Pickering Christmas Lights

The big switch on is on the 27th November and we still have some availability for that weekend

We won the White Rose Award

Yes we did-Best Guest Accommodation in Yorkshire-we are chuffed to bits and trying to tell the whole world.

Yorkshire is a real hotspot of fantastic b and b's -see www.yorkshires-finest-accommodation.co.uk

and we realise what an honour this is

On to the National competition next-now wouldn't that be something!!!!

Rooms this weekend

Yes we have availability this weekend 13th/14th August-first come first served

White Rose Awards

Once again we are finalists in the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards as Best Guest Accommodation-our fifth year open and our fifth year in the final. It is good to be recognised as one of the best in the region-will post when we know result

They think its all over-It is now

So the World Cup has finished and life can go back to normal.
Need a break to get over all the excitement?
We still have some availability for July and into August-and some great deals for longer stays

International Market

We had a great day in Pickering on Sunday.
Good weather ,lots of people and a lovely atmosphere.
Bratwurst, crepes,tartiflette,garlic king prawns, paella,amazing cheeses and bread and some nice crafts.
Roll on the next one

One night Saturdays

Most unusually we have some one night Saturdays on 17th July-2 suites and a studio room.
Could ,of course, be Saturday and Sunday but would take just the Saturday.
First come ,first served.

Its not just old trains

NYMR is holding its vintage vehicle weekend on 10th and 11th July-old cars,music and beer tents-they don't just do old boilers-see their website for details. We have a couple of rooms on Friday 9th if you fancy a visit

Recent Guestbook Comments

"Many Thanks.Everything was exceptional.Decor and space amazing.Great Hosts.11out 0f 10"
Donohoe,Sydney,Australia
""Excellentplace and you wouldn't get better looked after wherever you stayed.Only one mistake-we didn't stay longer" Bill and Jen, Redcar
"The most impressive short stay weekend.I'm sure we'll be back before too long" Lisa and Paul,Nottingham
"Stayed here for our wedding-perfect place to start married life" The new Mr and Mrs Hussein
"When we saw he rubber duck in our bath we felt our holiday was in goodhands.We were entirely right.Our admiration and thanks to you both.We will meet again soon" Rod and Gilly, London

Levisham Station Walk

We did the Levisham Station walk yesterday afternoon-glorious sunshire and the Moors to ourselves as everyone else was watching a football match. Took us about three hours and not strenuous-good for ramblers and stollers. Views from Skelton Tower were amazing although not great shots of the steam train as there was a diesel helping out. Remember Thomas the Tank engine song "Coughs and sneezers spreads dieseasels"? Sorry the mental ramblings of an ageing hack.Point is the walking around here is fantastic-also the biking as we passed many hardy individuals struggling up from Levisham Station to Stape through the forest.

Esk Valley

We finally went and found Battersby Junction yesterday-amazing drive over the moors and through the valley. We are now planning a train journey from Whitby to Middlesborough to get the full experience.

Simply Red-simply brilliant

Oh yes they were-a great evening in Yorkshires Great Forest. Dalby is a wonderful venue and it didnt rain-but its not just for concerts. Go Ape is an experience and it is fast becoming a mecca for Mountain Bikers. Have a look at the Forestry Commission website for all that is going on

Yorkshire Gardens-Again

Following success with the Rhubarb and Custard Garden at Chelsea Welcome to Yorkshire have produced a fab booklet of Yorkshire Gardens-have a look or download from www.yorkshire.com

Pickering Steam Fair

The dates for this year's Steam Fair are the 5th to 8th August-have not seen any details yet but no doubt pretty similar to previous years

The sun has got it's hat on-so come out to play

We have some availability over the next few weeks and some great deals -see the website or just ring-and escape the world of deficit repayment and wall to wall football for a few days in our glorious countryside.(You can watch the footie if you really must)

World Mountain Bike Championships 2011

Yippee-they are coming back to Dalby Forest 2oth-22nd May 2011. Should be an amazing weekend building on last year. Music, street food and a real party atmosphere-oh yes and the worlds best mountain bikers going mad round the streets.

Gannets and Puffins

Just spent the afternoon at the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs watching gannets and puffins-very high wind buffeting the cliffs and they do amazing acrobatics to land. Very dramatic and a fantastic visit.

More success for Welcome to Yorkshire

Welcome to Yorkshire,the regional tourism body, have won 2 awards at this years Travel Mole Awards-best website and best use of video on a website.
Have a look for yourselves on their website-www.yorkshire.com
The region really is buzzing so why not come back for another visit and see what all the fuss is about

Discounted Rates for longer stays

We have now introduced 4 or more night rates on all room types-£90 per night for 2 people b and b in a suite -stay longer and save more

Yorkshire Gardens

Over the summer there are some amazing gardens open for viewing by the public-www.ngs.org.uk-all for charity.

Continental Market

In Pickering on Sunday the 4th July-come along and join the fun

Bit of space

Hi-we have some mid week availability over the next couple of weeks-give us a ring

Yorkshires Finest Accommodation improved website

Have a look on www.yorkshires-finest-accommodation.co.uk as some improvements have been made. If we are unable to take your reservation we would recommend this as your next port of call

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Just had a walk past the site and it is looking really good-they have a great series of events already planned and it will be a great venue.
Scarborough has come a long way in a short time and now offers so much to our visitors at only 30 minutes down the road.
Wish all involved well and can't wait for Jose and Kiri

Play your own music

We have installed MP3,including IPod, docking stations and speakers in the Suites (Room11 and 12). So you can now relax to your favourite sounds

Beck Isle Museum Events

Beck Isle Museum in Pickering has just revealed its programme of events for the summer-something for everyone. Have a look on www.beckislemuseum.co.uk

Yorkshires Finest hits the big stage

Yorkshires Finest Accommodation was featured at the Welcome to Yorkshire Conference in Harrogate. Interview with John Hammond about the consortium-got to be good and great to be part of such a fabulous event

Welcome to Yorkshire Conference

Just got back from the Welcome to Yorkshire Conference in Harrogate. Fantastic event full of inspiration-have a look at www.yorkshire.com to read about the new intiatives and understand why you should come back to Yorkshire for another visit.

Recent Guestbook Comments

Just a selection from recent guests
"As usual a wonderful stay" Richard and Susan Brogden
"Superb Hospitality" Craig and Kizzy
"Wonderful Room and breakfast-will be back" Tim and Robin
"Brilliant -as always" Neil, Nerys and bump
"A lovely stay. Loved the breakfast. Will be back" Louise and David Mitchell
"The complete service, amemorable stay and a place to come back to" John and Leckie
Enough I hear you say!!!

Romance is not dead

Spoil the one you love with one of our mini romance packs in your room on arrival.
A half bottle of Champagne, hand made chocolates , a red rose and petals(on the bed or ready to go in the bath) all for £35.
Irresistable?-you will be!!

Visit Britain Breakfast Award

We are delighted to have received one of Visit Britain's new Breakfast Awards. This award,sponsored by Kellogg's, recognises properties that offer their guests a high quality and good choice breakfast plus service and hospitality that exceeds what would be expected at their star rating. To date only 8% of Guest Accommodation businesses have achieved the Breakfast Award from all star ratings.
Following our recent trip to Oz we are now working on an enhanced breakfast menu which will add some interesting variations!!!

Pickering Walking Festival

17 Burgate is proud to be a main sponsor of the first Pickering Walking Festival 16th to 18th April.
The Walkers are Welcome group have put together a fantastic programme of walks and a evening with the Randy Monks on the Saturday.
Details can be found at www.pickeringwaw.btik.com
We will be flexing timings on breakfast and suppers to fit the walking programme and also are able to provide packed lunches.

New Year new approach

Going to make more of blog this year-my one and only resolution.
Really want to get Friends of 17 Burgate group on Facebook moving and we have just started twittering