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 »
One of the great things about Helmsley and the surrounding area is that its really family friendly. We have been bringing our girls here since they were babies and have always found lots of things to see and do with them. Read on to discover our top picks of the … More Family Activities in and around Helmsley »
Nestled at the foot of the North York Moors, less than 30 miles from York, Helmsley is the only market town in the National Park. Its timeless elegance and chocolate box good looks have been a magnet to day trippers and holidaymakers for decades – so what makes this little … More 10 Things to Love About Helmsley »
I’ve been involved with the world of luxury holiday cottages in Yorkshire for the last 10 years. As the founder of Yorkshire’s first booking agent focusing solely on top end cottages, we worked with some fantastic owners and beautiful properties over the years. The dream has always been to develop … More A little velvet sofa »
