Harome Heads Farm

Why stay here ...

Established for over 30 years, we are on the edge of the North York Moors National Park close to the market town of Helmsley. The site is in a former orchard adjacent to the farmhouse on a small arable farm. The location is quiet with views over open countryside and enjoy some spectacular sunsets. There is a choice of pitches, all with electric hook-ups. We are within easy reach of the North Yorkshire coast and historic city of York.

To give you a little more detail about the local area and surrounding attractions .....

Under a mile away is the village of Harome where there are thatched properties including the renowned Star Inn restaurant and pub and also the Pheasant Hotel and Restaurant. Within walking distance or a short drive is an award winning Farm Shop with cafe and craft shops at Beadlam Grange.

Helmsley is 2.5 miles away and is a picturesque market town with popular attractions including the National Centre for Birds of Prey at Duncombe Park, Helmsley Brewery, many craft and gift shops, Helmsley Castle and the Walled Garden and an open air swimming pool.

National Trust properties open locally include Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Temples and terraces and Rievaulx Abbey, an English Heritage property. The stately home, Casstle Howard is a 20 minute drive away and has extensive grounds, woodland walks, garden centre and the Yorkshire Arboretum.

Five miles away are the Dales of the National Park including Bilsdale, Bransdale, Farndale and Rosedale. Ryedale Fold Museum at Hutton le Hole has a range of heritage buildings from the local area constructed on its site. We are 30 miles from the coast at Scarborough and a little further north is Whitby and the beautiful coastal villages of Staithes and Runswick Bay. A trip on the North York Moors Railway from Pickering can take you to Whitby. The National Park Centres at Sutton Bank and Danby can provide all the information you need to make the most of any visit to the National Park.

York is 25 miles away and its attractions include the Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre Museum, Merchant Adventurer's Hall and York Castle Museum as well as city centre and out of town shopping. Other attractions within easy travelling distance of our site which would provide an enjoyable day out range from Flamingo land Resort, Sea Life Centres in Scarborough and The Deep in Hull, Yorkshire Air Museum, Newby Hall, Sledmere House and Yorkshire Lavender. The James Herriot Museum at Thirsk is a 30 minute drive away. Ampleforth Abbey Orchards is a place of interest for its apple crops particularly in late summer. Further afield is the RHS Harlow Carr Gardens at Harrogate around 40 miles away.

We have enjoyed sharing our home with visitors for more than 30 years and have had many regular visitors who have continued to return over the years. We look forward to welcoming you if you choose to visit North Yorkshire.