“Can highly recommend a walk up Hawnby Hills and lunch in The Owl at Hawnby.” (MQ - Aug 2022)
“Recommend the Beamish Museum - 1.5 hours away but so worth the visit” (SP - Jul 22)
“I can recommend visiting Hutton-le-Hole and a walk from there to Lastingham; National Trust property at Nunnington; Helmsley Walled Garden - superb … Sutton Bank - stunning views.” (LM - Sept 2021)
“I would recommend a lovely drive over the moors from Hutton-le-Hole and [eating at] the Star at Harome was a lovely treat.” (TG - May 2021)
“We were able to visit Helmsley Castle Rievaulx, Robin Hood’s Bay and climb Roseberry Topping.” (PS - April 21)
“The Walled Garden at Helmsley is a serene place with lovely autumn colours.” (NCKM & B - Oct 2020)
“A lovely area to explore.” (BK - Oct 2020)
"We really enjoyed Whitby, York and the local abbey." (S - Aug 2018)
"Cinnamon Twist and deli in Market Square" great for lunch food. Recommend the walled garden for some peach and quiet and reflection" (S - Jun 2018)
"Gepetto's Restaurant, The White Swan at Ampleforth and the Fox & Hounds in Sinnington." (I-Jun 2018)
"Staithes, Whitby and Fountains Abbey are good days out". (S - Nov 2017)
"Had a lovely meal at The Feathers pub. North Yorkshire Moors Railway was great and visit to York - Minster and Railway Museum." (A - Oct 2017)
"Loved the Bird of Prey Centre at Duncombe Park and the Monk Park Farm was a good family day out." (D - Oct 2017)
"We can recommend Rievaulx Abbey to Helmsley on the Cleveland Way. Enjoyed steam train from Pickering to Grosmont and the Railway Museum in York." (A - Oct 2016)
"Yorkshire Arboretum great for picnics" (CS - Jun 2016)
"We really liked Hunters deli and tasty bread from Cinnamon Twist." (CD - Mar 2016)
"We recommend going to Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey, Helsmsley Castle and Duncombe park, all of which are close by the cottage, but most of all we recommend the micro brewery in Helmsley where you can sample some of the local ales." (RD - Oct 2015)
"Visit mouseman at Kilburn and Foresters Arms, Ryedale museum at Hutton-Le-Hole, Gepettos in Helmsley. The walled garden is a real gem." (K - Sep 2015)
"We highly recommend the White Swan in Ampleforth, excellent food and atmosphere. We also had fish & chips from Scott's in Helmsley - delicious." (P - Sep 2015)
"Visited Helmsley Castle, Scarborough and Whitby, Flamingo Land and the fabulous park at Newton was great for the kids to let off steam" (F - Sep 2015)
"Rievaulx Terrace, indoor pool (outdoor isn't very warm) and Whitby were some of the days we enjoyed as well as Ryeburn Ice Cream parlour - you must go!!" (C - Sep 2015)