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Sutton Bank at sunrise

Set the alarm. Drive 20 minutes. Watch the sun come up over the Vale of York from the edge of the North York Moors.

Castle Howard beyond the house

Everyone visits the house. But the gardens, the lakeside walk, and the farm shop are where you'll want to spend your afternoon.

New patio furniture for summer

We've upgraded the south-facing patio with new teak furniture and added a second seating area overlooking the paddock.

The Rievaulx Terrace walk

One of the most atmospheric walks in North Yorkshire. Through ancient woodland to the abbey ruins, then up to the terrace for the view.

A food lover's day in Malton

Yorkshire's food capital is 17 miles from the cottage. Here's how to spend a day there — from Talbot Yard to the Cookery School.

Winter in the Howardian Hills

Why December and January are quietly the best months to visit. Frost on the fields, empty footpaths, and the wood burner earning its keep.