I have recently retired from the world of aviation and after 30 years of flying am now enjoying 'retirement' on the ground walking, biking, gardening and enjoying the spectacular scenery offered from our doorstep. I run a campsite in the summer months. Iain and I live on site with our 2 working cockers and a small flock of hens so are on hand to answer any queries from our guests if needed.

Bank Top Barn is a newly renovated cosy stone barn situated on our small holding on the southern fringes of the North York Moors National Park. On this profile it offers self-catering accommodation for up to 2 guests and one pet near the market town of Pickering. There is a lounge/diner, shaker kitchen, bedroom with ensuite shower room; super-king or twin, bedding and towels provided. The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering with a large range cooker with induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, and large fridge. The barn is kept warm by under floor heating over stone flooring downstairs and there are oak floor boards upstairs. There is private parking for 2 cars outside the barn and independent access is via a key safe to your accommodation.

Bank Top Barn is situated on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park in beautiful countryside with stunning views over the Vale of Pickering. The Barn sits in a peaceful dark skies area. There is a grassed campsite on the farm which operates during the spring and summer along with a small cafe selling teas, freshly ground coffee, a wide range of Brymor ice cream and home-produced honey and eggs. The market town of Pickering is 5 miles south, coastal towns of Whitby/Scarborough are a 45-minute drive and the historic city of York around an hour’s drive. There are miles of excellent walks and bike trails on the doorstep, the North Yorkshire Steam Railway passes close by, Dalby Forest is within a 25-minute drive as well as the lovely local market towns of Malton, Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Thirsk and Thornton Le Dale. The historic estates of Castle Howard, Scampston Hall, Duncombe Park are all great day’s out along with Flamingo Land and the Yorkshire Water Park at Scarborough. We are blessed with a range of excellent pubs and restaurants in the local area. The Moors support a wide variety of wildlife including red and roe deer, badgers and birds.