Scrumptious Deli & Simply Delicious Catering

We are always on the look out for different catering options for guests to give you as much choice as possible. We already recommend Dan At the Dinner Party, Kate Orr, and Sophie at Malton Relish. We are pleased to add to our recommendations, Simply Delicious who...

Reflexology with Sam

We are always on the look out for new services and activities for guests staying in the Long Barn. And we’re delighted to introduce you to Sam who lives on the doorstep. Sam lives in Appleton; in fact if you look left as you drive into the village, her horses are...

Mindful September in the North York Moors

September often feels like a month to take stock and start anew. A good excuse to breath and reboot as autumn is welcomed in. Every September, the North York Moors get together with local businesses to create a month-long mindfulness themed events programme. The aim...

Our Favourite Autumn Walks

1st September is officially the first day of Autumn if you follow the meteorological calendar. If you follow the astrological calendar, it’s 23rd  September. Given the summer we’ve had, we’re hoping for an Indian summer in September. Whoever you follow, September is a...

The ultimate cook’s packing list

Everyone who know us well, knows that we love cooking and are self-confessed foodies. We’ve stayed away in many self-catering cottages over the years and were determined to make sure that the Long Barn had everything and more. We were the people who packed our own...