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Our Story_We moved to the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds from the South of England and have never looked back. The rolling hills and unspoilt countryside, with its close proximity to the historic city of York, has kept us enchanted with the area since our arrival.

With the help of my father, family and friends we carefully planned and built Wolds Edge. Our adventure began with Mill Pond Lodge in 2005, which is situated beside the newly restored pond where a wildlife haven now flourishes.

In 2010 we bought the small piece of land, known as Wolds Edge and in 2011 began carefully and lovingly designing the site around the existing planting and topography. All our accommodation, some named after the local dales, has been built ensuring it compliments the environment and natural surroundings, using locally sourced materials. Our vision and enthusiasm has enabled us to transform this small rural field into a national award winning collection of luxury self catering accommodation.

Deepdale and Fairydale were the first lodges we built and the rest of the site has gradually evolved to meet demand. Our love of the area has moulded Wolds Edge into this wonderful setting of seven individual lodges, two Snug Huts and our Treehouse.

Our aim is to create a peaceful, sustainable holiday location where you can explore the culture, coast and countryside or just relax and unwind.

We wish you a wonderful stay.

Best wishes Ruth and the Team

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Bishop Wilton and the Local Area_WOLDS EDGE IS PERFECTLY SITUATED FOR GETTING OUT AND ABOUT. YOU CAN VISIT THE HISTORIC CITY OF YORK, ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL YORKSHIRE COASTLINE AND EXPLORE THE WONDERFUL COUNTRYSIDE.

Bishop Wilton village is considered by some to be one of the prettiest villages in East Yorkshire and lies at the foot of the beautiful and unspoilt Yorkshire Wolds. There is a good pub that serves food and a local community shop within walking distance. Through the centre of the village runs a lovely shallow beck, this is flanked on both sides by open grass verges that serve as a habitat for endangered wildlife including water voles, toads and newts.

In the Domesday Book, Bishop Wilton was simply referred to as Wilton. The Bishop prefix was in use by 1428, as the ‘Manor of Wilton’ was owned by the Archbishop of York. It was once home to the Archbishop of York’s palace, which the local history group believes to have been built in the time of Walter De Grey, who was Archbishop from 1216-1255.

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Our local medieval church, St Edith’s is dedicated to Edith of Wilton. The church was restored in 1858-59 and was designated a Grade 1 listed building in January 1967. Beautiful carved stonework outside is matched by interior decoration, including a Roman-style mosaic floor fashioned after one at the Vatican and installed in the church by Italian workers in the 1800s. The floor was delivered in sections to Fangfoss station and brought by cart to the village.

North of the village lies Bishop Wilton Wold, known as Garrowby Hill, which is the highest point in the Yorkshire Wolds and inspired the artist David Hockney, to create this stunning landscape painting.

The area is popular with walkers and cyclist and there are a number of footpaths (including the Chalkland Way and Minter Way) on our doorstep or simply wander along one of the many local routes. You can also access a number of local and national bike rides from Wolds Edge, where you can cycle along quite country lanes that criss-cross the rolling chalk hills and enjoy wonderful views, wildlife, historic places and pretty villages.

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Useful Information_• Please take off muddy shoes at the door as it helps us keep the lodge clean for

you and if you would like some slippers – just ask us!

• SMOKING All our lodges and Snug Huts are non-smoking. Please do not smoke inside, on or near the decked area. If you would like to smoke we have provided a pot, away from the lodge for fire safety.

• Behind our welcome room you will find our honesty shop for the little things you may have forgotten, and loads of information on places to visit and things to do.

• GAS BBQ HIRE £20 (subject to availability). Please call me to have gas delivered (strictly NO charcoal BBQs in the lodges).

Shopping• THE BISHOP WILTON

COMMUNITY SHOP (please ask for opening times)

• CO-OP in Stamford Bridge opens until late CASH POINT (inside)

• THE BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP on the right just after Stamford Bridge

• SAINSBURY’S, ALDI AND CO-OP can be found in Pocklington CASH POINT

• Larger supermarkets and retail outlets are available at Monks Cross near York, York Designer Outlet and York City Centre

• POST OFFICE Bugthorpe or Stamford Bridge CASH POINT

• MARKET DAYS Pocklington: Tuesday Malton: Saturday

ParkingParking in York is available but can be expensive. A good alternative is to use the Park and Ride bus. You will find this on your route to York.Parking in Pocklington is free (Market day is Tuesday so parking can be a little limited at this time).

Bus 747 Timetable at the back

Petrol Stations• POCKLINGTON BP Garage open

24hours with a cash point

• GATE HELMSLEY BATA on the A166 towards York (just after Stamford Bridge) 06.00-20.00

• FRIDAYTHORPE continue on the A166 towards Bridlington (5 miles approx) 07.00-19.00

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Remember the Countryside CodeFull leaflet in the back

1. Keep dogs under close control but remember – if a farm animal chases you, it’s much safer to let your dog off the lead.

2. Stay informed on where and when you can walk in your area. Some areas of land are restricted if work is being carried out and during wildlife breeding seasons.

3. Leave gates as you find them and if you’re in a group, make sure the last person knows how to leave the gate.

4. You should always stick to paths if possible but this is especially important in a field where crops are growing.

5. Use gates and stiles where possible, to avoid damaging fences and hedges.

6. Leave livestock alone, even if an animal appears to be in distress. In this case, contact the farmer.

7. Litter isn’t just dangerous to wildlife, dumping rubbish is a criminal offence.

8. Give farm animals plenty of space, especially if they are with their young.

9. By law, dogs must be on short leads in most areas of open country between March 1st and July 31st (to help protect nesting birds), and at all times near farm animals.

10. Farmers are entitled to destroy a dog that injures or worries their animals – unless you completely trust your dog, keep it on a lead around livestock.

11. Clean up dog mess. Make sure your dog is wormed regularly and take faeces back to the nearest bin.

12. By law, cyclists must give way to walkers and horse riders on bridleways.

13. Busy traffic on small country roads can be unpleasant and dangerous to local people, visitors and wildlife – slow down for walkers, cyclists and horses.

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Useful numbers_ • EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police, Ambulance or Fire 999

• POLICE (Non - emergency) 101

• NHS 111

• NEAREST HOSPITAL FOR A&E IS YORK DISTRICT HOSPITAL 01904 631313

• DOCTORS Pocklington 01759 302500 Stamford Bridge 01759 371467

• DENTIST MyDentist, Pocklington 01759 307800

• CHEMIST Boots in Pocklington Stamford Bridge Pharmacy 01759 372886

• VETS Wicstun Vets, Pocklington 01759 304977 Birchwood Vets 01759 373611

• GARAGE/MECHANIC Ian 07718 518576 or 01759 368268 (after 6pm)

• CYCLE SHOP CycleLane 01759 306770

• TAXI Getaway Cars 01904 707070 JK Travel 07949 574508 Kumar’s 01759 306802 MnS Travel 01759 305417 Streamline 01904 656565

• TOURIST INFORMATION Beverley 01482 391672 beverley.tic@eastriding.gov.uk York 01904 55 56 70 visityork.org

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Explore and Discover_WATCH, WALK, FLY, CYCLE, SAIL, PLAY, PADDLE AND... RELAX

On site you can:• Collect fresh eggs for breakfast

outside our welcome room.

• Fill the bird feeders with free food provided.

• Borrow a kit and build a bird hide, use our binoculars and count how many different types of birds you can see.

• Go bat detecting or hunt for mini beasts.

• Hire bikes from us and see the countryside in a different light, enjoy exploring the bridleways, green lanes & country lanes in the Yorkshire Wolds. Just call Ruth on 07768 534434 to organise.

Walks from the Door• Great walk from Bishop Wilton to the

top of the hill, smashing views, take a penny to make a wish at the wishing tree and find the fairy door if you can. Map in back.

• Walk to the Jubilee Park in Fangfoss, visit the pottery and rocking horse shop followed by lunch at the Carpenters Arms.

• A day out walking to Millington and back, set off in good time. Go for a walk in Millington woods and along Millington Pastures. Look out for bluebells and wild garlic in spring/summer and the Red Kites above your head in autumn/winter. Enjoy lunch in Millington village. (Pub and tea room not open Monday or Tuesday.)

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Things to do and see _• BURNBY RIDING SCHOOL

Book a hack and see the Yorkshire Wolds on horseback. 07850 664992

• WOODLAND ADVENTURE Woodland adventure sessions for 2-11 year olds. thewoodlandadventurecompany.co.uk

• BURNBY HALL GARDENS A haven of tranquility with beautiful themed gardens and cafe. burnbyhallgardens.com

• MURTON PARK Home of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and the Derwent Valley Light Railway. (Easter to end of October) murtonpark.co.uk

• WOLDS GLIDING CLUB Book a flight in a glider, a unique experience to see the Yorkshire Wolds from the above. 01759 303579 wolds-gliding.com

• ALLERTHORPE LAKE Hire a canoe, pedal boat, sailing boat, windsurfer or jump in with their open water swimming. Relax by the lake fishing or in summer, visit the Aqua Park and challenge yourself on their inflatable obstacle course on the lake. 07514 978645 / 01759 301444 allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk

• POCKLINGTON CANAL BOAT TRIP Leaves from Melbourne next to the Melbourne Arms pub (YO42 4QJ). From 12 noon on Sundays and bank holidays Apr – Oct. pocklingtoncanalsociety.org/boattrips

• POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE Cinema, theatre, art 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk

• GOLF COURSES KP club, Pocklington thekp.co.uk Forest Park Golf Club, Stockton-on-the-Forest 01904 400425 York Foot Golf - Accessible to all, FootGolf is played on a golf course by kicking a football into 20 inch holes rather than using a golf ball and club. yorkfootgolf.com/about-us/

• RAINY DAYS Balloon Tree Farmshop and Cafe theballoontree.co.uk Mile End Farm Shop and soft play cafe themilefarmshop.co.uk Williams Den - Adventure play williamsden.co.uk Piglets Adventure Farm pigletsadventurefarm.com Railway Museum York railwaymuseum.org.uk Designer Outlet mcarthurglen.com

• LOCAL TOWNS Stroll around the quaint shops in Pocklington or Beverley or visit the market town of Malton - Yorkshire’s food capital.

• Our website is full of more great ideas for things to do and see while you are with us - just visit woldsedge.co.uk/adventures

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Eating Out _THE FLEECE INN, BISHOP WILTON (remember your wooden tag)thefleeceinn.info01759 368251(The Fleece serves meals from Wednesday-Sunday)

THE GAIT INN, MILLINGTON (closed Mondays)gait-inn-millington.co.uk 01759 302045

JOLLY FARMER PUB, LEAVENING (Meals served Wednesday - Friday evening only, Sat and Sun lunch and evening)01653 658276

PANE E VINO, ITALIAN RESTAURANT, POCKLINGTON(closed Mondays)panevinopocklington.co.uk 01759 303343

JJ’S BAR AND KITCHEN, POCKLINGTON(closed Monday and Tuesday)simplyjjs.com 01759 306650

WOODY’S COOK HOUSE, POCKLINGTON(closed Mondays)facebook.com/woodyspocklington01759 305222

THE PIPE AND GLASS INN, SOUTH DALTONYorkshire Michelin Star Pub (closed Mondays)pipeandglass.co.uk 01430 810246

THE WOLDS INN, HUGGATE (closed Mondays)woldsinn.co.uk01759 302548

NO 10 CAFE BAR AND BISTRO, STAMFORD BRIDGE(closed on Mondays)no10bistro.co.uk01759 371624

BLACKSMITH ARMS, WESTOW(closed Monday except for bank holidays)blacksmithswestow.com01653 619606

STONE TROUGH, KIRKHAM ABBEYthestonetroughinn.com01653 618713

WHERE TO EAT ON MONDAYS... AND THE REST OF THE WEEK

JUDSON’S BAR/RESTAURANT, POCKLINGTON judsons.co.uk01759 302548

THREE CUPS, STAMFORD BRIDGEvintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/yorkshire/thethreecupsstamfordbridge01759 377381

GOLD CUP, LOW CATTON(open on Monday from 6pm)goldcuplowcatton.com01759 371354

SIZZLING PLATE, INDIAN TAKEAWAY/RESTAURANT, STAMFORD BRIDGE01759 377511

THE WORLD PEACE CAFÉ, KILNWICK PERCY POCKLINGTON(open 10.30-4.30)worldpeacecafepocklington.org.uk01759 305968

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FEEDING THE BIRDS IN WINTER

Help us to keep the wild birds full in winter. Please help yourself to the free bird fat balls from out side the welcome room. These can be used to fill the bird feeders around the lodges.

Since the beginning of this project we have seen a huge increase in the birdlife at Wolds Edge. In 2016 the bird boxes at Deepdale and Fairytale lodge each offered a safe nest for Blue Tit’s families, we watched the chicks hatch and grow on the bird box cameras.

HAVE YOU TOUCHED OUR CHICKENS OR

COLLECTED THEIR EGGS? REMEMBER TO

STAY SAFE AND WASH YOUR HANDS

AFTERWARDS.

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GRANDMA’S APPLE CRUMBLE RECIPE

We aim to keep all the information in this Welcome Pack up to date, but please let us know if there are any changes needed.

Thank you

PLEASE HELP YOURSELF TO

THE APPLES IN THE AUTUMN.

HOW TO BUILD A DEN

- First get some big sticks and some small sticks-Thenfindagoodtree- After that put up the sticks up against the tree -Puttheleavesoverittomakeitcamouflaged- Then put grass, leaves and moss in the den so you can have a comfortable time.

WOW!Ewan, age 9

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Site Plan _

TREEHOUSE

LILYDALE

Villag

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Entrance➔

HONEYDALE

RABBITDALE

DEEPDALE

FAIRYDALE

SPRINGDALE

COWDALE

KINGFISHER

MILL POND

WELCOME ROOM BINS Blue: Recycling Green: General waste

WATER TAP Bike & boot washing area

CHICKENS