Helmsley
Helmsley is on the road from Thirsk to Scarborough and offers a welcome stop for refreshments and a well-earned rest.
In the centre of the of the town square is a statue of Lord Feversham, not the current lord, but one of his ancestors. It stands in one of the most attractive villages in the country. It has a stream round the back of the square and pubs, restaurants and shops of the highest quality.
Just a few miles north, nestling on the edge of the North York Moors in Ryedale, lies the unspoilt market town of Helmsley, complete with four former coaching inns and a dazzling half timbered rectory. Helmsley hasn't always been such a peaceful backwater. At the height of its prosperity as a weaving centre in the seventeenth century, the loom operators were famous for their thirsts, their songs and their leather breeches" and historic accounts of the local fair suggest an event which was fraught with fist-fights and drunkenness.
Today visitors can expect an all together more peaceful reception now that Helmsley is a favourite haunt of walkers rather than drinkers. Indeed many walkers gather at the market cross to begin England's longest long-distance footpath journey, The Cleveland Way, which continues for 108 miles in a broad horseshoe round the North York Moors national Park.
The castle is well worth a visit and can be found just out of the square. Built around1200 and was once known as Furstan Castle. Sir Charles Duncombe bought the castle after it was rendered useless by Oliver Cromwell. The current Earls of Feversham are descended from Sir Charles. The Fevershams live in the Vanbrugh built mansion, Dumcombe Park, just on the edge of the village. There is a very fine church just off the square and houses a letter written by David Livingston when he was in Africa.
AFTER VIEWING THE SIGHTS WHY NOT ENJOY PEACE AND BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRYSIDE AND STAY WITH US???
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Part of a family run farm for 5 generations, Carr House is a sixteenth century stone farmhouse of considerable charm and character. Standing in a acre of gardens amid rolling acres of farmland, an area designated for its outstanding beauty in the Hambleton foothills, better known as Herriot/Heartbeat countryside.
Picturesque 16th century farmhouse recommended by the Sunday Observer, for good food, walking and warm welcome . A country lovers paradise with an abundance of singing birds, wild flowers, beautiful areas steeped in history twixt abbeys of Byland and Ampleforth. Wonderful local views , breathtaking scenery, areas of outstanding beauty in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park
Carr House has the good fortune to be situated at the geographical hub of the riches that North Yorkshire can offer to the visitor. Half an hours pleasant drive takes you to the ancient city of York. Walk the moors, tour the coastline, visit famous abbeys and castles, or join in the many local sporting facilities.
Breakfast is served in the flag stoned dining room which boasts and inglenook and an original brick bread oven probably over 400 years old. Both this and your sitting room are heavily beamed and has splendid oak panelling. All rooms are ensuite, and we offer a full English farmhouse breakfast with homemade jams and a feast of home & local produce.
As recommended by the Sunday Observer:
"a fresh air fiends dream"
Good food, good walking
and a warm welcome after a long days trek