right on your doorstep
Local amenities:
The village of West Tanfield is within a short walking distance of the Retreats and there are a number of local amenities including a shop and Post Office, and two village pubs: The Bruce Arms and The Bull Inn with its riverside setting and renowned Black Sheep beer. There is a children’s playground, fishing along the banks of the River Ure and tennis Courts for public use.
Eating Out
The Bull Inn – A 5 minute walk to the village The Bull Inn with a selection of real ales and locally produced food, The Bull Inn is a traditional pub with fantastic beer and a garden overlooking the River Ure. It’s a great local pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Call: 01677 470678
The Bruce Arms – Also in the village The Bruce Arms with real log fires and hand-pulled real ales has an exquisite menu for a more gastro dining experience.
Visit: www.thebrucearms.com
Freemasons Arms, Nosterfield – A really traditional pub that serves great food. It would make a nice walk there and back about 1.5 miles through the nature reserve.
Call: 01677 470548
Local Shops and Post Office
In the heart of the village the post office provides a friendly and efficient service with a well stocked local shop including fresh bread daily, fruit and veg, newspapers and lots more including a full Post Office service.
Joblings – a local shop selling unusual gifts and garden furniture, located just past The Bruce Arms on the left hand side.
The closest supermarkets are located in Masham 4 miles away – Co-op, or Ripon 6 miles away – Sainsburys or Morrisons.
Attractions
Situated in stunning countryside at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Cedar Retreats is ideally located with a wide range of popular attractions all within a short drive away. There are Heritage sites such as Fountains Abbey, Jervaulx Abbey or Newby Hall; adventure parks like Lightwater Valley and Aerial Extreme; the races at Thirsk ,or a tour of the nearby Black Sheepbrewery in Masham. If shopping is your passion, Ripon, Harrogate and York all offer a wide variety of shopping opportunities, and for the more active there are excellent golf courses, riding, fishing and walking all to be on the doorstep. There truly is something for everyone.
Yorkshire Dales Walks
Located at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and therefore close to the heart of some the most picturesque walking in the country. There are plenty of walks and routes to choose from including the much talked about ‘Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge’ – for more information on this and many other routes in the Dales click on the links below:
www.walkingenglishman.com
www.daleswalks.co.uk
Family Favourites
Lightwater Valley
One of the leading theme parks in the UK, Lightwater Valley only 1.5 miles away, has over 40 rides and attractions for all the family, including Europe’s longest rollercoaster – The Ultimate. Also located in the grounds of the park is a Birds of Prey Centre and shopping village.
Visit: www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
Aerial Extreme
Located in the village of Bedale 3 miles away; aerial extreme combines the buzz of a theme park with outdoor adventure. You can trek high above the floor either through the trees or on one of the urban pole courses.
Visit: www.aerialextreme.co.uk
Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden on Tupgill Park Estate near Middleham. The temple of the underworld, the eye of the needle, a huge pyramid made of translucent glass, paths and passages that lead nowhere, extraordinary statues – at every turn there are decisions to make and tricks to avoid. A day out which will challenge and delight adults and children of all ages.
Visit www.forbiddencorner.co.uk
Heritage Sites and Country Houses
Fountains Abbey Yorkshire’s first World Heritage site, Fountains Abbey is a large estate of naturally beautiful countyside, including the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England’s most spectacular Georgian water gardens. Situated 9 miles from the A1 near Ripon.
Visit: www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
Jervaulx Abbey
The atmospheric ruins of Jervaulx Abbey – founded in 1156 – are situated between Masham and Leyburn on the A6108 approximately 9 miles away. The Abbey was once a great Cistercian monastery was plundered and pillaged during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century.
Visit: www.jervaulxabbey.com
Newby Hall
Built under the guidance of Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century, this impressive country house open to the public is just 10 miles away. It is set with 25 acres of award winning gardens full or rare and beautiful plants. Other attractions a woodland discovery walk, sculpture park and children’s adventure playground including fountains and a miniature railway. Visit: www.newbyhall.co.uk Golf, Horse Riding & Fishing Richmond Golf Club Set on the outskirts of Richmond a picturesque 18-hole course is open to visitors as well as members.
Visit: www.richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk
Ripon Golf Club
Located just outside the ancient city of Ripon, the 18-hole golf course is a delight for golfers of all abilities to enjoy views over the famous Cathedral. Visit: www.riponcitygolfclub.com Masham Riding and Trekking Centre Located in the beautiful countryside near Masham, the centre provides trekking and basic riding lessons in an outdoor arena. There are 18 horses and ponies most of which are pure bred highlands from the centre’s own stud.
Visit: www.mashamridingcentre.com
Fishing
During the fly-fishing season which runs from the 1st April to the 30th September the river in West Tanfield is stocked with trout and there has also been grayling, chub and salmon caught here. Day tickets can be bought at the Sleningford Watermill reception on production of a valid Environmental Agency Rod Licence.
Visit: www.sleningfordwatermill.co.uk
Discover more at:
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
www.yorkshire.com
