Yorkshire self catering accommodation sleeping 4, England
| country: | England |
| location: | Howden, East YorkshireSee map here |
| price: | From £375 - £625 per cottage per week (sleeps 4-5) |
| more info: | Short breaks are also possible |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
The recently completed Cottage is furnished and equipped to a high standard. It sleeps 4-5 comfortably with a sofa bed option for extra guests. We are easily accessible by train.
The Cottage has a log stove and 100% renewable electricity from Good Energy. Other environmentally friendly features include the free use of bicycles, collection from the local railway station, buying local shopping service, organic sheets and towels, "green" library, wormery and composting facilities.
The quiet rural location near Howden, East Yorkshire, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the countryside. There are lots of walks and bike rides, golf and fishing close by. Although Howden is a small town it boasts a 13th century Minster the Bishops Manor. It has a range of traditional family run shops, café’s, restaurants, nature reserve and entertainment in the Shire Hall. Day trips by train to York, Leeds, Hull and the coast are easy from our local station.On site - walking, cycling, fishing Within 2 miles – golf, restaurants Within 3 miles – nature reserve, historical gems, cafes, traditional shops, theatre, health & beauty
The Cottage has a log stove and 100% renewable electricity from Good Energy. Other environmentally friendly features include the free use of bicycles, collection from the local railway station, buying local shopping service, organic sheets and towels, "green" library, wormery and composting facilities.
The quiet rural location near Howden, East Yorkshire, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the countryside. There are lots of walks and bike rides, golf and fishing close by. Although Howden is a small town it boasts a 13th century Minster the Bishops Manor. It has a range of traditional family run shops, café’s, restaurants, nature reserve and entertainment in the Shire Hall. Day trips by train to York, Leeds, Hull and the coast are easy from our local station.
special things to do and see here
rooms, food and facilities
There are two spacious bedrooms; the north bedroom has a comfortable king sized bed and the south bedroom has a queen and single bed. Organic bedding and towels are provided. There is a bath upstairs and a shower downstairs. Both have a loo, basin, mirror and towel radiator too. Recycled loo roll and a bar of locally made natural soap is provided.
The kitchen has a sink, gas cooker, microwave, fridge, table and chairs and a good range of equipment, crockery and cutlery. Tea towels, cloths, recycled kitchen roll and environmentally friendly cleaning products are provided. The lounge has two sofas and an armchair, TV and dresser and sideboard with books, games, DVDs, local information and honesty shop. Double French doors open onto a south facing verandah with picnic bench and chairs.
Family friendly: Stair gates, fire guard and a few books and toys are provided to help those with young families.
Baby friendly: Babies are welcome. A high chair and travel cot are provided.
Cycling & walking: There is a selection of bicycles on site. There area is flat so walking and cycling is easy. There are lots of footpaths and quiet lanes and information on a variety of routes and things to do on foot, bike or train.
By car: By road, the farm is 5 miles from junction 37 of the M62, just off the B1228 from Howden to Bubwith.
The kitchen has a sink, gas cooker, microwave, fridge, table and chairs and a good range of equipment, crockery and cutlery. Tea towels, cloths, recycled kitchen roll and environmentally friendly cleaning products are provided. The lounge has two sofas and an armchair, TV and dresser and sideboard with books, games, DVDs, local information and honesty shop. Double French doors open onto a south facing verandah with picnic bench and chairs.
Family friendly: Stair gates, fire guard and a few books and toys are provided to help those with young families.
Baby friendly: Babies are welcome. A high chair and travel cot are provided.
Cycling & walking: There is a selection of bicycles on site. There area is flat so walking and cycling is easy. There are lots of footpaths and quiet lanes and information on a variety of routes and things to do on foot, bike or train.
how to find us
By train: The farm is only one mile from Howden railway station. The direct train service to Hull from London Kings Cross stops here regularly throughout the day and there are also regular services from York and Leeds so that we are easily accessible from anywhere in the UK. By car: By road, the farm is 5 miles from junction 37 of the M62, just off the B1228 from Howden to Bubwith.
lower carbon travel
For those arriving by train we offer a collection service on arrival and free use of bicycles.how this holiday makes a difference
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The Cottage is a show case of environmentally responsible building. Although there are a handful of straw bale houses in the UK, the Cottage and the smaller Cabin elsewhere on the farm are the first holiday homes. We aim to provide high quality accommodation in natural surroundings whilst demonstrating to the wider public that straw can be used to create a beautiful yet practical and durable home. Regular open days attracted many local visitors. Many more enjoy individual guided tours or listen to presentations we give about sustainable building.
The super-insulated walls of locally grown wheat straw are rendered externally with lime and internally with clay. They will keep the building warm in winter and cool in summer, reducing the amount of energy needed for heating. The roof is made of locally made clay tiles and insulated with sheep’s wool. Natural paints and finishes have been used throughout. We have a great little railway station nearby; quiet but well served by trains from anywhere in the UK. To encourage train travel we offer a collection service on arrival, free use of bicycles, a buy local shopping service and in-cabin honesty shop. We provide lots of ideas for walks, bike rides and train trips so that everyone can enjoy everything the area has to offer. We provide a kitchen composter and wormery, and collect glass, plastic, paper and tin for recycling. We provide recycled kitchen roll and loo roll and most of the furniture and fittings are recycled (carefully chosen for their good quality). Our “Green” library contains many books and magazines about building with straw and other eco friendly materials and a photographic record of our straw bale journey. There are other books too – nature, poetry, romance and thrillers and a good selection of games, jigsaws and DVDs. |
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