News

  • YORKSHIRE POST 17th August 2009
    When Oliver Whiteley took a break from his glamorous, high octane career managing a polo club, he never imagined that he would end up running a B&B. The idea was born after he was seduced by a Georgian farmhouse on the Mountgarret estate, near Harrogate, that was bursting with potential.
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  • MANOR HOUSE FARM, BREARTON
    We have recently finished the refurbishment of a stunning farmhouse in Brearton village two doors down from the Malt Shovel, Manor House Farm has two suites of rooms, a elegant dining room and a large comfortable sitting room with a large roaring open fire. This property is offered for B&B and short term holiday lets where we will prepare and cook you a wonderful breakfast, tidy the rooms and then leave you in peace to enjoy your time in Yorkshire.
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  • Guardian Review by Sally Shalam Saturday 7th March 2009
    Remote enough to switch off completely, but only 10 minutes' drive from Harrogate.
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  • Yorkshire Life - January 2009
    Giving up the glamorous fast-paced world of polo for a far flung North Yorkshire small-holding could have been one move too far for former polo manager Oliver Whiteley
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Independant Review

According to Alastair, this 1800s farmhouse has been transformed into "a handsome B&B with a modern vibe. Animal skins and displays of flowers gleam in the mirrored light of chandeliers; dark red walls flicker in firelight. Sink into Siberian goose down, wake to waterfall showers and Molton Brown treats. Breakfast bacon and eggs are farmyard fresh while port rounds off hearty British meals". It's also an ideal spot for walkers.