Moorside Cottage Ampleforth

12/08/2024

Only one word is needed to describe your experience staying at Moorside Cottage!

Thank you to Susie who recently stayed- “Excellent “ says it all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

30/07/2024

27/07/2024

Walking distance to this treat!

27/07/2024

Great visit to The Flower Belt today.

25/07/2024

Christmas at Castle Howard tickets go on sale in two weeks 🐛🎩✨

Tickets will be available for the fantastical Alice’s Christmas Wonderland, Father Christmas in the Castle, Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Teas, The Chess Club, and Santa’s Grotto. Our website has lots of information to help you plan your day ahead of the tickets going live.

Christmas promises to be extra-special this year, as we are hosting a pop-up Bettys shop in the Stable Courtyard. Synonymous with Yorkshire and celebrated internationally, Bettys is known for mouthwatering confectionary, chocolates, teas and coffees and has never before created a pop-up shop.

🎫 Gold Members can book from Thursday 8th August. Members will receive an email with the link.
🎫 Silver Members can book from Friday 9th August. Members will receive an email with the link.
🎫 Castle Howard newsletter subscribers can book from Monday 12th August – you can sign up for the newsletter via our link in bio.
🎫 Tickets go on general sale on our website on Tuesday 13th August.

Members receive up to two free visits at Christmas. If you’re interested in becoming a Member, you can find out more via our link in bio. If you are already a Member, double check the Christmas benefits on our website.

https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard

📷 RO Pictures

20/07/2024

The North Yorkshire Open Studios starts tomorrow!

📍 Alban Roe House, 19th-28th July from 10am-5pm.

Our visitor centre will play host to over 30 artists, the gallery is completely free to enter and we look forward to seeing you!

For more information - https://ampleforthabbey.org.uk/north-yorkshire-open-studio-showcase

02/07/2024

30/06/2024

5 minutes away...

A perfectly caught sunset at the Byland Abbey 🌅

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23/06/2024

14/06/2024

09/06/2024

Have enjoyed a day getting the garden nice and tidy. Such a nice place to spend time.
Ready for the photos North Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

08/06/2024

Our neighbours The White Horse Inn looking good in the sun.
Takes about 30 seconds to get there!

08/06/2024

One of our favourite places to visit for a day out

23/05/2024

We are on the North York Moors Cycleway and have secure cycle storage.
There are cycle routes all over the area.
Sutton Bank Bikes is only about 5 miles away should you need to hire one.

Activity details | NYMNP

06/05/2024

Lots of updates shortly on our heated season - due to start 25th May, but exciting news about our 6th season of Autumn Swimming. Due to the increasing demand for 'Cool Pool', we are aiming to run weekly Friday 4-6pm sessions along with as many Saturday & Sunday morning sessions as possible. There's lots more information here https://www.helmsleyopenairpool.org/cool-pool/

04/05/2024

In the magnificent setting of Castle Howard, Yorkshire, the knighted British sculptor Tony Cragg is exhibiting over thirty spectacular works within…

04/05/2024

03/05/2024

Right over the road

This week’s special:

Sausages, Bacon, Jalapeño Cheddar, Rocket & Tomato and Chilli Chutney served in a Seeded Brioche bun

03/05/2024

30/04/2024

High Woods Farm looking good.

28/04/2024

Always visit if you are anywhere vaguely near it. Always.
The best sour dough bread, lovely cakes, perfect home made jams and chutneys.

27/04/2024

Five minutes from the cottage and this is the view looking over the village towards Thirsk and the edge of the Howardian Hills.

26/04/2024

The Wisteria is starting to bud and will be beautiful in a couple of weeks.
A treat for anyone here in May.

13/04/2024

Spying from afar, we catch a glimpse of the stunning Byland Abbey during our morning wander. 🌅✨ Nestled in North Yorkshire's scenic beauty, this ancient site beckons explorers to delve into its fascinating history.

07/04/2024

The sky is so dark round the back!

Are you looking for recommendations on where to stargaze during International Dark Sky Week? ✨🔭🌠

As an International Dark Sky Reserve, the North York Moors has some fantastic spots for you to visit and explore the skies, Rosedale, Goathland, Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank are just to name a few...

Explore the night sky in the National Park 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/stargazing-and-dark-skies/where-to-go-and-what-to-see

📸 : Tony Marsh

07/04/2024

Excited to have this on our doorstep.

07/04/2024

This will be amazing and the cottage is only a 20 minute drive from Castle Howard

06/04/2024

The view from the back door is one of my favourites.
The swallows arrived today, summer isn't far away.