Ashfield House

Our new rescued ex-battery hens

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:59:14 +0000

Our new group of hens arrived last weekend and what a strange experience it must be after 14 months in a battery cage.
Within a few days they were roaming the field, scratching for grubs, exploring the hedgerow and eating natural food. We believe happy hens lay better eggs and our guests definately agree.

Guests Go Ape

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:12:13 +0000

Guests Linda and Tim who stayed with us in September sent us a few images to let everyone see what what you can expect if you try out the Go Ape experience in Dalby Forest.

End of the season

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:40:36 +0000

Summer holidays are finally over and what a busy couple of months we have had at Ashfield House.
Thanks to everyone who visited during the summer and especially those of you who left such wonderful comments in our visitor book and on Trip Advisor. We hope to see you again in future.
To anyone thinking of visiting we still have limited availabillity for September, when hopefully we will still get some nice weather.

Pickering 60s festival

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:49:54 +0000

two hippy chicks

All the 60s festival committee members are now recovering from the stress of putting on a great event this year. The weather was fantastic, everybody loved the 6os vehicles and the bands went down a storm. We will all need a month before we think seriously about plans for next year. Keep an eye on the website, www.pickering60sfestival.co.uk for more details and for photos of this years event.

Song thrush in the porch

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:38:37 +0000

We are delighted that a song thrush has decided to nest in the rafters of our front porch.Yesterday we were greeted with a pile of leaves moss and twigs outside our front door,thinking it was one of our guests discarding debris after an enthusiastic days rambling in Dalby Forest we cleared it up and thought no more of it.Two hours later it was back, the culprit, a song thrush trying to make a nest. We are thrilled at the prospect of seeing this process so close to the house , especially as thrushes are sadly in decline.We will keep you informed with the progress, hopefully rewarding you with some photos of the fledglings.

Our first swallow

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:38:22 +0000

On arriving at the field to feed the chickens this morning we saw our first returning swallow of the season. It is always a sign that summer is on it’s way we look forward to seeing many more as the week progresses.

Wildlife Today

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:38:05 +0000

The garden has been a hive of activity with a constant stream of Goldfinches,Siskins Greenfinches,Starlings,Great tits and Chaffinches.
Two male pheasants were fighting over a female who was totally unconcerned and carried on feeding.

Trip advisor

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:37:48 +0000

We have now joined www.tripadvisor.com, if you would like to read our reviews.

Wildlife in the meadow

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:37:39 +0000

Today saw our first sighting this year of a tree creeper on the large ash tree. Starlings are becoming more frequent as the breeding season gets under way A wide variety of finches are visiting (well over 30 on Sunday)

An introduction to Ashfield House

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:37:19 +0000

Welcome to a peaceful haven close to Pickering town centre, one of the loveliest towns in the North York Moors. It is located between York and the coast and provides a gateway to the National Park.

Ashfield House was lovingly purpose built in Yorkshire stone in 2006 and opened to guests in 2007, our aim is to be the most eco-friendly B&B in the county.

Crafted and furnished to the highest standards with luxurious underfloor heating throughout Ashfield offers spacious rooms, large en-suites and a wide range of generous facilities to help ensure your stay is a memorable one.

Some of the countries most attractive places to visit are close by, including York, Whitby, Helmsley and Castle Howard.

Come soon and sample for yourself some of the best hospitality North Yorkshire has to offer, or do get in touch to find out more.