We are a small family run dairy and crop farm, surrounded by fields but only a short walk to the pub! Keld Knowle is small in size but big on space with large pitches and far reaching views, we believe that less is more with just 16 pitches. Our comfortable holiday home looks over a wildlife pond with ducks, moorhens and views to the countryside beyond. For those who want to get active there are many walks and cycle routes that start from the farm into the North York Moors National Park with plenty of pubs along the way for refreshment! For a quieter stay you can sit and watch the cows go by as they come in to be milked every day (a viewing area looks into the milking parlour). At certain times of the year there is tractor action as we gather the crops from the surrounding fields.
Keld Knowle is just 2.5 miles from Pickering and a short drive to Whitby, York or Scarborough. Thornton Le Dale is one of the many picture post card villages nearby and home to the popular 'Bangers and Cash' TV series. See below for a recommended list of just a few of the attractions in our area.
During the high season we offer fresh, hand stretched pizzas baked to order on site. We hope you enjoy your stay with us as much as we enjoy sharing our farm with you!
Take the steam train from Pickering, hop off to walk on the moors or visit “Heartbeat Country”.
Visit Castle Howard, one of the Treasure Houses of Britain. Splendour and Grandeur at its finest!
Walk through the fields to the neighbouring village of Sinnington. A picture postcard with school house and maypole on the green and river running through. A great place for a paddle and a picnic.
Catch a local agricultural show. With everything from terrier racing to pig judging, beautiful baby competition to the best chocolate cake. We know how to put on a “Grand Day Out”!
Stroll around the chocolate box village of Hutton Le Hole, with sheep grazing on the green, a stream to paddle in and the fascinating Ryedale Folk Museum. Another great picnic spot.
Drive, take the bus or steam train to Whitby to see the narrow streets and sheltered harbour.
Visit the historic city of York, walk the city walls, magnificent York Minster, National Railway Museum (free entry), medieval streets, Yorvik Viking museum, the list goes on and on!
Find the spectacular ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, hiding in a secluded wooded valley.
Wander around the market town of Helmsley with boutique shops and cafes.
Turn out the wife/husband/children. Get out a deck chair. Crack open your favourite tipple. Sit down. Relax. Listen to the skylarks. Watch the cows munching grass.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at beautiful, peaceful Keld Knowle Farm; our room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was lovely - just what you need to set you up for a busy day ahead, your knowledge and advice of local attractions/eateries was more than helpful, and most of all we were made to feel at home
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at beautiful, peaceful Keld Knowle Farm; our room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was lovely - just what you need to set you up for a busy day ahead, your knowledge and advice of local attractions/eateries was more than helpful, and most of all we were made to feel at home
~ Theresa, Steve & Abigail