Malton 6 miles. Resting in the rural village of Leavening in North Yorkshire is this charming couple's escape, Beckside Lodge, lying in the grounds of the owner's home. Offering two guests a homely base for some adventures in the Howardian Hills AONB, North York National Park and the historic city of York, Beckside Lodge presents all you need for a self-catered stay. Step inside and be welcomed into the lovely open-plan living space where you can relax at the end of the day and choose from a varied library of DVDs to watch on the TV or prepare a simple meal with the appliances in the kitchenette, with a Digital Multi Cooker and a slow cooker to make use of. Spend time outside on the pretty veranda where garden furniture offers a lovely spot to sit with a good book on a summer day. Discover a roomy king-size bed in the bedroom where you can catch some rest for more of your adventures, and with a shower room to freshen up in as well. The village of Leavening is home to one pub, The Jolly Farmer Inn, with more scattered in the surrounding area and plenty more in the town of Malton just six miles away, with Malton being known as 'Yorkshire's Food Capital'. Foodies can delight in browsing the Malton Monthly Food Market, as well as sampling the cuisines at the many local restaurants, delis and cafés, serving local and fresh produce. A couple of other good pubs within walking distance, are Half Moon in Acklam and the Bay Horse in Burythorpe (both only a mile away). Venture into the wonderful Howardian Hills AONB to the amazing 18th century Castle Howard, an ornate and gilded stately home set within stunning grounds, with fountains, trails and lakes to explore, it makes a fantastic day out. Gardeners will love a trip to Yorkshire Lavender to admire the beautiful 60-acre hillside farm home to lavender gardens and a sculpture park, and you can pick up a plant for your own garden in the specialist plant shop here too! For active adventures head to Dalby Forest where Go Ape Dalby offer you the chance to swing through the treetop canopy trail, or head out on mountain bikes and try the several trails going through the forest. Enjoy a wonderful day trip to the lively city of York visiting all the popular attractions including York Minster, the Museum Gardens, York Castle Museum, the JORVIK Viking Centre and The York Dungeon to name just a few! Discover a wealth of attractions all around from your sweet escape, Beckside Lodge.

Malton is a town found in North Yorkshire, known as 'Yorkshire's Food Capital', you can expect to enjoy many delicious delights here from visiting the Malton Monthly Food Market, to embarking on a Malton Food Tour, or sampling different cuisines at your leisure when visiting the many local restaurants and delis. Discover shops and pubs here too, with nearby attractions including Castle Howard, Derwent Valley, Kirkham Abbey and Yorkshire Lavender.

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