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24 July 2025

The Best Summer Walks In The Lake District

The Lake District needs no introduction- but if you're heading to the northern lakes this summer, the landscapes around Threlkeld, Keswick...

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11 July 2023

Visiting the North York Moors in July / August

Summer has arrived and full-leaf oaks, ashes and beeches are supporting hundreds of birds across our Thirley Cotes Farm estate and beyond, w...

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25 April 2023

Spring has Sprung

Lambing season is in full swing here in North Yorkshire and Thirley Cotes Farm is bustling with new life. The weather is warming, hedgerows...

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13 March 2023

Skiddaw from Keswick

One of the most popular walks in the Lake District takes you to Skiddaw from Keswick and offers fantastic views of the surrounding scenery a...

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26 February 2023

Year of The Yorkshire Coast

2023 is the Year of the Coast, and, with 26 miles of marvellous shoreline set here in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park - sandwiched b...

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27 January 2023

Yorkshire Gardens

If you’re planning a stay in one of our Yorkshire cottages, you won’t be stuck for things to do, with an abundance of outdoor activities on ...

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17 December 2022

Winter Walks North Yorkshire

What better way to stretch off the festive season than with a wrapped-up wander? If you’re looking to burn off the mince pies, we have mapp...

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2 December 2022

Christmas in the Lakes

Nothing gets us into the yuletide spirit quite like a visit to a Christmas market, and, while it’s a little early to start sipping mulled wi...

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20 October 2022

Find Local North Yorkshire Produce

There are so many wonderful places to sample fresh local food and drink when joining us for a stay in North Yorkshire and, depending on the ...

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28 September 2022

Spend a Day at Peasholm Park

Peasholm Park is a picturesque natural landmark here in Scarborough and a perfect spot to spend a day with the whole family, four-legged fri...

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