Thursday 30 September 2010

Harrogate Comedy Festival October 2010

The second Harrogate Comedy Festival will be at Harrogate Theatre between 7th and 23rd October. The line-up for the festival includes comedy legends Barry Cryer and Arthur Smith, several acts which have recently appeared at the Edinburgh Festival and many more of the country's top comedians. The Comedy Festival will showcase the talent of over 40 comedians in 15 days.

If comedy is your thing then why not take a break and combine a few days away with a night at the Harrogate Comedy Festival.

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Wednesday 29 September 2010

National Gardens Scheme

I just wanted to let all you garden enthusiasts know about The National Gardens Scheme, which is a scheme of gardens open to the public for charity.

The website has a garden finder facility so that you can find open gardens in your area!

Yorkshire Gardens in the National Garden Scheme in 2010 include:
  • Cleaves House, Thirlby
  • Rye Hill, Helmsley
  • Shandy Hall Gardens, Coxwold
  • Wytherstone Gardens, Pockley
  • The White House, Husthwaite
  • Sleightholmedale Lodge, Fadmoor
  • Rewela Cottage, Skewsby
  • Otterington Hall, South Otterington
  • Friars Hill, Sinnington
  • Riverside Farm, Sinnington
  • Terrington House, Terrington
  • Fir Trees Cottage, Stokesley
  • Tinkers Hollow, Great Ouseburn
  • Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon
  • Norton Conyers, Wath
  • Field Cottage, Ripon
  • Littlethorpe Manor, Ripon
  • 24 Red Bank Road, Ripon
  • Old Sleningford Hall, Mickley
  • Cobble Cottage, Whixley
  • Ashtree House, Yorkshire
  • Tudor Croft, Guisborough
  • Croft Cottage, Green Hammerton
  • Thorpe Lodge, Ripon
  • Greencroft, Littlethorpe
  • Clifton Castle, Ripon
  • Goldsborough Hall, Goldsborough
  • The Nursery, Acomb
  • 130 Prince Rupert Drive, Tockwith
  • Kelberdale, Knaresborough
  • Hidden Gardens of Croft Road, North East
  • Jacksons Wold, Sherburn
  • Manor Farm, Thixendale
  • Constable Burton Hall Gardens, Nr Leyburn
  • The Mews Cottage, Harrogate
  • Linden Lodge, Near Wilberfoss
As you can see there are lots of open gardens in the area. Check The National Garden Schemes website for when the gardens are open.

Why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages, perfectly situated for a visit to an open garden in the area.

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Tuesday 28 September 2010

October Half Term, Helmsley Castle Medieval Dressing Up!

English Heritage are holding a Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Trail event at Helmsley Castle from Saturday 23rd October til Sunday 31st October 2010.

Bring the children along to Helmsley Castle for a fun day out during the October half term break. Whisk them back to Medieval times with the opportunity to delve into the castle's large dressing up boxes and take on the role of some of the most famous characters from medieval Legend such as King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George.

There's also the mini model medieval knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive a fun sticker.

Helmsley Castle is a just a 10 minute drive from Old Byland, so why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages, perfectly situated for a fun day out at Helmsley Castle during the October half term.

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Monday 27 September 2010

Helmsley Archaeology Store Visit 20th October 2010

Valley View Farm Cottages are just 5 miles from Helmsley so if you are interested in history and archaeology then why not combine a stay at one of our 4 star holiday cottages with a visit to the English Heritage Archaeology Store at Helmsley on Wednesday 20th October 2010.

Why not take a free guided tours lead by English Heritage Curators where you can:

* View the archaeology collection from English Heritage properties.
* Find out amazing stories behind the collection.
* Handle original objects.

Please pre-book with Helmsley Tourist Information centre on 01439 770 173

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Sunday 26 September 2010

Autumn Steam Gala North York Moors Railway October 2010

Just wanted to let all you railway enthusiasts know that the Autumn Steam Gala "The Somerset & Dorset comes to Yorkshire!" is just around the corner and will take place the weekend of 1st-3rd October 2010.

Two former Somerset & Dorset based locos will be the star attraction at the Autumn Gala, inparticular the star visitor is expected to be 34070 Manston from the Swanage Railway. Manston is a Battle of Britain class locomotive and in this, the 70th anniversary year of the Battle of Britain, we are keen to emphasise the link.

There will be many more locomotives to see over the weekend and goods trains and/or shuttle trains will also be running at other times between Grosmont and Goathland during the weekend.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is just a 30 minute drive from Valley View Farm in Old Byland, so why not stay at one of our 4 star self catering cottages and take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a great way to see the North York Moors.

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Saturday 25 September 2010

Guided Tours Of Gayle Mill 3rd October

The sights and sounds of Victorian woodworking machinery will fill Gayle Mill, near Hawes, on a special demonstration day which is being staged for visitors.

On 3rd October, visitors will be given an insight into life in a woodworking mill that served the local community for over a century with the chance to see and hear the original 1879 water-powered Victorian woodworking machinery being used. The two special guided tours start at 11am and 2.30pm.

Hawes is approximately 50 miles away from Valley View Farm so why not book a stay here at one of our 4 star holiday cottages in the beautiful village of Old Byland and take a leisurely drive to Hawes and spend the day visiting Gayle Mill's demonstration day, meandering in and out of the pretty shops in Hawes and taking in the beautiful Yorkshire landscape on one of the many walks in and around Hawes.

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Friday 24 September 2010

York Races October 2010

The October Finale race meet at York Racecourse will take place Friday 8th - Saturday 9th October 2010. This will be the last chance to enjoy action at York in 2010.

Why not treat yourself to a break away as well as a day at the races. Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York racecourse giving you the opportunity to spend a day at the races but also giving you the opportunity to explore the North York Moors.

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Thursday 23 September 2010

Attractions Near Helmsley

Here at Valley View Farm we are only 5 miles from Helmsley and there are alot of attractions in and around Helmsley that our guests enjoy going to, so here are some I have listed below for you.

Rievaulx Abbey (2.9 miles /6 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Helmsley Walled Garden
(5.1 miles /11 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Helmsley Castle (5.1 miles /11 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Duncombe Park (5.3 miles /12 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Byland Abbey (7.5 miles /16 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Shandy Hall (8.3 miles /18 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Nunnington Hall (11 miles /23 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Ryedale Folk Museum (14.6 miles /27 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (18 miles /32 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Castle Howard (18.3 miles /34 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (19.8 miles /38 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

Sutton Park (19.8 miles /36 minutes drive from Valley View Farm)

All distances and times are approximate depending on route.

As you can see there are plenty of attractions in the area to occupy your time, so why not book a break at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages.

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Wednesday 22 September 2010

Short Breaks In North Yorkshire In October 2010

Here are the short breaks Valley View Farm Cottages has available for the month of October, here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 4th October 2010

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 4th October for £326.

From 11th October 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 11th October for £169.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 11th October for £169.

From 18th October 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 18th October for £169.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from the 18th October for £305.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 18th October for £326.

From 19th October 2010

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 to 6 nights from the 19th October, phone for a price.

From 22nd October 2010

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 22nd October, phone for a price.

From 29th October 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 29th October for £156.

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Tuesday 21 September 2010

Ryedale Art Fest September & October 2010

Do you like art? If so then why not come and checkout the many displays of art throughout the Ryedale area from Friday 24th September to Friday 15th October 2010.

A host of artists, craftsmen, galleries and studios will be holding exhibitions and displays across the district.

ArtFest will feature over twenty local artists exhibiting at seven galleries

Participating Galleries and exhibiting artists

Back of the Shop - Main Street, Terrington, YO60 6QB www.backotheshop.co.uk
· Elisabeth Bailey
· Janet Hayton
· June Emerson

Ryedale Folk Museum - Hutton-le-Hole York YO62 6UA www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/
· Sue Gough
· June Emerson
· Sue Slann
· Jackie Stonehouse
· Maria Silmon

The Saltbox Gallery - 2 Castlegate, Helmsley, York YO62 5AB www.saltboxgallery.co.uk
· Amanda Pickles
· Andrea Bailey
· Niki Hampson
· Sue Slack

Talents Fine Art - Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire www.talentsfinearts.co.uk/
· Elisabeth Bailey
· Sue Slack
· Wendy Greenwood

Duckett and Jefferies - 2 Old Maltongate, Malton, YO17 7EG www.duckettandjeffreys.com
· Ian Mitchell
· Stef Mitchell

The Yorkshire Wolds Gallery - Willerby Wold Farm, Staxton YO12 4TF www.yorkshirewoldsgallery.co.uk
· A mixed show representing Gallery artists taking part in ArtFest

Summit Bookshop - 2 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside YO62 6BB www.summitbookshop.co.uk
· A mixed show representing Studio and Gallery artists

Artist Open Studios
Carol Messham
Christopher Ware
David Stephenson
Jackie Lunn
Jenny Pepper
June Emerson
Gill Dearman
Ros Walker
Sophie Hamilton
Philip Greenwood

Ryedale Folk Museum will be exhibiting the work of six women artists; Sue Gough, June Emerson, Sue Slann, Jackie Stonehouse and Maria Silmon.

A leaflet with full details of exhibiting artists, galleries and studio times is available through TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES, participating galleries and to download from the website www.ryedaleartfest.com

So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages as you take in the artist delights that the Ryedale Art Fest has to offer!

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Monday 20 September 2010

7 Night Breaks In North Yorkshire In October 2010

Here are the 7 night breaks Valley View Farm Cottages has available for the month of October here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 1st October 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £282.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £452.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £509.

From 11th October 2010

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 11th October for £452.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 11th October for £509.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 11th October for £544.

From 29th October 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £260.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £428.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £486.

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Sunday 19 September 2010

Duncombe Park Autumn Plant Fair 26th September 2010

Are you a keen gardener? Well if you love plants and all things gardening then why not come along to the Duncombe Park Autumn Plant Fair at Duncombe Park, Helmsley on Sunday 26th September 2010 from 10:00am to 14:00pm.

It is a specialist plant fair featuring many of the north of England's top nurseries. A chance to buy Winter plants and bulbs and get advice from the top plant nurseries.

There is free parking and refreshments.

Duncombe Park is about a 15 minute drive from Valley View Farm Cottages, so if you are a plant lover then why not make your base one of our cottages.

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Saturday 18 September 2010

Cottage Availability October 2010

Here is the availability of the Valley View Farm Cottages for October.

From 1st October 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £282.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £452.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £509.

From 4th October 2010

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 4th October for £326.

From 11th October 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 11th October for £169.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 11th October for £169.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 11th October for £452.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 11th October for £509.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 11th October for £544.

From 18th October 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 18th October for £169.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from the 18th October for £305.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 18th October for £326.

From 19th October 2010

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 to 6 nights from the 19th October, phone for a price.

From 22nd October 2010

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 22nd October, phone for a price.

From 29th October 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 29th October for £156.

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £260.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £428.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £486.

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Friday 17 September 2010

Pickering War Weekend October 2010

Well I just don't know where the time goes, it doesn't seem that long since I was writing about last years Pickering War Weekend, which is a favourite event for guests here at Valley View Farm.

Revisit the past and wartime England with the The Pickering War Weekend from Friday 15th October to Sunday 17th October 2010. Visit Pickering and the surrounding villages to learn about how we used to lived in the 1940’s.
Events taking place in Pickering and on the NYMR include:
  • street parties and displays,
  • special exhibitions at Beck Isle Museum, North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway and the Kirk Theatre.
  • Villages along the Railway line will also be holding events too.
The event begins at noon on Friday when the flag is raised in Pickering and from then on many visitors arrive in period costume, so why not be one of them and join in the fun.

Saturday sees processions in the High Street, military vehicles, singers, bands and 40's style evening dances.

On the Friday and Saturday evenings from 7.30pm -11pm there will be nostalgic dancing and fun to the music of Ava Disco with DJ Lynne (back by popular demand).

The event will include original soundtracks of events that took place during those World War II years and dancing to nostalgic music for swing plus old time favourites such as the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step plus quicksteps and foxtrots.

The railway stations are taken over with Levisham becoming occupied France and Goathland defended by The Home Guard. It is a popular and fun event which is growing each year.

So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family are transported back to the War time years of the 1940's.

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Thursday 16 September 2010

Late Deals From 24th September 2010

Here are the 7 night breaks Valley View Farm Cottages from the 24th September 2010.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 24th September for £542.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 24th September for £572.

Here are the short breaks Valley View Farm Cottages from the 24th and 27th September 2010.

From 24th September 2010

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 24th September for £203.

From 27th September 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 27th September for £203.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 4 nights from the 27th September for £294.

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Wednesday 15 September 2010

York Festival Of Food & Drink 17th September 2010

Here are some of the events taking place at the York Festival of Food & Drink on Friday 17th September 2010:
  • Demonstration with the Cedar Court Grand Hotel at 10am Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Demonstration with the Crown Inn Boroughbridge at 11am Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Love Food Hate Waste Demonstration at Noon Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Phillip Leverington Demonstration at 1pm Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Karen Hardwick's Introduction to Wine from Italy at 1pm
  • Fowler's Boys at 2pm (4 York Chefs kick off the Guildhall programme with a challenge set by Richard Fowler of Burnholm Fisheries.)
  • Demonstration with Akash Tandoori at 2pm Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Demonstration with Karachi Restaurant at 3pm Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Temujin Demonstration - Chicken Stir Fry at 4pm Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Slow food Taste Workshop with Brackenhill Preserves at 4pm Lasts about an hour
  • Speed Nibbling (Food sampling) at 5pm
  • Daily Chocolate Demonstration at 5pm Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Cocktails at 6 with the Cedar Court at 6pm Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
  • Debates from 7pm Lasts just over 2 hours
  • Chocolate Evening at 7pm
  • Historic Dinner: Dining through the Ages at 7.30pm
The York Food & Drink Festival is now in it's 14th year and is a popular 10 day event (17th - 26th September.)

The 2010 theme, Meet Yorkshire Food Heroes.

So if this gets your taste buds tingling then why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages. You could book a short break.

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Tuesday 14 September 2010

Yorkshire Pass Places To Visit In Yorkshire Moors & Coast Region

When visiting Yorkshire, there are so many places to visit and things to do, that a break away can be expensive. One way to nake a bit of a saving is to get a Yorkshire Pass. These passes may be purchased for one, two, three or six days at a cost from £18 to £44 for children and £28 to £68 for adults. So if you want to plan days in or out this is an excellent place to start.

There are well over 70 attractions to chose from in Yorkshire and you may be hard pressed to fit them all in whilst on holiday, however, those good people from ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ have made planning what to do and when so much easier. There is a great website Yorkshire Pass to have a look at that will help you and more importantly, there is money to be saved with this pass, the pass will give you such benefits as discounts, a complimentary guidebook, prepaid entrances and for me anyway, one of the best advantages ever – avoid queuing!

Places to visit in this region that take the Yorkshire Pass include:

Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Rotunda Museum
Castle Howard
Byland Abbey
Eden Camp
North Bay Railway
Nunnington Hall
Rievaulx Terrace
Scarborough Art Gallery
Scarborough Sea Life & Marine Sanctuary
Yorkshire 4x4
Sutton Park
Walled Garden At Scampton
Wolds Way Lavender
North York Moors Railway
The World Of James Herriot

With so many places to see and things to do, why not treat yourself to a few days away, here at Valley View Farm Cottages, so you can see what Yorkshire has to offer.

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Monday 13 September 2010

October Half Term 2010

The Autumn / October Half Term is from Monday 25th to Friday 29th October 2010.

We still have some availability so why not take a break away for the October Half Term holidays, so check out our cottages and availability.

There are so many things to do and places to visit in this area, click on the link to see what this region has to offer. Places To Visit & Things to Do in North Yorkshire.

Why not visit......

Byland Abbey,
Castle Howard,
North York Moors Railway,
Eden Camp,
Nunnington Hall,
Scarborough Art Gallery,
Helmsley Castle and Walled Gardens,
Rievaulx Terrace or
Whitby to name just a few of the sites and attractions in the area.

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Sunday 12 September 2010

Countryside Live October 2010

I love living in the countryside and just wanted to let you know that the "Countryside Live" Show will be on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.

What's On:
  • Horsemanship Masterclasses
  • Xtreme Motorbike Display Team
  • Have a Go: Archery
  • Equine Classes - Ridden and In-hand
  • Bird of Prey Demonstrations
  • Cattle, Sheep & Pigs
  • Pigeons & Poultry
  • The Cookery Theatre
  • Food Marquee
  • Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Show
  • Sausage Sizzle
  • Dog Agility
  • The Country Crafts Pavilion
  • Tug Of War
  • Shopping
We are just a 50 minute drive from the Harrogate showground, so why not combine a trip to Countryside Live with a break away here in the beautiful North York Moors.

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Saturday 11 September 2010

Scarborough Jazz Festival September 2010

Do you like jazz music? If so then you won't want to miss the Scarborough Jazz Festival which is to be held from the 24th to 26th September 2010.

This years line includes

Compere: Alan Barnes
Martin Taylor’s Spirit of Django
Stan Tracey Trio with Guy Barker and Bobbie Wellins
A Funny Valentine: A Tribute to Chet Baker
Alan Barnes plays Alan Barnes
Allison Neale Quartet
Andrea Vicari and El Tempore
Anita Wardell
Brian Kellock and Julian Arguelles
Ian Shaw
Karen Sharp with Nikki Iles Trio
Magic Hat Ensemble
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Steve Waterman, Steve Lodder and Ben Crosland

Ticket prices are as follows but tickets are selling fast.

Weekend
Full Price £67 Students £37.50

Day Tickets
Full Price £33.50 Students £20

Saturday and Sunday Afternoons
Full Price £22 Students £11.50

Friday and Saturday Evenings
Full Price £27 Students £13.50

Sunday Evening
Full Price £19 Students £11

So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages as you enjoy the jazz festival in Scarborough.

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Friday 10 September 2010

Top 5 Attractions In Yorkshire

I have just been reading the Yorkshire.com website and I see that they have listed the following as the top 5 attractions in Yorkshire.

1) Castle Howard
2) Eden Camp
3) Scarborough Sealife
4) The Deep
5) Fountains Abbey

Do you agree with this line up? I would love to know that you think are the top 5 attractions in Yorkshire, so please leave a comment below, or tweet about it on twitter or add it to our facebook page.

Why not treat yourself to a few days away, here at Valley View Farm Cottages, so you can see what Yorkshire has to offer.

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Thursday 9 September 2010

Late Deals From 10th September 2010

Here is the late availability for Valley View Farm Cottages here in the beautiful North York Moors from Friday 10th September and Monday 13th September 2010 with the latest discounted prices, so grab a late deal today.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 1 night from the 10th September, ring for a price.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 3 nights from the 10th September, call for a price.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 13th September for £180.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 13th September for £305.

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Wednesday 8 September 2010

Continental Breakfast Available At Our Self Catering Cottages

We are delighted to be able to offer our guests a continental breakfast service.
The continental breakfast menu consists of:
  • Ampleforth apple juice.
  • Locally made muesli - Yockenthwaite Farm Granola and Muesli from Suma at Elland.
  • Croissants from the baker in Helmsley.
  • Wensleydale Creamery butter.
  • Yorkshire honey.
  • Lime and lemon marmalade Rosebud Preserves (Elsbeth Biltoft at Healey).
  • Yorkshire Tea – or coffee.
The price of the continental breakfast here at Valley View Farm is £9.00 per person.

So if this gets your taste buds tingling and you would like to book a stay at one of our four star self catering holiday cottages and treat yourself to a continental breakfast whilst you're with us then take a look at the dates we have available on our Valley View Farm Cottages booking page.

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Tuesday 7 September 2010

Masham Sheep Fair 25th-26th September 2010

Here at Valley View Farm we keep sheep, so John, Stuart & I are always interested in going to sheep fairs if we get the chance.

The Masham Sheep Fair at Masham in the Yorkshire Dales is to be held on the 25th-26th September 2010. The market square will be full of sheep, a sheep farmers idea of heaven!

Events at the sheep fair include:
  • Sheep Racing.
  • Sheep Showing.
  • Craft Market.
  • Bishop Blaize Procession.
  • Harvest Flowers.
  • Morris Dancers.
  • Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries.
  • Old Time Children's Fair.
  • Fleece Stalls.
  • Sheepdog Demonstrations.
  • Hand Spun Wool Competition.
  • Hand Bell Ringers.
  • Art Exhibition.
  • Displays of sheep breeds.
  • Wool-related craft stalls.
  • Rare breed sheep sale on the Sunday.
Why not come and stay in one of our beautifully converted farm buildings and enjoy the sheep we have here at Valley View Farm before you travel the 24 miles to Masham for the sheep fair.

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Monday 6 September 2010

Helmsley Folk Weekend 23rd-26th September 2010

Just wanted to remind you that the Helmsley Folk Weekend is coming up very soon from the 23rd-26th September 2010.

With the following artists performing, it's sure to be an unmissable weekend:
  • SONY Radio Academy Award Winning songwriter Jez Lowe,
  • 2008 Scots Singer of the Year Emily Smith,
  • 2006 Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year Shona Mooney,
  • From Canada, Juno Award Winning Songwriter James Keelaghan,
  • BBC Young Folk Finalists 2009 The Carrivick Sisters.
  • 'Whisky Bard' songwriter Robin Laing,
  • Edwina Hayes,
  • Steve Gardham,
  • and many more wonderful Yorkshire artists
Bring your instruments and voices, walking boots and dancing shoes and join in the music fun of the spectacular Helmsley Folk Weekend 2010!

Why not book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages and enjoy the Folk Music Weekend as Helmlsey is just 5 miles from Valley View Farm.

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Sunday 5 September 2010

York Festival Of Food & Drink September 2010

The York Food & Drink Festival is now in it's 14th year and is a popular 10 day event (17th - 26th September.)

The 2010 theme, Meet Yorkshire Food Heroes.

Highlights of the York Food And Drinks Festival include:

1. 10 days of quality led markets, produce stands to include an active smokehouse presentation integrated into the show.

2. A daily programme that includes introduction to wine, a comparative food 'taste workshop', a cocktail demonstration and cookery demonstrations.

3. Local Produce Dinners.

4. Regional Real Ales Tent.

The ticket line is 01904 466687.

So if this gets your taste buds tingling then why not make your base
one of our Valley View Farm Cottages. You could book a short break.

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Saturday 4 September 2010

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show September 2010

The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is on from 17-19 September 2010 for all you gardening and flower enthusiasts!

Things to look out for at the show:
  • Kitchen Garden Live is returning with seasonal talks and demonstrations.
  • Vegetable Championships, including the Heaviest Onion competition and the new Fruit Show.
  • The Fodder Cookery Theatre will have local chefs demonstrating with the recent harvest.
  • The Garden Roadshow will be answering your gardening questions and the garden photography competition is returning once again.
  • Plus competitions, entertainment, food and shopping.
We are just a 50 minute drive from the Harrogate showground, so why not combine a trip to the Harrogate flower Show with a break away here in the beautiful North York Moors.

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Friday 3 September 2010

Late Availability From 10th September 2010

Here is the late availability for Valley View Farm Cottages here in the beautiful North York Moors from Friday 10th September 2010.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 3 nights from the 10th September for £294.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 3 nights from the 10th September, call for a price.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 10th September for £294.

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Thursday 2 September 2010

The York Wedding Show Sunday 5th September 2010

Just wanted to let all you lovelycouples who are getting married that The York Wedding Show will be taking place this Sunday the 5th September 2010 at The National Railway Museum, York from 10am to 5.30pm.

The show will include wedding professionals displaying cakes, flowers, photography, videography, bridalwear, mens formal hire, jewellery, wedding cars, favours, wedding stationery, toastmasters and all things weddings!

Why not make planning your wedding even more special with a weekend away this weekend at our 4 star cottages in the beautiful North York Moors.

If you fancy grabbing a late deal then why not 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.

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Wednesday 1 September 2010

Late Availability From 3rd September 2010

Here is the late availability for Valley View Farm Cottages here in the beautiful North York Moors from Friday 3rd September 2010.

From 3rd September

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 3rd September for £490 reduced to £435.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 3rd September for £542 reduced to £482.

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 3rd September for £180.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 3rd September for £180.

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Valley View Farm, Old Byland, Helmsley, York YO62 5LG
Tel. 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 mailto:sally@valleyviewfarm.com
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