Tockwith Lodge Barn

Description

Tockwith Lodge Barn was totally renovated during 2012 to provide luxurious, stunning and spacious holiday accommodation. Combining an eclectic mix of both traditional and modern features the barn has been designed and furnished with an attention to detail intended to ensure that both families and couples alike can relax and unwind during their stay.

Tockwith Lodge Barn is perfectly situated for exploring all that Yorkshire has to offer. Located at the edge of the quiet historical village of Tockwith, midway between the beautiful spa town of Harrogate and historic city of York, the Yorkshire Moors, Dales, Coast and many pretty market towns and villages are all within easy reach.

Adjacent to the our own farmhouse the barn has its own secure garden and is surrounded by 7 acres of fields populated by our small flock of rare breed sheep, chickens and horses. Within a short drive you will discover a wealth of attractions and places to visit that are suitable for all ages and tastes.

We offer full week, weekend and mid-week breaks all year round, but no matter what time of year you visit you can be sure a warm Yorkshire welcome awaits you!

Tockwith Lodge Barn is situated just outside Tockwith. Tockwith is a village in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, near the historical market town of Wetherby and midway between the city of York and spa town of Harrogate.

There has been a village on the site since at least 1086 when Tocvi was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Tockwith's greatest claim to fame is being used as a staging post by Oliver Cromwell prior to the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644. He made reference to Tockwith in his diaries, in which he said: "If heaven should be half as blessed as the fields of Tockwith, all those who should pass St. Peter's Gate shall be met with joys unequalled"

Tockwith played a major part in the English Civil War during the 17th century when the village was occupied by the Parliamentarian army commanded by Thomas Fairfax. In 1644, the Battle of Marston Moor occurred on the land between Tockwith and Long Marston (approximately 2 miles away) and a stone monument on the road between the two villages commemorates the site today.

During the 2nd World War Tockwith had 2 military runways and we believe Tockwith Lodge Farm may have been used as the nurse’s quarter during this time. A pilot is known to have tried to land a plane in the central street of the village after mistaking it for a runway and a piece of the plane remains stuck in a tree at East House. There are also some pictures of the crash on the wall in the Spotted Ox pub.

Tockwith boasts some lovely old buildings in the village (including a thatched cottage) a well stocked village store, post office, hairdresser and two pubs (the Spotted Ox and the Boot and Shoe) so you can get almost everything you need without venturing out of the village.

We are also very excited that we are located approximately 3 miles from the main route of the Tour de France Yorkshire Grand Depart 2014 and the local area is famous for its superb cycling routes.

Wetherby is approximately 5 miles to the west where there is a racecourse, golf course, fishing and plenty of characterful shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants to explore.

We are proud to be members of “Welcome to Yorkshire” who promote all the fantastic events that take place in our wonderful county. If you would like to find out more then please visit the “Welcome to Yorkshire” web pages.

Facilities

• Disabled Access
• On-Site Parking
• Wi-fi
• Child Friendly