Set behind the imposing ruins of Helmsley Castle, Helmsley Walled Garden is an incredibly special restorative place with an inspirational back story. Dating back over 250 years, there has been a walled garden here since 1758 when it was used as a kitchen garden for the Feversham family of Duncombe … More 5 Reasons to Visit Helmsley Walled Garden »
We are delighted to announce we’ve been accepted as a North York Moors Champion by the North York Moors Tourism Network. This is a fantastic recognition of our accommodation business and reflects our ethos of encouraging our guests to immerse and experience the very best of the North York Moors. … More North York Moors Crowned Champion »
Introducing the latest addition to the Helmsley Food & Drink scene – U Tagghiu Anticu is a gorgeous little 1800s style traditional Italian café/bar set by the river on Bridge Street. The brainchild of the fabulous Salvatore Giacalone and his partner Claudia, this small but perfectly formed venue offers delicious … More U Tagghiu Anticu »
We are so fortunate to be set within the gorgeous North York Moors and we want our guests to experience and care for this beautiful landscape to the full. We are also mindful of our own responsibility to support this environment and our local community in Helmsley as much as … More Leave the car at home! »
You may have caught some of the Tour De Yorkshire on TV in recent years so it will come as no surprise that there are some amazing cycle routes in the North York Moors. There are 100s of miles of quiet country roads, bridleways and forest tracks to discover, all … More Cycle Routes North York Moors »
Firmly established as a foodie hotspot, Helmsley and the surrounding area boasts a seriously impressive collection of eateries. In and around town you’ll find everything from fine dining restaurants to cosmopolitan cafes and hearty Yorkshire gastro pubs. So in no particular order, here’s our choice of the Top 10 Places … More Top 8 Places to Eat Helmsley »
The Velveteen Bath House has been included in The North York Moors ‘Walking Friendly’ Map for 2024. This scheme recognises businesses / accommodation providers offering walkers extra information and facilities for walking in and around the North York Moors. We love encouraging our guests to get out walking in the … More Walks in and around Helmsley »
The Velveteen Bath House is a luxurious self-catering holiday cottage set just a few hundred yards from Helmsley’s market square. Sleeping up to 4 adults comfortably in two gorgeous en-suite bedrooms, Velveteen has been designed to offer you every comfort during your holiday in Helmsley. It’s also the perfect luxury … More Home SPA at Velveteen »
Are you looking for the perfect dog-friendly cottage in Helmsley? When we designed The Velveteen Bath House we wanted to make sure every member of the family could come and enjoy it, and that includes all those fur-babies out there. This is our gorgeous boy Harry, he’s a 5 year old Cavapoo … More Dog Friendly Cottage Helmsley »
The Velveteen Bath House is a stunning 2-bedroom luxury holiday cottage in Helmsley, just a few hundred yards from the town’s Market Square. It has been designed offer the very best in self-catering holidays to Yorkshire, with every room offering our guests something special. Let’s take a look at just … More Luxury Holiday Cottage Helmsley »
