Christmas and New Year at the Long Barn

Spending Christmas or New year self-catering away from home is a great solution to organising a family gathering. Especially at this festive time of year. The North York Moors is a wonderful wintery backdrop to a Christmas holiday. We can’t promise snow (although we...

Special celebrations at the Long Barn

We think that the Long Barn is perfect for celebrations, and it seems our guests do to. Many guests book a stay with us to celebrate a special occasion. And lots return for other celebrations and gatherings.  Our unique barn provides the perfect backdrop for...

Self catering a Summer BBQ

It’s official. The weather currently is rubbish. However, dodging a few showers is part and parcel of a British BBQ. And as the weather starts to improve, we guarantee we’ll all be making up for lost time.  The good news is that it really is easy to BBQ when...

Wild Daffodils

One of the first signs of spring that we look forward to are the wild daffodils appearing in the woods. The place that is best known locally for its daffodils is Farndale. In March and April, thousands of people visit the famous “Daffodil Walk” along the...