Carr House Farm Bed and Breakfast,Ampleforth ,Helmsley, York ,North Yorkshire

I stayed for 5 nights at Carr House Farm Bed and Breakfast and simply never wanted to leave. As a keen walker and cyclist, the area around Carr House Farm is a rich playground for adventure. I enjoyed getting up early in the morning and being out on my bike by dawn. It was great to come back to a hot breakfast feast cooked by Anna, which lasted me for most of the day! As founder of World Jam Festival, her jam was reet tasty. Nothing was too much trouble for Anna. She was extremely hospitable, welcoming, warm and kind. She was insightful and thoughtful, considering things I needed before I had even thought of them. The accommodation is separate from the main farmhouse which was great for me coming and going as I pleased, as a visitor on my own. Breakfast was served in the main farm house, which allowed time for me to greet the farm dogs and cats. She checked in with me daily to see if there was anything else I needed. My interests were unusual and bespoke, as I came to develop music I am writing about the region. Anna could not have been more thoughtful in providing intimate knowledge of the area. known only by a local. This sort of expertise could not be found online or in books. As a 6th generation farmer, Anna knows the land, people and history in a way like no other. I couldn't have had a better guide. She has hilarious anecdotes and endless stories which made me laugh constantly for 5 days. The area is a metropolis for nature and wilderness, rich with sounds. I have never felt more alive. Nearby there are moors, rivers, hills, meadows, woodlands, ancient villages and country pubs. Literally just down the road is the wonderfully romantic, open air Byland Abbey. The dark skies added to the sense of romantic wonder available and provided star gazing opportunities galore. Not only does she have hospitality down to a fine art, Anna is also a highly connected business woman, with extensive knowledge of marketing and tourism within the whole of Yorkshire. This meant she could recommend many places to visit, or events to know about or times of year to come and visit, based upon my interests. She offered to make bookings for me, for anything I needed. I felt honoured to be invited to some local events by Anna and meet people in the local community. I was made to feel extremely at home in Ampleforth, for which I felt very grateful.I whole heartedly recommend a stay at Carr House Farm Bed and Breakfast.
Apr 22nd, 2023

This spectacular 500 year old Bed and Breakfast in North Yorkshire is everything you could wish for. My barefaced, brazen flattery of the old world charm of the warm, welcoming owners, good food, rolling hills and the beamed en-suite rooms, might sound over the top, but who cares? We loved it, and after a long drive from London to arrive at a little piece of heaven made us believe in a peaceful, happy world where the sun really doesnt ever set. I cant recommend it enough.
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