What’s on in August?

So, what’s on in August? There is just so much to do this month in the North York Moors. The school holidays are in full flow, and the range of activities is fabulous. The heather is in purple flower, the skies are blue and it’s the peak of summer. Our top...

July in the North York Moors

July is a beautiful month in the North York Moors. With the heat of recent days, the Long Barn courtyard has been full of butterflies enjoying the nectar. We have even seen our first Hummingbird Hawk moth of the summer. Keep your eyes peeled for then; they really do...

What to do on a wet day

The good news is that the North York Moors is one of the driest of Britain’s uplands owing to our easterly position. However, when the clouds gather, and the rain arrives there are plenty of things to do when on holiday self catering in the Long Barn.   Here are...

Why you’ll feel at home in the Long Barn

When renovating Town End Farm and setting up the Long Barn, we tried to put ourselves in the shoes of our future guests. We thought long and hard about what we thought people would need and picked the brains of lots of friends and family. We’ve just come back from our...

Our Top 10 things to do in October

October is a wonderful time to visit the Long Barn. The popular spots are quieter, the leaves are changing colour and there’s still lots to see and to.  Here are our top ten suggestions of things to do in October: 1. Enjoy the Dark Skies of the North York Moors...