About us

When did you last send a postcard? One of the timeless memories I hold from childhood is the simple joy of choosing a postcard and writing home to family and friends. So much so, that at my 21st birthday party, a family member commented that one of my distinguishing features was “how many words I […]

A Banks Hill winter scene, just moments from the cottages Did you know our cottages are open all year round, for short stays or longer? If you’re the kind of person who likes to travel when fewer people are, or you love the big open views when deciduous trees have shed their leaves and you […]

When did you last travel on a steam train? I’m happy to say that I had the privilege of travelling on the steam train last week, as part of the “Tourism on Track” event at Bolton Abbey station. The day was organised by “Visit North Yorkshire” with the objective of enabling all those working in […]

Our local park run is found in the town of Skipton. As with all Park Runs, it starts at 9am on Saturday mornings and is a free 5k event, run by the community for the local community and welcoming Park Run tourists from around the UK and overseas too. To take part you just need […]

It occurred to me this week that my eldest daughter had reached the magical area of Eleven and Three Quarters. Why am I thinking of such an age you may be wondering? What is so significant about it? Well, it’s all to do with the incredible campaign run by the National Trust to encourage children […]

We’re a multi-generational family business spanning three generations, with agriculture and diversification at the heart of all we do. There are so many photos that could tell our story and introduce all members of our family and team, but I’ll start with three. A photo of me, Rachael, and one of our daughters – chatting […]

I grew up on a dairy farm just outside Skipton, with a background of agriculture, farm diversification and outdoor events shaping family life.

That sounds like the start of a running race, doesn’t it? Running is something that I have enjoyed re-discovering in the past twelve months, including taking part in a couple of running races. That moment before the race begins is so full of anticipation and preparation – making sure that your shoe laces are well […]

We strive to look after our holiday cottages as if they were our own home, keeping standards up and presenting beautifully clean cottages. Our guests often comment how they could relax straightaway after they arrive and settle in to their sparklingly clean holiday home.

What’s it like at Newton Grange Cottages in Bank Newton? Well, we love it! These are the things that make it a really special place and a beautiful setting. There are gorgeous, stone built, listed buildings, and they are surrounded by rolling green pastures (the drumlin hills) where our sheep flock graze. The Grade II […]