Carr House Farm Bed and Breakfast is located near Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, England. Part of a family run farm for 5 generations. C16th stone farmhouse of considerable charm and character. Standing in an acre of gardens amid rolling acres of farmland. .Twixt the Abbeys of Ampleforth, Byland and Stanbrook. An area designated for its Outstanding Beauty in the Howardian foothills. Better known as Herriot/Heartbeat countryside. Also home to the Cuckavalda Gundogs. A special place to see wildlife
Friday, 29 May 2009
Ryedale Grand Prix-British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Series, June 7th 2009
The Ryedale Grand Prix 2009 will be held on June 7th which is just on our doorstep at Duncombe Park with its HQ at St Albans Centre,Ampleforth Abbey,Ampleforth.The Grand Prix will use the now tradition course with Hovingham forming the hub for two rolling circuits which is 181kms in total.This race is now in the Premiem Calendar status. The event has been held annually since the death of Olympic Cyclist, Peter Longbottom whose home was in the area.This is wonderful countryside not only for the competitors but also the spectators to enjoy as well . Lets hope for perfect weather conditions and not too many punctures.The event has been generously sponsered by Greencrete and Halfords