by HCTG | Nov 4, 2024 | Cottages, Members
Herriot Country has so many lovely cottages, apartments and other self-catering accommodation and Classic Cottages in Yorkshire add something special to the offering in our beautiful county.With dramatic scenery, two National Parks, three areas of Outstanding Natural...
by HCTG | Oct 31, 2024 | Bed & Breakfast, Food & Drink, Hotels, Members
The Golden Lion in Leyburn is a family-run business that has an historic pedigree dating back to 1850, this beautifully restored Grade II listed hotel offers a warm welome to Herriot Country visitors.It’s the kind of hostelry that Tristan Farnon would have loved with...
by HCTG | Oct 24, 2024 | Bed & Breakfast, Members
Haven House is a former vicarage in the heart of Herriot Country in the unspoilt market town of Leyburn. It is now an elegant guest house serving bed and breakfast, providing luxurious accommodation and the warmest of welcomes. Breakfasts are based on local suppliers...
by HCTG | Oct 24, 2024 | Members, Visitor Attractions
In All Creatures Great and Small, Alf Wight (OBE) (James Herriot) created alter-ego names for people and places an example of this is ‘Arlington’ where he simply dropped the D in Darlington in a story about a fellow vet based in the town.Darlington is probably best...
by HCTG | Oct 22, 2024 | Food & Drink, Members, Visitor Attractions
Forever immortalised as Darrowby in the books of the world’s most famous vet and author, James Herriot, Thirsk has one of Herriot Country’s finest racecourses. James Herriot (Alf Wight OBE) often found himself recruited to work at the Racecourse on racedays!Thirsk’s...
by HCTG | Oct 22, 2024 | Bed & Breakfast, Cottages, Members, Self-Catering
Built in 1863, Eastfield Lodge has undergone many changes and the warm fire, crisp white bedding and the comfort awaits you as does a true Yorkshire welcome from Penny and Henry. Located on the edge of the market town of Leyburn it allows easy access to shops, pubs...
