A friend who likes to be known as The Scarecrow has moved out to France and is living a life of self sufficiency on a 7 acre smallholding with a budget of just over £3000 to cover all her costs!
If you would like to read about her antics then you can find her on The Cottage Smallholder Forum.
The Scarecrow has asked me to go out and visit her in France, but at the moment we are in the middle of harvest, the cottages are busy and my lingerie company, Ample Bosom is soon to launch a new website, so for the time being I will be staying put in our lovely village of Old Byland.
If you fancy a break 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.
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Monday, 30 August 2010
Come And Visit Old Byland, North Yorkshire
So what is there to do in Old Byland?
Well you can take a stroll around the pretty village, visit the church or take a walk through the beautiful surrounding North York Moors countryside (there are plenty of walks from our farm.)
You can learn about the history of the village and the Battle of Old Byland with a visit to Rievaulx Abbey.
Here is a link to a collection of photographs of Old Byland.
The Valley View Farm cottages are located on the edge of the village so why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and explore Old Byland and the local area.
Well you can take a stroll around the pretty village, visit the church or take a walk through the beautiful surrounding North York Moors countryside (there are plenty of walks from our farm.)You can learn about the history of the village and the Battle of Old Byland with a visit to Rievaulx Abbey.
Here is a link to a collection of photographs of Old Byland.
The Valley View Farm cottages are located on the edge of the village so why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and explore Old Byland and the local area.
Sunday, 29 August 2010
September Short Breaks Near Helmsley In North Yorkshire
Here are the short breaks Valley View Farm Cottages has available for the month of September, here in the beautiful North York Moors.
From 3rd September 2010
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.
From 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, phone for a price.
From 13th September 2010
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 13th September for £343.
From 17th September 2010
Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 17th September for £226.
From 24th September 2010
Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 24th September for £226.
From 27th September 2010
Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 27th September for £226.
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 4 nights from the 27th September for £326.
From 3rd September 2010
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.
From 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, phone for a price.
From 13th September 2010
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 13th September for £343.
From 17th September 2010
Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 17th September for £226.
From 24th September 2010
Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 24th September for £226.
From 27th September 2010
Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 27th September for £226.
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 4 nights from the 27th September for £326.
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Pirates Weekend Whitby Abbey 28th-30th August 2010
Wondering what to do this bank holiday weekend? Well why not check out The Pirate Weekend
from Saturday 28th August to Monday 30th August (bank holiday) at Whitby Abbey, from 11am - 5pm.
Prices
English Heritage Member (Adult) Free
English Heritage Member (Child) £1.00
English Heritage Member (Concession) Free
Adult £5.80
Child, 5-15 years £2.90
Concession £4.90
Family £14.50
So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages whilst you enjoy the Whitby Pirate Weekend.
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.
from Saturday 28th August to Monday 30th August (bank holiday) at Whitby Abbey, from 11am - 5pm.
- A weekend full of pirates, smugglers, privateers and sea dogs.
- Watch a musical adaptation of the great classic 'Treasure Island', which tells the story of young Jim Hawkins as he set sail on the Hispaniola in search of buried treasure.
- See duelling pirates, armed with cutlasses and swords demonstrate their fighting skills.
- Hear about pirate trials and punishment and cover your ears as the noise of cannon and gunpowder is unleashed in demonstrations of pirate firepower.
- Plus, there are hands-on historical activities for junior pirates with the Time Travellers
Prices
English Heritage Member (Adult) Free
English Heritage Member (Child) £1.00
English Heritage Member (Concession) Free
Adult £5.80
Child, 5-15 years £2.90
Concession £4.90
Family £14.50
So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages whilst you enjoy the Whitby Pirate Weekend.
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.
Friday, 27 August 2010
Visit An Old Woodworking Mill, Hawes 5th September
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 5th September, 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.
On 5th September, 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.
Thursday, 26 August 2010
7 Night Breaks In North Yorkshire In September 2010
Here are the 7 night breaks Valley View Farm Cottages has available for the month of September here in the beautiful North York Moors.
From 3rd September
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 3rd September for £490.
Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 3rd September for £542.
From 17th September
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 17th September for £544.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 17th September for £636.
From 24th September
Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 24th September for £602.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 24th September for £636.
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 3rd September for £490.
Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 3rd September for £542.
From 17th September
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 17th September for £544.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 17th September for £636.
From 24th September
Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 24th September for £602.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 24th September for £636.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Short Breaks In North Yorkshire End Of August 2010
As we fast approach the end of August I thought I would let you know that we have 2 cottages available at the very end of August for a short break.
So if you are fed up of the British Summer weather then why not treat yourself to a few days away. Come rain or shine the North York Moors are a stunning place to be, so why not get away from it all and stay at our tranquil and peaceful holiday cottages in Old Byland, near Helmsley.
From 30th August
Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 30th August for £219.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 3 nights from 31st August, phone for a price.
So if you are fed up of the British Summer weather then why not treat yourself to a few days away. Come rain or shine the North York Moors are a stunning place to be, so why not get away from it all and stay at our tranquil and peaceful holiday cottages in Old Byland, near Helmsley.
From 30th August
Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 30th August for £219.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 3 nights from 31st August, phone for a price.
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