Late Availability For Week Of 13th November 2009

Here is the late availability for Valley View Farm Cottages and rates for the week commencing 13th November:

Couch Cottage £198 for seven nights – Short breaks available £119

Drey Cottage 6 nights available from 13th £327 short breaks £196

Granary Cottage 7 nights £398 short break £203

Formicary Cottage 7 nights £198 short break £119

Form Cottage Short breaks only £119

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

North Bay Railway Achieves Investors In People Status

Congratulations to the The Glass House Bistro and North Bay Railway, Scarborough on achieving ‘Investors in People' status.

The North Bay Railway line has been operating since 1931, running for around 3/4 of a mile from Peasholm Park to Scalby Mills stations, offering beautiful views of Scarborough's North Bay. Trains run daily until the end of October. Weather permitting.

The line is now operated by the North Bay Railway Company Ltd, and as well as a railway, there is plenty more now on offer:

• Newly built bistro - The Glass House.
  
• Shop.
• Historic Water Chute.
• Pedal boats
  

So why not visit the North Bay Railway? They are dog friendly and 100% wheelchair and pushchair friendly. You could even combine a visit with a stay at Valley View Farm cottages, which are just over an hours drive from the railway.

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

Christmas Events At Castle Howard In November

Here is a list of the Christmas events taking place at the beautiful Castle Howard in November.

• Friday 6th November - NSPCC Christmas Shopping Fair.
• Saturday 28th November – Sun 20th December - Castle Howard at Christmas.
• Saturday 28th November – Sun 20th December - Christmas Music in the House.
• Sunday 29th November - Christmas Contemporary Art Market.

Castle Howard is just 18 miles from Old Byland and less than a 40 minute drive, so why not treat yourself to stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and combine it with a visit to Castle Howard and one of the Christmas events taking place in November.

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 Moors Railway Walk The Line Event 8th November 2009

Calling all railway enthusiasts - here's a quick reminder of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Walk The Line event which is to be held on Sunday November 8th and is an opportunity for members of the public to show their support for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, by “walking the line” between Goathland Station and Bridge 30, a distance of less than a mile northwards, from the station.

You will be pleased to know that at this time, the railway will be closed to operations! Organised walking tours starting at 10am from Goathland Station, will be on offer, leaving hourly. The tours will enable supporters of the Railway to walk the track and to see Bridge 30 at first hand.

Walkers are advised to wear stout foot wear and unfortunately anyone under the age of 10 will not be permitted.

The bridge carries the railway over Eller Beck near Darnholme. It is over 150 years old and has reached the end of its life, needing replacement over the Winter period and before the railway starts its main seasonal operations in March 2010. The Railway has to replace it over the winter, but due to its construction and the difficulties in accessing the site due to its remote location, the estimated cost is about £600,000.

Those wanting to walk the line will be asked to contribute £5 per person, with contributions going towards the Appeal. Further information is available from Neal Clarke, Chairman of North Yorkshire Moors Railway Plc at neal.clarke@nymr.co.uk.

Come and stay at Valley View Farm and enjoy this wonderful walk.

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

Raisthorp Manor Award Winning Liqueur

Congratulations to Raisthorpe Manor Fine Foods, near Malton for winning the Local Brew category for their Raspberry Gin Liqueur at the Yorkshire Post Taste Awards 2009.

If you enjoy a tipple on a cold Winter's night, then why not try the award winning raspberry gin liqueur.

Raisthorpe Manor Fine Foods produce can be found in many farmshops, restaurants, retailers and delis across the region and as locally as Hunter of Helmsley.

Valley View Farm cottages is a great place to take a Winter break with lots of things to see and do during the day in the local region and open fires and cosy living rooms to relax with friends and family whilst enjoying a tipple or two!

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

Shepherds Purse Cheese Wins Awards

Shepherds Purse Cheese, near Thirsk seem to be on a winning streak lately with their win at the Yorkshire Post Taste Awards 2009 in the the Dairy category for their Yorkshire Blue Cheese as well as collecting Gold for Mrs Bells Blue at the British Cheese Awards 2009, along with four bronzes.

Shepherds Purse Cheeses Ltd were the first company to reintroduce blue cheesemaking to Yorkshire since its disappearence from the county in the sixties with the rationalisation of the dairy industry.

You can purchase the award winning cheese at a number of retailers throughout the region and particularly in it's home town of Thirsk.

Thirsk is approximately a 20 minute drive from Valley View Farm.

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

Late Deals At Cottages For November

The late availability deals we have available here at Valley View Farm for early November are as follows:
Formicary Cottage 6 nights from Sat 7th of November - £199.

Granary Cottage 4 nights from Mon 9th of November - £298.

Drey Cottage 4 nights from Mon 9th of November - £246.

These deals will not be showing on the Valley View Farm booking page on the internet so if you would like to book one of these late deals then please phone on 01439 798221 and mention ‘late deals.’