26 May 2016
Whatever time of year you visit Whitby there’s always something to do in town or nearby. But throughout the summer, as the town fills up with visitors from around the world, so does Whitby’s events calendar. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the highlights.
Read More24 May 2016
Whitby is world-famous for its fish and chips - here are our recommendations for a fish supper, lunch, or quick snack while you’re in Whitby!
Read More23 May 2016
Fish.Fillet.Feast! A special event taking place on 18th June between 11am and 7pm in various locations along the Yorkshire Coast near Whitby. Come and hear fishermen explain their industry - watch chefs prepare wonderful meals and even taste some freshly caught and barbequed fish - delicious! There’ll be traditional crafts and activities for the whole family, music, performances and exhibitions all fish-related.
Read More20 May 2016
Rowan Tree House Bed and Breakfast is perched on the edge of the Esk Valley. The River Esk winds its way for nearly 28 miles through some of the most picturesque countryside in the North of England. Sleights is just a couple of miles from it’s mouth at Whitby and is the perfect place from which to explore the route of the Esk - as it runs past the villages and hamlets of the Esk Valley.
Read More18 May 2016
We’ve listed one of our rooms on AirBnB - a bit of an experiment for us, we’ll see how it goes!
Read More17 May 2016
It would be easy to pass through Sleights without giving it much thought - or miss it altogether depending on which direction you’re travelling to the Yorkshire Coast from.
But there’s more to our little village than meets the eye. And in fact, it’s a great location from which to enjoy this part of the country without having to cope of the crowds of Whitby.
Read our quick roundup of Sleights’ highlights!
Read More14 May 2016
Head down to Robin Hood’s Bay and explore the cobbled alleyways, rocky beach and be transported back to the time of the smugglers. Enjoy the newly improved play park (if you have young children!), some fish and chips or a tea or coffee in one of the wonderful cafes - you won’t regret it!
Read More10 May 2016
Were you in Yorkshire for Le Tour de Yorkshire this year? They’re already accepting entries for the 2017 race, and it seems it will become a permanent fixture in the international cycling calendar. And we couldn’t be happier - the course has run right past our front door for the last two years!
Read More10 May 2016
Welcome to our new website - we’ve been busy behind the scenes and are pleased to launch our brand-spanking new site, complete with this blog, which we promise we’ll keep updated!
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