Church Farm Cottages

27/02/2025

Useful to know if you need a cycle repair or service ...

The Old Cog & Sprocket at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn

Our new counter is nearly complete.. just to apply the oil once it’s fully acclimatised to its new home.

22/02/2025

Out walking today around Millington with a great group of Walking the Wolds members on a gorgeous sunny February day.

20/02/2025

If you have stayed at Church Farm Cottages before you may have already seen the amazing wall paintings and stained glass in our village church, St Michael & All Angels.

Tune into BBC Songs of Praise this Sunday at 1.15pm for another chance to see the remarkable interior.

20/02/2025

Today is and whilst we love our pets every day of the year, there are times when we realise just how much they mean to us.

In the past week alone we have heard about two few very tragic incidents locally involving much loved family dogs whilst out on a walk. Please be careful if you are unsure of walking routes where there may be potential hazards ahead, and of course always keep dogs on leads if you are walking along some of our fantastic coastal paths near cliff edges.

18/02/2025

A Grand Day Out at Dalby Forest ...

We were pleasantly surprised on our recent visit to Forestry England Dalby to find the toll charges have recently changed, which is great news if you just want to enjoy a drive through the forest or a short walk. Charges are now from £3 for an hour (up to 30 minutes free) then £15 for 4 hours or all day per vehicle all year round (the all day charge has actually increased). With many walking, cycling and running trails for all ages and abilities, a Go Ape course, Visitor Centre and much more, Dalby Forest offers a great day out for all the family.

Enjoy Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit, and little ones can follow the new Stick Man Trail.

With 8500 acres of forest and interesting smells to explore, Nell stays firmly on the lead!

16/02/2025

A romantic legend for Valentine's weekend!

If you take the ancient single track road from Pickering to Egton Bridge you will come across an old pack horse bridge on the edge of the village of Glaisdale. This is a very scenic drive in the North York Moors National Park (but only if weather and road conditions permit).

The pack horse bridge is known as Beggar's Bridge. This romantic legend goes back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I when local lad Thomas Ferris from nearby Egton, the son of a poor sheep farmer fell in love with Agnes Richardson, the daughter of a wealthy squire from the other side of the River Esk. At the time there was no bridge and Thomas used to wade across the river to meet Agnes in secret as her father disapproved of their relationship.

Thomas declared he would leave Egton to make his wealth. The night before leaving, he was unable to say goodbye to Agnes as floods had made the river impassable. He declared he would become wealthy enough to return and build a bridge over the river. He became a sailor in Whitby, fought against the Spanish Armada and then spent time in the West Indies becoming a wealthy trader. He eventually established a shipping company and became Lord Mayor of Hull in 1620.

In 1619 Thomas stuck to his word, built the bridge and married Agnes! He hoped that by building the bridge, young lovers would no longer be parted by the river in the future.

12/02/2025

For a friend's birthday today we headed to Flamborough Head to see the amazing colony of grey seals.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust manages the Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve where the chalk cliffs also provide nesting sites for thousands of seabirds including puffins which can be seen from May to July.

As well as the wildlife and cliff top walks, there are two light houses at Flamborough Head. The original octagonal chalk tower was built in 1669 and is the only surviving light tower in England. It was designed to have a brushwood or coal fire burning on the top. Later in 1806 the lighthouse still in use today was built, and is open to the public for tours between Easter and October.

And ... Headlands cafe near the lighthouse serves excellent fish and chips!

08/02/2025

Great Driffield Radio caught up with our friend Sarah aka Mrs M from Walking the Wolds earlier this week.

Follow the link in the post below to find out what Walking the Wolds is all about ...

‘Bill & Mrs M’ have become social media stars thanks to their dog walking website ‘Walking The Wolds’

05/02/2025

I think I need a trip to York!!

Bettys

Introducing our NEW Black Forest CroquantChoux. Cherry pate de fruit, silky chocolate custard, and a confit cherry dome, all crowned with whipped cream and a Griottinecherry. Available only for the month of February, hurry down to your nearest branch to get one (or 10) before they are gone!🍒

04/02/2025

We love the new look The Seabirds Inn in the village of Flamborough on the Yorkshire coast, serving lunch and evening meals in the restaurant or cosy bar (with 2 wood burners!) where dogs are made to feel very welcome.

Flamborough Headland is renowned for having the largest mainland seabird colony in Britain and one of the best places to see puffins between April and July. Flamborough Lighthouse which is open to visitors is just over a mile from the village.

Flamborough Bird Observatory

04/02/2025

A chance to see this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Sewerby Hall and Gardens near Bridlington

The exhibition is on loan from London's Natural History Museum and will be at Sewerby Hall from 3rd May to 13th July 2025

Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Sewerby Hall!

Come and witness the beauty of nature captured by the world’s best wildlife photographers. This exhibition showcases breathtaking images that highlight the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or simply love nature, this event is a must-see!

🗓️ 3rd May to 13th July 2025
📍 Sewerby Hall and Gardens
🎟️ Normal admission applies

Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/O11zwPA

02/02/2025

Worth watching ...

Around 8 years ago, adventurer Paul Rose walked the 79 mile Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail

In Paul's words ... "‘The Wolds Way is unlike anywhere else in the world ... exploring the Yorkshire Wolds Way was the most refreshing adventure I’ve done in years"

Now you have another chance to follow his adventures along the trail in the BBC programme commissioned as part of the Hull City of Culture in 2017.

To watch both episodes on BBC iPlayer ... https://bbc.in/4hBKllA

02/02/2025

February Half-term special offers ...

We have availability for half-term week and have just released a couple of special offers for 15th - 22nd February :-

Foldyard Cottage sleeps 4 ... 4 Star Gold accommodation £575 pw
The Plovery sleeps 4 ... 5 Star Gold accommodation £680 pw

Both cottages are dog friendly .. up to 2 dogs stay for free!

For details ... https://www.churchfarmgarton.co.uk/

29/01/2025

Half Term perhaps? ...

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Spurn Nature Reserve at Kilnsea is quite a drive from our cottages (up to 1.5 hours), but worth it to experience a unique journey to Yorkshire's "Lands End".

Spurn Safaris include a 3 hour or extended 4 hour tour aboard an ex-military Unimog, with an optional guided walk and visit to the lighthouse.

Winter Safaris are available to book now on selected dates to the end of February ... see link in post below.

YWT Spurn National Nature Reserve

24/01/2025

Not the best weather to be venturing too far today, but if you are thinking of a visit to the Yorkshire Wolds in 2025 we have just sent out our first newsletter of the new year, looking ahead to a few events coming up, suggestions for places to visit and some good news!

To receive our latest newsletter, follow the link to Sign Up ..
https://www.churchfarmgarton.co.uk/news-and-offers