Cottage Availability Through August 2013

Here is the cottage availability through August 2013.


Cottage availability from the 2nd August 2013

Couch Cottage, from 2nd August, 7 nights £504
Form Cottage, from 2nd August, 3 nights £302
Formicary Cottage, from 2nd August, 7 nights £504
Holt Cottage, from 2nd August, 3 nights £436
Granary Cottage, from 2nd August, 3 nights £459

 Cottage availability from the 9th August 2013

Couch Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £504
Form Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £504
Formicary Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £504
Drey Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £664
Holt Cottage, from 9th August, 3 nights £436

 Cottage availability from the 16th August 2013

Couch Cottage, from 16th August, 7 nights £504
Form Cottage, from 16th August, 7 nights £504
Formicary Cottage, from 16th August, 7 nights £504
Drey Cottage, from 16th August, 7 nights £664
Holt Cottage, from 16th August, 7 nights £727


 Cottage availability from the 23rd August 2013

Couch Cottage, from 23rd August, 7 nights £504
Form Cottage, from 23rd August, 7 nights £504
Formicary Cottage, from 23rd August, 7 nights £504
Drey Cottage, from 23rd August, 7 nights £664
Holt Cottage, from 23rd August, 7 nights £727


We have short breaks and week long stays so please visit our booking & availability page for more information or telephone 01439 798221.

Summer Holidays Get Away To North York Moors

The Summer holidays are fast approaching so why not get away from it all with a stay in the North York Moors.

We are just 5 miles from Helmsley, a popular market town set on the edge of the River Rye that has lots to offer. Why not explore the market place shops, watch the comings and goings of the motorbikes, see what’s playing at the Helmsley Arts Centre, visit Helmsley Castle or Helmsley Walled Garden. .

Other attractions that are not too far way include:

Duncombe Park

Castle Howard

Nunnington Hall

Rievaulx Abbey

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

Cottage Availability Near Helmsley 26th July

We have cottage availability from 26 July 2013 for a weeks stay.

Couch Cottage, from 26th July, 7 nights £504
Form Cottage, from 26th July, 7 nights £504
Formicary Cottage, from 26th July, 7 nights £504
Drey Cottage, from 26th July, 7 nights £664
Granary Cottage, from 26th July, 7 nights £765

Please see our booking & availability page for more information or telephone 01439 798221.

Farmer's Market York 2013

Farmers' markets take place regularly on Parliament Street in York.

Farmers, growers or producers from within a 40 mile radius of York city centre sell their produce, direct to the public.

Markets are held on the last Friday of every month:

• 26 July 2013
• 30 August 2013
• 20 to 29 September 2013 - as part of the Festival of Food & Drink
• 25 October 2013
• 15/16 November 2013
• 13/14 December 2013

These markets are generally open from 9am to 4pm and are held in Parliament Street.

 

Old Byland is just a 50 minute drive away from York, so if you are having a break away at Valley View Farm then York is a day out not to be missed.


To find out more about our cottages or things to do in the area then visit our website www.valleyviewfarm.com

York Markets 2013

Dates of specialist markets in York in 2013.

Summer Crafts Fayre - 11 - 14 July 2013
Made in Yorkshire - See the Made in Yorkshire website for dates in 2013
Festival of Food & Drink - 20 - 29 September 2013
Big Green Market - 31 October, 1/2/3 November 2013
St Nicholas Fayre - 28 - 30 November and 1 December 2013
York Festive Fayre - 4 - 22 December 2013 A Continental York  15 - 20 October 2013
Farmers' Market - throughout the year predominantly held last Friday in the month - 26th July 2013
York Chocolate Festival 15 December 2013 (TBC)

To find out more visit the York Council website.


Old Byland is just a 50 minute drive away from York, so if you are having a break away at Valley View Farm then York is a day out not to be missed.


To find out more about our cottages or things to do in the area then visit our website www.valleyviewfarm.com


 

National Parks Events Week 29th July to 4th August 2013

National Parks Events Week is 29th July til 4th August 2013. There's loads of fun to be had with the National Parks Events Week. Heres whats going on at our local centre, The Moors National Park Centre, Danby.

Tree-shirts 29th Jul 2013 - 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

Working with Willow 29th Jul 2013 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm  

 Holiday Adventure 30th Jul 2013 - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm  

Woodland Adventure 30th Jul 2013 - 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

National Parks, Local Treasures 30th Jul 2013 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Esk Valley Wildlife Walk 31st Jul 2013 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Holiday Adventure 1st Aug 2013 - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Cunning Compass Explorers 1st Aug 2013 - 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

GPS Treasure Hunt 1st Aug 2013 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Ranger Patrol 2nd Aug 2013 - 10:30 am to 4:00 pm

Meditations on the Land 3rd Aug 2013 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Meet the Artists: 3 Aug, 12 noon - 3pm, with music by harpist Sarah Dean, playing for 30 minutes at 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm

Expanding Horizons 3rd Aug 2013 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

 Great Geocaching Treasure Hunt 3rd Aug 2013 - 10:30 am to 2:00 pm  

 Explore a 12th-Century Planned Village 4th Aug 2013 - 10:45 am to 12:00 noon  

 Moorland Festival 4th Aug 2013 - 11:00 am to 4:30 pm

Appleton and More 4th Aug 2013 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The Moors is a beautiful place to visit and if you join the Moors National Park Centre during Events Week there will be plenty to keep your little ones entertained too. Valley View Farm Cottages make an ideal base for exploring all North Yorkshire has to offer including the Moors. Why not book a week away and tie in some of the other treats the area has to offer. To find out more about events and attractions near us visit our What to See & Do page on our website.

Free Attractions in Yorkshire

There's plenty to see and do in Yorkshire and some of the attractions in the area are free to get in. With the Summer holidays just around the corner we thought it was a good time to remind you of some of the free attractions to take the children to see:

• Royal Armouries, Leeds.
• National Railway Museum, York.
• Wolds Way Lavender, Wintringham.
• Yorkshire Museum, York (free for all under 16 year olds accompanied by one paying adult).
• Hawes Ropemakes, Hawes.
• Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington.
• Beadlam Roman Villa, York.
• Filey Seafront Sculpture Trail.
• Falsgrave Park, Scarborough.
• Airy Hill Play Park, Whitby.
• Whitby Pannett Art Gallery and Pannett Park, Whitby.
• Spofforth Castle, Harrogate.
• Glen Gardens, Filey.
• Redcliffe Farm, Scarborough.
• Funland Amusements and Children's Rides, Filey.
• Lunapark Funfair, Scarborough.
• Whitby Lifeboat Museum, Whitby.
• The Craven Museum and Gallery, Skipton.
• The River Garden's and Perry's Plants, Whitby.

If you know of any more free attractions in North Yorkshire, then please leave a comment.