Two weeks to go folks and the county is going bike crazy!
It's fantastic everybody is getting into the spirit with yellow bikes on walls of homes, shops, businesses and on dry stone walls and even in our lush green fields!
Here in Nidderdale there are celebrations galore organised with the towns and villages really getting on board, so here's to a cracking weekend and let's put Yorkshire well and truly on the map!
Have fun!
Sarah
www.yorkshire.com/letour
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Thursday, 2 January 2014
Happy New Year from Sarah at Yorkshire Bolt Holes!
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2014
The end of one year and the beginning of the next is always a great opportunity to reflect both personally and within the business.
Last year was Yorkshire Bolt Holes busiest! 96% occupancy at Bewerley Hall Cottage and 83% at Ashknott Cottage, that's not bad if I say so myself! That's a lot of washing, ironing, cleaning and loo rolls but the most important thing is knowing that my guests have enjoyed their stay, discovered a new area and wish to return to explore more the next time.
I am so lucky to have the opportunity to look after you all and will always strive to do my best.
2014 is going to be a fantastic year for both Yorkshire Bolt Holes and Yorkshire in general. The county is very excited to be hosting the 'Tour de France' in July, which will put the area certainly on the map both within the UK and across the world.
Whatever the year ahead brings.... let's be happy, healthy and take some time out for our ourselves and enjoy!
Best wishes
Sarah
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
January Sale Getaway from Yorkshire Bolt Holes
What better way to kick off 2014 with a relaxing weekend or midweek break? Or if getting out there and blowing away the cobwebs is more your thing, well, you've come to the right place!
Delighted to announce the launch of the 'January Sale Getaway'! There are lots of lovely breaks currently available at Ashknott Holiday Cottage in Kirkby Malzeard near Masham and also at Bewerley Hall Cottage just outside Pateley Bridge, in Nidderdale in the Yorkshire Dales.
Do as much or as little as you wish! There is fantastic walking available locally, great pubs, independent shops, fine local breweries of Black Sheep and Theakstons, splendid market towns including Masham, Ripon, Leyburn or the beautiful spa town of Harrogate to while away an hour or two?
Why not visit stunning Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks and Studley all part of the National Trust family? Or Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Appletreewick and Grassington?
There is lots to do should you want it or just kick back and enjoy the log burner, a film or two and snuggle up with your loved one in a cosy, comfy cottage in the Dales!
Happy New Year then!
Best wishes
Sarah
x
Friday, 13 December 2013
Have yourself a very merry Christmas!
Well the snow hasn't come just yet, this photo was taken outside Bewerley Hall Cottage back in 2009! But I thought it was quite seasonal and wanted to wish you and yours a fantastic Christmas and a healthy and happy 2014.
What a year this has been, so busy, so fabulous to welcome so many of you back to Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall Cottage, thank you so much for your continued support, it means such a lot to me, the icing on the cake in fact when guests wish to return, some of you more than once in the same year - thank you!
The year ahead is also getting quite busy, so if it's a short break you fancy or a longer stay, then please give it some thought over the Christmas break and make your reservation soon to avoid any possible disappointment.
Remember at Yorkshire Bolt Holes, I offer short breaks all the year round which are proving extremely popular! Come and enjoy three weekend nights or four midweek nights at either cottage, it's great to get away, even if it's just for a few days! Of course there is so much to do in Nidderdale a longer stay is always recommended but I understand that time is precious.
So have yourself a very merry Christmas, hope he's good to you and look forward to seeing you in 2014.
Best wishes
Sarah and Riley the dog x
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
And then it was October 2013!...
Well how on earth did we get to October already?!
I cannot quite believe where this year has gone. Doesn't seem five minutes ago since it was Easter and what do you know? The Halloween invites are out and the 'C' word is starting to cross everybodies lips!
It's been quite a year, a brilliant year for tourism in the UK and a cracking summer to boot! Lazy, hazy days of sunshine and the economy on the up again - hoorah!
I have welcomed familiar faces over the last few months and a few new ones too, including quite a few of you enjoying a 'mini moon' after your wedding celebrations - why not? A Yorkshire Bolt Hole is quite the spot just for two!
I'll be quite honest, availability is pretty thin at Bewerley Hall Cottage now this side of Christmas, however I do have a few midweek breaks in December if you fancy getting away for a few days and enjoying the Nidderdale countryside? Ashknott Cottage is filling up nicely too so if a Autumn/Winter break is what you need, please don't hang about!
Bookings are already coming in for 2014 so if you are tied to specific dates, I would certainly check out my latest availability and make sure your dates are reserved to avoid any possible disappointment.
There's been a change of address for Riley and myself recently, we've moved up to just outside Masham, on the edge of Nidderdale and Wensleydale and are simply loving it! It is fantastic to be living in such a friendly and pretty spot and to be able to get out and about exploring lots of new walks for me to pass onto you when you next holiday here.
I promise I will be back in touch before the year is out and really look forward to welcoming you to Ashknott Cottage or Bewerley Hall Cottage one day very soon.
Until then,
Best wishes
Sarah and Riley the dog
x
I cannot quite believe where this year has gone. Doesn't seem five minutes ago since it was Easter and what do you know? The Halloween invites are out and the 'C' word is starting to cross everybodies lips!
It's been quite a year, a brilliant year for tourism in the UK and a cracking summer to boot! Lazy, hazy days of sunshine and the economy on the up again - hoorah!
I have welcomed familiar faces over the last few months and a few new ones too, including quite a few of you enjoying a 'mini moon' after your wedding celebrations - why not? A Yorkshire Bolt Hole is quite the spot just for two!
I'll be quite honest, availability is pretty thin at Bewerley Hall Cottage now this side of Christmas, however I do have a few midweek breaks in December if you fancy getting away for a few days and enjoying the Nidderdale countryside? Ashknott Cottage is filling up nicely too so if a Autumn/Winter break is what you need, please don't hang about!
Bookings are already coming in for 2014 so if you are tied to specific dates, I would certainly check out my latest availability and make sure your dates are reserved to avoid any possible disappointment.
There's been a change of address for Riley and myself recently, we've moved up to just outside Masham, on the edge of Nidderdale and Wensleydale and are simply loving it! It is fantastic to be living in such a friendly and pretty spot and to be able to get out and about exploring lots of new walks for me to pass onto you when you next holiday here.
I promise I will be back in touch before the year is out and really look forward to welcoming you to Ashknott Cottage or Bewerley Hall Cottage one day very soon.
Until then,
Best wishes
Sarah and Riley the dog
x
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer!
Hi folks!
Well here we are nearly at the end of July! We've been enjoying some great weather here in Yorkshire over the last few weeks and it's supposed to last into August! Roll on!
Yes the last few months have gone in a blink! Have been busy welcoming lots of new faces to Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall Cottage, including those that have travelled a few miles to stay also! From Florida to New South Wales in fact and a few places in between!
Now that the Tour de France 2013 is over - the baton as it were has been handed over to Yorkshire! We are going to be hosting the 'Grand Depart' on the 05th and 06th July 2014 and it will be passing through local villages such as West Tanfield, Ripon and Harrogate. Harrogate is expecting over 3 million visitors that weekend! I must share with you that both my cottages are already booked so if you do fancy staying and making a holiday out of it, I'd get organised quick.
Check out the link below:
www.letour.yorkshire.com
Riley and I have been enjoying some great walks recently too, he's been enjoying cooling off in the local reservoirs of Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross, great places to walk around with or without a dog and just a stone's throw from Harrogate.
Well as we sail into August, have a terrific summer wherever you may lay your hat and hopefully you'll come to visit a Yorkshire Bolt Hole very soon for a short break or a little longer perhaps?
Best wishes
Sarah and Riley the dog x
Well here we are nearly at the end of July! We've been enjoying some great weather here in Yorkshire over the last few weeks and it's supposed to last into August! Roll on!
Yes the last few months have gone in a blink! Have been busy welcoming lots of new faces to Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall Cottage, including those that have travelled a few miles to stay also! From Florida to New South Wales in fact and a few places in between!
Now that the Tour de France 2013 is over - the baton as it were has been handed over to Yorkshire! We are going to be hosting the 'Grand Depart' on the 05th and 06th July 2014 and it will be passing through local villages such as West Tanfield, Ripon and Harrogate. Harrogate is expecting over 3 million visitors that weekend! I must share with you that both my cottages are already booked so if you do fancy staying and making a holiday out of it, I'd get organised quick.
Check out the link below:
www.letour.yorkshire.com
Riley and I have been enjoying some great walks recently too, he's been enjoying cooling off in the local reservoirs of Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross, great places to walk around with or without a dog and just a stone's throw from Harrogate.
Well as we sail into August, have a terrific summer wherever you may lay your hat and hopefully you'll come to visit a Yorkshire Bolt Hole very soon for a short break or a little longer perhaps?
Best wishes
Sarah and Riley the dog x
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Wild Garlic, Sunshine and Beautiful Bluebells!
Hello folks!
This is more like it, a lovely bit of sunshine to enjoy! What a change a few weeks make!
April came and went in a flash to be honest, welcoming back lots of familiar faces and waggy tails!
We have launched our new range of natural toiletries thanks to our friends at Oakwood Aromatics - Phil and Kate. They lovingly make their goodies just down the road in West Tanfield, close to Masham and even use local Yorkshire rapeseed oil no less. Hope you will enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed trying them out!
Riley and I have managed to get some good walks in recently too, enjoying the sight of young spring lambs skipping about the fields, wild garlic and of course beautiful bluebells that grace our stunning woods.
Our calendar is booking up rapidly but we do still have availability during July, August and September so if you fancy a break at a gorgeous 18th century cottage just for two in Nidderdale, Yorkshire, then come say hello!
Wishing you a wonderful Summer,
Best wishes
Sarah, Tim and Riley the dog x
This is more like it, a lovely bit of sunshine to enjoy! What a change a few weeks make!
April came and went in a flash to be honest, welcoming back lots of familiar faces and waggy tails!
We have launched our new range of natural toiletries thanks to our friends at Oakwood Aromatics - Phil and Kate. They lovingly make their goodies just down the road in West Tanfield, close to Masham and even use local Yorkshire rapeseed oil no less. Hope you will enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed trying them out!
Riley and I have managed to get some good walks in recently too, enjoying the sight of young spring lambs skipping about the fields, wild garlic and of course beautiful bluebells that grace our stunning woods.
Our calendar is booking up rapidly but we do still have availability during July, August and September so if you fancy a break at a gorgeous 18th century cottage just for two in Nidderdale, Yorkshire, then come say hello!
Wishing you a wonderful Summer,
Best wishes
Sarah, Tim and Riley the dog x
Monday, 25 March 2013
Springtime in Nidderdale
Hello Everybody!
Well here we are nearly at the end of March and Easter just around the corner. This month we've welcomed back a few familiar faces as well as some new ones, we sat outside in the sunshine at the beginning of March and here I am writing to you on the 25th March with the log burner on and that white stuff called snow laying around outside! Let's hope that the warmer days are just around the corner as we change our clocks to British Summer Time this weekend!
I love Spring. I love to see the newly born lambs skipping about the fields as I drive upto our cottages in Nidderdale. Everything is coming back to life and starting to grow again in the garden and these new green shoots seem to give everybody a real lift with the hope of sunnier and longer days within easy grasp. Events are being planned, the wedding season is upon us and local attractions up and down the dale are getting ready for this years visitors.
Life at Yorkshire Bolt Holes is as busy as ever. We've received fantastic comments about the newly refurbished bathroom at Bewerley Hall Cottage and are looking forward to a busy and sunny Summer.
We are also very excited to be working with a new and very local toiletry provider, who is currently creating our very own signature scent no less... watch this space for more info to come, in fact I am testing out the samples this week!
As I sign off, have yourselves a lovely relaxing Easter and here's to Spring and new beginnings....
Sarah, Tim and Riley the dog x
Well here we are nearly at the end of March and Easter just around the corner. This month we've welcomed back a few familiar faces as well as some new ones, we sat outside in the sunshine at the beginning of March and here I am writing to you on the 25th March with the log burner on and that white stuff called snow laying around outside! Let's hope that the warmer days are just around the corner as we change our clocks to British Summer Time this weekend!
I love Spring. I love to see the newly born lambs skipping about the fields as I drive upto our cottages in Nidderdale. Everything is coming back to life and starting to grow again in the garden and these new green shoots seem to give everybody a real lift with the hope of sunnier and longer days within easy grasp. Events are being planned, the wedding season is upon us and local attractions up and down the dale are getting ready for this years visitors.
Life at Yorkshire Bolt Holes is as busy as ever. We've received fantastic comments about the newly refurbished bathroom at Bewerley Hall Cottage and are looking forward to a busy and sunny Summer.
We are also very excited to be working with a new and very local toiletry provider, who is currently creating our very own signature scent no less... watch this space for more info to come, in fact I am testing out the samples this week!
As I sign off, have yourselves a lovely relaxing Easter and here's to Spring and new beginnings....
Monday, 4 February 2013
Snowdrops and Slipper Baths
Hello friends. Well here we are in February already! The days are getting longer, the snowdrops are out and the bulbs are pushing up! I feel as if we have achieved so much since I last wrote my blog just before Christmas! We started the New Year with some great news that www.greentraveller.co.uk wanted to feature us in their new guide to Nidderdale AONB which has just been launched. It's packed full of places to stay, to eat and activities to enjoy; including Llama trekking which you can enjoy in nearby Fellbeck, just a short drive from Bewerley Hall Cottage.
We started our renovation of the bathroom at Bewerley Hall Cottage at the beginning of January and welcomed our first guests back just a couple of weeks ago now, it was fantastic to hear their superb feedback about the new slipper bath and walk in shower, we hope you will love it as much as we do!
The last few weeks have been exceptionally busy with new bookings for the year ahead which is fantastic. There will be lots of familiar faces returning to our cottages this year, aswell as lots of new ones too!
Yorkshire received some superb news just before Christmas with the success of winning the bid to host 'Le Tour'. This amazing event will be starting from Leeds on Saturday 05th July 2014 and will be in our area again on Sunday 06th July 2014, and will be passing through Masham, Ripon and Harrogate which are very close to where our cottages are situated in Pateley Bridge and Kirkby Malzeard. So to catch the action and to make a holiday of it, why not come and stay with us?
We started our renovation of the bathroom at Bewerley Hall Cottage at the beginning of January and welcomed our first guests back just a couple of weeks ago now, it was fantastic to hear their superb feedback about the new slipper bath and walk in shower, we hope you will love it as much as we do!
The last few weeks have been exceptionally busy with new bookings for the year ahead which is fantastic. There will be lots of familiar faces returning to our cottages this year, aswell as lots of new ones too!
Yorkshire received some superb news just before Christmas with the success of winning the bid to host 'Le Tour'. This amazing event will be starting from Leeds on Saturday 05th July 2014 and will be in our area again on Sunday 06th July 2014, and will be passing through Masham, Ripon and Harrogate which are very close to where our cottages are situated in Pateley Bridge and Kirkby Malzeard. So to catch the action and to make a holiday of it, why not come and stay with us?
Have a fabulous February!
Best wishes
Sarah, Tim and Riley the dog x
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Have yourself a very merry Christmas......
Why is it we know when Christmas is every year, the date doesn't change, but it always creeps up on you?
Here we are on the 20th December, the shortest day is tomorrow and we'll be welcoming back some familiar faces and new faces to our cottages this weekend and next, for their Christmas and New Year break in Nidderdale, Yorkshire.
This time of year is when I prepare myself mentally and physically for the year ahead. Historically it's just after Christmas when people plan and book their summer break or perhaps book a last minute break to recover from the busy Christmas holidays. In previous years, running a self catering business was just 'seasonal', now I am pleased to say it's all year round, and why not?!
Tim and I stayed in our cottages during December and enjoyed very much being in their company! We lived liked a local and ate and drank in the local pubs, did our favourite walks and took some time out for ourselves, perfect.
Getting away, just for a few nights can really make all the difference.
What will 2013 bring? Hopefully another busy and blessed year. Filled with happy faces, tail wagging dogs and hopefully a little more sunshine!
So wherever or whoever you are spending this Christmas with, be happy, merry and enjoy!
Best wishes to you and yours for a great Christmas and happy and healthy 2013.
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Here we are on the 20th December, the shortest day is tomorrow and we'll be welcoming back some familiar faces and new faces to our cottages this weekend and next, for their Christmas and New Year break in Nidderdale, Yorkshire.
This time of year is when I prepare myself mentally and physically for the year ahead. Historically it's just after Christmas when people plan and book their summer break or perhaps book a last minute break to recover from the busy Christmas holidays. In previous years, running a self catering business was just 'seasonal', now I am pleased to say it's all year round, and why not?!
Tim and I stayed in our cottages during December and enjoyed very much being in their company! We lived liked a local and ate and drank in the local pubs, did our favourite walks and took some time out for ourselves, perfect.
Getting away, just for a few nights can really make all the difference.
What will 2013 bring? Hopefully another busy and blessed year. Filled with happy faces, tail wagging dogs and hopefully a little more sunshine!
So wherever or whoever you are spending this Christmas with, be happy, merry and enjoy!
Best wishes to you and yours for a great Christmas and happy and healthy 2013.
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Sunday, 9 December 2012
A Special Welcome Back Gift for 2013 from Yorkshire Bolt Holes
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Hey strangers! I know, I am so sorry for being a bit tardy about writing lately, I suppose from a business point of view it's great to be so busy I don't have the time to blog, but now that Christmas is fastly approaching and the maintainence jobs are nearly all done, it gives me a bit more time to write.
We've loved 2012, it's been so busy and we are very excited about 2013 and welcoming new and familiar faces to our cottages.
So if you fancy staying with us next year then why not book by next Friday 14th December 2013 and receive a rather special welcome hamper filled with delicious Yorkshire goodies.
Just our way of saying ' thank you'.
Best wishes
Sarah and Tim Manby
Hey strangers! I know, I am so sorry for being a bit tardy about writing lately, I suppose from a business point of view it's great to be so busy I don't have the time to blog, but now that Christmas is fastly approaching and the maintainence jobs are nearly all done, it gives me a bit more time to write.
We've loved 2012, it's been so busy and we are very excited about 2013 and welcoming new and familiar faces to our cottages.
So if you fancy staying with us next year then why not book by next Friday 14th December 2013 and receive a rather special welcome hamper filled with delicious Yorkshire goodies.
Just our way of saying ' thank you'.
Best wishes
Sarah and Tim Manby
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Escape to the Country this Autumn
Autumn in Yorkshire
Oranges, golds and the odd splash of red.
Log fires, country pubs, walks by the River Nidd.
Great local food.
Beer from Theakston and Black Sheep.
Come for a short break, Come for the week!
For our latest rates and dates then please visit
See you soon,
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Sunshine, Seagulls and Seashells!
The Manby's have been away again! I know! I feel rather embarrassed to tell you that both Tim and I are born and bred North Yorkshire folk and that it's taken us until now to experience the stunning North Yorkshire coast together!
We've recently returned from a long weekend based in the old village of Staithes - a picture postcard former fishing port which houses many quirky cottages and houses, a butcher, gift shops, gallery and two real ale dog friendly pubs! The perfect recipe!
We walked along the stunning coast of Yorkshire from Staithes to Runswick Bay, the sun shone and Riley just had the best time as you can see below!
We also walked along the beach from Sandsend to Whitby (boy oh boy Whitby was busy, and it was on a Monday during school term too!) We ate delicious fish and chips from the Magpies' takeaway, keeping one eye on the seagulls who were after our lunch and one on Riley who was also on the look out!
On our final day we went along to Robin Hoods Bay which is also a delight, and all this just over an hour from home and our cottages in Nidderdale!
So returned home, tanned and refreshed having thoroughly enjoyed our break together.
Have fun,
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
We've recently returned from a long weekend based in the old village of Staithes - a picture postcard former fishing port which houses many quirky cottages and houses, a butcher, gift shops, gallery and two real ale dog friendly pubs! The perfect recipe!
We walked along the stunning coast of Yorkshire from Staithes to Runswick Bay, the sun shone and Riley just had the best time as you can see below!
We also walked along the beach from Sandsend to Whitby (boy oh boy Whitby was busy, and it was on a Monday during school term too!) We ate delicious fish and chips from the Magpies' takeaway, keeping one eye on the seagulls who were after our lunch and one on Riley who was also on the look out!
On our final day we went along to Robin Hoods Bay which is also a delight, and all this just over an hour from home and our cottages in Nidderdale!
So returned home, tanned and refreshed having thoroughly enjoyed our break together.
Have fun,
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
September Sunshine!
September, September how I love September! I know, friends think I am crackers for loving the start of Autumn. For me, it's the brighter, crisp mornings, dew on the grass, that nip in the air. The trees turning and being able to light the log burner again! I guess for me and our business, it's also a time for reflection. How the year has gone, what we have achieved and remembering all the lovely people that we have welcomed to our cottages over the last few months. We've had a fantastic year and have welcomed guests from all over the globe which is truly inspiring. Why Yorkshire? Why not? We have so much to offer and the experience changes throughout the seasons. From the lambs in the spring, to the green lush fields and purple moorland in the summer, to the amazing autumnal colours of our woodland and snow capped hills in the winter.
For us, our business is all year round and unlike many other holiday cottages owners, we decided a few years ago now, to offer short breaks to our guests all the year round too. It's great to get away, even for just a few days, to recharge and relax. We also want to offer our guests a simple and fair pricing structure. Why should you pay more to visit our cottages in July and August or at Christmas and New Year? I find that all very old fashioned. So when you stay at one of our cottages, there's one price for a weekend, one for a midweek stay and one for the week. We hope you like our thinking and ethos as much as we do.
We've got a few improvement plans up our sleeves for the winter, so watch this space, you know I like to have a project on the go!
We recently had a quick break away on the Northumberland coast over the Bank Holiday. Even the sun shone with time well spent on the beach, here's a piccie of Riley for you who loved his short break away with us.
Have a fabulous month and Autumn, bring it on!
Best wishes
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
For us, our business is all year round and unlike many other holiday cottages owners, we decided a few years ago now, to offer short breaks to our guests all the year round too. It's great to get away, even for just a few days, to recharge and relax. We also want to offer our guests a simple and fair pricing structure. Why should you pay more to visit our cottages in July and August or at Christmas and New Year? I find that all very old fashioned. So when you stay at one of our cottages, there's one price for a weekend, one for a midweek stay and one for the week. We hope you like our thinking and ethos as much as we do.
We've got a few improvement plans up our sleeves for the winter, so watch this space, you know I like to have a project on the go!
We recently had a quick break away on the Northumberland coast over the Bank Holiday. Even the sun shone with time well spent on the beach, here's a piccie of Riley for you who loved his short break away with us.
Have a fabulous month and Autumn, bring it on!
Best wishes
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Yorkshire goes for Gold at the 2012 Olympics!
Well what do you know? We knew that Yorkshire has created some stars in it's time; cracking scenery, down to earth locals, fantastic food and brilliant beer, and now we have created some amazing athletes too! We should all be very proud, well done Yorkshire!
It's been truly spectacular watching the Olympics, hosted by us, Lord Coe, what a fab job you have done!
We loved the opening ceremony, with the beautiful cauldron that was designed from a shed in Harrogate, North Yorkshire no less! To the 'doves of peace' being crooned to by South Yorkshires' Artic Monkeys - boy we put on a great show!
So here we are, at the beginning of August, the year is flying by and we have welcomed new faces as well as familiar ones. Guests from overseas and guests from just down the road. Honeymooners to hikers, couples to cyclists, the mix is varied and I love to meet everyone of you.
We are busy until October so if you fancy a relaxing short break in the Autumn, a wonderful time to visit the Yorkshire Dales, then do get in touch soon. We offer weekend, midweek or weekly stays, all the year round from just £250.
We've just welcomed our local inspector from Sawdays who came to re-visit us at Ashknott Cottage, Kirkby Malzeard recently, will look forward to reading their report very soon.
We've been hitting the internet headlines too! The Independent travel section featured Bewerley Hall Cottage recently in their 'Top 50 Best Places to stay in Britain' and just yesterday, 'Cool Places' have featured us in their guide to the Yorkshire Dales. We might not have won a gold medal but we are pretty chuffed to say the least!
So for those of you taking a break yourselves over the next few weeks, enjoy, relax and take a moment to feel proud of where you come from, I certainly do!
Best
Sarah x
It's been truly spectacular watching the Olympics, hosted by us, Lord Coe, what a fab job you have done!
We loved the opening ceremony, with the beautiful cauldron that was designed from a shed in Harrogate, North Yorkshire no less! To the 'doves of peace' being crooned to by South Yorkshires' Artic Monkeys - boy we put on a great show!
So here we are, at the beginning of August, the year is flying by and we have welcomed new faces as well as familiar ones. Guests from overseas and guests from just down the road. Honeymooners to hikers, couples to cyclists, the mix is varied and I love to meet everyone of you.
We are busy until October so if you fancy a relaxing short break in the Autumn, a wonderful time to visit the Yorkshire Dales, then do get in touch soon. We offer weekend, midweek or weekly stays, all the year round from just £250.
We've just welcomed our local inspector from Sawdays who came to re-visit us at Ashknott Cottage, Kirkby Malzeard recently, will look forward to reading their report very soon.
We've been hitting the internet headlines too! The Independent travel section featured Bewerley Hall Cottage recently in their 'Top 50 Best Places to stay in Britain' and just yesterday, 'Cool Places' have featured us in their guide to the Yorkshire Dales. We might not have won a gold medal but we are pretty chuffed to say the least!
So for those of you taking a break yourselves over the next few weeks, enjoy, relax and take a moment to feel proud of where you come from, I certainly do!
Best
Sarah x
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
It's Showtime in Harrogate!
Hello everybody!
Just come back from a long walk with Riley and the preparations are gearing up down at the showground for the 'Great Yorkshire Show'. It comes around every year and historically was when the local farmers from across the County get together, to show off their livestock and to let their hair down! That still goes on and a bit of business is done too around the Members tent! The food hall and cookery demos are a big hit with visitors as are the various trade stands, fashion shows and rural craft tent. It's next week so if you fancy a visit you can buy your tickets at http://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/
So what have we been up to? Well..... our latest improvements have now been completed at Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall holiday cottages. The photos have been taken and the websites updated, to take a peek please visit http://www.yorkshireboltholes.com/ and visit our Facebook page to let us know what you think!
We have welcomed lots of returning guests recently, which is just the icing on the cake for Tim and I. Speaking of cakes, am getting a few requests for the homemade lemon drizzle cake recipe that I make to welcome our guests with. Am going to post it onto our Facebook page later today. It's dead easy and truly delicious!
Both cottages are busy now until late Summer, to view our latest availability please check out our websites at Ashknott Cottage http://www.ashknottcottage.com/ and Bewerley Hall Cottage http://www.cottageinbewerley.com/.
We are also accepting bookings for 2013 and are guaranteeing that our prices will remain the same for next year when you book by 31st December 2012.
We are looking forward to the start of the Olympics and enjoyed the torch procession through the streets of Harrogate recently, cannot believe it's nearly here!
Well take care folks,
See you soon,
Best
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Just come back from a long walk with Riley and the preparations are gearing up down at the showground for the 'Great Yorkshire Show'. It comes around every year and historically was when the local farmers from across the County get together, to show off their livestock and to let their hair down! That still goes on and a bit of business is done too around the Members tent! The food hall and cookery demos are a big hit with visitors as are the various trade stands, fashion shows and rural craft tent. It's next week so if you fancy a visit you can buy your tickets at http://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/
So what have we been up to? Well..... our latest improvements have now been completed at Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall holiday cottages. The photos have been taken and the websites updated, to take a peek please visit http://www.yorkshireboltholes.com/ and visit our Facebook page to let us know what you think!
We have welcomed lots of returning guests recently, which is just the icing on the cake for Tim and I. Speaking of cakes, am getting a few requests for the homemade lemon drizzle cake recipe that I make to welcome our guests with. Am going to post it onto our Facebook page later today. It's dead easy and truly delicious!
Both cottages are busy now until late Summer, to view our latest availability please check out our websites at Ashknott Cottage http://www.ashknottcottage.com/ and Bewerley Hall Cottage http://www.cottageinbewerley.com/.
We are also accepting bookings for 2013 and are guaranteeing that our prices will remain the same for next year when you book by 31st December 2012.
We are looking forward to the start of the Olympics and enjoyed the torch procession through the streets of Harrogate recently, cannot believe it's nearly here!
Well take care folks,
See you soon,
Best
Thursday, 31 May 2012
From across the globe with Yorkshire Bolt Holes!
Well here we are at the end of May. How did that happen? It was a bit damp at the start and then went from lighting the log burner to getting the BBQ out! How we love the British weather!
We have welcomed many guests this month, from across the globe, which is just fantastic. Amsterdam and Canada are visiting this weekend. Yorkshire Bolt Holes is now truly international! We have also been lucky enough to look after a few of you celebrating your weddings, and with the recent fabulous weather, we were so happy for you, Yorkshire is truly spectacular when the sun shines on it, there is no place like it.
The interior design fairy has been working her magic on both Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall Cottage and we are thrilled with the results. Our friends at Stay Classy Creative are coming down next weekend to take some gorgeous new photos, cannot wait! Keep an eye on our websites to see what we have been up to! http://www.yorkshireboltholes.com/
We are nearly fully booked throughout the Summer, however we do have the odd gap here and there at both our cottages so please check our websites for the latest availability. We are even starting to get bookings coming through for 2013 - you have been warned, we hate to disappoint.
For our doggie friends out there, can you believe it, we have shared our life with Riley our rescued black lab, one year today! How that time has truly flown. Tim and I picked him up this time last year. He didn't stop panting for about 48 hours and wouldn't settle that first night, but here we are one year on, and boy oh boy, what a difference that year has made. He's happy, fitter and trimmer, loves his ball, adores swimming and really does have the life of Riley! (This picture was taken on our first holiday with Riley last November down in South Wales).
Well this forthcoming weekend sees the true start to the Jubilee celebrations, hope you have fun whatever you decide to do. We are sharing it with neighbours and a glass or two.... Then we've got the Olympic torch coming to the local area from Monday 18th June 2012 and then of course the Games in London commence in July! It's all happening in 2012!
Best wishes
Sarah, Tim and Riley
Yorkshire Bolt Holes Ltd
We have welcomed many guests this month, from across the globe, which is just fantastic. Amsterdam and Canada are visiting this weekend. Yorkshire Bolt Holes is now truly international! We have also been lucky enough to look after a few of you celebrating your weddings, and with the recent fabulous weather, we were so happy for you, Yorkshire is truly spectacular when the sun shines on it, there is no place like it.
The interior design fairy has been working her magic on both Ashknott Cottage and Bewerley Hall Cottage and we are thrilled with the results. Our friends at Stay Classy Creative are coming down next weekend to take some gorgeous new photos, cannot wait! Keep an eye on our websites to see what we have been up to! http://www.yorkshireboltholes.com/
We are nearly fully booked throughout the Summer, however we do have the odd gap here and there at both our cottages so please check our websites for the latest availability. We are even starting to get bookings coming through for 2013 - you have been warned, we hate to disappoint.
For our doggie friends out there, can you believe it, we have shared our life with Riley our rescued black lab, one year today! How that time has truly flown. Tim and I picked him up this time last year. He didn't stop panting for about 48 hours and wouldn't settle that first night, but here we are one year on, and boy oh boy, what a difference that year has made. He's happy, fitter and trimmer, loves his ball, adores swimming and really does have the life of Riley! (This picture was taken on our first holiday with Riley last November down in South Wales).
Well this forthcoming weekend sees the true start to the Jubilee celebrations, hope you have fun whatever you decide to do. We are sharing it with neighbours and a glass or two.... Then we've got the Olympic torch coming to the local area from Monday 18th June 2012 and then of course the Games in London commence in July! It's all happening in 2012!
Best wishes
Sarah, Tim and Riley
Yorkshire Bolt Holes Ltd
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Spring Lambs, Wild Garlic and Bluebells
Hello everybody, well here we are in May! The year is passing us by yet again! How I love Spring! Just walking the dog down by the River Nidd recently in Nidderdale, I noticed that nature had got a spurt on too! Riley and I passed fields of Spring lambs, skipping around and their Mums bleating at us loudly. The smell of wild garlic wafting up into the air as we walked by and that glow of purple and blue from the woodland bluebells - how wonderful! You know we can take so much for granted, it's good to just stop for a while and take in the sights and smells that are all around us, we are so lucky to live in such a special area.
Business is great and we are nearly full this Summer. We have the odd gap here and there so if you fancy a short break, do get in touch. Alternatively why not look ahead and book something for late Summer? It's a super time to come to Nidderdale and we do offer short breaks all the year round. Although the cottages are busy and we are even receiving bookings for 2013, I am always looking at how I can improve the experience of staying at our cottages for our guests. At the moment I am busy putting together some fantastic local information packs for our guests to browse during their stay. I do get to meet most of our guests and always point them in the right direction, but that is not always possible when guests are travelling some distance to reach us, so the best thing to do in this situation, is to provide these guests with my assistant - Sarah 2! Within these info packs I've mentioned all the great places Tim and I like to visit when we are in the area, where we like to walk, which are our favourite pubs to enjoy a tipple and what are the 'must see' places to visit. We hope you will love these places as much as we have enjoyed researching them!
Looking ahead, we are making some internal improvements to our cottages at the moment. Just having some fantastic new solid wood furniture made by hand ,by a local company called 'Pine Junction' who are based in West Tanfield, Ripon for the bedroom at Ashknott Cottage in Kirkby Malzeard. Carol Ayres, also from Kirkby Malzeard, who is in fact our neighbour up there too, has just made some gorgeous new curtains, blinds and cushions for Bewerley Hall Cottage. Carol's work has really given a lift and a super fresh look to the place, so much so, we have decided to say cheerio to the four poster in the bedroom and it will shortly be replaced with a wonderful new king size wrought iron bed frame in cream - a bit more country living!
The improvements are not stopping there, watch this space and keep an eye on our website www.yorkshireboltholes.com for more updates as they happen!
Have a fantastic May, enjoy the Bank Holidays and get out there and enjoy nature at it's best!
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Business is great and we are nearly full this Summer. We have the odd gap here and there so if you fancy a short break, do get in touch. Alternatively why not look ahead and book something for late Summer? It's a super time to come to Nidderdale and we do offer short breaks all the year round. Although the cottages are busy and we are even receiving bookings for 2013, I am always looking at how I can improve the experience of staying at our cottages for our guests. At the moment I am busy putting together some fantastic local information packs for our guests to browse during their stay. I do get to meet most of our guests and always point them in the right direction, but that is not always possible when guests are travelling some distance to reach us, so the best thing to do in this situation, is to provide these guests with my assistant - Sarah 2! Within these info packs I've mentioned all the great places Tim and I like to visit when we are in the area, where we like to walk, which are our favourite pubs to enjoy a tipple and what are the 'must see' places to visit. We hope you will love these places as much as we have enjoyed researching them!
Looking ahead, we are making some internal improvements to our cottages at the moment. Just having some fantastic new solid wood furniture made by hand ,by a local company called 'Pine Junction' who are based in West Tanfield, Ripon for the bedroom at Ashknott Cottage in Kirkby Malzeard. Carol Ayres, also from Kirkby Malzeard, who is in fact our neighbour up there too, has just made some gorgeous new curtains, blinds and cushions for Bewerley Hall Cottage. Carol's work has really given a lift and a super fresh look to the place, so much so, we have decided to say cheerio to the four poster in the bedroom and it will shortly be replaced with a wonderful new king size wrought iron bed frame in cream - a bit more country living!
The improvements are not stopping there, watch this space and keep an eye on our website www.yorkshireboltholes.com for more updates as they happen!
Have a fantastic May, enjoy the Bank Holidays and get out there and enjoy nature at it's best!
Sarah, Tim and Riley x
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Hot off the Press - our latest availability at Yorkshire Bolt Holes, Nidderdale, Yorkshire
Here it is folks! Our latest remaining availability at our stylish holiday cottages just for two in Nidderdale, Yorkshire. Don't leave it too late, you have been warned!
We'll see you soon,
Best
Sarah x
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Our-latest-and-remaining-availability-Summer-2012-.html?soid=1107401835225&aid=8dDHs9VsPis
We'll see you soon,
Best
Sarah x
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Our-latest-and-remaining-availability-Summer-2012-.html?soid=1107401835225&aid=8dDHs9VsPis
Monday, 16 April 2012
The Yorkshire Dales - When are you coming?
Hello friends,
Hope our latest mutterings find you well?
Just wanted to share with you this brilliant new video which truly highlights why you should be visiting our great area. Makes me very proud to say I am from Yorkshire! Enjoy.
We still have availability at our cottages http://www.yorkshireboltholes.com/ throughout the year, so
I suppose the question is, when are you coming?
See you soon!
Best wishes
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