Things to do from Little Lodge and Garden Lodge
On The Door Step
Within Half An Hour
Walks & Cycling Routes
Places To Eat
Things To Do
On The Door Step
Staveley Nature Reserve
Just 100 paces from our cottages is Staveley Nature Reserve, an absolute haven of tranquillity and peace- beautiful at any time of the day. Look out for otters and deer in the early morning, listen to the mad cackling of hundreds of geese by day and the hooting of owls in the evening. Beautiful!
Newby Hall & Gardens
Only 10 minutes away, between 31 March and 1 October you can visit Newby Hall an eighteenth-century, Grade 1 country house situated on the banks of the River Ure. The house contains a collection of furniture, paintings and precious artefacts. The River Ure runs along the south side of the grounds, which have extensive and breathtakingly beautiful herbaceous borders and woodland walks.
Kanresborough
In the other direction it is only 10 minutes drive to the beautiful historic market town of Knaresborough, famous for its unique “surprise view” from the medieval castle over the River Nidd and across the Nidd Gorge. In the summer you can hire a pretty rowing boat to take in the sights. Try and visit on a Wednesday when the bustling ancient weekly market brings the town to life.
Boroughbridge
Even closer is the charming small town of Boroughbridge with its little high street full of quirky and interesting shops. Just up the road you will find fascinating roman remains in Aldborough. We recommend that our guests purchase their provisions from Yolk, a really special farm shop and cafe in Minskip, between Boroughbridge and Staveley.