Family-Friendly Barn Conversion
In the North York Moors National PArk
The barn has a large flat garden perfect for Croquet, little bikes and ball games. We can supply rackets and balls, brio train tracks, toy tents, buckets and spades and more.We have a family membership at Castleton Tennis Club so while you are staying here you are a part of our family and can share these facilities.
Minty is the resident rocking horse in Beacon View – she can gallop about the moors for hours! Your children will soon be inviting you down for tea in their living willow wigwam found at the bottom of your garden. We supply the tea sets by the way. There's plenty of room for croquet or a family game of football or cricket too.
Children adore the Crag House Farm daily feeding of the doves but don’t just take our word for it. A quote from the guest book "for our young boys, the outdoor toys, Brio trains and lego were a bonus… but nothing for them matched the twice daily novelty of feeding the doves… it was the first thing each of them spoke about every morning!"
For Your Baby
You’ll find a selection of useful baby items to help make the holiday run that bit smoother. Baby bath, black out curtains, baby monitor, muslins, change mat, night lights, cotton wool, cellular blankets, wipes, nappy sacks some of those little things that are so awkward to pack and even more awkward when you discover you’d forgotten to pack them! Obviously cots, high chairs, stairgates and fireguards are a given at Crag House Farm. Please bring your own cot bedding.
Surrounded by 554 Square miles of moors, dales forest and coastline there’s no end of adventure and action on your doorstep and some superb tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to keep you from flagging. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk One of our favourites Falling Foss Tea Garden is a small enchanting tea garden set in the grounds of Midge Hall, a tiny cottage which nestles at the top of the beautiful Falling Foss waterfall and is a mini adventure valley with glorious tea and cake too!
Family Days Out
In North Yorkshire
Seaside and sandcastles on our stunning Yorkshire heritage coastline. From Saltburn by the Sea – Yorkshire’s surfing Mecca, boasting a beautiful Victorian Pier, the oldest funicular in the world and ride on the miniature railway through the secret Italian ‘Valley Gardens’. Next move on to Staithes. Runswick Bay. Sandsend. Whitby. Robin Hoods Bay and Boggle Hole. They are all close by seaside destinations and so varied in style and size. Yes, you will be totally spoilt for choice!
Woodland Walks
For the outdoor and adventurous types you can’t beat a day in the Forestry Commission’s beautiful and dramatic Dalby Forest. Situated at the southern end of the North York Moors. Loads of fun. ‘Go Ape’, bike trails and hikes for all abilities, adventure play ground, paint balling, you might even bump into the Gruffalo, you’re certain to find a stickman.
Amazing Museums
Hutton le Hole one of Yorkshire’s prettiest villages, clusters around a large green with a most delightful beck running through it- prefect for paddling and picnics alike. The village is home to Award winning Ryedale Folk Museum which is spread over 6 acres allowing plenty of space to run around between exhibits.
Heritage Steam
Toot! Toot! A steam train ride is a wonderful day out for kids of all ages. A day travelling on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Whitby across the most beautiful moorland through pretty dales, meandering along the River Esk into Whitby and back. stop off at Goathland aka Harry Potter’s Hogwarts station no less!
Fun for the Whole Family
The delightful Yorkshire Market town of Helmsley with its castle, walled gardens, boutique shopping and excellent tea rooms and cafes is an all year round treat. One of my favourites and popular with locals and discerning tourists alike.
The historic city of York, England’s Northern jewel should be on everyone’s bucket list! Your children will love you if you take them to The National Railway museum and the Jorvik Viking museum. boutique shopping, cruise the river Ouse, With great restaurants and the famous Betty’s Tea rooms tucked under the shadow of beautiful York Minster, everyone in the family will be having a fun filled time.
Flamingoland Themepark, Zoo, concerts, just tons going on, your teenagers will love it!
