TOCKWITH
LUXURY HOLIDAY HOME
Ben's Cottage, Broad Oak Farmhouse, Tockwith Lane, Tockwith, (Near York), N.Yorkshire, Y026 7QQ
Tel: +44 (0)1423 358304 Fax: + 44 (0)1484 608763
E-mail: jterry@benscottage.fsnet.co.uk
PLACES
TO VISIT
The
cottage is set in open countryside midway between
Harrogate and York and barely 10 minutes drive from the market towns
of Knaresborough and Wetherby.
This makes it ideally situated to explore the many attractions that
the area has to offer.
Cattal Station is only a mile or so away from the Cottage where you can park your car(free) and travel to York(15 mins), Knaresborough/Harrogate(15 mins) or even Leeds, by comfort on the local 'pay train'
Alternatively,
the 'Park and Ride', about 15 minutes from Ben's Cottage,
takes you into York within minutes and saves the hassle of finding parking
in York
(great value at only £1.80 return for adults and up to 2 children
travel free).
York
- 20 Minutes
is a compact city, surrounded by ancient stone walls
and four magnificent gateways (bars). The city is unique in having evidence
of occupation from Roman, Saxon and Viking times and throughout the middle
ages. It's 2000 years of history are timelessly recreated in it's many
museums and ancient buildings, including the Jorvic Viking Centre and
Castle Museum. It's 800 year old Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral
in Northern Europe. It boasts more ghosts than any other European city.
York also plays host to the National Railway Museum, the largest of its
kind in the world, providing a vast array of locomotives and railway memorabilia.
This busy little Market Town is home to "England's Oldest Attraction" with Mother Shipton's Cave, legendary birthplace of Knaresborough's famous 15th-century witch and prophetess. Her Cave and petrifying Well remain firm favourites with its visitors, together with picturesque walks from the castle crag which stands high above the river Nidd.
Harrogate
- 15 Minutes
Harrogate is one of Englands finest Spa towns, with tourism forming
the basis of it's rural economy since the late victorian period. Justifiably
proud of being "England's Floral District", the Harrogate
District overflows with beautiful parks, floral displays and gardens.
It's many attractions include the famous Betty's Tea Rooms, Harlow Carr
Botanical Gardens, The Stray, The Royal Baths and The Royal Pump Room
Museum.
Harrogate's restaurants and tearooms offers a choice cuisine of the
highest quality and are a perfect way to end a day spent wandering around
it's shops of antiquity and wares
Also known as the Kilburn Horse, this landmark was carved into the hillside in 1857. It measures 228 feet high and can be seen from up to 40 miles away. Walks along the escarpment boasts spectacular views accross the Vale Of York. Alternatively take a more relaxing stroll through the forest trails below.
In
short there are many attractions within easy reach of the Cottage
Lightwater
Valley - The Royal Armouries - Flamingo Land - Harewood House
Fountains Abbey - Ripon - Stump Cross Caverns - Harlow Carr Gardens
- Ilkley Moor
Castle Howard - Brimham Rocks - Eden Camp
- Tomlinson's Furniture Group - The Uk's largest Antiques Warehouse
- Go-Karting & Driver Training - Hours of fun on the disused airfield
- Tockwith Linedancers - Bootscooting every Thursday evening
- The Boot & Shoe - Traditional English Public House
- The Spotted Ox - Free House with a varying choice of Beers and Excellent Food
- Jodpurs Riding School - Only a few hundred yards from the doorstep.
- Tockwith
Boarding Kennels - Although pets are welcome at Bens Cottage, there
are Kennels just down the road where pets can stay on a daily basis.
This allows guests to leave their "Best Friends" in safe hands
whilst they go out for the day and enjoy themselves.
AND
DON'T FORGET RACE SEASON
York - Wetherby - Ripon
- Thirsk - Pontefract - Catterick
- Beverley
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