No, the middle section of the mile and a half long lane is unmade so it can be a bit bumpy and muddy in winter but you won’t need a four wheel drive. We work hard to keep on top of potholes but not all the lane is in our control so sometimes there are one or two.

Yes, it’s a nice 1.5 mile walk along the lane to Terrington where there is an excellent village shop stocking all the essentials and many treats besides! There is a café too, open from 10am, serving fabulous cream teas and lunch platters as well as sandwiches and sausage rolls.

Yes, we can provide a cot, Ikea high chair, change mat, toys and books. Please bring your own baby cutlery as required.

We pride ourselves on providing a dark sky experience, the stars here are incredible.

There are outside lights on the barn and they will be on if you arrive in the dark. There is also a torch in the cottage in needed.’

All of the local historic houses have ample indoor activities. There are cinemas in both Malton and Helmsley and York and a soft play on the outskirts of York. There are indoor swimming pools at Ampleforth, Norton, York and Scarborough. York also has excellent museums and galleries suitable for children and adults. If you want to stay at home then there are board games, magazines, books, DVDs and an open fire so why not put your feet up and listen to the rain. See our list of links for

details.

Yes, we provide a farm map in your welcome pack and there is a Howardian Hills and Malton 1:25000 OS map for you to borrow in the barn.