under 50,000 Visitors)
• Winners Of White Rose Awards 2009
  
• Yorkshire Moors And Coasts Friendliest Faces And Their Favourite Places
• Yorkshire WIRE Conference February 2010
  

Farming & Nature

• Badgers
• Bee Aware Week
  
• Birds In The Garden
• Blackbery & Apple Crumble Recipe Video
  
• Bluebells Flowering
• Bluebells In Woods
• Britain's Most Wildlife Friendly Farmer
  
• Butterflies In The Garden
• Christmas Greetings From Valley View Farm 2009
  
• Cost Of Food Around The World
• How Old Is Too Old For Farming? Oxford Farming Conference January 2010
  
• How To Make A Jack O Lantern For Halloween
  
• Falconry Days
• Farmhouse Breakfast Week 2010
  
• Farms To Visit
• Great Nut Hunt October 2009 - March 2010
  
• Lambs
• Masham Sheep Fair - September 2009
  
• North Country Mules
• Open Farm Sunday
  
• Red Kites
• Sheep Shearing At Valley View
• Sheep Signs For Motorists Trialled In North York Moors
  
• Signs Of Deer
• What's In Season In September

Yorkshire Food

• Hunters Of Helmsley Hampers
• Raisthorpe Manor Award Winning Liqueur
• Shepherds Purse Cheese Wins Awards
  
• York Festival Of Food And Drink September 2009
  
• York Food And Drink Festival 18th-27th September 2009

Gallery Of Photos

• Lambs On The Farm
• More Photographs Of The Valley View Farm Cottages
  
• New Photographs Of Valley View Farm Cottages
• Photographs Of Cottages In A Slideshow
• Photographs Of Old Byland
  
• Snow At Valley View Farm

Most Popular Posts On The Valley View Farm Cottages Blog

• Most Popular Posts For 2009
  
• Most Popular Posts On Valley View Farm Cottages Blog August 2009
  
• Most Popular Posts for the Valley View Farm Cottages Blog March 2009
• Most Popular Posts On Valley View Farm Blog For May 2009.
• Most Popular Posts On The Valley View Farm Cottages Blog For July 2009
• Most Popular Posts On Valley View Farm Cottages Blog September 2009
• Most Popular Posts On Valley View Farm Cottages Blog October 2009
• Most Popular Posts On The Valley View Farm Blog November 2009
• Most Popular Posts On The Valley View Farm Blog December 2009
• Most Popular Posts On The Valley View Farm Blog January 2010
  
• Top 10 Articles On The Valley View Farm Blog April 2009
• Valley View Farm's Top Ten Posts For June 2009
  

Media

• Invited For Radio Interview By Maurice Boland For Talk Radio Europe
  

If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 .