Eurohike Festival Trolley
Ideal for festivals or camping, this wheeled trolley will carry all your belongings.
- Made from a strong durable material
- Folds down – compact and easy to carry
- Two wheels – for easily transporting gear
Eva’s Cousin By Sibylle Knauss
In the summer of 1944 Gertraud Weisker 20 years old when her cousin Eva Braun invited her to come and keep her company at Berchtesgaden.
This is the story of her fascination with the easy, glamorous lifestyle of her cousin and the gradual realisation of the dark history unfolding around it
Exmoor, Selworthy: Holnicote House
Lying near the village of Selworthy at the heart of the Exmoor National Park, this historic building is set in peaceful gardens with extensive lawns and has superb walks right from the doorstep.
The house was once the heart of an extensive 12,500 acre estate. In 1944 owner Sir Richard Dyke Acland, a Liberal MP and founder member of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), gifted the house and estate to the National Trust.
Today Holnicote House comprises of 34 newly refurbished bedrooms both in the main house and in the thatched cottages in the grounds. There are two comfortable lounges, dining room and sociable bar.
The gardens, part of the wider Holnicote Estate, are extensive and include a putting green and croquet lawn. The heated outdoor swimming pool is always popular with our guests.
Explore Devon & Cornwall
Explore Devon & Cornwall with a relaxing stay at the award winning Arundell Arms Hotel, a stunning country hotel including a gourmet dinner on your first evening, a delicious picnic, walking information & more.
What’s included?
- A delicious five course tasting menu in the two AA rosette award winning restaurant (worth £50pp)
- A hearty picnic on your second day & walking information (worth £15pp)
- Two nights accommodation at Arundell Arms Hotel
- A full English breakfast each morning
At a glance
- Discover the glorious Devon countryside and admire the green rolling hills, coloured patchwork fields and quaint market towns. As another option, head to Cornwall and find yourself on sandy beaches, coastal paths and in pretty fishing villages
- Enjoy a cosy picnic as you explore the tranquil surroundings. Make the most of the walking information provided by the hotel to discover beautiful views of deep wooded valleys and flowing rivers.
Explore North Wales
The West Arms welcomes seasoned walkers and outdoor sports enthusiasts year-round. Favourite activities nearby include; off road biking, mountain biking, shooting, cycling, horse-riding, golfing, fishing, canoeing and climbing.
The Berwyn foothills and peaks offer walkers endless routes including the popular Ceiriog Valley Walk or the Wayfarer’s. Nearby attractions include Chirk Castle, the historic town of Llangollen, and the National Trust’s 400-year-old stately home, Erddig.
Golfing enthusiasts can reach several fantastic Golf courses including; Vale of Llangollen Golf Club, Henlle Park Golf Club, Oswestry Golf Club, Llanymynech Golf Club and the Mile End Golf Club.
Horse-riders are also a short drive from Spring Hill Farm which runs regular riding sessions in the hills.
Explore the Cleeve Hill, Cotswolds
Stay at The Rising Sun Hotel, the ideal base to embark on a walking adventure to Cleeve Hill. Lace up your walking boots and explore countless footpaths with extraordinary views.
What’s included?
- A £20 food and beverage voucher per booking to be used during your stay
- Overnight accommodation at The Rising Sun Hotel
- Full English breakfast each morning
At a glance
- Take on the Cleeve Hill walk – this path is part of the The Cotswolds National Trail and will provide you with stunning views
- Your journey will culminate with Cleeve Hill Common, the highest point in the Cotswolds. Here you will be awarded with breathtaking views that extend to the Malvern Hills and, on a clear day, to the Black Mountains of Wales
Explore the Isle of Wight
Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel is stunningly located on the clifftop in Shanklin; with direct access to the beach and delicious dining delights this makes the perfect romantic retreat!
What’s included?
- Return car ferry from Southampton included (worth £102.40)
- A delicious two course dinner served on your first night (worth £21.95pp)
- Two nights accommodation at the beautiful Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel
- A full English breakfast each morning
At a glance
- Explore Isle of Wight, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural beauty and discover the island’s landscape and coastline. Stumble upon hidden beaches and quiet estuaries, a haven for wildlife, and admire the breath-taking views across the coast
- Your stay at this beautiful establishment in Shanklin is complemented by the most magnificent sea views over the neighbouring Sandown Bay
Extreme Sleeps: Adventures of a Wild Camper (Phoebe Smith)
Veteran globetrotter Phoebe Smith sets out to prove that outdoor adventures are available in the UK which rival anything found elsewhere in the world. In this sometimes scary, frequently funny and intriguing journey around the country, Phoebe attempts to discover and conquer its wildest places.
From spending the night in the decaying wreckage of a World War Two bomber at Bleaklow to pitching next to the adrenaline-inducing sheer drops of Lizard Point, Phoebe’s extreme sleeps defy her perceptions of the great outdoors and teach her about herself along the way.
EXTREME X8
The Extreme X8 will be your partner to just about any destination.
Sand, snow and every terrain you can throw at it.
With unrivalled off-road performance and reliability, the X8 is perfect for outdoor adventurers, explorers and rural workers.
Facilities
Wadobi (noun), meaning: Facilities for walkers, dogs, bikers, surfers.
At Bike and Boot we have thought of everything – hopefully.
For our surfing friends we have lockers for guests to use, and secure surf board storage.
And for our four legged friends we even have a professional dog grooming area complete with bath and table.
For the cyclist, Our on-site facilities are designed to make your cycling holiday easy, safe & more importantly, epic!
Secure bike storage – Service tower – Tyre pumps – Washing station – CCTV security – Electric bike hire
For our walkers we have Route maps to the best walks on the coast or in the North Yorkshire Moors – Raincoats & umbrellas – Lockers & storage – Boot washing station – Secure drying areas.
Falcon Manor Afternoon Tea
Treat yourself to our traditional afternoon tea, served every day between 2.00pm and 5pm. Featuring a selection of sandwiches and home baked sweet treats it’s the perfect reward following a morning in the great outdoors. Afternoon tea can be taken in the lounge, bar or out on the terrace should the weather permit.
What’s more, you can make it extra special with a glass of fizz. Or for something a little more unusual add a cheeky glass of G&T from a range of gins matched with the best tonics.
- £17.50 per person
- Daily 2pm – 5pm
- Booking advisable
Falcon Manor Spring & Summer Getaways
There’s so much to see and do right from our doorstep. Cleatop Wood offers a lovely circular walk of around four miles, a stroll along a green lane and across farmland brings guests to the ancient woodland, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. As well as bluebells as far as the eye can see as walkers wander up through the wood when you emerge from the trees there is an excellent view of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks mountains and the upper reaches of North Ribblesdale.
Then when you’ve exhausted the great outdoors head back to Falcon Manor for a sumptuous meal and relaxing overnight stay in one of our boutique bedrooms, followed by a fabulous breakfast the following morning.
- DB&B from £155 per couple
- Superior & Suite upgrades available
- Full Yorkshire Breakfast
- Walkers packed lunches £7.50
Falcon Manor Walking Breaks
The Three Peaks walk traditionally starts at nearby Horton in Ribblesdale at the Pen-y-ghent Café, where walkers can clock-in and out to time their walk. This walk is for the very fit, but there are plenty of shorter walks in the area for walkers of all abilities. The Ingleton Waterfall Trail is a delightful walk and photographer’s dream with some of the best waterfalls in the UK, including Thornton Force. The Reginald Farrer woodland nature trail from Ingleborough Hall takes you to Ingleborough Cave past a wonderful collection of rhododendrons and wild flower meadows and under Thwaite Scars.
Then after a day exploring the great outdoors head back to Falcon Manor for a sumptuous meal and relaxing overnight stay in one of our boutique bedrooms, followed by a fabulous breakfast the following morning.
- DB&B from £145 per couple
- Full Yorkshire Breakfast
- Packed lunches £7.50
- Hamper options
Family Celebrations at Barnsdale Hall Hotel
Whether you are celebrating with family, a loved one, friends, or arranging the office party, we have and can cater for your event.
Our Christmas booking office are on hand to take the worry and stress out of organising your event so why not give them a call on 01572 725 157 where they will offer advice and details on all events. Once you have reserved your event we will forward confirmation and payment details. Click here to download our Christmas Brochure.
Barnsdale Hall Hotel can offer exclusivity for your event subject to availability Whatever the event, we look forward to welcoming you to Barnsdale Hall Hotel and extend our very best wishes to you and all, for a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Fear in the Sunlight by Nicola Upson
If, no, when you visit Snowdonia, you have to pay a visit to Portmeiron as it’s a very unique location for a wander and a novel!
In the novel, the writer, Josephine Tey, joins her friends in the holiday village of Portmeirion to celebrate her fortieth birthday. Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma Reville, are there to sign a deal to film Josephine’s novel.However, tragedy strikes and a mystery ensues…
There’s some strong literary heritage here too – Portmeirion is a tourist village designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975. Apparently inspired by Portofino on the Italian Riviera. The village now is owned by a charitable trust.
Feathered Nest
They say good things come in small packages, certainly true of Feathered Nest… A small but perfectly formed home from home! This utterly charming one-bedroom property has been designed with exquisite attention to detail, creating an enchanting space that will delight any couple looking for a luxury escape.
From the bespoke joinery to the carefully chosen finish, Feathered Nest boasts plenty of features. The pretty setting includes views of fields from the bedroom, and plenty to explore in nearby West Tanfield, Masham, Ripon and beyond. Eat and drink alfresco on a summer’s evening, or cosy up in this elegant bolt hole for couples.
- Free Bike Hire
- Cosy Cottage
- Fantastic Views
- Bike Storage
- Private Parking
- No Pets