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304 HEBDEN BRIDGE 7m/COLNE 9m

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306 LEEDS 4m This B&B is in Liverpool’s Victorian quarter. Located in a merchant and seafarer’s conservation area with quick and easy access to the city centre, Albert Dock’s Beatles Story, the Maritime Museum and both cathedrals. This Victorian house offers spacious and quiet ensuite rooms with WiFi, USB, TV, breakfasts and private parking. Asuite is on the ground floor. Minimum 2 night stay. Singles welcome from £50.00. 2 double, ensuite or private facilities SORRYNO CHILDREN Diana Moore, 19 Greenheys Road, Princes Park, Liverpool, L8 0SX www.BedandBreakfastLiverpool.com victorianhouseliverpool@gmail.com ☎ 07391 603940 £75.00 to £95.00 per room John and Barbara look after you in a lovely old mill-owner’s house built in the 1700s. It is surrounded by lovely extensive gardens and woodlands, and is situated just below the West Pennine hills. Traditional bedrooms have pale colours, flowery fabrics and patterned walls. Breakfast is served in a large Georgian dining room overlooking the garden. Situated in easy reach of Rivington and Anglezark’s country park and reservoirs, ideal for walking and cycling. Also a good stop-over on your way to the Lake District, or Scotland. Both garden and welcome will delight you. 2 double ensuite, 1 twin, 1 single Barbara Barlow, The Ridges, Weavers Brow, Limbrick, Heath Charnock, Chorley, PR6 9EB www.bedbreakfast-gardenvisits.com barbara@barlowridges.co.uk ☎ 01257 279981 £50.00 to £100.00 per room Set in herbaceous gardens in idyllic countryside in the heart of the Ribble Valley, yet only 10 minutes from M6 (no exit southbound at J31A) is this olde worlde farmhouse with oak beams, and inglenook fireplace. Chesterfields, four poster beds and antique furnishings create an atmosphere of yesteryear. ACONVENIENTSTOPEN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO SCOTLAND. Off B6243 follow signs to Alston Hall. Complimentary afternoon tea on arrival. Singles welcome from £55.00. Free WiFi. Sorry no credit cards. Dogs welcome if they sleep in car. 3 twin, 2 double, 1 single, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 10+ Mrs E Ibison, Jenkinsons Farmhouse, Alston Lane, Longridge, Nr Preston, PR3 3BN www.jenkinsonsbedandbreakfast.co.uk rkibisonandson1@outlook.com ☎ 01772 782624 £80.00 to £85.00 per room Built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge, WALSHAW LODGE has been extensively restored to provide luxury accommodation in the heart of the open countryside. Bedrooms are individually designed and full of character. Breakfasts and evening meals are served in the elegant dining room. Your hostess is a busy pianist and will play for you on request on one of the three grand pianos. Nestled in National Trust land this remote setting enjoys extensive views of the Hardcastle Crags and the Pennine Way passes through the grounds. 1 superking, 1 twin, 1 superking suite, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN The Hon Mrs Margaret Lumley-Savile, Walshaw Lodge, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7AX margaret@lumley-savile.com ☎ 01422 842275 £175.00 per room

MANOR MILLCOTTAGE is a 19th century cottage between Huddersfield (5 miles), Wakefield and Holmfirth (both 7 miles), set in peaceful countryside. Accessible to the motorway network, being only 15 minutes from M1 (J38) and 30 minutes from M62. Guests are assured of a warm welcome and have use of a cosy lounge or, weather permitting, a pleasant garden. Avaried breakfast using, where possible, local produce. Numerous attractions including The National Coal Mining Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Last of the Summer Wine country. Singles welcome from £45.00. WiFi access. 1 double, 1 twin, both ensuite, 1 double private facilities CHILDREN 10+ Pam Askham, Manor Mill Cottage, 21 Linfit Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0TY www.manormillcottage.co.uk d.askham@btinternet.com ☎ 01484 604109 or 07710 192813 £65.00 to £70.00 per room WIKE RIDGE FARM is an extended Yorkshire stone farmhouse that has been comfortably renovated but retains the old character with oak beams and log fires. The house is set on a ridge with views over the lovely gardens and farmland and further afield over golf courses to the North Yorkshire Moors. Conveniently situated on the edge of a quiet village yet not far from M1, A1 and M62 for travellers, with easy access to Harrogate and York and 2 miles from Harewood House. Excellent local eating places. WiFi access. Enjoy a friendly welcome from Jill and her dogs. Electric car charging facilities. Single occupancy of double room £50.00. 1 double, 1 twin/family, 3 single CHILDREN ALL Mrs Jill McCandlish, Wike Ridge Farm, Wike, Nr. Shadwell, Leeds, LS17 9JF www.wikeridgefarm.net jillmccandlish4@gmail.com ☎ 0113 2661190 £35.00 to £70.00 per room

ARNOTHOUSE combines the elegance of its many period features with modern amenities to offer a 307 YORK CITYCENTRE comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, only a 5 minute walk from York Minster. Bedrooms in this award winning home are tastefully furnished with many little extras for your comfort. The house overlooks the park with views to the Minster, while the city centre shops and restaurants are just a few minutes’walk. Imaginative breakfast menu includes vegetarian and gluten free options. On street parking with permit. Credit cards accepted. Free WiFi. Minimum 2 nights’stay. Closed January to mid February. Singles welcome at £80.00. 2 double, 1 twin/double, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN Mrs & Miss Sluter-Robbins, Arnot House, 17 Grosvenor Terrace, York, YO30 7AG www.arnothouseyork.co.uk kim.robbins@virgin.net ☎/I 01904 641966 £90.00 per room ALDER CARR HOUSE is only a 10 minute drive to York ‘Park and Ride’yet 308 YORK 8m out in the countryside. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with independent access and good views of the garden and Yorkshire Wolds. Excellent variety of eating places within a 3 mile radius. This is an ideal base for visiting York, many historic houses, museums and gardens or for walking, cycling, golf or gliding and the coast is just 30 miles away. WiFi access. Twin/double/family rooms, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN by arrangement Mrs C. Steel, Alder Carr House, York Road, Barmby Moor, York, YO42 4HT www.aldercarrhouseyork.co.uk steelchristine01@gmail.com ☎ 01759 380566 or 07885 277740 £75.00 to £85.00 per room Come and relax on this family run working farm and experience great Yorkshire bed and breakfast. 309 MALTON 5m/YORK 12m Nestled between the Yorkshire Wolds, the Vale of York and the Howardian Hills, WOODHOUSE FARM has a beautiful, peaceful countryside location while only a short drive from attractions like Castle Howard and York, with the moors, dales and coast nearby. Enjoy award winning breakfasts with fresh farm eggs, local produce and homemade bread and preserves. Guests’own lounge with log fire. Good local pubs. Safe off road parking, free WiFi access. Singles welcome from £50.00. Sorry no pets. 1 double/twin, 1 double/family, both ensuite CHILDREN ALL Sarah Wardle, Woodhouse Farm B&B, Woodhouse Farm, Westow, York, YO60 7LL www.wood-house-farm.co.uk sarah@wood-house-farm.co.uk ☎ 01653 618378 or 07904 293422 £75.00 to £100.00 per room DAIRYFARM is the place for those visitors that like comfort with a touch of luxury. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with attractive soft furnishings, crisp bed linen and thick fluffy towels. Next 310 GOOLE 3.5m to ancient parkland with its abundant wild life, Dairy Farm is very peaceful, yet less than ten minutes from the M62 (junction 37). Visitors can reach major cities such as Leeds, Sheffield and Hull in up to an hour. York is close by and there are market towns like Beverley in the area. Excellent choice of award winning breakfasts available. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £70.00. 2 double, 1 twin, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 2+ Mrs Vivienne Sweeting, Apple Tree Cottages, The Dairy Farm, West Lane, Saltmarshe, Goole, DN14 7RX www.appletree-cottages.co.uk vivienne.sweeting@btinternet.com ☎ 01430 430677 or 07960 300337 £90.00 to £100.00 per room

THE MANOR HOUSE is a classic Georgian small country house. The bedrooms have been elegantly furnished 311 FLAMBOROUGH and have television and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a main sitting room with fireplace and views across the garden. Perfectly situated to explore Flamborough Head, walk the footpath around the Heritage Coast or visit the RSPB Sanctuary at Bempton, famous for its gannet colony and puffins in early summer. There are a number of good local pubs within easy walking distance. WiFi access. Credit cards accepted. Visit Lesley’s onsite antiques shop which also stocks traditional Gansey sweaters. Singles welcome at £70.00. 2 double with ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 8+ Lesley Berry, The Manor House, Flamborough, Bridlington, YO15 1PD www.flamboroughmanor.co.uk lb@flamboroughmanor.co.uk ☎ 01262 850943 or 07718 415234 £100.00 to £115.00 per room Enter the tree-lined drive and be pleasantly surprised by the Georgian manor house, 312 FILEY 7m set in 200 acres of beautiful Wold land. Winner of Yorkshire’s Best B&B. Relax in the spacious ensuite rooms that are characteristically furnished. Enjoy a delicious award winning Yorkshire breakfast, all food sourced locally where possible. Explore the Yorkshire Wolds, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, historic houses, coast and moors. WiFi access and credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £80.00. 1 double, 4 superior double, 1 family, all ensuite Mrs Katrina Gray, The Wold Cottage, Wold Newton, Driffield, E Yorks, YO25 3HL www.woldcottage.com katrina@woldcottage.com ☎/I 01262 470696 £100.00 to £140.00 per room

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316 HELMSLEY 8m 317 AMPLEFORTH 1m PLANE TREE COTTAGE FARM, a traditional working sheep farm on the Heritage Coast between Scarborough and Whitby, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with open sea views. See also the sheep dog and friendly cats. Ideal base for walking or touring the North Yorkshire Moors and Heartbeat country. Many guests return year after year to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing, away from it all holiday. Excellent breakfasts using eggs from the farm’s free range hens and homemade bread. Well equipped rooms, one on the ground floor, lounge and separate dining room. Sorry no dogs. Minimum 2 nights’stay. Special rate for longer stays. Sorry no credit cards. 1 twin, 1 double, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN Mrs Marjorie Edmondson, Plane Tree Cottage Farm, Staintondale, Scarborough, N. Yorks YO13 0EY ☎ 01723 870796 £75.00 per room RECTORYFARM is situated in the picturesque village of Levisham within the North York MoorsNational Park. Unexploited, unspoilt geological drama with outstanding scenery. Leave the car and explore from the front door. Catch the steam train through Heartbeat country to Whitby. The coast and York are nearby. Rooms tastefully decorated with modern comforts, fresh flowers and extra touches. Relax and unwind in the guests’lounge with open fire, tea and homebaking. Enjoy homemade bread and preserves at breakfast. Village pub 50 yards. Free WiFi. Minimum 2 nights’stay. Discount for stays of 5+ nights. 1 double, 1 king, 1 superking double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 8+ Heather Holt, Rectory Farm, Levisham, Nr Pickering, YO18 7NL www.levisham.com stay@levisham.com ☎ 01751 460304 or 07971 625898 £76.00 to £85.00 per room Originally a vicarage built from the stones of Rosedale Abbey, SEVENFORD HOUSE stands in 4 acres of lovely gardens in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Moors National Park. The tastefully furnished bedrooms offer wonderful views of valley and moorland and overlook Rosedale. There is a relaxing guests’lounge with log fire and well stocked library. An excellent base for exploring the region with over 500 square miles of open moorland, with ruined abbeys, Roman roads, and a steam railway. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £65.00. 2 kingsize double, 1 twin/family, all ensuite CHILDREN 8+ Mrs Linda Sugars, Sevenford House, Rosedale Abbey, Nr Pickering, YO18 8SE www.sevenford.com sevenford@aol.com ☎ 01751 417283 £85.00 to £95.00 per room Alarge, 18th century farmhouse, EASTERSIDE FARM nestles on Easterside Hill and enjoys panoramic views of the dale. It is a short drive from the market towns of Helmsley and Thirsk, the latter being where the real James Herriot worked. Ideally located for touring the Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, including Goathland (the location for Heartbeat). Eden Camp, North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Castle Howard are just some of the nearby attractions. Scarborough and Whitby are within easy reach. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £50.00. 2 double, 1 twin, 2 family, all ensuite/private facilities CHILDREN ALL www.eastersidefarm.co.uk info@eastersidefarm.co.uk ☎/I 01439 798277 £90.00 to £110.00 per room

Mrs Sarah Wood, Easterside Farm, Hawnby, Helmsley, York, YO62 5QT

Enjoy this 16th century farmhouse full of character and charm in “Gentleman Jack’s” film area. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the National Park. Full of bird song and wonderful views. Romantic 4 poster bedrooms ensuite as well as the Official Mad Hatter’s Favourite suite with an Alice in Wonderland bedroom where you can go up the rabbit hole to get there. Enjoy award winning breakfasts and excellent local eating places. Faithful friendly dogs to accompany you on a walk. Open all year. Minimum 2 night stay. Free WiFi. 1 double, 1 double/twin, 1 double/family, all ensuite CHILDREN 8+ Anna Lupton, Carr House Farm, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4ED www.carrhousefarm.co.uk anna@carrhousefarm.co.uk ☎ 01347 868526 or 07977 113197 £90.00 to £100.00 per room 318 THIRSK 11m/YORK 14m Peacefully situated on the first hill rising from the Vale of York, HAZELWOOD FARM has outstanding uninterrupted views across swathes of glorious countryside with the historic village of Crayke a short stroll away. All bedrooms are ensuite, furnished to a high standard and south facing to benefit from fine Yorkshire sunshine! The ground floor bedroom has direct access to the terrace where breakfast can be enjoyed in summer months. York, National Trust properties, stunning villages, award winning inns, the North York Moors and excellent walking and cycling are all nearby. WiFi access and credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £42.00 to £55.00. 2 double, 1 double/twin/family, all ensuite CHILDREN 5+ Annette McAnespie, Hazelwood Farm B&B, Crayke, York, YO61 4TQ www.hazelwoodfarm.net stay@hazelwoodfarm.net ☎ 01347 824654 £65.00 to £85.00 per room

Enjoy a warm welcome at LOVESOME HILLFARM. The individually furnished rooms are in a converted granary adjoining the farmhouse with two on the ground floor. You can relax in the visitors’lounge or garden. Enjoy homemade biscuits on arrival and ‘Deliciously Yorkshire’award winning breakfasts using the farm’s produce, including free range eggs, bacon, sausages, marmalade and apple juice. Pre-arranged evening meals available. Easily accessible being 4 miles north of the bustling town of Northallerton, on the A167, making it a perfect base for business or holiday visitors to discover the Yorkshire Moors and Dales. Cards accepted. WiFi access. Single occupancy from £55.00 to £60.00. 3 double, 1 twin/family, 1 family, 1 single, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs Mary Pearson, Lovesome Hill Farm, Northallerton, DL6 2PB www.lovesomehillfarm.co.uk lovesomehillfarm@btinternet.com ☎ 01609 772311 £45.00 to £110.00 per room

Set within the Halnaby Estate, THE STABLES was sympathetically renovated to a very high standard to 320 NORTHALLERTON 9m/DARLINGTON 7m provide award winning accommodation. Awarm welcome awaits you at this B&B of great character offering spacious rooms to relax in with super king size beds. There is a beautiful guests’lounge where you’ll find a roaring fire on chilly nights and complimentary drinks. Breakfast, using locally sourced produce, is served in the stunning wood-paneled dining room. Less than 4 miles from the A1 at Scotch Corner and convenient for Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £50.00 to £60.00. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Rosie Lister, Halnaby Hall Stables, Croft-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2TJ www.halnabyhallstables.co.uk halnabyhallstables@yahoo.co.uk ☎ 01325 377387 or 07712 325451 £80.00 to £100.00 per room Set in fields, woodland and a lake, yet only 10 minutes from A1, ELMFIELD HOUSE is nestled between Richmond, Leyburn and Bedale in lower Wensleydale. Ideally situated for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. Relax in spacious ensuite rooms, overlooking pony paddocks and rare breed Wensleydale sheep famous for their long wool. Stroll the grounds, unwind by the fire, indulge with home baked cakes and enjoy hearty breakfasts including hand made bread and preserves. WiFi and parking. Singles welcome from £65.00. 2 4-poster, 1 kingsize, 1 superking/twin, all with family options CHILDREN ALL Kirsty &Luke Haslam, Elmfield House, Arrathorne, Bedale, N Yorks, DL8 1NE www.elmfieldhouse.co.uk Haslam.kirsty@outlook.com ☎ 01677 450558 £80.00 to £100.00 per room

FIRS FARM is a Grade II listed farmhouse within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the market town of Masham and a short drive from Fountains Abbey, a world heritage site. Two of the bedrooms have picturesque views across the valley. Guests have their own entrance, lounge and dining room. Aperfect place to relax and explore the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy homemade cakes on arrival and local produce for breakfast. You are welcome to join in the lambing in March. Singles welcome from £70.00. WiFi access and credit cards accepted. 1 king ensuite, 2 superking/twin ensuite or private facilities Sarah Townsend, Firs Farm, Healey, Ripon, HG4 4LH www.firsfarmbandb.co.uk sarah@firsfarmbandb.co.uk ☎ 01765 688910 or 07711 209956 £90.00 to £120.00 per room

STGEORGES COURT, in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, is ideal for exploring Ripon, Harrogate and York as well as the outstanding Yorkshire Dales, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks. The farm is home to pigs, sheep, cattle and chickens and there is a well stocked fishing lake and abundance of wildlife. The recently refurbished accommodation is on the ground floor, rooms have a cottage style with their own front doors. There is a private room available for parties or functions. Well behaved dogs welcome by prior arrangement. Singles welcome from £50.00. 2 double, 1 twin, 1 family suite, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Lindsey Hitchen, St Georges Court, Old Home Farm, High Grantley, Ripon, HG4 3PJ www.stgeorgescourt.co.uk info@stgeorgescourt.co.uk ☎ 01765 620618 £90.00 to £100.00 per room 319 NORTHALLERTON 4m 321 BEDALE 7m/RICHMOND 5m 322 RIPON 12m/MASHAM 2.5m 323 RIPON 6m/HARROGATE 11m

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328 NEWBYBRIDGE SCAIFE HALLis in the picturesque Washburn Valley, midway between Harrogate and Skipton, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On a working farm with Swaledale and Bluefaced Leicester sheep, Belted Galloway cattle, hens and dogs Jill and Sally. Attractive, well furnished rooms with a lounge with cosy log fire and a fridge for guests’use. On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with its stunning scenery, walking, pretty towns and villages. York is only 30 miles and Leeds 12 miles. Winner of Deliciouslyorkshire Best Yorkshire breakfast 2014. The towns of Harrogate, Skipton, Otley, Ripon and Bolton and Fountains Abbey nearby. Credit cards accepted. Free WiFi access. Singles welcome at £55.00. 2 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Mrs Christine Ryder, Scaife Hall Farm, Hardisty Hill, Blubberhouses, Otley, LS21 2PL www.scaifehallfarm.co.uk christine@scaifehallfarm.co.uk ☎ 01943 880354 £90.00 per room

CROWN COTTAGE FARM is set in 5 acres of land, home to a small flock of pedigree Texel sheep and free range hens. The rural setting makes it a great base to explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. All bedrooms are tastefully furnished with great views of the countryside. There is plenty of breath taking scenery nearby from riverside walks to moorland hikes. Bolton Abbey, Grassington, Kettlewell, Malham are all a short car drive away. Or explore more of the Dales to Hawes and Leyburn. Harrogate and the historic city of York are both easily accessible. Dee , Monkey and Billo, our three dogs, look forward to welcoming you as well. Singles welcome at £55.00. 2 double, 1 twin, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 10+ Mrs Liz Gudgeon, Crown Cottage Farm, Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6PR www.crowncottagefarm.co.uk e.gudgeon@sky.com ☎ 01756 794618 or 07966 912210 £80.00 per room

Welcome to NUTSTILE FARM surrounded by the outstanding beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Atypical, friendly, working dales farm with dairy herd and sheep flock and attractively decorated rooms. Ideal as a base for a variety of holiday activities. The mountains, caves and waterfalls of Ingleton are immediately accessible. Blackpool and the Lake District can be reached within the hour. The nearby towns of Skipton (25 miles), Kendal (22 miles) and Lancaster (17 miles) provide places of historical interest and pleasant shopping. Easy access to the M6, 15 miles away. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £45.00. 2 double, 1 twin/family, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Carol Brennand, Nutstile, Ingleton via Carnforth, N. Yorks, LA6 3DT www.nutstile.com info@nutstile.com ☎ 01524 241752 £65.00 to £70.00 per room Enjoy this sleepy backwater on the southern edge of the Lake District far from the madding crowds. CHALLAN HALL, a former farmhouse, enjoys an idyllic location overlooking Lake Haweswater, forming part of the Gait Barrows Nature Reserve, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one mile from the internationally renowned Leighton Moss RSPB bird sanctuary. 10 minutes from M6 (J35 or J36), giving easy access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Moors and the Trough of Bowland. Wonderful walks from the doorstep and one mile to the coast at Morecambe Bay. Sorry no dogs. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £70.00 mid week , £75.00 Friday-Sunday. 2 double/twin (1 ensuite), 1 double Charlotte Casson, Challan Hall, Silverdale, Lancs, LA5 0UH www.challanhall.co.uk cassons@btopenworld.com ☎/I 01524 701054 £75.00 per room

LYNDHURSTCOUNTRYHOUSE is set in lovely gardens with private parking, very easy to find on A590 at Newby Bridge and only 20 minutes from M6 (J36). Conveniently situated within walking distance of the tip of Lake Windermere; steamers up the lake to Bowness and Ambleside depart from the lakeside. The bedrooms are equipped to the highest standard, as is the guests’lounge. Reductions for longer stays. Credit cards accepted. Free WiFi. Minimum 2 nights at weekends. Singles welcome at £65.00 Sunday to Thursday. 2 double, 1 twin/double, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN Christine & Les Douglas, Lyndhurst Country House, Newby Bridge, LA12 8ND www.lyndhurstcountryhouse.co.uk chris@lyndhurstcountryhouse.co.uk ☎ 01539 531245 £85.00 to £95.00 per room

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Guests return year after year to enjoy the hospitality and character of this lovely old farmhouse surrounded by 329 WINDERMERE/KENDAL 4m beautiful farmland. Dating from the 16th century, CROOK HALLhas pretty, spacious rooms. One mile from the main road in a secluded area up a farm lane and only 4 miles from Kendal and Lake Windermere and approximately 12 miles from M6 (J36). Convenient for Beatrix Potter attractions. Features include magnificent antique panelling, oak beams and period staircase. Enjoy spectacular scenery and a warm welcome. Evening meals available in the village. Closed November to February inclusive. WiFi access. See virtual tour on website. 1 double,1 ground floor double/twin/triple, both ensuite Mrs P. Metcalfe, Crook Hall, Crook, Nr. Kendal, LA8 8LF www.crookhallfarm.co.uk metcalfe@crookhallfarm.co.uk ☎ 01539 821352 £84.00 per room TRANTHWAITE HALLis a 450 acre working dairy and sheep farm. The traditional Lakeland stone farmhouse dates back to the 11th century and has beautiful oak doors and a rare antique fire range. First rate walking from the doorstep and excellent pubs and inns nearby. Kendal is close by with its shops, pubs, restaurants and galleries. The bedrooms are comfortably furnished and well equipped. You are certain to have a peaceful and relaxing stay at this secluded hideaway surrounded by countryside. Situated half a mile from the main road. Singles welcome at £50.00. WiFi access. 1 double/twin/family ensuite CHILDREN ALL Nicola Swindlehurst, Tranthwaite Hall, Underbarrow, Kendal, LA8 8HG www.tranthwaitehall-bnb.co.uk swindlehurst.nicola@hotmail.co.uk ☎ 015395 68285 or 07902 874523 £90.00 per room

Boasting outstanding views of Lake Windermere and the fells, BLENHEIM LODGE nestles serenely 331 WINDERMERE 1m/AMBLESIDE 4m upon a hilltop with The Dales Way walk right behind the house. This comfortable Victorian family home is secluded and peaceful with a friendly, homely, atmosphere. Relax in quirky characterful rooms, many with lovely antiques, including silk-draped four-posters and Louis XV beds. Blenheim Lodge is only 5 minutes’walk to the hustle and bustle of pretty Bowness centre and Lake Windermere, yet our quiet felltop setting offers a tranquil haven from busy traffic and crowds. Free WiFi, private parking. 7 double, 3 single, 1 double/twin/triple, 10 ensuite, 1 with private facilities. CHILDREN 8+ Janz Duncan, Blenheim Lodge, Brantfell Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3AE www.blenheim-lodge.com enquiries@blenheim-lodge.com ☎ 015394 43440 £68.00 to £157.00 per room Built by Anthony Sawrey in 1627, this picture book oak-beamed farmhouse has a magical setting on the edge of the Tarn Hows forest. In a peaceful location, yet in the centre of the Lake District close to 332 HAWKSHEAD 1m Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Coniston, SAWREYGROUND is an ideal base for walking and touring in the region. Excellent pubs and restaurants within easy reach. Mike and Gill offer a warm welcome to their home with its friendly, relaxed atmosphere and popular homemade bread and cakes. Minimum 2 night’stay. Closed November to February inclusive. WiFi access. 1 double, 1 twin, both ensuite CHILDREN 8+ Mike & Gill O’Connell, Sawrey Ground, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, LA22 0PP www.sawreyground.com mail@sawreyground.com ☎ 015394 36683 £96.00 to £110.00 per room

BECKFOOTRETREATis a Georgian farmhouse offering peace and tranquillity beside Ennerdale Water in the Lake District National Park, metres away from the Coast to Coast route. It is furnished with a mix of antiques and retro finds, bedrooms are spacious with soft fluffy towels, lotions and potions. An organic vegetable garden provides the kitchen. Dinners and packed lunches available by arrangement. Ennerdale Valley is a hiker’s paradise and near a wide range of activities - riding, kayaking, steam train, distillery tour and Wordsworth House to name a few. 2 double ensuite, 2 superking/twin, 1 yurt with private bathroom CHILDREN 12+ Nina Ludgate, Beckfoot Retreat, Ennerdale Water, Cumbria, CA23 3AU www.beckfootretreatennerdale.com beckfoot.ennerdale@gmail.com ☎ 01946 748144 £95.00 to £105.00 per room

ORCHARD COTTAGE, in the heart of the village is set in its own attractive garden with views of the 334 CONISTON surrounding fells. Situated close to all local attractions and centrally located to visit all the lakes and villages of the Lake District. The attractive bedrooms are on the ground floor with excellent facilities, own guests’lounge and separate dining room, outside patio with seating and ample parking. Local pubs offer evening meals. Credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £75.00. Free WiFi access. Discounts for 3+ nights. Special breaks available during winter months. Price includes breakfast. 1 double, 2 double/twin, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN Jean Johnson, Orchard Cottage, 18 Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU www.orchardcottageconiston.co.uk enquiries@orchardcottageconiston.co.uk ☎ 015394 41319 or 01539 441373 £70.00 to £95.00 per room 330 WINDERMERE 5m/KENDAL4m 333 COCKERMOUTH 12m

335 BROUGHTON IN FURNESS 337 HADRIAN’S WALL 338 CARLISLE 14m 339 BRAMPTON 12m/HADRIANS WALL8m

In an exceptional rural location, DOWER HOUSE is a large Victorian country house set in secluded wooded grounds and gardens. The Duddon Valley is a particularly beautiful and unspoilt part of the Lake District, much loved by Wordsworth. Comfortable apartments include bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms and kitchens. Hearty breakfasts are served in the dining room. An excellent base for touring and walking. Coniston, Langdales and Windermere within easy reach. Singles welcome from £50.00. WiFi access. 4 apartments CHILDREN ALL John & Rozanne Nichols, Dower House, High Duddon, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, LA20 6ET www.dowerhouse.biz rozanne.nichols@gmail.com ☎/I 01229 716279 £90.00 per room 336 KIRKBYSTEPHEN 2.5m/APPLEBY 9m This modernised 17th century farmhouse keeps a traditional welcome. Guests are treated as part of the family with use of the kitchen, sitting room and free WiFi. You can join them for a pot luck supper (by prior arrangement) or there are excellent pubs within a 10 minute drive. Close to C2C, Pennine Way and PennineJourney long distance trails. Agreat base from which to explore the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines. Well behaved dogs and children welcome but we have cats! Singles welcome at £45.00, dogs £5.00. 2 double/twin, 1 single, 2 bathrooms CHILDREN ALL Sara & Bill Sylvester, Westwood Farm, Brough Sowerby, Cumbria, CA17 4EG westwoodfarmbandb.webeden.co.uk sara.sylvester@sky.com

☎ 017683 42313 or 07811 216590 £45.00 to £80.00 per room This 16th century fortified farmhouse has a fascinating history and has panoramic views over Hadrian’s Wall and the beautiful Irthing Valley. Once you have stayed at THE HILLand experienced the warm welcome, delicious food and greatest of comfort in the spacious bedrooms, you will want to return time and again. Drying facilities, packed lunches and luggage transfer can all be arranged. Relax by the fire in the sitting room. Discounts for stays of 3 nights or more. Singles welcome from £80.00 to £85.00. WiFi access. Closed November to February inclusive. 1 double, 2 twin, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 10+ Mrs Elaine Packer, The Hill on the Wall, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DA www.hadrians-wallbedandbreakfast.com info@hillonthewall.co.uk ☎/I 016977 47214 £85.00 to £95.00 per room BESSIESTOWN, overlooking the Scottish Borders, has won many awards for excellence and has been featured on TV. Enjoy a true taste of luxury and relaxation in the delightfully decorated rooms. Easy access to M6 (J44) makes this an ideal stopover en route to Scotland. Within easy reach of the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall so stay for a longer holiday. Hearty breakfasts and delicious dinners. Wheelchair accessible ground floor courtyard apartments. Special winter breaks. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £59.00. Dove Cote honeymoon suite £140.00. 2 double, 1 twin, 1 family, all ensuite Margaret & Jack Sisson, Bessiestown Country Guesthouse, Catlowdy, Nr. Longtown, Penton, Carlisle, CA6 5QP www.bessiestown.co.uk info@bessiestown.co.uk

☎ 01228 577219 or 01228 577019 £85.00 to £95.00 per room THE KNOWE is in a magical spot in the Bewcastle Valley on the fringe of the Kielder Dark Sky Park. Set in 40 acres with a Shetland Pony stud and small flock of sheep it enjoys stunning views of the fells. There are several quiet walks and a cycle route nearby. Agood base to explore Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders. The suite has been renovated to a high standard and includes a kitchenette and sitting room. A generous continental breakfast is provided for you to enjoy at your leisure. 1 kingsize double/twin with private bathroom SORRYNO CHILDREN Emma Leivers, The Knowe B&B, Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PG www.stayattheknowe.co.uk theknowebb@gmail.com ☎ 01697 748024 £80.00 per room

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LOW URPETH FARM is situated 3 miles from Beamish Museum between Durham and Newcastle. Relax, 340 DURHAM 8m/NEWCASTLE 6m recharge and enjoy your stay in this beautiful, unique farmhouse on a working farm. Sample the delicious “Cracking Urpeth Breakfast” which will set you up for the day. Spacious ensuite bedrooms, free WiFi, USB sockets, tea/coffee facilities in every room. Guest lounge. 10 minutes from Durham Cricket at Chester le Street, 20 minutes from Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead,Sunderland and Washington. Further afield is Barnard Castle, Hadrians Wall and Alnwick Castle. 5 minutes from A1(M) Singles welcome from £56.00. Credit cards accepted. Double, king, twin rooms, all ensuite Hilary Johnson, Low Urpeth Farm, Ouston, Nr Beamish, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1BD www.lowurpeth.co.uk stay@lowurpeth.co.uk ☎ 0191 4102901 £79.00 to £90.00 per room RIDING FARM, surrounded by beautiful, peaceful countryside with a network of footpaths and cycle ways yet only 10 minutes from A1(M). Aperfect base for exploring Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland Northumberland. Beamish Museum is only 3 miles, a must see (discount vouchers can be provided). Further afield Hadrian’s Wall, Durham Dales, Alnwick Garden and Northumberland’s castles and coast are perfect for a day out. All rooms are spacious, ensuite with luxurious fittings. Breakfast is a delight catering for all requirements with a full range of cereals, fruit salad, yoghurts as well as traditional English cooked breakfast. Free WiFi and credit cards accepted. An ideal base for visitors whether on business or pleasure. 3 superking double/twin ensuite Louise Johnson, Riding Farm, Riding Lane, Beamish, Gateshead, NE11 0JA www.ridingfarmbedandbreakfast.co.uk stay@ridingfarmcottages.co.uk ☎ 0191 3701868 £57.00 to £90.00 per room WHARNLEYBURN is a 14th century farmhouse with beamed ceilings and low doorways. On the A68 near Castleside this smallholding is home to horses, goats, ducks and Collie dogs of which Jane is an enthusiastic breeder. An ideal base for visiting historic Durham, Corbridge, Hexham, Newcastle and Gateshead. Close to the coast-to-coast cycle route and beautiful walks in the North Pennines and Weardale. Birdwatching and sailing at Derwent reservoir or play golf at Slaley Hall. Singles welcome at £40.00. 1 double/family ensuite, 1 twin with private bathroom CHILDREN ALL Mrs Jane Ogden, Wharnley Burn Farm, Castleside, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 9AY www.wharnleyburnfarmbandb.co.uk janeogden_630@hotmail.com ☎ 01207 508374 or 07846 578709 £60.00 to £70.00 per room YELLOW HOUSE maintains its original countryside charm yet has been recently renovated to provide accommodation with beautiful views across the garden down to the River Rede. The surrounding Northumbrian countryside is a paradise for walkers and horse riders with miles of bridleways and footpaths including the Pennine Way. Afive minute stroll will bring you to the village where you will find a traditional country pub serving delicious food. WiFi access and credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £40.00 to £50.00. 1 double, 1 twin, 1 family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Avril Walton, Yellow House Farm, West Woodburn, Hexham, NE48 2SB www.yellowhousebandb.co.uk avril@yellowhousebandb.co.uk ☎ 01434 270070 or 07919 254737 £65.00 to £85.00 per room luxury combined with homely comforts and delicious breakfasts. Built in the 1860s and retaining many original features, FIRWOOD is set in an elevated position with views over the surrounding countryside. Ideal base whether you want to walk the hills, cycle, explore the coastline or visit gardens and castles; Alnwick Water Gardens and Castle are only 17 miles. 3 nights minimum at Bank Holidays. Credit cards accepted. Sorry no pets. Singles welcome at £60.00. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN Mike & Beth Mills, Firwood, Middleton Hall, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6RD www.firwoodhouse.co.uk welcome@firwoodhouse.co.uk ☎ 01668 283699 £90.00 per room 341 NEWCASTLE 8m/DURHAM 9m

342 DURHAM/NEWCASTLE 16m

Mike and Beth Mills welcome you to enjoy peace and tranquility at FIRWOOD, a touch of style and 344 ALNWICK 17m 343 HEXHAM 15m Cost to stay in a B&B

Prices quoted are per room per night, including breakfast, based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room or 1 person in a single room.

Many B&Bs will let a double/twin room for single occupancy. The cost is usually a discount on the room rate published for 2 people.

AREAHIGHLIGHTS

Dumfries - Isle of Mull - Isle of Skye - Edinburgh - Glasgow - Oban - Perth Stranraer - Melrose - Kingussie - to name just a handful

From its untamed mountains of the oldest rock on earth, through the secret glens, across crystal clear lochs to its rich, rolling hills, the landscape of Scotland mirrors the rugged independence of its people.

Edinburgh Starting in the Lowlands, which also includes much upland country as well. It is the land south of a line from Loch Lomond to Stonehaven, with fertile, wooded valleys.

To one of the greates cities in the world. Edinburgh has been described as pure theatre with its sweep of spires and battlements, crags and classical architecture. It’s home to Scotland’s crown jewels which include the oldest crown in Europe.

Down the River Clyde to Glasgow, once known as the Second City of the Empire - after London - because of its industrial past. Stunning Victorian architecture reflects its era of prosperity with its shipbuilding, ironworks and cotton mills.

Glasgow Dating back to the 12th century is another of Scotland’s great castles Stirling Castle.

Into wild Caledonia and on to Inverness - the capital of the Highlands. It’s an ideal base for exploring the Cairngorms.

Highland Cow

Then to the refined Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer, not far from the Falls of Rogie. Thousands of wealthy visitors, joined by royalty, would take the waters.

Northwards to Cape Wrath, standing guard against the worst the North Atlantic can summon up, and on to John O’Groats ... 876 miles from Land’s End.

Visit the stunningly beautiful sea lochs and Isle of Jura, Mull, Tobermory and Mallaig then over the sea to Skye and the Western Isles.

St Andrews Fore! Scotland is recognised as the home of golf, with its shrine at St Andrews. Its history and culture can be traced back to 1457.

Follow the various whisky trails around the mainland and isles.