5 pubs, 2 cafés and an ice cream shop

We have always loved a good circular walk, especially one with a pub part way round. By happy serendipity, the Long Barn is well positioned with beautiful walks from the door all which can involve a visit to a pub, café or ice cream shops. Here is our round up of...

The Coast – 6 reasons to visit

The North York Moors is stunning and known for its breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and historic sites.  Its rolling hills and picturesque countryside often steal the spotlight. Look east and you’ll find that its coast is equally enticing. Offering a unique...

What’s on in July

As we head into the summer, and the school holidays, there is more and more to do in the North York Moors. Here’s our round up of the best events in July. The summer months are full of local events and activities, especially as the schools break up for the summer...

The West Barn

We first blogged about the West Barn in 2020, describing it as the “best kept secret” of the Long Barn. We believe it was built before the Long Barn. If you look up at the beams you can see that some are reclaimed beams from even older buildings. If you book the Long...

What’s on in June

We thought we’d do a round up of what’s on in the remainder of June in the North York Moors. At the moment the weather is spectacular, and fingers crossed with be beautiful for some time to come. So this blog is being written in the garden, soaking up the rays. We...

D Day – 10 years on

6 June 2013 marks a special date for us. It’s the day that we packed up all our worldly goods. The day we headed over to Appleton Le Moors and moved into Town End Farm. After 20 years living in Harrogate, and 30+ years working in the corporate world, it was the start...