Remote holiday cottages in Yorkshire If you’re craving distance from others, a self-catered break is the solution. Even the most intimate boutique hotel cannot replicate the experience of solitude and the exclusivity found in your own private space. Whether playing vinyl and mixing cocktails in a modern rural retreat or hunkering down with a book […]

Yorkshire walks on the BBC Kate’s route begins just after sunrise at the ruins of the early medieval Abbey of Jervaulx, bathed in the golden dawn sunshine, as she crunches the light dusting of freshly fallen snow underfoot. She follows alongside the majestic River Ure under a clear blue sky, to the picture-perfect village of […]

Our top picks in and around Helmsley: Helmsley Castle: this English Heritage site can be glimpsed as you meander around the market square but we’d highly recommend getting up close and discovering the 900 years of stories told in the exhibitions in the visitor centre before taking a walk across the moat and up the […]

Prestigious period accommodation The concept of high-end accommodation sets a variety of expectations. It may be the kind of traditional grandeur found in a historic renovated listed building. This is instantly impressive. Where period features combine with opulent furnishings, soaring ceilings and original paintings, there’s always a sense of high-end heritage. And a stroll through […]

For many pet owners, leaving our four-legged friends behind is a wrench, making it a significant drawback to time away. From a practical perspective, it can pose a challenge too. Well-regarded kenneling establishments are usually fully booked far in advance. While family and friends – themselves wishing to be free for post-lockdown trips away – […]

Cottages for Christmas in Yorkshire The run-up to Christmas is often especially hectic. Whether you plan on hosting guests or spending the season with your significant other, finding time to clean and prepare your home beforehand can be exhausting. An escape to a stunning period property in a charming town or village is the perfect […]

Booking a cottage with a hot tub essentially weatherproofs your break. But it also provides an outdoor social hub for larger gatherings, a place for guests to completely unwind and adds an air of romantic escapism to any couple’s getaway. Turn on the jets and the world’s worries quickly drift away. A little hydrotherapy is […]

  Can you tell us a little bit about yourselves and your journey to At The Mill? As a family we bought Stillington Mill six years ago, and the intention was always that we’d move somewhere that could be a home and had the potential to be a family business. My parents both retired from […]

Couples’ retreats in Yorkshire Dreamy accommodation in a premium location is a key component of any romantic getaway. We understand how unique, quirky and luxurious property features add a sense of occasion and make your stay extra special. Charming high-end properties with exclusive use, are especially conducive to couple-time; long lie-ins, breakfasts in bed and […]

Willowgarth House – Great Smeaton, North Yorkshire Willow Garth is a beautiful Grade II listed house dating from circa. 1875 set in 25 acres in the pretty village of Great Smeaton in the heart of North Yorkshire. Formerly the water tower and stables to Great Smeaton Manor, this outstanding holiday home has been lovingly created […]