Sampling the surroundings ...
The peace and tranquillity of the Vale of Pickering. The bleating of the sheep echoing across the North York Moors. The waves crashing against the cliffs of the Yorkshire Coast. The feel of history beneath your feet in the City of York.
The sound of the birds in the hedges of the Yorkshire Wolds. The waterfalls rushing between the rocks in the Yorkshire Dales. You could experience all this and more during your holiday at Rains Farm. You'll quickly unwind and then you can either prepare your plans, or simply take each day as it comes ...
-
Day one ...
You take it easy at first, revelling in the quietness of the countryside and the beauty of the views. You wander along country lanes, exploring the history and heritage of the nearby villages before visiting a local hostelry for a leisurely lunch.
Afterwards you take to four wheels, driving past colourful cottages to the rugged coast with its majestic cliffs and quaint fishing coves. You return over the heather-laden moorland, interrupted only by an aimless sheep or a startled pheasant.
After a candlelit meal at a gourmet restaurant in a picturesque hamlet, you return to Rains Farm for a peaceful sleep.
Day two ...
Today you will explore further. After a hearty Yorkshire breakfast, you are soon walking the weathered walls of historic York. You explore the cathedral, the 'shambles' shopping area where buildings almost meet overhead and relive history at the Jorvik Viking Centre or city museum.
After tasting York's mouthwatering cuisine, you decide to sample its culture. Perhaps the theatre, a concert, or the street entertainers? Whichever you choose, you know that, after a busy day, you can retire to the seclusion of Rains Farm.
Day three ... and the rest ...
Walking in the depths of the country, cycling through the forest or strolling around a stately home or historic church - the choice of exercise is yours. Or perhaps you take a dip at the local pool or a round at Ganton's championship golf course.
Or how about riding a horse - perhaps even a llama - taking a boat trip along the coast, or the North York Moors railway through the county's most unspoilt countryside.
After all, you can recover in luxury back at Rains Farm.
Sections in this Guide ...
- For ease of access, this section of the website is broken up into those very categories:
- Locality – within 2-3 miles of Rains Farm
- The Vale of Pickering – within 12.5 miles of Rains Farm
- The North York Moors – 3.5 to 35 miles from Rains Farm
- The Yorkshire Coast – 10 to 50 miles from Rains Farm
- The Yorkshire Wolds – 5 to 50 miles from Rains Farm
- The Yorkshire Dales – 55 to 95 miles from Rains Farm
Subsections of pages ...
-
Each section contains subsections drawn from the following:
- Countryside
- Places to Visit
- Heritage
- Arts & Crafts
- Natural World
- Activities
- Attractions
- Tourist Information Centres
Photos (top to bottom): Vale of Pickering from Wilton. Sheep on the Moors. Bempton cliffs. Rudston monolith. Whitby harbour. Warter in the Wolds. The Shambles, York. River Wharfe in Langstrothdale. Train on North York Moors Railway. Hand-crafted sticks at country show.
© Philip Maybury, Authentic Internet / PageSlaves 2006. Although the contents of this page have been included in good faith, neither Authentic Internet, Rains Farm nor any of thier suppliers can be held responsible for any inaccuracy, or any visitor's reliance upon the content. Visitors should always verify this information with a third party (such as for example a Tourist Information Centre).