Do you fancy a Yorkshire Dales cycle break?  Would you like to try some of the Yorkshire stage of Le Tour de France ahead of next years race?

Elmfield House have joined forces with Bank Cycles at Catterick Garrison so you can enjoy cycle hire during your break with us.  For £25.00 per day you can hire a high quality mountain bike with lockable suspension (to make the road bits easier) .  Bikes are delivered and collected here so all you have to do in the morning is brush the toast crumbs from your jumper, walk outside and pick up your bike and at the end of the day you can just replace the bike and take a well earned soak in the bath to recover from the days efforts.

In addition to the mountain bikes it is possible to hire a demonstrator Orange mountain bike for £40.00 per day.  This is a top of the range world championship winning mountain bike and when you mention them to cycling enthusiasts you can see their eyes go all misty. Click here to have a look at Orange Mountain Bikes.  This has got to be a winning combination - the stunning Yorkshire countryside and the best of Yorkshire cycling engineering.  Cycle enthusiasts should take advantage of this  really special opportunity and there is no need for cycle racks or having to bring a bike of your own.  If you are thinking of investing in an Orange cycle it is a great way to "try before you buy" over an extended journey.

If that is not enough then it is also possible to hire road bikes, teen bikes and trailers for small children as well.  And to make sure that you are as safe as can if you do not have cycle helmets then they are also available at £3.00 per day.  We do insist that you have a helmet before you set off.

You can plan your route before you arrive or we can help with suggested routes if you would prefer.

Guest will need to arrange hire directly with Bank Cycles (click here for contact details) who will need take payment and some information from you and then all you have to do is dig out the cycle clips or the lycra leggings and turn up.  Call us on 01677 450558 to make your booking then your cycle hire for a simple, fun and healthy break in the Yorkshire Dales and be ahead of the pack in experiencing the Tour de France route.

Well, spring appears to have arrived with the gardens and land at Elmfield House eventually bursting in to life.  Bluebells are just starting to flower and within the week there will be a couple of acres of blue carpet in the woodland.  So pretty and it smells divine.  The birds are in overdrive with fledglings a plenty and parents dashing about trying to collect enough food for all.  We also have a lamb with maybe one or two more on the way and later next month we will be getting some more hens.

Our guests have enjoyed walking down to the woods and having a chat to the horses and some very friendly sheep on their way.  The kingfisher has been sighted by guests and I am advised we have goslings, baby moorhens and ducklings as well.  Guests have also seen fox cubs playing and there are baby rabbits everywhere.  After being shown to their rooms, freshened up and had some tea with cake, guests have appreciated the chance to stretch their legs after their journey to us and to connect with the wildlife and countryside straight away.

It is really great to be able to welcome guests and see them relax and settle right in.  We are always happy to advise on where to eat and places to visit, usually with extra advice on tearooms from Astra, to help you make the most of your stay.

Keep an eye out for upcoming Spring Specials or just give us a ring on 01677 450558 to find out what special offers can be applied to your stay.