The Ainsty is a luxurious self contained unit with a kitchenette and breakfast bar leading to an open-plan living area with an arm chair and a sofa bed. The bedroom was converted from a large stable and is furnished with locally made English Oak furniture by local family businesses, Beaver Furniture and Robert Thompson’s Mouseman. There is a wardrobe, dressing table with mirror, TV/DVD and Roberts Radio Alarm Clock. The kitchenette has an under counter fridge/freezer, single Buffalo Induction Hob, a combination microwave oven. We are licensed and provide a competitively priced wine list. In the Ainsty we allow well behaved pets (max.2) if booked Direct and notified on booking only.

*Please note that we offer 2 night minimum stay at Weekends (except for non peak periods) - please contact us direct to check availability. Only direct bookings include our delicious cooked breakfast, unless booked specifically on a room only basis.
Woodlands Farm is a Grade II Listed former Farmhouse set in the hamlet of Thimbleby on the edge of the stunning North York Moors National Park. The popular walkers village of Osmotherley is just over a mile away with pubs, a cafe and a village store. Guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire countryside and walk part of the Cleveland Way or enjoy a meal at one of the local pubs. Mount Grace Priory run jointly by the National Trust/English Heritage is 3 miles away. Because we are on the western edge of the North York Moors we are at the heart of visiting various Yorkshire attractions with the Yorkshire Coast, the historic City of York and the Yorkshire Dales are all less than an hour away by car. We are in Herriot Country for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, with the World of James Herriot in Thirsk a short drive from here. Northallerton is our nearest town with trains direct to and from London Kings Cross and Scotland.

Our rooms are converted from stables with traditional oak trusses. Furnished with English oak furniture made by local craftsmen from Beaver Furniture and Robert Thompsons, 'Mousemen', look out for the signature small carvings of Mice and Beavers in the rooms. Our beds are made in Yorkshire, the filling in the mattresses come the wool from sheep farmed at a 300 acre farm in North Yorkshire. Our duvets and pillows are British made using natural materials. All rooms have a flat screen TV/DVD, Roberts Radio Sound System, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Free Wifi and a Fridge/Mini Bar with fresh milk. We are Licensed and have a wine and Yorkshire beer list.

Guests are greeted with a warm welcome by owner Paul Callin. We serve a delicious cooked breakfast with plenty of choices to meet dietary and allergy needs from the hearty full English, smoked salmon to homemade pancakes with a choice of toppings. Please get in touch if you need advice on eating out, visitor attractions or anything which will make your stay enjoyable.